About Me

I have worked in education for as long as I can remember. My parents were both educators, and I began volunteering at a local elementary school shortly before I graduated from high school. I???ve worked as a substitute teacher, teacher???s aide, music teacher, private tutor, ESL teacher, reading interventionist, and group leader. I have extensive experience with elementary aged children, and believe in the benefits small group/personal instruction can provide. I try to create a fun, supportive space that allows the student to tap into their innate ability to succeed academically, along with providing skills in time management, and organization. I am an electronic musician, and I participate in the underground scene in Boston, as well as teach Yoga at The Breathing Room in Cambridge. I have a colorful background in the arts, and try to include this creativity into my teaching style. I am a solution oriented person, and try my best to find ways to help my students access the material, with things they are interested in. While most of my work has been with elementary through high school aged students, I have also worked with ESL students at the college level and above, and native English speakers who want to learn Spanish. I have a diverse cultural background (American, Panamanian, Italian) and it helps me to connect to students who are trying to learn a new language as adults. I am excited to be part of the Varsity Tutors team, and look forward to making new connections!

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