Why Modern Tutoring and Education Services?

Simple answer: I understand why you might be struggling and am dedicated to your definition of success. 
Complex answer: See below.

Tutoring & Education Sessions Are...

Unconventional

If you or your student is struggling in class, it means conventional methods are not working. I prefer to think outside typical conventions by creating games, utilizing various technologies (ex. podcasts, iPad applications), and by allowing the student to control how they learn, not the educator.

Comfortable Meeting Location

People learn best when they feel the most comfortable. I'm willing to meet wherever the student feels the most comfortable: at their home, at the library, at a local coffee shop, etc.

Student-controlled

You set when, where, how long, etc. Education is about the student, not the teacher. We'll set our own benchmarks for reviews. You tell me how you're struggling or show me your homework/tests, etc, and I'll build custom sessions just for you.

Flexible

Lessons one session, homework help the next? Sure. It's all up to you. Different subjects from one session to the next? No problem. 

Common Problems with Test-Taking (and Learning in General)

Together, we can explore the possibilities of each problem to identify those that could possibly be a cause of poor grades.  There could be a single one, a combination of several, or an underlying issue completely separate from schoolwork.
  • Anxiety  
    Nervousness, sweaty palms, racing heart, panic
  • Lack of self-confidence
    Worried you’ll do poorly again simply because you did poorly the last time
  • Lack of self-esteem
    Worried that no matter how much you studied you’ll fail— because that’s what you always do.
  • Lack of connection to subject matter
    You memorize the information one or two ways, but when it’s presented in a different way than how you memorized it, you freeze.
  • Lack of knowledge of the subject matter
    Overconfidence that you know the material led to a decision not to study
  • Lack of interest
    You don’t see the importance of the information; it is not of interest, and therefore did nothing to prepare for the test or class
  • Learning disabilities
    Dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, and/or other medical issues

A Passion for Education

I am passionate about inspiring people and helping others realize their potential and abilities. I am a conduit for knowledge to pass through, not the gatekeeper of information. I seek to create a classroom environment of collaboration, challenge, communication, conversation, and inspiration.

Everyone can learn and I'm determined to find the right tools and lenses to help students grasp and engage in knowledge.  These include non-traditional approaches, diverse technology, student autonomy, alternative thinking, and laughter.

Literature of the past has real world applications used today – it is my challenge to demonstrate the value of literature and grammar on the future for my students.  And if they do not grasp the concept, I will try again and again.  I will not give up on any student.

I want to inspire students to hunger, to thirst, and to ask for more knowledge, so that when they leave my classroom they will go on to succeed in all aspects of their lives.