...In fact, it can mean the difference between being successful or not. When working with students, I take the time to understand motivators, drainers, current habits and what is working and what is not. This way I can work with the student to create a customized plan that will make the student feel good about the work accomplished and be a motivator to build momentum. (read more)
...However, the most important part of tutoring isn't me explaining, it's the student actually trying a problem. I try to always have the student walk through a problem they're stuck on, while describing what they're doing, until we reach the part they don't understand. Then once we overcome this roadblock, we try another similar problem. (read more)
...As a Lead Undergraduate Teach Assistant I taught multiple weekly discussions each to a class of 40 students, and help 10+ hours of office hours where I focused on smaller groups of 10-15 students. During my weekly discussions I would prepare unique problems for the class and teach important conc... (read more)
...Finally, I can help with AP Environmental Science, AP Psychology, AP World History, and AP Biology, all of which I scored a 5 on the AP Exam. I am a long-time volunteer having started at the age of 12. I started at my local library as I wanted to give back to the place where I first found joy in reading. (read more)
...I've served in Title 1 schools, employing innovative teaching methods and fostering open communication. I have taught classrooms of 30+ students as well as small groups and 1-on-1 extended learning opportunities. Within the community I tutor adults at the library who struggle balancing bills and money. (read more)