...It's helpful for me to have any notes concerning challenges the student has encountered either from the student themself or from the teacher. Using those, I can zero in on whatever foundation of understanding might need strengthening. I tend to generate my own practice material to accomplish this, but can work with materials provided by the teacher wherever that's preferred. (read more)
...While teaching, more than 60% of my students scored a 4 or 5 on the Algebra 2 PARCC. I was able to make these gains because I consistently sought the challenge of teaching and inspiring lower-achieving students and turning them into critical, higher-order thinking lifelong learners. I have been... (read more)
...I am studied in patience, and will not fill out your child's homework or feed them material they are struggling with just because it takes a long time for them to grasp it. My goal is for a student to learn not just the material from any given school day, but also the confidence in their own abi... (read more)
...I have worked with both K-12 grade students, as well as, Adult Basic Education (ABE) students. Additionally, I have worked as a tutor for many years with all age groups. I really enjoy being an educator. (read more)
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I majored in English at Virginia Tech and graduated in the spring of 2012. I taught Honors 11th & 10th grade English at Calvert High School for two years, and am now a self-employed actress on film and regional theaters. I specialize in all areas of English including reading, writing, technical writing, and preparation for English exams. (read more)