...I like using pictures, videos, or other media to help my students learn the meaning of various words and phrases. I am keenly aware of grammar issues that give people the most trouble, and I am happy to assist anyone looking for some additional guidance. Reading is such an essential skill, and without it, school can be so frustrating to children. (read more)
...I decided to leave the classroom and nannied for a family where I followed the K12 curriculum to homeschool the family's 5-year-old daughter. I have also served as a substitute teacher in the Dubuque Community School District; I was in elementary, middle school, and high school classrooms. I am... (read more)
...Along with any academic needs your child may have, I also like to emphasize social-emotional concepts into my teaching. I love to make learning fun and engaging while building healthy relationships with students and their families. Within any lesson I do a gradual release technique to create independence. (read more)
...I am currently a junior at the University of Southern California studying Mathematics and Computer Science. My teaching journey began in high school, in which I was of the lead coaches for the middle school MathCounts team. In this role, I enjoyed breaking down complex topics into digestible parts for students. (read more)