"I have always loved math and been someone that friends, family, and classmates could turn to whenever they had questions. My professional tutoring journey began while I was an undergraduate student. Since then, I have earned a B.A. in Math from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. I have also taken graduate-level education courses, including classes covering curriculum design and content-area literacy. In 2019, I passed the PRAXIS 5161 exam which covers math content for grades 7-12. These academic and professional milestones have given me a strong foundation for teaching and tutoring students at a variety of levels.

Before working as a tutor, I volunteered through a program at my local library, called "Count Up", helping to build students' confidence and math skills at no cost to them. I also volunteered as an ESL tutor, helping adults learn English as a second language. Over the past five years, I've worked with students in both one-to-one and small-group tutoring, tutoring in person as well as remotely. I’ve helped students across a wide age range, from middle-school students building foundational math skills to adults preparing for teacher-certification exams.

I’m committed to helping students learn while maintaining academic integrity. I do not give answers to homework, quizzes, or tests, and I cannot work on specific problems from assignments. I focus on presenting topics clearly using my own examples (often from Khan Academy) and then provide opportunities for students to practice on their own, scaffolding instruction along the way with gradual release of responsibility (I do, We do, You Do). My goal is to help students understand the material, so that they feel confident completing assignments independently.

It continues to bring me joy when students grasp new concepts, grow their confidence, and have fun learning. I’m prepared to meet you where you are and be a patient and supportive presence throughout your learning journey. I look forward to meeting with you!" less...