...I love when a student can walk away with an understanding of something new. I try to present material in different ways and try to provide fun, personalized examples and analogies whenever possible to help the student better learn the subject and to have fun while learning. I am a current high school Chemistry teacher with 8+ years of classroom experience. (read more)
...Through practicum, I have taught math, science, social studies, and literacy to students with varying needs ranging from grades 1-4. I have also passed all of the Rhode Island praxis exams with high scores which I can provide upon request. At my college, I work as a peer academic coach, subject tutor and writing tutor for college students seeking additional support. (read more)
...I have passed all MTEL exams. I also hold a SEI (Sheltered English Immersion) certificate from the state of Massachusetts. I am a certified specialist teacher in reading for grades k-12 in Massachusetts. (read more)
...I have a master's degree in special education and have taught students with a variety of disabilities throughout my career. I have implemented classroom and lesson strategies to help increase focus and productivity. I have developed IEPs providing essential accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities to help them succeed in specialized and general education classes. (read more)
...I strive everyday to make my students better math thinkers. I do not think the way to approach mathematics is to memorize formulas or theorems, but rather to think critically and analytically through a problem. In doing so, my students are prepared for success for both high school and college-level mathematics. (read more)