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My name is Jim S and I have 20 years experience in the education field. I understand the struggle that many students face as they endeavor to accomplish academic goals. My aim is to help students to grow in their understanding of their particular subject and also as thinkers. (read more)
...There are always options. I homeschooled my two children for several years and both kids are now in very good colleges (University of Virginia and Virginia Tech). I have tutored and worked with several other families that have been homeschooled or are homeschooling now. This has allowed me to see various methods of homeschooling and the results of those methods. (read more)
...I am now pursuing a doctorate in Special Education and aim to be finished in 2023. My teaching style has been described as laid-back, but I look to use that to an advantage. Students can be drawn out more in a casual environment where ideas are encouraged and respected. (read more)
...I started tutoring 38 years ago while I was in college majoring in math and minoring in secondary education. I taught math for 28 years. I have 4 sons and I was a stay at home mom for 9 years. (read more)