...That was the turning point in my understanding of what makes me happy: seeing the "aha" moment in my students' faces. For the next several years, I used every method from hands-on explanations of quadratic equations to drawing 3-D graph on my basement floor in order to help my students grasp and... (read more)
...I also help my younger siblings with their homework (since junior high and they are in college now).
My current students are showing definite progress. I just now noticed I wasn't actually certified by WyzAnt. My process for tutoring writing is to determine what stage the writing is in--if the writing is started or if we need to brainstorm. (read more)
...I have used a Mac for over 10 years, and have served in a support role for a Mac computer lab in my school district. I have installed updates, taught new users, installed software, and helped users transition from PC to Mac, and the other way around. I also have a teaching endorsement as a school technology specialist. (read more)
...I worked with students on phonics rules and I have many ideas of activities that can help teach phonics rules. Also, my experience tutoring first and second grade students focused heavily on creating ways for them to understand phonics rules to improve fluency. I began taking Spanish classes in 7th grade and fell in love with it. (read more)
...For over two decades I have worked with students of all ages in the classroom, as a tutor, and as an athletics coach. I am consistently successful at building a strong, collaborative rapport across a diverse spectrum of students in order to engage them in the learning process. I have a Bachelor... (read more)