...I feel that my experience studying the field of education and teaching allow me to understand where other teachers are coming from, in addition to knowledge and practice of my own education strategies, which allows me to provide the best possible help for a student. Many students who are struggl... (read more)
...Too often, students get very good at memorizing certain procedures without having an understanding of what they are actually doing. I ask a lot of questions to assess the student's thought process and then tailor my instruction based on the student's response. I have expertise in tutoring any middle school math and high school math subjects. (read more)
...At The School at Marygrove in Detroit, I taught Robotics/Web-Design, developing curriculum that merged robotics with social justice themes. I also led professional development sessions, fostering collaborative learning. Outside the classroom, I supported high-risk students at EMU Bright Futures and empowered underserved girls through coding at Girls Who Code Summer Camp. (read more)
No one is born knowing how to do well in school. No matter what someone might say, there is no such thing as getting a good score on an exam without studying. Of course, the actual amount of studying will be different among students, but in the end, good grades will always require a time investment. (read more)
...I always try to explain the same principle from different perspectives, often using cross-disciplinary analogies. These allow for a deeper understanding of the material and also provide students with a broader arsenal on their exam day. For elementary school students, I usually drop my rate by ... (read more)