...Teaching, I was voted Best New Teacher at a school in New Orleans in 2001, where I later became the youngest department chair in school history. Later, I moved to Western Massachusetts, where I also served as department chair, then Maine, where I began tutoring full time. I love bike racing and backcountry skiing. (read more)
...I graduated from Westfield State University, majoring in special education. I then went to Cambridge College, and earned a masters degree in special education. I am professionally licensed in Massachusetts, as well as S.E.I. endorsed. (read more)
...My specialties include pranayama/breathwork and meditation. I have studied fine arts throughout my college studies including 2-dimensional design, color theory, watercolor, and painting. Additionally I have studied painting from a therapeutic process based approach. (read more)
...If a student has any questions, I make sure I answer it fully before giving the student a practice question to make sure they understand it. I try to make my tutoring space feel as safe and open as possible, so the student does not feel afraid to make mistakes and grow. I have a year of tutoring experience in english, vocabulary, and essay writing. (read more)
...In my current role as a 4th grade public school teacher, I work with my students and families who are learning English. I am understanding and welcoming of their diverse cultural backgrounds, and aware of some of the challenges that might come with navigating a new language and/or community. I ... (read more)