I am an experienced (7+ years) 8th grade math teacher, certified in both MA and NH. Each year I also taught an advanced class in Algebra I using a high school textbook. My teaching style is very dynamic, and I enjoy using manipulatives and real-life examples to ensure understanding. Students and colleagues often tell me that they appreciate my ways of explaining difficult concepts, using sketches, outlines and especially lots of memory tricks. As a tutor, I would also spend time working on study skills and organization, both of which are road blocks for many adolescents. I hold a BA from Wellesley College and a Master's in Education from the University of Washington, and have 11 total years of classroom teaching experience.