I'm interested in getting to know students on a personal level to better understand them as individuals who often learn in many different ways. By meeting them where they are personally as well as academically, I can gauge which will be the best teaching approach for each individual student. I firmly believe in a safe, open, and friendly environment for all learning. In my experience, students often learn most when they feel respected, heard, and engaged. I employ various methods to spark intere...More

I am a substitute teacher with Portland Public Schools. I got my Master of Arts in Teaching from Concordia University with a certification in advanced math in June 2018. My teaching experience is mostly in Middle School Math as well as Algebra 1-2, but I can help you with any level of High School Math. I also have a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Southern Indiana. My tutoring philosophy is that each student learns differently and has different needs so I try to adapt any tu...More

I am particularly passionate about teaching Reading and Phonics, as well as Social Studies, which were my favorite subjects as a student. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy spending quality time with my family, hiking, reading, playing board games, crafting, and savoring a good cup of coffee.

I am finishing my masters in elementary education towards certification as a teacher. I have tutored children, worked as a substitute teacher, babysat and was an assistant troop leader for a Girl Scout troop. Between my practicum hours and experience gained through substitute teaching and tutoring I have interacted with children from grades K-8. I have assisted children with math, language arts, social studies and science. I have good knowledge of Windows office including Word, PowerPoint, and E...More