"Over the past five years, I have tutored students from age nine to fifty with diverse learning goals and obstacles. Whether the subject is math, French, grammar, reading comprehension, or music, I enjoy helping each student build confidence and independent learning skills in an environment of patience and positivity. I believe that creating a space where students feel comfortable and supported enables them to meet learning goals and overcome emotional obstacles like anxiety and low self-esteem. Some students even discover that they love learning!

The one-on-one environment provides the unique opportunity to find and build on a student’s preexisting strengths and interests. Rather than providing shortcuts and answers on homework sheets, I guide students to use the resources and strategies that they already have to answer their own questions. Every student has a unique skill set, part of which is learning style. As I get to know each student, I pay close attention to the ways in which they respond to different activities. There is more than one way to learn, and I am determined to find the approach that works best for each individual.

My students have all been successful in meeting their goals. Even better, by building study skills and confidence, they have all come away from our sessions with skills that enable them to succeed in any subject." less...