Positive, encouraging instruction
Experience
I am Barton certified at the Advanced Level, and have several years experience. In addition to running my own practice, I volunteer my time teaching Barton at a local elementary school.
I have a background in behavioral therapy, which I utilize to keep my students feeling encouraged and motivated.

Continuing Education
I believe that continuing education is essential to being an effective educator.
I am currently working toward:
Barton certification at the Master level
Registered Instructor accreditation from the Institute of Excellence in Writing
My Philosophy
It is extremely important to me that my students feel comfortable, encouraged, and supported.
I make an effort to establish rapport with my students, connect with them, and help them feel successful. I use only positive language. I also utilize a rewards system to help my students stay motivated when they feel burned out.
My students work hard. They go to school, have homework, often have extracurricular activities- and then they have tutoring! It is important that the tutoring process adds as little stress to their lives as possible, while also maximizing their academic success.