"Teaching is what I love to do. To see one of my students have a "light bulb moment" is the greatest thing about this career. I was an elementary teacher (grades 2-3) for 5 years in the public school system, and I began offering 1-to-1 tutoring to students in 2006 as a 2nd job. In 2012, I left teaching, and began my own local full-time tutoring business. In 2015, I began online tutoring and loved it! I have truly found my calling for helping students regain their self-confidence, and helping parents feel at ease knowing their children are receiving tailored support that WORKS!

A vast majority of my clients seek out a tutor because they are tired of struggling every night trying to help with homework. Let me take that weight off of your shoulders! I specialize in teaching various methods for solving math problems (including common core or "new math") to find the method that works best for them! In fact, I have a YouTube channel devoted to just that!

When I first meet my students, most tell me that math is their worst subject. This is almost always due to low self-confidence and a lack of understanding of the foundational skills needed to be successful with their curriculum. It's my goal to meet them where they are with appropriately leveled practice, which helps them build confidence, and eventually LOVE math! So many of my students tell me that math is their favorite subject after working together.

My methods are simple, yet effective. I begin with an assessment of where the student is in a given subject area, then build up from there. I have found that most struggling students simply need to "fill in the gaps" in order to create a more solid foundation for learning.

I am very organized and professional, but also I have fun with my students and get to know them as well. I bring games and break up tutoring sessions with various activities, especially for the little ones. I do have several references, which are available upon request.

Thank you for reading my profile. I hope to work with you soon!" less...