...I like to figure out what my students' likes and dislikes are so that I can find the best way to teach them and reach them. I also like to contact their teachers if it is at all possible to find out how I might be able to intervene where they may be falling behind in their classes. I have been tutoring Algebra 1 for many years in my tutoring business. (read more)
I graduated from Augusta State University with a bachelor's degree in Communications and have completed courses in the Master of Arts in Teaching program. I also worked in the ASU Writing Center. I enjoy writing and want to help students improve their English/Language Arts and writing skills. (read more)
...What really sets me apart as a tutor is that I actively listen to my students' needs and when they become stuck in an area that needs improvement. We celebrate goals achieved and milestones made. I take on not just a tutoring role, but a positive role model role as well. (read more)
...Prior to classroom teaching, I spent time independently tutoring students of a variety of ages (most 4th-12th grade) in reading, writing, grammar, and mechanics. I have always been passionate about these areas of study myself, but as a classroom teacher, I have coupled that with a passion for th... (read more)