...Every student learns differently, and I do my best to understand their style of learning and cultivate lessons, activities that set him/her up to be successful at whatever he/she is trying to accomplish. My philosophy is that as my students succeed then I have succeeded. I have a B.S. in Education 4-8th Grades with a minor in Elementary Mathematics up to 8th grade. (read more)
...I enjoy teaching, and I really love impacting children in ways that set them up for success in the future. When not teaching and tutoring, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, and serving in our church. I also enjoy living a healthy and fit life. (read more)
...As a homeschool teacher, I am familiar with aligning curriculum to Common Core. I work with several homeschool curriculums and reference Common Core Standards so that I am certain we are covering all areas and I supplement work if there are any gaps. I also can give advice to homeschool parents on activities that will cover Common Core standards. (read more)
...My M.A. is in Humanities: Composition and Rhetoric. This means I teach writing as a process rather than as a formula. Too often students hate "English" because "English" formulas don't always work for everyone. (read more)
...I currently work as a Chemist for the Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Laboratories. People tend to think of Chemistry as so difficult. It is this thinking that defeats students. (read more)