...Each person learns differently; therefore, I try as many different ways to see what connects. There are 4 learning styles (Visual-Verbal, Visual-non verbal, Tactile-Kinesthetic, Auditory-Verbal). Which of your 5 senses do you use to learn? This is why I like the tutoring arrangement. (read more)
...When I am not teaching, I am a serious mostly-amateur photographer (I've sold my work at art fairs, but photography remains a net drain on my bank account!) and a woodworker. My current woodworking project is experimental archaeology, in which I am working on reproductions of ancient Egyptian wo... (read more)
...It became obvious to me even then my passion was working with children of all ages. I have been a licensed substitute teacher in Kansas and most recently in Iowa. My husband and I recently relocated back to Kansas. (read more)
...I have played chess for the past 35 years. I have learned that chess is a game of balance while preserving sufficient key pieces to achieve a checkmate, or at least, to force an anti-climactic stalemate. I would begin any tutoring session with the basics, accompanied with sufficient practice time to better hone the student's skills. (read more)
...I have mentored several undergraduates and one graduate student. My approach to helping other people understand a subject is understanding their educational needs, which includes both their level of mastery as well as the kind of presentation that works best for them. As a person with a life-lo... (read more)