...I have worked as a high school language arts teacher for most of my career, but I have also spent considerable hours over the years working on test prep of all varieties and subject tutoring in (mostly) online 1-on-1 settings. I have worked with students from 3rd grade all the way through grad school age. I still hold active teacher certifications in Texas and Pennsylvania. (read more)
...My go-to teaching style focuses on practical application and hands on work. What this means for you is that instead of listening to a lecture, you will be given the opportunity to actually work through processes with structured oversight and guidance. This is essentially a type of kinesthetic l... (read more)
...However, every attempt should be made to help a student learn to read. Academics aside, reading is necessary for all sorts of tasks, from shopping to visiting a doctor's office, to taking the correct dosage of a medicine to caring for one's own children, pets, or just trying to negotiate everyda... (read more)
...I was also a member of the Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society at Texas State. I cater to each individual’s learning style and can differentiate how the lesson is taught based on learner preference. I am comfortable tutoring one-on-one or in a group setting. (read more)
...During a first session, I try to figure out what is the student's learning style. This information helps me teach to the student. I also try to establish rapport with the student as soon as possible so that trust begins to be established. (read more)