...My tutoring journey began my first year of college where I regularly assisted my friends and classmates with their math homework outside of class. I enjoyed helping them so much that I applied to an on campus tutoring job and started double majoring in math and education! I spent the remainder of college tutoring students in math while studying to become a math teacher. (read more)
...I love to cook, and I have taught many classes on personal fitness and healthy eating. From time to time, I am asked to give a motivational talk on maintaining a positive attitude in life, especially in areas of health and fitness. I have enjoyed meeting wonderful people and helping many have a clearer understanding of good and healthy eating. (read more)
...I have tutored numerous students one on one at University Maine at Farmington. For a number of semesters. I know applications of the various courses. (read more)
...I have a very strong background in chemistry including a Ph.D. in organic chemistry, teaching chemistry at the college and secondary level, and work in the pharmaceutical industry. I am strong in the other sciences also, with experience tutoring at the high school level. Plus, as a scientist, I pride myself on keeping up to date on all scientific disciplines. (read more)
...In this capacity, I have worked on development of social and academic skills. I ask lots of open-ended question that requires critical thinking skills. I help students understand how to draw inferences from the text and I use lots of Total Physical Response strategies to create a kinesthetic memory which helps the student draw connections. (read more)