...I truly enjoy one-on-one tutoring, particularly simplifying complexities, theories or problems and offering analogous examples so that students truly understand the "why" and "what" of the underlying logic and problem approach, rather than only the how. As a result, dealing with the subject and ... (read more)
I'm working on my Master's of Arts in Teaching Physics at Stony Brook University. I have experience as a teacher's assistant for college-level physics and have spent the last year designing curricula to match the new science standards (NGSS/NYSSLS). I got my B.A. in Physics from Kenyon College, inc... (read more)
...My versatility and background knowledge across content areas and grade levels have given me the opportunity to continue my own learning journey. As a child, I grew up learning Portuguese (minimally) and Spanish, all from neighborhood and social experiences. My love for language grew, leading to a goal for Spanish literacy and fluency. (read more)
...Sometimes, I'd help them lay out a calendar of deadlines that would organize their upcoming assignments either in written or digital form. Many students benefitted from creating and using flashcards to learn vocabulary and other concepts. I worked with students in note-taking and summarizing content in a variety of ways.I taught middle school science for 35 years. (read more)