Hello! I am an Orton-Gillingham tutor and language-based special education teacher with 15+ years experience in education. My specialties are: reading tutorials based on the Orton-Gillingham approach, Structured Word Inquiry lessons and math support. (read more)
...Often in a classroom with many students, as a teacher it's difficult to explore science topics in a way that allows each student to feel they grasp the material. As a tutor, I would look forward to working with students in a more focused way that allows them to guide their learning with their own interest and thought process. I have experience as a player and coach in the sport of baseball. (read more)
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...After graduating from Northwestern University in 2017, I was selected as an AmeriCorps Teaching Fellow and trained in a one-on-one teaching program that's "more competitive than admission to Harvard Graduate School." Subsequently, I traveled to the Czech Republic on a Fulbright grant to teach wri... (read more)
...I liked to present challenges to students - critical thinking problems that pushed them to rely on problem solving and teamwork, rather than just algorithms. In the classroom, I prided myself on creating a positive, nurturing environment in which students could thrive. As your child's tutor, I aspire to replicate this supportive atmosphere. (read more)