...I have been a tutor since high school (over 20 years) and have tutored in fine art, algebra, (including pre-algebra, algebra 1and 2, geometry), and have also helped students with upcoming tests such as the STAARS, TAKS, GED, ASVAB, SAT and ACT. I am proficient grammatically and am able to help w... (read more)
...What makes me most effective interacting with people and especially children is that I am very approachable, easy going, and I am a good listener. As a tutor, I work with parents to find what they are wanting to accomplish through tutoring. I listen to each child to find his or her interests and create lessons that are enjoyable while still targeting academic needs. (read more)
...My friends and colleagues often come to me for help with problems they've encountered and I've most always been able to solve their issues. If I don't know how to solve it already, I'm comfortable troubleshooting myself or searching for guidance so that I can learn how to do it. I was also goin... (read more)
...I have taught all subjects as a self-contained teacher in 1st, 3rd and 4th grade and ELAR in 7th grade. I have been teaching for 17 years! I currently teach 1st grade, all subjects, where a large part of my experience has been. (read more)
...Although I never sought my teaching credential(s), I found during my tutoring job that I not only had a talent for it; but also enjoyed it thoroughly. I believe the part I like best is being able to put the lessons in terms the student can understand. It's one thing to explain something properly - another to explain it in a way which can be absorbed by the person being taught. (read more)