...I was a track athlete my entire life. I competed in Hershey track meets as a young child and then joined track from 7th-12th grade. I ran Hershey track meets as a teacher in Utah, and I was a middle-school track coach this past year. (read more)
...I have the ability to take the important ideas and present them in creative ways that students can grasp and retain. Recently I took a fifth grade class through the teacher's directive to search for answers to a pretest. When they finished the assignment, I had them play "Jeopardy" and ask questions that fit the correct answers. (read more)
4 Subjects: includingBiology,Physical Science,ESL/ESOL,ACT English
...I have taught science as a specialty in both the 4th and 6th grades. I enjoy working one on one with students and can tutor in all areas, but feel that my strength lies in math and science. I think it's important to get a clear understanding of students' strengths and gaps in understanding and go from there. (read more)
4 Subjects: includingElementary Science,Algebra 1,Elementary (K-6th),Elementary Math
...I have learned that to learn anything takes a commitment. I will commit to help others learn when they themselves are willing to make a commitment to a subject or endeavor. Anxiety comes with learning difficult subjects, once this is known and overcome, a great sense of joy and accomplishment will follow. (read more)