"I take a research based approach to tutoring by researching the best methods of improving my tutoring techniques and applying methodologies of learning and education to improve the tutoring experience for individual students. I stay informed about changes in education and learning for students to improve the tutoring experience for them.

I believe in individualizing my tutoring approach based on the unique needs of each student through thorough communication about how I can best meet the tutoring needs of each student. I believe in meeting the developmental needs of each student which are based on unique learning styles that can change throughout time. I believe in individualizing tutoring because there is no generalized approach that can work for meeting the diverse learning needs of all students. I believe in thoroughly communicating with students to learn how I can best meet their needs. I believe in exploring big ideas through tutoring and avoiding "small talk" in my conversations with students. I am an advocate of "big talk" or detailed in depth conversations with students to really understand their unique needs and how to meet their needs as their tutor." less...