"I am an Old Dominion University Psychology senior with a 4.0 GPA. I previously graduated cum laude with an Associate of Science from Brightpoint Community College and have 3–5 years of experience developing open-access educational content at Wikiversity, where I am a volunteer administrator and have been a contributor to the platform since 2010 (age 7!). My work there has been developing course and learning module content for diverse learner populations, ranging from elementary-level students through adult post-secondary learners. Some of those resources have been used and cited by students worldwide, which I see as evidence that my work is making a positive educational impact, and I was praised as an exceptional writer by my freshman-year writing instructor. Additionally, in the 8th grade, I became the first student in three years to pass the Virginia Algebra SOL at the advanced level, highlighting my strong math foundation.

I have direct one-on-one teaching experience with middle-school-aged children, where I taught religious scripture alongside basic reading and comprehension skills. It showed me how to adapt explanations, illustrations, and pace for a student's age, background, and learning style. These are skills I apply while teaching my subjects, Algebra I, American History, ESL, essay writing, and grammar. I have taught lessons in various formats (particularly one-on-one online teaching and independent online course materials), and I factor in the student's context (homework, test-taking preparation, or skill acquisition) when planning lessons.

My approach is structured and results-driven: I begin with a brief check to identify gaps, create clear learning goals with the student, present content in brief, incremental steps, and offer targeted practice with concrete feedback. As an engaged college student myself, I can relate to where students get stuck and dissect difficult topics into bite-sized, testable steps. Feel free to reach out to me so we can work together on your learning goals!" less...