...I strive to really connect and understand with students, K-12 and college. I know, very well, how the curriculum is taught and what schools at looking for, and I know that this can be especially valuable for students looking to learn and pass their courses. My philosophy is to help students become critical thinkers and to understand content rather than rote memorization. (read more)
...I am passionate about reading and an enthusiastic motivator. I have taught hundreds of students of all ages (pre-k to adult courses) to achieve fluency in reading and writing English, improving my students' reading speed and comprehension skills. My personal policy for working with children and teens is to work with them warmly, but also directly to address problem areas. (read more)
...Much of my classroom experience has involved teaching music and math in an interdisciplinary curriculum for grades 4-8 (middle school), and the gifted and talented in the upper elementary grades. This is an age range that I feel I can teach most effectively and for whom I can provide the most su... (read more)
...As we dive into current material, i often take moments to go over prerequisite concepts. This is important because I will have an idea of exactly where the student stands and what must be done to ensure their success. My students have made leaps and bounds in test scores and homework. (read more)
...Being able to build not only my foundation but also my interest in certain classes and subjects outside of the designated teaching time aided me immensely in being the student I am today. I see tutors as a liaison between teachers and students, helping foster the growth to continue a student's p... (read more)