...I started teaching home-schooled students in March of 1998. At that time, I was supporting the parents to teach Elementary Math, Algebra I,II, Trigonometry, Geometry, Ancient Latin and Earth Science. The curriculums that I am most familiar with are: Math-u-see, Alpha Omega Publications, Henle Latin, Saxon, Cambridge Latin, Ambleside Online, Apologia series and Charlotte Mason. (read more)
...I designed the curriculum, managed the organization, and taught lessons. Throughout all 4 years as an undergraduate, I provided individual English language tutoring sessions for Kindergarten-2nd grade students through Stanford's Ravenswood Reads program. During college, and for years afterwards, I offered individual peer tutoring sessions for college-level coursework in math and science. (read more)
...I also use some sight word recognition. Many words are not pronounced phonically and need to be recognized rather than decoded. Many methods will be used including paper pencil exercises, dry erase marker assignments, dictation and reading of words, sentences, and stories. (read more)
...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 of Science in Political Science (University of Wisconsin-Madison), a Bachelor of Arts in History (University of Wiscon... (read more)
...I have an intense passion for tutoring. I love creating ways for students to understand material and feel successful and intelligent. I once had a tutor and I loved the experience. (read more)