PreAlg and Alg 1, Drums, Grammar, Proofreading/Reading, Track, Fitness

I've always seen education as the blueprint to the rest of your life. As a result, I want to help students excel in subjects they previously felt poor in. I am attending Western Washington University, and I am eager to aid my fellow learners! Anyone can succeed, we just need help sometimes.

Helen's Subjects

Math:	algebra 1, algebra 2, prealgebra
Science:	biology, chemistry
Music:	drums
Art:	drawing
English:	English, grammar, proofreading, reading
Computer:	general computer, Microsoft Word
Elementary Education:	elementary math, grammar, reading
Business:	Microsoft Word
Sports/Recreation:	fitness, track & field
Corporate Training:	general computer, grammar, Microsoft Word, proofreading
Homeschool:	algebra 1, algebra 2, biology, chemistry, English, prealgebra, reading

Grammar

I love grammar. Rather than knowing the rules, I actually understand and am capable of explaining the reasoning behind them and why they are as they are. I believe this intimate understanding of grammar is the key to retention of the most difficult grammatical rules.

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word is a staple in so many of today's industries, and certainly in schools. I've been raised in a generation of people who have always had Word, or a similar software, at their fingertips; we know it inside and out. My father worked at Microsoft for a good chunk of my life. He always loved showing off all the coolest features of Word and other Microsoft software. I have used Word to edit back and forth with professionals, as well as for countless assignments and papers. You can even... Read More

Prealgebra

In math, I always went to class, learned nothing, and had to teach myself everything from the textbook while I did my homework. Schools teach math in one way to every student, but every student learns differently. I want to help students who are like me, who don't learn well from the generic teaching styles of math. Pre-Algebra is so much fun once you get the hang of it. It's like a little puzzle. You'll actually be wanting your teacher to give you harder problems, so that you can show off how... Read More

Reading

Reading is one of those things that is so much work if you aren't good at it and so much fun if you are good at it. Learning to read can be very challenging; it involves needing understanding in other subjects, like grammar and vocabulary. Critical reading can be even more difficult. The best way to start critically reading is to keep a reading log, which contains thoughts and insights of the reading. From critical readings, we can perform close reading analysis, taking specific quotes and focusing... Read More

Proofreading

It's so easy to overlook little mistakes when you proofread something you've written yourself. The key to proofreading is to suspend judgement and read for the grammar and spelling, not the content. Once you've got that all under control, you can read for content. That way, you won't read over little errors by anticipating them as the corrections. I love proofreading. Amongst my friends, I was the go-to girl for proofreading an important essay. Proofreading can seem tedious, but once you have... Read More

Elementary Math

I absolutely love working with children. I'm very patient, so explaining things over and over again in different ways doesn't bother me. In fact, I enjoy it. I feel that elementary math should be fun and fascinating.

Track & Field

Track and Field has long been one of my greatest passions. All four years of high school, I competed in track and made Varsity. Similarly, my first year, I went to State for the 4x1 m relay and 4x2 m relay. My second year, I went to State again for these races with the addition of the long jump. In my third year, I added the 200m dash to the list. I would have gone to State my senior year, but unfortunately, a strained hamstring prevented me from competing. I broke the school records for the 100m,... Read More

Drawing

I have been doing art all my life. I have taken numerous art classes; I can use graphite, charcoal, watercolors, and acrylics. In addition, I am able to draw unrealistic as well as realistic, including, but not limited to, surrealism and manga. Shading and eyes are my specialty, and typically graphite is my favorite medium to use. I know a lot of helpful tricks involved in drawing and painting, especially when it comes to imitations or people.

Drums

I have been drumming for 7 years. While I can do snare work and other individual drum playing, such as the Congo, I really enjoy playing and teaching drumset the most. I am in a band, which I play the drums for. We have been together for four years now. I can read sheet music and was in school band for four years. I would like to teach beginner to intermediate level drums.

Fitness

Fitness has always been a part of my life. During my career in track, I had to undergo intensive physical therapy for my hips and shoulders. Due to various injuries, I also received physical therapy for my hamstring (and leg in general) and calves. As a result, I know a myriad of exercises targeting various muscle groups. In addition, in my free time, I often read exercise articles and learn about new exercises.

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Western Washington University

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