...In my lesson plans, I always introduce the topic in an engaging way and assess my students' comfort level with the subject. From there, I will teach the material directly and build on the students' prior knowledge accordingly. I give students the time to apply the learning material on their own, and make sure they walk away from the lesson with greater confidence in the material. (read more)
...During the height of the pandemic, we met five days a week, and all lesson plans were designed by me in consultation with his mother's wishes. During this time, I witnessed his tremendous growth, which was incredibly rewarding. Once he returned to a normal classroom, after approximately three months of working together, I continued as his tutor for a year and a half. (read more)
...A note on writing ability and neurodiversity:
Writing is not an innate human skill—it is learned through practice, and for many, many people, the practice of writing is arduous and stressful. A large part of my job is to make writing less painful, in the moment and longterm, for students of all ... (read more)
...I have also taught ESL to adults as a literacy volunteer for a number of years. Drawing from my student services experience, I also offer tutoring services for college planning including: PSAT, ACT, SAT, GRE, GMAT. Compassion, patience and humor are key elements to my approach in tutoring. (read more)
...I am continually staying current in the teaching field by attaining TESOL / TEFL Certification, achieving College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) Tutor Certification, taking graduate-level classes, and attending professional development trainings/workshops through Mount Wachusett Community ... (read more)