...When tutoring, my goal is to consistently discover where the student is at and guide them gradually to the next level of understanding. I think it’s essential to take the time to work up, then jump around. This is something neither a classroom teacher, nor technology can do accurately. (read more)
...I earned my undergraduate degree in mathematics from Mount Holyoke College and my masters degree in education from the University of Massachusetts (Amherst). I have taught at private schools, public schools and online for the past 32 years. I also currently adjunct at two colleges teaching a va... (read more)
...Is your answer reasonable? If you are looking for a tutor that will just "answer my questions" then I am not the right tutor for you. If you are looking for a tutor that will challenge your understanding, believe in your ability to make connections, and honor your insights, then I may be the right tutor for you.I have taught and tutored Algebra 2 and Algebra 2 Accelerated. (read more)
...This was independent style tutoring, as I didn't have access to any course materials, so I was responsible for making my own lesson plans. I got creative by including educational games and incentives for these young students to ensure they didn't get bored and looked forward to our appointments. This continued for about a year until Covid-19 shut everything down. (read more)
...More important is teaching children to think-to think through their problems and have the strategies to solve them. My skill as a teacher includes all the best practices when developing a learner. I am a trained Lindamood Bell instructor in LiPS and Visualizing and Verbalizing as well as the math program On Cloud Nine. (read more)