...I have taught middle school English for the last nine years and have been at my current school for six of those years. My Liberal Studies degree is from the University of Iowa and I obtained a teaching certificate through Regent University. I've taught in a classroom for most of my time as a teacher. (read more)
...I find the Socratic method of teaching/tutoring to be the most efficient. I ask lots of question to see what a student does and does not understand of the concepts, and then correct misunderstandings and fill in the gaps in their comprehension. I then work with the student on specific examples ... (read more)
...Previously, I worked at Bedford Middle School as a Paraprofessional, focusing on children with Special Needs for three years. In order for me to become a paraprofessional, I had to take the Parapro Test, which I passed. I take pride in what I do, and my goal is to make sure children get the proper education so they can achieve in higher learning. (read more)
...In my last semester at my community college I participated in student teaching with first graders. I learned so much about how to properly teach English, grammar, vocabulary, etc. English can be difficult for some and I want to be that tutor that can help the student feel more confident with themselves and their skills. (read more)