"I set up victories for my students - by breaking things down into attainable chunks so that my students can taste success, build their confidence, and move on to more challenging work. More than teaching just a subject, I teach my students how to be resilient learners, and how use their teacher feedback for growth. How students feel about math, reading, any academic area will shape how they think - and I work with my students to show them they CAN do anything they put their mind to.

I have worked with children and teenagers from 2nd to 8th grade tutoring in reading, math, study skills, breathwork and goal setting. I love sharing my knowledge and invite my students to help me during my thinking process - then, have the student explain the concepts back to me. This is a great time for critical thinking, asking questions, and taking risks - which leads to my students building a solid foundation and improving their skills.

I encourage my students to think of their math problems as a puzzle and show students how to use various techniques to help them solve word problems,

I am certified in Orton Gillingham techniques and Really Great Reading.

I have had students who told me they hated reading - which surprised me since I am an avid reader. I asked these students to read a sentence or two to me out of a book of their choosing - then showed them strategies to help them be more fluent. Together, we would read slowly, ask questions, and really make the book come to life.

Having good study skills as a student requires the student to think long term, big picture, and I help students reframe their mindset. I help my students see that they are capable of the obstacles in their way, and that every challenge is an opportunity for growing and learning.

I have been body building for the past 11 years, and have been doing yoga for the 6 years. I use a holistic approach for body building and yoga - the muscles in one's body are all connected.

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