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Alyson A.
Private tutor in San Diego, CA
Education
University of Colorado at Boulder - BS and BA, Finance and Communication , National University - Masters, Elementary Special Education Teaching Mild to Moderate Disabilities
Experience
I started out as a tutor by helping my special needs sister with homework after my mother passed away at a young age. This helped me develop a love of teaching, along with the skill to be patient while students learn at their own pace. I attended the University of Colorado at Boulder to earn degrees in both communication and finance, then moved on to the National University for Teaching to earn my master's degree. I've had the opportunity to teach at an orphanage in Cambodia, and I've tutored students in a classroom setting and privately. Throughout these experiences, I've learned how important it is to understand the learning style of the student first, and to relate concepts to things the student already knows about, while I provide support and encouragement. This allows me to tutor the student using the methods that will work best for them. I also like to inject some humor into our sessions to help a student have fun while they learn. I pledge to put forth my best effort to help students succeed, and to adjust my approach as needed to focus on the student's success. In my free time, I like to read, rock climb, travel, ride my bike, hike, paddle board, and just in general get outside in nature and do fun things.
Subject Expertise
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Business, Economics, Elementary Math, English, Finance, Geometry, HSPT, Math, Microeconomics, Middle School Math, Other, Phonics, Pre-Calculus, PSAT, Reading, STAAR, Study Skills, Study Skills And Organization, Summer Tutoring, Test Prep