...Both methods involve students working problems as not just practice, but a fundamental part of the learning process, exploring their ideas to build a more general concept. My tutoring style is also problem-based: I like to start with a small set of example problems to work on together. Each learner’s process is different and I aim to explore what suits each one individually. (read more)
...I currently lead Tinkergarten outdoor play based learning classes, and I recently taught in Title 1 reading in Maine and previously taught four and a half years in Massachusetts and Maine. For the past 15 years, I have been primarily a stay-at-home mom, though I have remained current in my field... (read more)
...I was a top 5% student for mathematics in high school. In high school, I learned IB Mathematics HL, got a 790 in SAT II Mathematics, and got a full score in ACT Mathematics. Currently, in college, I have completed calculus and am taking a linear algebra class. (read more)
...During this process, and previously, I have worked with my daughter to overcome obstacles with learning. Homework is a struggle for her and we have worked hard to implement strategies that help her to be as successful as possible, especially in the subject areas that are more difficult for her. ... (read more)
...While teaching at the elementary level, my varied subjects of instruction included math, reading comprehension, history, geography, fundamentals of essay writing and science. I also coached basketball and softball at the fifth grade level. I was co - director of the student council and director... (read more)