...I always find that once the groundwork has been laid, students realize that the task is not as scary and daunting as it first seemed. Instead of an intimidating obstacle, each problem turns into a puzzle (or maybe a challenging puzzle at worst)! I try to dispel the myth that math is useless outs... (read more)
...I have published my own books, and am currently working on a children's series. Writing children's literature has been an incredible opportunity and has provided me with the additional skillset of teaching. In my pass time, I enjoy visiting various elementary schools and sharing my literature with the children. (read more)
...As a private tutor, I've taught elementary and middle school math and English, which I currently have 2 years of experience with. During my time as a high-school tutor, I primarily tutored groups of 2 or 3 students, but occasionally I would do one-on-one appointments. The one-on-one appointment... (read more)
...Previously, I was an employee of Centralia Elementary School District for 16 years as a K-6 teacher. I have extensive training as an educator, a classroom teacher K-6 with 5 years in Special Education, in leadership and administration. Strong academic preparation, including Bachelor’s Degr... (read more)
...I have taught this subject and its concepts for the last seven years. Over the past two years, I spent a lot of time working with Thinking Core which is one of the best reading programs in the United States. The curriculum includes vocabulary and writing which are critical components to reading. (read more)