...I have adopted these same techniques into my teaching style. I've also improved them by using multiple approaches that appeal to different types of learners. Different types of learners (audio, visual, kinesthetic, or combinations of the three) learn best when their particular learning style is constantly stimulated. (read more)
...I am currently working on my Specialist Degree in Instructional Design and Technology with a focus on literacy. I have been teaching for 10 years, and I have tutored on my own outside of the classroom for a large portion of those years. I was also tutoring through college, before I accepted a teaching position. (read more)
...Recently I tutored a high school senior in SAT and ACT math. In 2016, he had scored a 17 in ACT math. After our intensive tutoring program, when he took the test again a year later, his score went up by 8 points!! That's comparable to a 300 point increase in the math section of the SAT. (read more)
...I have taught English to Japanese students in Japan, and I have experience tutoring American students in Japanese. I believe learning should be both interactive and enjoyable, so I do not solely rely on textbooks and handouts when teaching. I like to use visual aids, games, and real-world examples to facilitate learning, making it a more relevant experience for the student. (read more)
...I studied criminal justice my first two years of college and went on to become a private investigator for a time. I am currently a very active member of the New York Gang Investigators Association and am in the process of being assigned the title of regional director as well as a board seat. I ... (read more)