...I know that no one likes to repeat things over and over so I like to come up with fun games to reinforce ideas. Whether it be creating my own board games, flashcards or playing hide-and-seek games, I have done it all. I have 4 years of teaching/tutoring experience. (read more)
...As a student myself, I found it extremely helpful when I was provided with different study tips (such as the use of mnemonics), critiques on my work, and working at a pace that was comfortable for me. I take this approach when tutoring others, as I feel that it is a very useful and efficient str... (read more)
...I scored a 780 on the SAT Reading when I took that exam in high school, and scored perfectly on the GRE. I have taught philosophy, classics, and English from the 5th grade all the way through the college level. I am a published author in education, including a recent book chapter in a text book on teaching social studies. (read more)
...I took 30 hours of Graduate level courses in Learning Disabilities as an undergraduate at the University of Oregon and became certified in the State of Oregon as a Learning Disabilities teacher. I also spent 3 months as a student teacher in a classroom with special education students. In addition, I took 24 graduate hours in Sppecial Education at Western Oregon State College. (read more)
...No matter the setting, I focus on creating a student focused environment that is fun, supportive, and engaging to help students meet their academic goals. I am highly experienced with Lindamood-Bell programming in phonemic awareness and reading comprehension. I am also experienced in Writing Revolution programming as well as Framing Your Thoughts writing approach. (read more)