...Recently, I have taught mathematics and English to Ukrainian refugees in the Upstate of South Carolina, and served as a mentor for children at the Meeting Street Academy in Spartanburg. In terms of my approach to tutoring - that depends on the person being tutored. The fastest path to knowledge... (read more)
...Past SAT tutor for Kaplan Test Prep. I was a teaching assistant at the University of Michigan for an introductory ecology and life sciences course. I taught groups of 10-12 students. (read more)
...I think that fostering self-reliance is the most important thing a tutor can do. I won't be with my students when they take their exams. More importantly, I won't be with them in the real world. (read more)
...Also I see education as a 3 legged stool, with student, parent, and tutor holding up a strong bond of a learning tree. My thirty plus years in public education, 5 children and 10 grandchildren have taught me valuable lessons. Those who love teaching, help others love learning. (read more)
...I love to give my students experiences doing the scientific method by doing science experiments. I teach phonics focusing on sounds and letter combinations. I also feel teaching students sight words are essential to get the student reading. (read more)