...For the past two years I have also worked as a homework helper for the Columbus Library, Worthington area. In this capacity I have mentored children of all grade levels with a variety of subjects, but primarily math
I am anxious to share my knowledge and help student to think mathematically. I find this work both challenging and very rewarding. (read more)
...After that, I will allow time for students to practice the material and ask questions. My methods can be altered based on the student's individual needs. The subjects that I can tutor are Prealgebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus and Chemistry. (read more)
...When I work with students, their grades improve. When students start to get good grades, they like math more. Students start to build confidence and believing you are good at math is half the battle. (read more)
...Some students find they have forgotten some of the algebra skills needed to finish problems. Some students feel overwhelmed by how much information builds on previous sections and when they get behind it feels impossible to catch back up. Other students feel like they can solve individual problems well enough but during tests find themselves quickly stuck and frustrated. (read more)
...I am 59 years old. I hold a graduate degree from a Big Ten university (no, not Ohio State, though both of my kids graduated from OSU) and work for the Ohio Department of Education. My field is testing and assessment, and my understanding of tests and test items has proved helpful in preparing students for standardized tests. (read more)