...In high school I was a tutor for Math Honor Society which sparked my interest in teaching. In undergrad, I was a teaching assisstant for 2 and a half years for Algebra and Business Calculus. I led recitations and review sessions, often reviewing the current topic and then answering student questions by working through examples. (read more)
...I believe in creating a positive and encouraging learning environment and maintaining open communication with families. My goal is to help students grow as confident readers while developing skills that support long-term academic success.I am a certified educator with experience teaching kinderg... (read more)
...I have experience working with all ages; from kids as young as 5 years old to retired adults looking to learn something new. Since my academic background and work experience combines a variety of fields, I offer a wide array of subjects including: STEM courses (like math, coding, science, and en... (read more)
...I hold a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education K-6 from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Middle Level Math 7-9 certification. With 26 years of teaching experience, I've spent 23 years dedicated to middle school math. My teaching journey began in North Carolina, where I taught for 6 years before returning to Pennsylvania. (read more)
...As an instructor I then worked one-on-one to help students gain a mastery of each lesson employing different tools and tactics. What I find to be most effective when a student is struggling with a concept is to reframe it for them. Provide them with an alternative mathematical approach than they are accustomed to. (read more)