...I worked as a civil engineer, and needed to use my knowledge of geometry nearly every day. I found that I could create shapes for the structures we were building faster by using the principles from geometry than if I tried to rely on the computer to create those shapes. In addition, I studied a... (read more)
...I also hold two Masters' degrees in education: M.Ed. in Instructional Design and M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction. I have 9 years of teaching and tutoring experience working with a diverse population of learners. My strengths are in elementary math and reading, but I have experience teaching in all subject areas: Math, English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. (read more)
5 Subjects: includingReading,Writing,Elementary (K-6th),Elementary Math
...During my undergraduate years, I was a teaching assistant for a Psychology of Relationships course. I have always enjoyed being a supportive academic resource for my peers and other students. One of my strengths is that I am able to adapt to each unique individual's needs and explain concepts in terms which makes the most sense to them. (read more)
...Later in competitive speaking, I learned to memorize written material (plays, stories) and deliver the material to audiences of all sizes - anywhere from 10-15 people to a large room of 300 people. In a professional setting, I was often required to prepare training materials and deliver short pr... (read more)
...I currently teach reading and writing skills at Camden County Community College in New Jersey. I also work in the college's academic skills tutoring lab. I specialize in helping students gain confidence in how to better comprehend both basic and college-level texts, in addition to helping them write clearer and sharper essays. (read more)