...Since moving to Virginia, I have continued to teach 11th Grade English at Heritage High School in Newport News, VA. Here, I have led district-wide professional training for creating a positive classroom climate and social-emotionally safe spaces. I am most excited in my teaching when I can supp... (read more)
...I have a Ph.D. in Latin American literature, with a minor in literary theory. I'm an avid reader and am well-versed in the most common works on high school reading lists. I have enjoyed working with Wyzant students on their reading and writing projects. (read more)
...I adapt my tutoring to fit each person by listening carefully so I can figure out the optimal way to tutor each individual. Patience and a willingness to try different explanations are key to how I teach. I am comfortable tutoring a wide age group by adjusting for student age differences in att... (read more)
...Rather than focusing on memorization, I usually introduce the topic and concepts, and then focus on applying the information to novel scenarios, emphasizing critical and logical thinking to come to the right answer. Afterwards, I always allow time for letting students practice on their own, alth... (read more)
...Daily I visited classes and observed students learning. I was very familiar with our curriculum and with the methods the teachers used to teach the concepts. I feel very comfortable with tutoring those in elementary school. (read more)