...I have several resources that I use, including handwriting worksheets and letter tracing. I am qualified to tutor for the STAAR because I have helped my classroom students prepare for and pass the STAAR. Those who I worked with not only passed the test, but saw a large increase in their scores from the previous years. (read more)
...Like Forrest Gump, I just can't stop! I love seeing the "lightbulb" come on, when I am helping someone master a difficult math or science concept, and they "get it." Algebra II was one of my favorite classes in High School. Maybe it is because I had a great teacher--Mr. (read more)
...I love working with a cappella or exploring other styles with students. Singing is an amazing gift to develop and share with the world! I have played violin since I was twelve years old. (read more)
...I currently teach middle-school science in Chattanooga, Tennessee, as my full-time teaching job. I taught ESL for over 10 years both in the United States and abroad with a special emphasis in helping international students gain admission to US universities. An essential part of this was prepari... (read more)
...Raw memorization can only take you so far in science. I have seen many students spend hours memorizing facts without understanding the basic processes that connect all of the facts. Critical thinking brings in a certain cohesiveness that can allow students to reason their way to correct answers, even if their memorization skills are imperfect. (read more)