...I love tutoring because it allows me to work with students in a one-on-one setting, so lessons can be individualized and I can see growth in students. I often work with students who have anxieties around math, test-taking, or school in general. My patience, positive attitude, and ability to for... (read more)
I am a social studies teacher with 13 years of experience in the classroom. I have had extensive training in guiding and working students of all levels, including earning a master's degree from Teachers College, Columbia University in the teaching of social studies. I am passionate about education... (read more)
...In addition to tutoring services, I run an educational advocacy and consulting company. One aspect of running this business is having to appear before school districts in a variety of situations. I have presented and advocated on policy measures before many NJ school boards, and have been invited to speak at multiple venues including SEPAG. (read more)
...I am constantly working to show students the "whys" of understanding math, not just how to "do" the problems. I like to show them little tricks or ways to remember things, and I like to explain other ways to solve the problems, and how to check their own work. My most popular tutoring request is for English help. (read more)
...I also have a strong track record of effectively supporting students with special needs, such as dyslexia and ADHD, tailoring my approaches to meet each child's unique learning requirements. Over the past 20 years, I have taught in pre-K and kindergarten classrooms, homeschooled my own children ... (read more)