...I am certificated to teach K-12 special education in the state of WA. I have been teaching special education and working with special needs population for the past 20 years. Once I know my student I can tailor my tutoring strategies to their individual needs. (read more)
...I realized that if I could simplify math concepts and make them fun to learn, I could help students see the beauty of mathematics. This is what I incorporate in my teaching style. After introducing the new concepts, I then like to see if the student understands the concepts on their own by giving them an example to work out on their own. (read more)
...My favorite subject to tutor is Math and I specialize in Algebra and Geometry lessons. Math is one of those subjects that is difficult for most people because it is such a foreign language. I enjoy helping students grasp a deeper understanding of algebra and geometry and how those concepts can be applied to everyday life. (read more)
...I believe my strength in teaching is my caring attitude and ability to motivate and instill feelings of success and desire to learn more. Many students have not had good experiences in some subjects and I believe the key is to teach in small enough steps so that they can feel successful in a sub... (read more)