...I try to understand how he/she understands so I can identify the challenges in his/her method of understanding. I don't believe saying the same thing over and over is an effective method of teaching. It works sometimes, but I believe it is better to identify what is preventing the student from understanding the first time. (read more)
...I worked in an elementary school for two years and would help students daily to complete their homework or study for tests. I am a very organized person that likes to sort out issues students may have. I like to get an understanding of what needs to be completed and then help the student work through those goals to create a plan that the students can successfully complete. (read more)
...I also draw examples from sports, driving, cooking, and other everyday activities. I love simple demonstrations, and often use them to illustrate concepts in action. I have helped students improve their ACT scores by working on fundamentals: content, reading comprehension, data analysis, and understanding the types of questions and answers that occur. (read more)
...He helped me tremendously with my project and definitely improved my grade. I appreciated all the advice and feedback he gave because they made a difference. I would highly recommend him.”I am qualified to teach Algebra 1. (read more)
...I have had the pleasure of working with students from many age groups– kindergarteners to college students. I try to use my non-standard educational history to my advantage to think of new solutions to common problems. I was homeschooled from 3rd grade to high school and then took classes at a community college in the PSEO program. (read more)