...I focus on Earth Science, Technical Writing, Geography, and Anthropology for all grade levels. It is important for students to ask questions and truly understand material, which is why my goal is for students to comprehend concepts instead of relying on brute memorization. At the end of a sessi... (read more)
...I worked at the student writing center and students would bring in assignments of all subjects and at any point in the writing process. We would sit down for about 30-40 minutes and discuss the most important and most difficult aspects of writing - audience, purpose, organization, flow, voice, e... (read more)
...My first degree was a Bachelor of Science in Education from the Pennsylvania State University. I taught as a special education teacher from 1986 to 2005 and then became a school librarian and information technology specialist in 2005. I have three college educated children; one is a veterinarian, one is Director of Operations at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, and one is a musician. (read more)
...I have conducted Bible Studies for teen groups and adult groups in church settings and recognize the need to see the Bible in its cultural time and setting in order to properly study and interpret the text. I have completed an MA in Old Testament from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. More t... (read more)
...My typical tutoring session is a well-balanced question/information exchange that provides the practice and drill in specific course material needed by the student. I assign challenging, thought-provoking homework after each session, and provide periodic assessment and progress reports. Why am ... (read more)