...My goal is for all my students to truly understand the material that they are learning instead of using rote memorization. In my experience, this has helped boost test scores and overall mastery of the content. I will usually start lessons off by teaching some content review through fun and interactive methods. (read more)
...I have sung in my church choir and in gifted and talented choir. I studied vocal music in college and have helped out with the choir in the middle school where I teach keyboards. I teach 4th and 5th grade Orchestra in the public school system. (read more)
...Not only do I want to help my students succeed, but more importantly, I want them to have the confidence in themselves to know that they are capable and can do it. I am experienced in the Fundations phonics program, as well as reading and writing workshop. I work with students to improve handwriting, identify different word parts, and develop various decoding strategies. (read more)
...In high school, I scored a 35 on the ACT and received 5’s on the following AP exams: Calc AB, Calc BC, English Language and Composition, Microeconomics, Chemistry and European History. In college, I scored a 520 on the MCAT with a 96th percentile score in the Chem/Phys section and 98th percentil... (read more)
...I have worked in a variety of educational settings—from designing a World History curriculum for ESL students to leading SSAT prep review sessions to one-on-one mentoring for college admissions essays. My approach is always tailored to each student, emphasizing critical thinking, clarity in writ... (read more)