...I believe that although algorithmic thinking and deductive reasoning is critically important in mathematics, so are conceptual thinking, inductive reasoning, mental mathematics, and making connections. Questions that I often ask are: What do you expect? Does this make sense? (read more)
...Everyone learns in a different way, and I find that when you gear each lesson towards your student's individual learning style it not only helps put their mind at ease but it helps them learn faster as well. Thank you for taking the time to read my tutoring profile, and if you think I would be a... (read more)
...I currently employed as a Learning Disabilities Teacher providing specialized instruction in reading. Most of my students gain over a year in reading progress during the 10 months of instruction I provide using an Orton-Gillingham philosophy of teaching reading. I have taught special needs children over the past 25 years. (read more)
...Finally, I have a blue front Amazon parrot named Figgy.Past the quiz on Wyzant for tutoring Geometry and prealgebra I have a strong background in LiPs(a multisensory prerequisite for basic reading, reading comprehension, phonics skill development, and writing. I have passed quizzes on Wyzant fo... (read more)
Hello students and parents-My name is Catherine K. and I would be pleased to assist you all in your learning journey. I have been professionally tutoring students of all ages since I was a college student myself! I began tutoring International students in the fields of English Grammar, Writing, Composition and Comprehension. (read more)