As a lifelong learner, I bring a dynamic approach to K-8 tutoring. I hold a bachelor's degree in organization administration and a master's degree in entrepreneurial ventures from Central Michigan University. Before the classroom, I spent years coaching and consulting adults, mastering how to break down complex concepts into actionable steps. When the pandemic hit, I stepped into the classroom to apply my leadership. I took over a sixth-grade homeroom that had lost two teachers that same...
As a lifelong learner, I bring a dynamic approach to K-8 tutoring. I hold a bachelor's degree in organization administration and a master's degree in entrepreneurial ventures from Central Michigan University. Before the classroom, I spent years coaching and consulting adults, mastering how to break down complex concepts into actionable steps. When the pandemic hit, I stepped into the classroom to apply my leadership. I took over a sixth-grade homeroom that had lost two teachers that same academic year. I successfully stabilized the environment, built a positive culture, and taught math and science to three separate cohorts of middle school students.
My tutoring philosophy centers on patience, structured support, and data-driven results. I dedicated my afternoons to running an after-school tutoring program for K-8 students at Excel Charter Academy, working with children of various ages, attention spans, and learning needs. In these sessions, I utilized targeted intervention methods, structured math manipulative tools, and real-world science applications to help struggling students catch up. By focusing heavily on student confidence and customized learning plans, I helped the majority of my students meet and exceed their growth metrics on standardized testing by the end of the school year.
Beyond core academics, my background as a behavior support specialist and a middle school basketball coach for both boys and girls heavily influences my tutoring style. I understand that academic frustration is often linked to behavioral challenges or a lack of confidence. I excel at keeping young learners engaged, focused, and motivated by using positive reinforcement and athletic coaching principles like teamwork and resilience. Whether your child needs to master foundational K-5 concepts, conquer sixth-grade curriculum hurdles, or build stronger study habits, I provide an encouraging environment to help them realize their full potential.
