...My goal for my students is not only to improve grades, but also to boost confidence, and to find long-term techniques that truly transform the way my students view the English language. Aside from my extensive background in journalistic writing, I also hold a 40-hour TEFL-TESOL certification and... (read more)
...While teaching in a Catholic School I taught Religion to 8th grade students. I have taught middle and high school for 15 years, requiring public speaking. I have also been a workshop facilitator for 2+ years, employed as a contractor through the Department of Labor. (read more)
...I was teaching in the public school system for ten years, mostly in middle school and elementary school. As a teacher, I believe very strongly that one of the most important foundations for success is building up the students' confidence in their abilities. To that end, I prefer to have prelimi... (read more)
...One thing I'm very proud of is, through Math Club, getting DigiPen registered to compete in the William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition. I got a handful of students, myself included, to compete in the famously hard math test, and we did okay! My tutoring approach is this: meeting at a common level of understanding, and then solving problems. (read more)
...During these years, I have helped students significantly improve their grades; I pride myself on creating a fun, relaxing work environment so that students feel less pressured and nervous around me! I also taught classes at a private SAT academy for a year— during this experience, I learned how ... (read more)