...For most lessons, I do a brief chapter overview and then we work on homework problems or extra examples if need be. When I teach, I explain concepts simply and clearly, and in different ways if necessary. I provide as many examples and real-world applications as possible. (read more)
...When students learn, it's not because I simply convey information to students to absorb as sponges, but more of a Socratic method, where I help the student to take responsibility for his/her learning and figure out what best helps him or her learn. My goal is to help kids "own" their learning, b... (read more)
...I am a licensed Dyslexia tutor through the Dyslexia Training Institute. I create individualized lesson plans for each of my students based on their specific needs using the Orton Gillingham techniques. Not every dyslexia tutor is the same in this way. (read more)
12 Subjects: includingCommon Core,Grammar,Writing,Elementary Math
...I am also a former paramedic and published author which offers varied perspective and nuance in teaching concepts. Following my formal education in mathematics I have been using same professionally for more than two decades. I have a bachelor's and master's degree in civil engineering and have been a practicing engineer for over two decades and am professionally registered in several states. (read more)
...This will be my 4th year teaching. I taught 5th and 6th grade and this year I will be teaching 7th grade. Previous I taught math and science at Youthbuild working with 16-24 year olds. (read more)