"I have a varied background in both teaching multiple grade levels as well as being an Educational Director for an after school program in Richmond. I was a special education teacher for 28 years and especially enjoyed working in the areas of English, Reading, Writing and Social Studies. I worked with many students who had learning disabilities such as ADHD, emotional issues, and academic deficiencies. I enjoyed making lessons that incorporated hands on activities and other creatives resources to help learners who don't learn in traditional ways. I believe learning comes differently to all students and finding resources and methods to clarify concepts is an art in tutoring. This needs to be done in a way that supports what is going on in the classroom and lets the student feel more comfortable learning in their home school environment. That is always the best part of teaching; seeing a student start to enjoy the learning process and feel more confident in their abilities." less...