...If students are able to focus more on why they are learning what they are learning then they will be more motivated to learn it, whether it is history, math, or science. I believe in giving kids purpose behind their learning to make it meaningful and worth their time. I was always the kind of student who went against the grain and questioned the reason for what I had to learn in school. (read more)
7 Subjects: includingElementary (K-6th),Vocabulary,Grammar,Elementary Math
...I have helped a number of students prepare for the PRAXIS I. In fact, I offered a course for a small group of education majors who needed help on the math portion. I have also helped individuals prepare for the PRAXIS II's in mathematics. (read more)
...I've also worked with English language learners and know how to provide English instruction to them as well. I grew up with ADHD, I still have it. I understand the needs of students with ADHD and how to keep work interesting and keep students focused on the task at hand. (read more)
...As a Physics Major, I have real-life examples of any kind of Math problem that I can bring to the table to help students see the purpose behind the operations they are performing. Frequently, it is the abstract nature of Maths that confuses so many students, so having something relatable can be ... (read more)
...I hold a current license from the state of Vermont to teach kindergarten through 6th grade. As a licensed elementary education teacher, I have taken two literacy instruction courses. I have also been taught small reading groups at a local school. (read more)