...I believe that math doesn’t have to be boring or painful, and it’s my goal that my students not only walk away better prepared for their courses and exams, but also having confidence in the intuition they have built about the material; to this end, I strive to make my teaching style as engaging a... (read more)
...I am a published author in education, including a recent book chapter in a text book on teaching social studies. With an undergraduate degree in philosophy and premed from the University of Chicago, as well as two graduate degrees (from Northwestern University and College of Saint Rose) in educa... (read more)
...My approach to tutoring is rooted in proactive learning, tailored to each student's needs, with the aim of nurturing enthusiasm and fostering self-directed learning.I’ve taken math up to calculus 1 and 2. 3.93 GPA in college. I’m currently an SAT math tutor for a local test prep company. Took intro to biology 1 and 2 at Johns Hopkins receiving As in both classes. (read more)
...In addition to my literacy specialty at Bank Street, I have taken separate classes on Orton-Gillingham methods and RAVE-O. I've taken Orton-Gillingham classes, a RAVE-O workshop, and have 10 years practice using PAF and Wilson components, customized for student needs. I work as a reading specialist for first and second grades at my school, focusing on remediation. (read more)
...I also took AP world history and received a 5/5 on the AP exam. I am an avid reader and have an extensive vocabulary range. I often read at least 5 books a month in a variety of genres. (read more)