...This gave me a better understanding of what I was reading and helped myself comprehend better. I would definitely use this approach if I was tutoring students in reading/comprehension. This approach would be beneficial with Social Studies and Science too. (read more)
...I have developed good problem-solving and critical thinking skills. I am able to collaborate and communicate well with people. I have been in the substitute teaching role in several different school districts. (read more)
I am a retired Special Education teacher with specialized training in the Orton Gillingham method of reading. I have tutored elementary age students with Dyslexia as well as students who struggled with reading in general. As a reading instructor, I enjoy getting to know the students' strengths and... (read more)
I am working in the area until the next fall semester at Southern Illinois University where I plan to complete my business degree. After completion, I will be moving on to law school (undecided). Logic, math and general problem-solving are passions of mine and I have developed simple ways of expres... (read more)
4 Subjects: includingAlgebra 1,Geometry,Prealgebra,Elementary Math
...I do my best to give creative examples explaining math problems, relating them to the concrete world. I help students prepare for standardized tests from the ACT to the GRE. I teach students how to write well and help them proofread and cite English papers. (read more)