...I discovered after retirement that my desire to help learners succeed was as strong as it was before I retired. That desire led me to start substitute teaching in Sonoma schools starting in Nov 2025. My tutoring experience comes from my extensive classroom teaching experience, which naturally involved helping individual students complete my classroom assignments. (read more)
...Barbara applies her background in psychology and counseling to building strong relationships with her students. This not only translates into stellar admissions essays but ensures that students' college lists are consistent with both their academic/extracurricular profiles and the type of campus... (read more)
...In our first session, I find where the real gaps are, since trouble in algebra often traces back to fractions or number sense. From there I connect new ideas to what the student already knows, use visuals and real-world examples (space missions are a favorite), and ask students to explain their ... (read more)
...I attended the highly esteemed Santa Rosa Junior College, and earned Associates degrees in both Sociology and Psychology with the Dean's highest honors. I recently returned to my education, working towards a Masters degree in Business Administration. I have experience working with individuals o... (read more)
...I am patient, thorough, and comfortable explaining the same idea in multiple ways until it makes sense. I can assist students with Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, AP Calculus AB and BC, and college-level calculus. I am also happy to help with homework, test prep... (read more)