...As a tutor, I strive to ensure my students understand the material through and through. I ask lots of probing questions to check knowledge and understanding during sessions. I always try to make learning a fun experience and like to crack a few jokes here and there. (read more)
...I am aware that not all students will "love" math but I hope to help them see the beauty of math and respect it's importance. I am a single mom to two boys (11 and 15). They have benefited from hearing me tutor students their entire lives. They often quote some of the corny things I use to help students understand the math. (read more)
...Each of my classes, both in the community and in the after- school programs, went to see at least one professional production of a play per year, as a group. We would then analyze, interpret, and critique the production. When possible, we would read the plays first, and, if it was a musical production, listen to and study the music. (read more)
...I strive to push my students beyond their comfort zone and inspire them to think differently about the world around them through critical analysis of literature and history. I often teach material through non-traditional, outside-of-the-box methods; for instance, rather than a straightforward po... (read more)