I am competing for other attention while I am teaching. There are other friends, phones, iPods, many other distractions that can take a student’s mind off of focusing and learning new information. Because of this, I like to be different and captivate my audiences using different methods. Let’s face it; math isn’t a subject that many people love. Because of that, I like to do different things such as stand on desks or other quirky things so the students would want to be engaged in what’s next. If...More

I am a multi-subject polymath with great and depth in what I teach who always places the needs, desires and dreams of students first. A Lifelong Scholar focused on Excellence, my praxis seeks to empower those I I teach by infecting them with passion for critical thinking and awakening and nurturing their "I know I can! Let's do it!" energies. Comfortable with technology, I strive to continually improve teaching and learning processes so my tutees become adept at turning information into knowledg...More

I am pretty adept at relating most mathematics topics to real life and can definitely approach topics from various methods. In college, I struggled with calculus. It truly was "Greek to me." However, I had a great support system that didn't give up on me and I finally made it through Calculus I. By the time I made it through Calculus III, I believe I had a good grasp on the subject. As a teacher/tutor, I will work diligently to ensure my students understand and learn even the most difficult conc...More

I am driven to provide guidance and support for my students to help them overcome challenges and make learning a genuinely enjoyable experience. I utilize games as a primary tool for learning and find that students of all ages can grasp concepts better if they have fun.

I am a graduate from Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education as well as Special Education. I received my Master's degree in Literacy from the University of the Cumberlands. I've taught 1st grade for 13 years where I've specialized in teaching hundreds of students how to read and master basic elementary math skills. I love to use manipulatives and games with my students to make learning fun and exciting.