I adore tutoring & teaching. I excel at motivating students to take ownership and interest in topics. I guide them through sessions with a healthy amount of challenge while providing ample encouragement & instruction.  I prepare extensively for each session in order to adapt as needed & send detailed summaries.  I am a certified teacher and have worked in education for over 12 years in the following capacities: 6th Grade Math Teacher, 4th Grade Teacher, Special Education Instructional Assistant, Substitute Teacher (K-12), Private Mathematics Tutor (K-9), Science Camp Teacher (K-7), University of Texas Undergraduate Tutor, Rosetta Stone Instructional Specialist, and finally a wonderful year facilitating programs with The National Federation of the Blind.  I have a degree in Biology from the University of Virginia and a Masters Degree in Elementary Education from National Louis University.