...I have a degree in education with my concentration in Geoscience. My degree covers both the core academics and the pedagogy k-12. I have over 12 years of experience tutoring science with 9 of them tutoring science at the elementary level. (read more)
...Vocabulary is such an integral part of the reading process. Breaking down the word into parts assists comprehension. I apply real life, engaging strategies such as visuals and creating sentences using the vocabulary words. (read more)
...Studying at Saint Vincent college has led me to believe that I would love nothing more than to help students achieve success. My history of tutoring begins in the sky. As a commercial pilot, I have helped with the teaching of many young aviation enthusiasts. (read more)
...My last position was in a post-country called Kazakhstan. I left this position because my family did not like living outside the US. I am currently teaching at the University of Pittsburgh where I worked for seven years prior to heading to Kazakhstan. (read more)
...I love to use a variety of materials to provide an engaging experience for the student. I use Jan Richardson's guided reading methods to work on all aspects of reading. I use Jan Richardson's guided reading methods to work on all aspects of phonics, using a variety of materials during each lesson. (read more)