About
I will be a graduate of the University of Central Florida's College of Community Innovation and Education, having a Bachelor of Science in Social Science Education, starting in May of 2019. I am certified in Grades 6-12 in English. I have passed the General Knowledge Test as well as the Professional Education Exam.
I currently work at a school of choice, which is one of the top schools in the nation as well as our state. I am entrusted to help students in many grades, as I am an assistant currently in the classroom. But I have been working in classrooms as a volunteer since 2014, after I graduated high school.
I love helping people more than anything, and so teaching was very clearly my calling. Given the nature of teaching, this also involves tutoring, and I work very well one on one with students, as well as groups. I love learning a lot, honestly, and it is something I want to share with students as much as possible. English and history are my favorite subjects, and I very much enjoy writing and reading!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I like to start out by getting to know one another, usually playing some sort of question game about one another. Using writing as the method, I also like to have students answer questionairres about themselves so I can get a better feel for what they like, how they write, and what their abilities are in a casual manner.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I will have a Bachelor of Science in Social Science Education as well as a Subject Area Certification in English 6-12 in Florida, as of May of 2019.
I have been volunteering and tutoring students since 2014, and I currently am employed by a school of choice as an instructional assistant where I help students of various grades.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
If I am driving to the student, I charge $40 an hour to make up for gas.
If the student is brought to me, I charge $30 an hour.
If the session is conducted online via Skype, Discord, FaceTime, etc., the charge is still $30 an hour.
Prices can be negotiated if there is a need and/or financial problems
How did you get started teaching?
I was raised volunteering in schools from kindergarten and up. I have always been in classrooms, and it was just something that called to me. My senior year of high school, I was required to create a semester long curriculum regarding a subject of my choice (at the time, it was American history), and present it to the history department of my school. Their feedback and help really helped me. After I graduated, I started volunteering in my AP US History teacher's classroom every semester and he becamy my mentor. I think he really is the reason I solidified my decision to teach. He was fun, he was engaging and he encouraged us to do our best in the best ways possible.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with ESE students, ESOL students, as well as gifted students and average students. Since I already work in a school, I get the experience to work with every level of student!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Find someone you're comfortable with! You're the one seeking out a tutor, which means you get a choice in your educator --unlike in school. Don't be afraid to say you don't like the method in which you're being taught. It's your education; you know how you learn.