...As a 30 year teacher and the parent of an ADHD son, I understand the needs and challenges faced by parents of students with exceptional learning styles. Not only can I help the student to be successful, but I can help the parents navigate the education system for the benefit of the child. I have taught all age groups ranging from early childhood to graduate level. (read more)
...The foundation of any good tutoring experience is to consult with a student and identify the core issues, and so I let those issues guide my teaching of the material. Then, I try to give students time to practice and apply the material. The wonderful nature of tutoring is that it can adapt to a... (read more)
...I also learned a lot about programming methodology, data structures/algorithms, and best practices for software engineering. I volunteered with Changing Expectations in Austin where I helped tutor middle and high school students in computer science. Changing Expectations involved hands-on activities that taught the students about cybersecurity, web virtual reality, robotics, and Python. (read more)
...I believe that phonics is essential for good reading and spelling, that mastery of math facts is critical for success in math beyond 3rd grade, and that a good understanding of English grammar is extremely helpful for becoming a good writer. The three areas of teaching where I believe I am abl... (read more)
...With regard to English/Reading/Writing CC is nearly identical to STAAR. I have evaluated both sets of expectations while writing curriculum for an online education company called Shmoop, Inc. Tutoring students in reading comprehension and writing simply requires the ability to break down the material into understandable chunks that the student can grasp. (read more)
9 Subjects: includingReading,English,Grammar,ACT English