Experience Summary
Since 2000 I have been heavily involved in tutoring various subjects. My first experience was through the Language Connection Tutoring Program at a local high school. The program began with the football team and ESL students seeking after-school tutoring in Math, Science, Reading and Languages. It expanded in popularity and soon tutors began working with students in all subject areas. From my sophomore through senior year, I logged in well over 200 hours of tutoring in the program. In addition, I tutored 2nd and 3rd graders at an elementary school over the summer. After graduating from college, I worked as a substitute teacher for the D.C. Public School System. My certification is K-12 and I quickly gained experience in a variety subjects and grade levels. My work with a diverse group of lower- and middle- grade students complimented my earlier experience with mostly high school-aged students.
Teaching Style
My work as a tutor has become quite systematic. First, I look to see what the children can do on their own. In this way, I learn both strengths and weaknesses and can begin working on problem areas immediately. With one-on-one tutoring or small group learning this is not difficult. If there are serious deficiencies in skill-level we go back to the basics. More often, there is a learning gap of one or more content areas and a mini-lesson will clarify any confusion. After the students learn what they missed, we practice using the same technique learned on a variety of new problems or questions.