...I have taught math at the elementary and middle school levels. I also teach a course to pre-service teachers on how to teach using explicit instruction in both math and reading. Reading is the cornerstone of education. (read more)
...I scored 800 on the SAT Verbal and 1530 overall (in the old, 1600-point scoring system), and I've excelled on the GRE and GRE Literature Subject Test as well. I've helped students improve their SAT score by over 200 points, and students I've helped have been admitted to Cambridge, Yale, Dartmout... (read more)
...I am also married to a pastor and share in his ministry behind the scenes. I teach a women's Bible study as well. I began cake decorating in 4-H at age 8, taught for 4-H for 5+ years, and worked professionally for 2 years before getting my teaching degree, then 4 years off and on throughout my time as a teacher. (read more)
...I enjoy helping students become successful with the difficult subject of chemistry. I use a variety of methods to help students grasp the most important topics in chemistry. Tutoring gives me an opportunity to work individually with students that I don't get when working with a class of 30 students. (read more)
...A vast number of techniques - including trivia games, creating a study guide, drawing picture cues, making flash cards, circling/highlighting important words, and more - are useful for studying and retaining academic information. These techniques are implemented as applicable to each individual ... (read more)