...I especially enjoy tutoring math: Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, basic math skills, and Geometry. I also have training to help struggling readers, so I tutor Reading with an emphasis on phonics and decoding, using a structured, multi-sensory approach! Lastly, I take special interest in working with English Language Learners and have some Spanish knowledge. (read more)
...As a results oriented educator, I hold my students to high standards enabling them to consistently perform at peak levels within the courses/ subjects of which I am instructing. I do not end a tutoring session unless the student has proven that they have truly comprehended the material. I see m... (read more)
...History is a passion of mine, and I am very knowledgeable of dates and facts that most have trouble remembering. Writing and reading are closely intertwined that it is hard to separate the two. I have been reading academic texts for many years as research for various papers and teaching others how to do the same when I tutor for writing. (read more)
...Early in my career, I realized that many students of all ages and backgrounds struggled with content-area learning due to deficiencies in foundational literacy skills. I decided to pursue my Wilson Reading Certification as well as my Reading Specialist certification at Drexel University in order... (read more)
...As an avid reader and word lover, I strive to convey to my students my passion for words spelled properly. It isn't enough to get the word down on paper if it is misspelled; words need to be distinct and recognizable. With young students, I will differentiate between words that are spelled as they sound and "sight" words, those that are not spelled as they sound. (read more)