Since graduating from college I have taught pre-kindergarten and first grade, and I have continued to tutor elementary through high school age students in both Math and English. I believe in offering as many hands-on learning experiences as possible. Children and adults, alike, tend to learn best by "doing." It's also important that I teach each student according to their learning mode. For example, in order for my visual learner to further grasp the lesson that I'm teaching, I may use a graphic organizer. During a tutoring sessions, I have the opportunity to mentor my students as well as teach them academic skills they need. As I get to know my students, I often bring their interests into my lessons. I have been given the pleasure of witnessing the progress of the students I tutor quicker than I would in a classroom of twenty-five students. I believe that both the tutor and the student have much to gain from tutoring sessions.

Participating in outdoor activities with my children, reading, writing, jogging, hiking, spending time with friends and family