FAQs
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I began tutoring high school math and science in Wilmington, Delaware in 2007. At that time I also broke into the world of environmental education at Delaware Nature Society, teaching young students about wild animals and the natural world. I learned more about adolescent development, learning challenges, teaching methods, and curriculum design during my Master's in Education program at the University of Delaware. Teaching high school for 2 years in Delaware and North Carolina exposed me to the practical challenges that both students and teachers face in the classroom. My lesson-planning skills grew immensely during my work for Education Portal, designing and recording engaging video lessons for college students. I gained training and experience with the SAT and ACT during my time with local test prep companies. I bring all of these experiences to the table when I meet with my students: focusing on the big picture of education, the details of the content, and of course the specific needs of the student.
- What types of customers have you worked with?
Sometimes I focus on only parts of concepts, or hand-picked homework problems, as needed by the student. Other times I must go back and start from scratch, teaching major concepts as though for the first time. Whenever possible, I utilize my students' textbooks, worksheets, and class notes in order to understand the intentions of the teacher and the material that is being stressed in the course. I have found such vast differences in course structure and content across these 3 North Carolina counties! But my long-term objective is to help my students see how they can help themselves move out of their stuck spots. I constantly use the textbook index, point out helpful parts of their class notes, and write directly on my students' work to help them see when the answers are already there.