...Most recently, I was a literacy tutor working with 3rd - 5th graders. It was a fabulous position working with small groups of like ability levels. I have found individual and small group sessions to be a great way to connect with students, and find the best ways to help them learn. (read more)
5 Subjects: includingReading,Writing,Elementary (K-6th),Elementary Math
...I have worked with students with a variety of "disabilities," as well. In college, linguistics and semiotics were areas of interest, and I spent a great deal of time studying and researching in these areas. I have worked with students of varying ages for over a decade to help them develop their reading skills, including phonics. (read more)
...For Business Week, I wrote about a tiny Guatemalan village transformed by ecotourism, how the aging population is changing our communities, and other features. In a second career, I helped manage organic farms producing specialty crops of food and flowers. I currently combine the two by writing for a niche magazine for ecological farmers in North America. (read more)
...Before the first lesson, I review examples of previous work in the relevant subject, or by providing an assessment if no existing work is available. I then discuss findings with the student (or guardian), reach an agreement on desired outcomes from our sessions, and finally build a plan and curr... (read more)
...It is my mission to increase confidence, improve competency, and connect math and science to the arts as well as everyday life. With over a decade of tutoring experience as well as a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, I am confident that I can provide quality services to your st... (read more)