I have 40 years of teaching experience, a master's degree in education, and certification in gifted and bilingual education. My area of expertise is in both gifted and bilingual education. I have successfully taught hundreds of ESOL students in schools with high populations of native Spanish speakers. (read more)
I feel a teacher's or tutor's main goal is to remediate the areas needed by the student. The secondary part that I focus on is helping the student learn to love learning. This I do by learning about my students and structuring the lessons to include their interests when possible. (read more)
...My last student scored a year ahead in math on his standardized test. I have tutored many students with great success, especially in the area if math. You can see a sample of how I teach by going to YouTube and searching: Enjoy Math with Kayla. (read more)
...I was also recognized for Best Research Paper of my cohort when I earned my Master's degree. My teaching experience has always included a writing component in my English classes. I also have conducted testing on students for special education services to assess their writing abilities and prepare a plan for them. (read more)