I am an experienced educator with over 15 years of teaching and tutoring across upper elementary, middle school, and high school, with a special passion for supporting young readers. I believe students learn best when they feel supported and not rushed, so I focus on breaking skills into clear, manageable pieces and modeling strategies they can use independently. I guide them through sounding out words, recognizing patterns, using context clues, and talking about what they read in meaningful ways. I also support students who feel overwhelmed or unsure of themselves by creating a warm, encouraging environment where questions are welcome and small successes are celebrated. My goal is always to help students feel capable, confident, and proud of their progress. I love watching young readers grow not just in skill, but i

["Outside of teaching","I enjoy baking from scratch","reading","and doing small creative projects. I also love keeping a peaceful","organized home and spending time with family. These hobbies help me stay grounded","patient","and creative — qualities I bring into my tutoring sessions."]