Fun Facts
I have an obsession with felines! My kids call me the Cat Lady, and I am okay with that. You can often find me watching cat videos. LOL!
About Me
I have been teaching for over 25 years. I recently moved to Texas from Seattle, and I am loving the weather. I have a daughter in college, and a teenage son. I enjoy reading, writing poetry, and performing spoken word poetry.
Experience
Besides the number of years I have taught at a brick-and-mortar school, I have been teaching online for the past five years. I love the fact that students can learn from home, and that I can teach from the comforts of my home as well. I have served as an administrator, and I have a passion for teaching and learning. I was born to teach!
Approach
I believe all students can learn whatever they want to learn, it just takes patience and, as educators, it is important to reach students where they are at academically. With a lot of encouragement and success along the way, nothing is impossible.
University of Washington
Liberal Arts: Culture, Lit, the Arts
Heritage University
Prof Stud in Teaching and Learning
MEdHeritage University
Elementary Education
MastersLiterature Tutoring
My undergraduate degree is in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Culture, Literature and the Arts. I have always enjoyed reading and I have a broad knowledge of classical and contemporary literature. I have helped students become successful at analyzing and synthesizing works of literature.
GED Tutoring
Helping students pass the GED test has given me much pride. I enjoy the challenge of helping students understand the basics in all subject areas: math, science, social studies, history, math, and language arts.
Pre Algebra Tutoring
Seeing students become proficient at understanding the basics of algebra has been one highlight of my career. I struggled with math thoughout school, but in college, something clicked. This "click" has allowed me to teach math in such a way that my students can easily grasp the concepts. I was so successful, that at one school I was promoted to the lead math teacher for the middle grades.
English Tutoring
I am a self-professed "readaholic" and I have always enjoyed reading and writing. I have only taught English Language Arts for the past five years, and this has allowed me to hone my skills in this subject area. In my free time, I also write and perform spoken word poetry.
Homework Coach Tutoring
During my career as an educator, I have worked as a supervisor for several after-school homework help programs. In this capacity, I supervised high school tutors and helped students not only complete homework assignments, but I helped them to become successful at understanding the content as it applied to the classroom.
Writing Tutoring
Writing is one of my passions. In my free time I write to help with the stresses of life. I have been successful at getting students to utilize the writing process - regardless of the class they are writing for. This approach has allowed my students to become successful at editing and revising their work before final publication.
Writing Advance Tutoring
My undergraduate degree from the University of Washington is in Liberal Studies, where the primary focus of all courses was writing and more writing. This degree allowed me to not only become a better writer, but to become a better thinker. Writing and thinking go hand in hand. Let me help you!
ESL Tutoring
For the past five years I have been successful at teaching students whose first language is not English. I know how to successful utilize Total Physical Response (TPR) to help students understand, and I provide an engaging and interactive classroom to help students grasp the complex English language.
Algebra Tutoring
Seeing students become proficient at understanding the algebra has been one highlight of my career. I struggled with math thoughout school, but in college, something clicked. This "click" has allowed me to teach math in such a way that my students can easily grasp the concepts. I was so successful, that at one school I was promoted to the lead math teacher for the middle grades.
Middle School Math Tutoring
Middle school math can be fun if students are given the foundational tools to be successful. I have taught middle school math as a tutor and as a classroom teacher. I can help you understand the concepts that will help you continue learning more advanced math in the future.
Reading Comprehension Tutoring
Reading comprehension is something that I have been very successful at teaching my students. As I like to tell my students: You can't study reading; you just have to do it. With continued prompting during reading to clarify misunderstandings, and with follow-up questions, I can help you become advanced at comprehending what you read.
Reading Tutoring
The saying "Reading is FUNdamental" is so true. Unlike other subjects, you cannot study reading. You just have to do it! Let me help you grasp the basics in terms of learning to read fluently, while at the same time helping you to increase your comprehension skills. Book me. You will not be disappointed.
Elementary Math Tutoring
Getting students excited about learning math in an interactive fun way is something that I am known for. If you have math anxiety - no worries. I can teach you to see that math is all around us in our daily lives.
Math Tutoring
Getting students excited about learning math in an interactive fun way is something that I am known for. If you have math anxiety - no worries. I can teach you to see that math is all around us in our daily lives.
Social Studies Tutoring
Social Studies may seem boring to some students, but I can help you learn in an exciting interactive way. Let me show you how.
Study Skills Tutoring
Learning how to study and manage your time wisely while a student can be challenging. Let me help you organize your workload and help you get the most out of your time, so that you can become a successful student.
STAAR Prep Tutoring
I have been teaching since before the inception of the Common Core State Standards, and I am familiar with the standards and am able to help you pass this state required assessment.
STAAR Reading Tutoring
I have been teaching since before the inception of the Common Core State Standards, and I am familiar with the all of the reading standards and am able to help you pass this state required assessment.
PSAT Tutoring
As a private tutor, I am able to help you prepare for the PSAT in all subject areas. I have helped students before, and with my knowledge and experience, I can help you, too.
STAAR Math Tutoring
I have taught math for several years at the elementary and middle school level. I was so successful with raising kids' test scores, that I was made the lead math teacher for the middle grades. Let me help you pass the STAAR math assessment.
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