...I ask my students questions to help them recall useful concepts and and other information to solving problems. I also guide my students through the important steps of problem solving - since the journey of problem solving is every bit as important as the destination or solution. I always try to... (read more)
...A highlight in my teaching journey was volunteering at a NYC High School, instructing 9th-grade students on various health topics. I built close-knit relationships, encouraging healthy decision-making and managing a 30+ student classroom, refining inclusive and engaging approaches. I also privately tutored elementary to middle school students in my community. (read more)
...I was also a volunteer tutor and mentor for Sociedad Latina STEAM TEAM, an afterschool program for middle school students, where I learned skills in encouraging student engagement by making the material fun and easier to understand. With my background, I will be able to contribute all these skil... (read more)
...I have had students drastically improve within only a few sessions and students who stuck with me for the course of a whole semester tended to improve their average by at least one to sometimes two letter grades! With all my experience in the math lab, as a TA, and as a private tutor, I have bec... (read more)
...Most of this time was spent on the K-3 level. Ever since I was a child, I have wanted to be a teacher. In my opinion there is no other occupation that prepares you to thrive for the remainder of your life. (read more)
2 Subjects: includingElementary (K-6th),Elementary Math