Grade Levels
Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Tutoring Specialties
Learning Disabilities, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Gifted/Advanced population, Students with varying disabilities, Tiered Support
Bio
With 20 years of experience spanning formal education, youth ministry, and mental health support, I bring a holistic, storyteller's approach to tutoring. As a certified teacher (Elementary, Middle School ELA, K-12 PE) and a former broadcaster for USD 457, I excel at making complex concepts engaging and accessible for students of all ages. My philosophy centers on building confidence and practical skills, whether I'm helping a student craft a narrative, understand scientific principles, or manage their time effectively, a skill I hone daily as a licensed real estate professional in Florida. I am passionate about nurturing creativity, from screenplay writing to comic development, and dedicated to helping students achieve their academic and personal goals.
Teacher Specialization
I offer a highly adaptive tutoring approach grounded in years of experience as a classroom teacher, youth pastor, and mental health specialist. My methods have resulted in 95% of my students making consistent progress in reading. I cover all grade levels, from Elementary through Adult learners, with a specific focus on English Language Arts, PE, and practical life skills like money management. With a project management certificate and a background in media production, I help students organize their studies and think critically. My sessions are interactive, incorporating storytelling techniques and music to make learning memorable, and I am comfortable integrating faith-based perspectives upon request.
Courses
1st Grade English Language Arts, 1st Grade Social Studies, 2nd Grade English Language Arts, 2nd Grade Social Studies, 3rd Grade English Language Arts, 3rd Grade Social Studies, 4th Grade English Language Arts, 4th Grade Social Studies, 5th Grade English Language Arts, 5th Grade Social Studies, English Creative Writing, English Language Arts 6, English Language Arts 7, English Language Arts 8, Entrepreneurship, Geography, Journalism, Kindergarten Social Studies, Marketing, Public Speaking, Social Studies 6, Social Studies 7, Sociology
