"I have over ten years of tutoring and teaching experience combined. After earning a Bachelor's of Science in English, I became a substitute teacher to get experience in education, before deciding to return to school for a Master's of Arts in Teaching Degree. I specialized in Secondary Education with a concentration in English, and I completed all of the coursework for a Master's in Teaching in Elementary Education as well. I have experience creating and implementing lessons that help students understand and achieve their goals.

I specialize in tutoring elementary students ages 8-10 in both reading and math subjects. I have over ten years tutoring math, specifically upper-elementary school math, including multiplication/division, fractions, pre-algebra, geometry, and algebra. Of course, I am also an experienced English tutor; with younger students, I focus mainly on reading comprehension, while older students have often progressed to learning literary analysis techniques.

I have over 5 years of experience working with students who have IEP and 504 plans, providing an individualized approach to their education. I have found success applying gamification techniques to problems and translating new concepts into real-world examples, and I often use chunking methods to maintain student engagement. In addition, I am fluent in current educational technology services, including Google Classroom Suite, Kahoots, DeltaMath, and EdPuzzle.

I pride myself in giving my students autonomy in their education. I let students pick the problems we work on, describe the issues they are having, and we confront the problem together. I have found that this boosts their confidence and engagement with the subject. My favorite part about tutoring is watching students overcome their difficulties and succeed. I believe that the road to success is not a straightforward path, but a personal, customizable adventure, and together we can reach their goal." less...