...We focus a lot on working through practice multiple choice questions to help students better assess their own areas of confusion. Each year, 98% of all the students in my classroom pass the AP Psychology exam. In addition, I worked as a reader for the college board for the past 7 years. (read more)
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...I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in mathematics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (go Badgers!), where I also studied education and completed a semester of student teaching. After college I continued my studies while working in business by completing the full series of actuarial exams... (read more)
...Since September 2015, I have been a volunteer tutor at Waukegan to College, a non-profit organization in Waukegan, IL, that helps first-generation students with the process of getting into and through college. I tutor 5th to 12th grade students one-on-one, and work with them on mathematics (elem... (read more)
...My first student raised her ACT score by 4 points. I am currently tutoring two students from my church in math. My tutoring technique is to lead the students through a couple of problems explaining the methods needed and then let the student do the work. (read more)
...I have worked as a bilingual teacher in three different public schools since then, all at the seventh and eighth grade level. Each middle school language program is configured differently, so my experience has familiarized me with a range of content areas and curricula. I have learned how to both challenge high-achieving students and build the confidence of those who are struggling. (read more)