...After graduating with a Spanish major and math minor, I began working for Mathnasium (and later Sylvan), where I had the opportunity to teach students (ages 7-adult) using a more "outside the box" approach. That's when I realized the importance of tailoring lessons to not only meet the students'... (read more)
...It's also important to me to make sure the student has practice time on their own during our sessions so I can actively help them as needed while they're working through the material. My approach is open and flexible based on what the student prefers and needs and I am always open to any suggest... (read more)
...I have published writings and digital projects, won grants, and worked as an editor and reviewer for multiple newsletters and journals. In addition to my PhD in English and Masters degree in Library and Information Science, I have 10+ years of experience as a writing and English instructor at th... (read more)
...I am a lover of all things Math and Science, with 10 Years experience tutoring in many branches of Mathematics, including PreAlgebra. I am fully credentialed in Math through Calculus, and I have taught in a high school setting for 4 years. I know how tough learning the concepts of Algebra can be, and I know how to adapt to my students to get them past the roadblocks! (read more)
...I highlight and target areas where you struggle, but I also emphasize your strengths. As a brief example, some students don't necessarily struggle with content; they simply "freeze" when confronted with a question (i.e. they know the information, but don't know how to apply it); or vice versa. I excel in identifying such barriers to success to draw out your full potential. (read more)