Experience Summary
Having a love and appreciation for good education, I received my BS in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting, and my MBA, both from accredited universities. For a short time just after college I taught beginning piano lessons and typing. For 18 years I worked as a portfolio manager in an investment firm, where I actively used my business math and accounting skills to analyze investment and account level performance. I’ve homeschooled my own children from kingergarten through 4th grade, working as a teaching assistant in a private school for one year. I have recently and successfully passed the CBEST and the CSET with high marks on both. My favorite subjects to teach are reading and math.
Teaching Style
It is my firm belief that a strong education is one of the keys to success in life, and that success in learning is a precursor to success in almost any other endeavor. However, we all learn differently and I have found that one-on-one teaching is the best for both the learner and subject matter that may be difficult to grasp. I take a classical approach to schooling and believe that learning takes place in stages. A child must learn the first steps, like building blocks, and then progress to higher learning. Consistency and patience are necessary on both the student’s and teacher’s part, and I can offer both. I believe with consistent, frequent exposure and practice, everyone can learn.