...As a tutor, I strive to ensure my students understand the material through and through. I ask lots of probing questions to check knowledge and understanding during sessions. I always try to make learning a fun experience and like to crack a few jokes here and there. (read more)
...The ability to sit with a student for an extended period of time is crucial to their development as they are able to get more focused attention from an expert in a topic.High School Math Teacher who has also taught at the middle school level. I also have 2 years of tutoring in this math subject. I have taught Algebra 2 as well as college math prep class. (read more)
...I will be attending Florida State University in the Fall of 2024 pursuing a PhD in Mathematical Finance. I have tutored students at Shippensburg University through the Mathematics Department previously and have been a classroom assistant as well. These students were college age students in beginning Math courses. (read more)
...I love to help students "own" the math not just rent it. I have developed many strategies to help master mathematics, prepare for test and build confidence in their math ability. I am aware that not all students will "love" math but I hope to help them see the beauty of math and respect it's importance. (read more)
I received a Masters Degree in Secondary Mathematics Education from Shippensburg University in 1972. Since then I have taught Junior High School Mathematics (Middle School); GED Mathematics; and College Mathematics (Basic Math through Applied Calculus). During my tenure at Shepherd University I rec... (read more)