...My passion in teaching is helping students get that "aha" moment when they start to understand something new! My many years of experience in teaching has provided me with many "tools" in my tool box to help your child grow. In reading, I am experienced teaching the Lucy Calkins units of reading instruction. (read more)
...Most of my teaching has been at the classroom scale, with at least 8-10 students present. The modalities of my teaching were mostly in-person, but also online as needed. While teaching, I try to grab students' attention toward fundamental concepts, and like to engage in a discussion on the topic for maximal communication and gauging the level of comprehension. (read more)
...I also coached eight seasons of high school pole vault. Before becoming a public school teacher, I tutored math with a fourth grader, did virtual English lessons with students in China, and was a substitute teacher. Despite having great teachers, science - particularly chemistry - was very diff... (read more)
...For the GMAT, a calculator is allowed on the 'Integrated Reasoning' Section, but not the 'Quantitative' Section. So, while preparing for either test, you will want to practice mental and written calculations, and shortcuts for both. For the GMAT, hold off on doing the 'Data Sufficiency' questions. (read more)
...I struggled a lot, especially with the Organic Chemistry sequence, but ultimately, I learned how to learn best, which is the most important skill I will teach you. I was also pre-med, so I took, Aced, and served as a TA for many of my premed courses (i.e. Bio 2, Orgo 2, etc.). My experience tut... (read more)