...I have also held office hours where I worked 1-1 with students on specific problems. Throughout these experiences, my goal is to find ways to explain concepts in such a way that helps students build a deeper intuition of the material and truly grasp the concepts past a more shallow understanding... (read more)
...I design each session with a clear objective in mind and adapt my methods to the student’s individual needs and learning style. Whether we're reviewing Common Core math or building language skills, my goal is to help students gain confidence, independence, and a genuine understanding of the mate... (read more)
...Through both of these focuses my students score better, learn more, and are able to build upon these math skills for further learning. The ACT science portion is often times the most difficult for students. The section is very fast (40 questions, 35 minutes) and is divided into three sections: data representation, research summaries, and conflicting viewpoints. (read more)
...My students have ranged from about ten to eighteen years old, from middle schoolers to teens tackling advanced coursework, including English-language learners and students at international schools. I have worked in classrooms, small-group intervention, private sessions, and after-school and volu... (read more)
...While I could do it well at that point, I still lacked the motivation to do it because I had yet to realize how important and useful of a subject math is. The turning point for me was when my teacher sat me down and talked to me like a person instead of a kid. This is what gave me the motivation to do better: having a teacher who saw me for my potential. (read more)