About
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I have Bachelors and Masters' degrees in education and have been teaching for 7 years in preschools, gymnastics gyms, and traditional classrooms (Kindergarten through college). I taught 6th and 7th grade math during the 2020-2021 school year and will be teaching 8th grade ELA in the 2021-2022 school year. Prior to my classroom, I tutored math and English at the high school and collegiate levels through Missouri State Univeristy.
I am a certified middle school teacher in KS and MO for grades 5-9 in ELA and mathematics.
I love seeing students achieve their goals and make huge gains in their learning. Whether it's high school credit recovery, finally passing that college math class, or just an elementary school kid really "getting" long division for the first time, I love to see those lightbulb moments and to create a passion for life-long learning in someone who may have dreaded all school previously.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I generally like to meet with my students for a free consultation in a public place (library, park, etc.) to discuss struggles, concerns, goals, and circumstances. This allows me to create a study plan and allows us to discuss scheduling and pricing that fits the students' needs and constraints. Then, I will create a proposed schedule and study plan to be sent before our first meeting for approval, which is highly individualized for each student.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
7 years of experience teaching (certified math teacher, substitute teacher of all subjects, preschool teacher, gymnastics teacher).
Current MO and KS teaching licenses.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Typically, I charge between $30-$50 per session. Additional fees may apply for essay editing or for limited tutoring. Highly negotiable and personalized to fit each students' needs.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with students from 6 months to 25 years old, mainly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. These students included English Language Learners, students with exceptionalities (Gifted), and students with learning difficulties (SPEd IEPs and 504s).
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Always meet with them first and look for a teacher that you like - if you don't like the teacher, you will not learn from them!
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
- What have you struggled with before (attention, content, specific parts of a subject, etc.)?
- How much work are you willing to put into the learning process outside of tutoring? Remember, it's okay to be honest, we just need to know what we are working with to design better lessons!