Hello! My name is Val, and I am an experienced mathematics instructor, tutor, and FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Judge. I am passionate about helping students to succeed in STEM! (read more)
...I often help students with homework and test prep. Algebra 2 can be confusing because students learn many new techniques but often have a hard time choosing which one to use for a new problem. I love tutoring geometry. (read more)
...I have over 10 years of tutoring experience. I began my tutoring career as an undergraduate peer tutor and continued professionally at my hometown’s community college and have been tutoring privately ever since! I also have professional experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control, Industrial and Environmental Laboratory testing, gymnastics coaching, food service, and retail. (read more)
...I've also been teaching kids how to drive for 15 years now, and while it may be more dangerous, it's virtually the same thing I've been doing as a tutor: work the problem, diagnose the problem, and either solve the problem or continue to work the problem. Driving and math also have at least one... (read more)
...I have experience teaching Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Algebra 3, Geometry, Statistics, and Calculus 1. I have tutored many students before and after school in my classroom. In my free time I love to play with my twin boys, go on runs, walk my dog, and try out new recipes in the kitchen! (read more)