...My professor always saw from my face that I was thinking about the concept and trying to grasp it, and would proactively ask me what my question was before I asked it. This is the type of relationship I would like to have with the students I tutor. I did some tutoring of fellow college students in math subjects during college. (read more)
...For the more personal side of me...I am a mom, a sister, a teacher, an artist and I have a SUPERPOWER. Oh yes I do…my ADHD. Often, I have to train and re-train my brain how to function with this superpower but I have learned that it has contributed towards many of my natural talents. (read more)
...During this experience, I have become skilled at differentiating instruction, planning multi-sensory lessons, and developing and implementing comprehensive IEPs. I have also become skilled at data collection to ensure that students are making progress towards their IEP goals and making instincti... (read more)
...There, I served as the graduate research assistant and writing tutor at the university’s writing center, which enabled me to pursue concurrent Master’s degrees in English and Secondary Education. I've since been an ELA instructor at Building 21 Allentown, where, working within their project-and-... (read more)
...Part of what allowed me to help students was my insistence on one-on-one conferences for the first draft of each paper. This kind of work has prepared me well to tutor students now that I've retired. I taught literature in high school for several years before moving on to the college level. (read more)