...I’m patient and incorporate a number of learning styles (and a sense of humor) to help students connect the ideas. I’ve had many students come to our first session, unsure about tutoring, about school, and about their ability to learn, and I’ve seen them open up, gain confidence, and increase their scores. Some of them have even admitted to “enjoying math” or “literature” after we meet. (read more)
...History comes alive when the humanity behind events is front and center, allowing events from the past to come into focus and connect with the events of today. Teaching history as an adjunct college professor and tutoring middle and high school students has allowed me to dive deeply into history's treasure trove. I look forward to exploring history's treasures with you! (read more)
7 Subjects: includingWriting,World History,Social Studies,American History
Teaching Experience
I am an experienced teacher that has taught in the public schools for 43 years at virtually all grade levels, though the majority of the years were at the fourth and fifth grades. I also have taught remedial reading and writing at the middle school level, and social studies (cur... (read more)
...I finished college with a degree in Sociology. Science never was naturally easy for me. However due to the efforts and help of others, science became a passion for me. (read more)
...While my passion lies in astrophysics, I am also very fond of advanced mathematics (calculus and above). I have two published papers in The Astrophysical Journal. I have quite a bit of experience working with a range of students, from "mathematically challenged" (although I believe there is no s... (read more)