...I have experience teaching grades 5th-9th as well as Algebra 1. I have been a mathematics specialist for 8 years, which means I work with students and teachers to help grow their math brains and make math engaging and fun. I do not believe that math ability is inherited...just because your parents aren't good at math, doesn't mean that you will struggle too! (read more)
...I love one-on-one tutoring and am good at breaking down the material into simple steps and using illustrations to make the concepts very clear. I am certified in nine subjects so far and looking forward to tutoring in those.I hold a BS and MS degrees in Chemistry as well as a Masters in Science ... (read more)
...I ended my public-school educational career as a Principal (head of school). I decided that I wanted to shift my talents and skills to impact a multitude of learners from various backgrounds, not just a select few. I also wanted to tap into and utilize more technology and my additional skill set... (read more)
...We used Abeka Math K-5, then Saxon Math, and switched to Teaching Textbooks through Precalculus. We used a local co-op for History, art, music, and gymnastics. The IOWA Test revealed a reading comprehension issue in my youngest in Grade 5. (read more)
...Most of my formal writing background is in journalism as a staff writer for my school's newspaper and a contributor to Chesapeake Bay Magazine's Bay Bulletin. I enjoy writing of all forms, from creative fiction works to biology lab reports. During my sophomore year of college, I learned my school's Writing Center was in need of tutors with STEM backgrounds. (read more)