Briana

Bachelors, English Michigan State University

I am currently pursuing certification as a teacher of mathematics, Japanese, and English literature at the secondary level.
Because I come from a verbal background, I work especially well with students who excel at verbal subjects, but struggle at math.

About Me

I am a graduate from Michigan State University with a B.A. in English literature, a specialization in creative writing and minors in Linguistics and Japanese. I have worked for the last year and a half as a tutor of students grades 4th-12th in math, English, reading skills, study skills, and English and reading ACT prep. My specialty in math is in helping students who struggle with the abstract nature of math to understand why the steps are the way they are, and in helping to improve the student's fluency with math vernacular.

Hobbies & Interests

Baking, reading, watching TV, playing with my pets, and studying languages

Education

Bachelors, English - Michigan State University

All Subjects

Calculus Algebra College Essays Literature Essay Editing History Study Skills Math Science

Q&A with Briana

My philosophy for teaching largely lies in giving children the tools they need to feel in control of their education. Rather than approaching education as a series of directions to be followed, I work to see that my students understand why they are doing what they are doing, and how one lesson connects with the next to build their overall education. Students who feel in control of their learning are free to pursue their educational interests both inside and outside of school.

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