Mrs. Vance's

First and Foremost, I am a mom. I love my two beautiful children and cherish the time I get to spend with them at home. That is the main reason I chose to tutor, instead of teaching full time. I love seeing the "lightbulb moments" when my students understand a concept for the first time. Being able to make a difference in my community and in the lives of my students means the world to me. 

I have a bachelors degree in Elementary Education, and I can assist in many subjects, although I focus on reading, writing and math as a foundation. I use a phonics based approach to help young readers decode words. With more advanced readers, I focus on writing and comprehension skills to enhance their abilities. In math, I strive to build on a foundation of basic algebraic thinking to assist in understanding concepts at each student's level and comfort. As a former teacher, I understand what curriculum is being taught in the classroom, as well as what each student will be required to know. 

I enjoy making learning fun and engaging. Learning and teaching are my passions and I want each of my students to learn to love learning just as much as I do. As someone with ADHD, I enjoy learning new ways to work with my unique brain and teaching students how to do the same. I believe Neurodiversity is a strength, and is not an indicator of intelligence. In fact, many neurodivergent brains work much harder than most to compensate in a world full of rigid expectations. 

I am always striving to find new ways to make a difference in the lives of students and I am currently expanding my tutoring business by creating digital content to enable parents and teachers around the globe.