...Be a person (any type)One of my core beliefs as an educator is that everyone is capable of learning math to high levels. Historically, math teaching has had a very narrow approach, largely relying on the "I do, we do, you do" model. This approach only works for a small sector of students who ma... (read more)
...I worked for several years at Sylvan Learning Center in Portland, Or, improving students' reading, writing and math skills in a one-on-one environment. As a native English speaker who always did well in English and who teaches Russian, I have a very good grasp of grammar and all the fine points of language-learning. I have a student-centered approach to my teaching. (read more)
...I teach to all learning styles and I am happy to dialogue with families of students to assist them in maximizing their child's learning potential. I connect with a student's learning style to bridge gaps in understanding. I make Mathematics a valuable skill to students, so that they feel there is a purpose in their learning. (read more)
...I have also co-taught with my colleagues in the same subject areas. Teaching for so many years made me grow and develop into an understanding and caring teacher. I also believe to be upfront and honest with my students. (read more)