...I have also substitute taught for all grades using Common Core math standards. I am very aware and confident of the common core standards and my ability to tutor them in math. I have tutored homeschooled students throughout my entire career. (read more)
...I'm entering my third year as a Wyzant tutor (after 5 years at Chegg) and am loving the continued opportunities to help students succeed! I started my teaching "career" in the 6th grade, when a neighbor hired me to tutor her sons in math. As an undergraduate and graduate student, I tutored in a... (read more)
...The main thing to be gained from test prep tutoring is a plan of attack specific to the test. I present strategies for the SAT to my students and to personalize the methods to their needs. We will address separate strategies for the reading comprehension and sentence completion portions of the critical reading section. (read more)
...Upon my oldest son's readiness for school, I chose to leave the corporate world to provide him with a home education. This decision has allowed me to discover my true passion for teaching and observing learners of all ages grasp difficult concepts for the first time. I take pride in working diligently to achieve these moments, even when they require multiple explanations and examples. (read more)
...I have over 10 years experience in reading instruction. I am an active member of the International Dyslexia Association and attend conferences regularly in addition to reading many books and research articles on teaching the dyslexic student. I use the Orton-Gillingham Method as well as other teaching methods to personalize instruction for each student. (read more)