I am a professional tutor with fourteen years of experience providing instruction in a range of subjects to students across diverse settings. I care about tutoring because I recognize the value of empowering students to achieve their full academic potential. Through my training and experience, I have realized the critical importance of reaching students at prime teachable moments in order to reduce their frustration and maximize their excitement for learning. Thus, I am drawn to the online and in-home tutoring because it facilitates effective collaborative learning that is based in and proven by results-driven research with an objective of improving grades, retention, and satisfaction.