I focus on practice strategies to help students succeed academically and apply their learning to the real world. Students learn best when they apply learning to their interests and see the value of the information. This aids long term memory and increases understanding. I have many years experience working with students both one on one and in the classroom. I customize tutoring sessions to meet the needs of individual students. Every student can learn, no matter what the challenges or struggles of the past. It is essential to really listen to each student to determine how to best meet their learning needs. I will be there to help support the parents as well as the student. I enjoy meeting challenges and helping students to find strategies to achieve academic success. I love seeing the "light" come on as a student realizes that a difficult subject or task is not only possible, but enjoyable. How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in? Students often feel that they cannot do the work because of past failures, so it is essential to go back to a place where the child felt comfortable, and then gradually add new skills, ensuring just enough support for success. Educational games and hands-on activities can make learning more fun, and also provide a different way of looking at information. Teaching one on one can remove distractions and help students to focus more on task. Playing learning games and finding real-world applications for educational goals makes learning stick for a lifetime, not just until the test.