Two of my passions in life are Spanish and children. I received my Bachelors of Science Degree in Spanish K-12 Education from Bemidji State University. Upon my graduation from college, I studied Spanish at Universidad Internacional in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Then I spent 2 years in Costa Rica as a missionary. During my time there, I also traveled to many other countries in Central America. I was a Spanish teacher for a Christian School for 3 years in Ohio. My responsibilities included teaching Spanish to all elementary grades including pre-K and middle and high school Spanish. In today's world being bilingual opens up many opportunities. I look forward to assisting students in their Spanish language journey, and sharing my passion of Spanish and Hispanic culture.

I am a mathematician with Bachelor's and Master's degree in Mathematics with a passion for teaching and experience of both teaching and tutoring Mathematics for several years. Through my experience of teaching various levels of Mathematics to students with diverse backgrounds, I learnt how to reach out to students using simple and concise instructions, being patient while answering their questions and utilising visual demonstrations to explain challenging concepts. I truly enjoy observing my students' increased maturity in Mathematics.

I hold my Elementary Teaching Degree from Bemidji State University, my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction K-12 from the University of St. Thomas, and a current Minnesota Teaching License. I retired almost 3 years ago after teaching for 34 wonderful years in the public school system, teaching 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade. There were so many things that I loved about teaching that my friends wondered why I was retiring. But, I have been blessed with three grandchildren on opposite ends of the country, and if I want to have fun with them, I need to be available. This led me to spend the next four years teaching English as a Second Language online to students aged 3-16, for which I hold TSOL and TFEL certificates. I found out that genuine, meaningful relationships can be formed virtually. And this love of teaching flexibly, online, brought me to Varsity Tutors. My first love of teaching is making students feel like they can learn anything, cheering them on, and making them love learning. Students want to know that you truly care about and believe in them, and I do! While I am available to teach many subjects, and I truly love them all, reading, writing, math, and English as a Second Language are my favorites. I am passionate about teaching students to not only read, but to LOVE reading! I excel at diagnosing current reading skills, and determining what they still need to learn in order to move them to the next level. I take into consideration their fluency, accuracy, comprehension, and reading strategies that they employ, and what ones they need to practice. If you can read, you can learn anything! I love teaching math, and making reluctant math students realize their inner math genius! I understand that not all learners learn the same way. I am very willing to teach them more than one way to solve a problem and help them become an expert at the way that works for them. I love teaching writing! I was fortunate to get to train under author Beth Olshansky in the art of pictures and image making. This is such a motivating way to teach students how to write, honing all of the skills necessary, including all of the traits of good writing, while the student creates a piece to be proud of. This makes the student want to write more! It is a writing strategy that works for young and older learners alike! I enjoy filling my days with traveling, baking, reading, and playing with my grandkids. In the summer I paddleboard almost daily, and in the winter I love to snowshoe. I hope to see you soon!

I am currently an undergraduate senior majoring in Biology at Bemidji State University. I am passionate about helping other students succeed in their classes. As an undergraduate that has struggled through classes myself, I relate well with students. I am always excited to find easy ways to explain mathematical and scientific concepts.

I have two degrees: a B.A. in English and a B.F.A. in Creative and Professional Writing. I will be going to graduate school for a degree in English with a specialization in 20-21st century literature. The bulk of my experience is with high school and college aged students. I have years of experience with tutoring writing through my undergraduate school, and have mentored for the English program for several years. I will be teaching freshmen English/Writing during graduate school.

I am passionate about helping all students learn! I love working with Science and how the world works. Biology, Life Sciences, and Anatomy and Physiology are my favorite courses. I also really like to teach the tips and tricks of Math. There are many ways to get to a correct math answer, and I know quite a few.