...I have taught phonics for quite a few years and find that students are more successful with their reading when they have a tool such as phonics to help them navigate through their reading. I look forward to working with your child. My goal is to build confidence in their learning through provid... (read more)
...I am able to identify the needs of children and help improve in areas in which children are lacking. I execute lessons that increase student's understanding of the curriculum being taught and also increase their grade average. I communicate with parents to update them on their child's progress. (read more)
...I greatly prefer a blended approach that does not solely focus on reciting or testing. I encourage students to formulate theories and defend their opinions on what they are learning while incorporating their own experiences into examples. This allows them to take away concepts that can be applied in a wide variety of settings, rather than subject-specific knowledge. (read more)
...When writing, I always ask myself whether I would actually enjoy reading it or not. We all have interesting things to say and show, so why not present our experience in a way that entices others to learn? I've been drawing and painting since I was little and gradually improving with each piece. (read more)
...In those cases, I've tended to use a question-and-answer approach to encourage critical thinking to help the student think through the subject matter on his or her own. In those cases, I've organized the subject matter in logical steps, making sure the student has mastered each step along the way. I'd love to help any young student in the same way. (read more)