Throughout my teaching career, I have had the opportunity to teach at various grade levels from 1st through 8th, with the exception of 2nd grade. This experience has provided me with a broad perspective on student development and learning strategies across different age groups. I employ best pract... (read more)
...I have spent over 25 years in the classroom (grades 3-9) and five years as an interventionist for grades 4-6 and a Reading Recovery Specialist, supporting the literacy needs of struggling kindergarten, first, and second graders. I have taught in California, Texas, Washington, and overseas. My lessons are individualized, geared to the specific needs of each student. (read more)
...My schooling, my engineering career and my associated daily practical use of math has prepared me to tutor pre-algebra. I was recently notified by Wyzant that I am rated in the top 3% of their tutors. My background in engineering and my daily practical use of math has prepared me to be able to tutor pre-calculus. (read more)
...It is great to watch students grasp a concept and become more confident! I think increasing each student's confidence is an important part of improving overall success, and love to be part of that change. I am incredibly patient and understanding of each student's situation and learning style. (read more)
...MA in Eduction. I have won awards in the International Relations field. I have won awards in multiple types of debate, Lincoln-Douglass, Expository, and I can even persuade Americans that bacon is evil. (read more)