...I attended American Senior High School in Miami, Fl and graduated in 2003. From Kingston, JamaicaCertified Florida K-5 Elementary teacherCertified Florida 6-9th grade math teacherI like to use real-world situations, analogies, movies, life experiences, lots of lecturing (lol seriously, if your h... (read more)
...I am a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh where I obtained my degree in Actuarial Mathematics and Economics. I currently work full time as an Senior Actuarial Associate, where I love being able to apply my knowledge. While I was at Pitt, I also worked as an undergrad mathematics tutor as well as an after-school mathematics teacher at a local middle school. (read more)
...I excel at quickly identifying and making impactful adjustments to any piece of writing. This combination of practical experience and a keen eye for detail makes me an excellent mentor for anyone looking to enhance their writing abilities. With a degree in literature under my belt, I bring to t... (read more)
28 Subjects: includingElementary (K-6th),Common Core,Reading,Elementary Math
...I believe that once the basics of math have been mastered, the doors to understanding are wide open.I have taught Algebra 1 for a total of 6 years during my 17 years as a High School Teacher. I have learned how to make Algebra a topic that is not scary but approachable. I am able to explain the concepts in a way that my young Algebra students understand. (read more)
...When I first start tutoring someone, s/he is often frustrated and discouraged, so my first objective is to get his/her confidence back. That is even more important than the subject matter, as important as that is. Once the person's confidence returns, then s/he will be more receptive to what I am teaching, and significant improvement will follow. (read more)