...I believe that learning is a journey and a skill best accompanied by a knowledgeable, patient, and understanding coach. I specialize in high school and college level mathematics, chemistry, and physics, as well as proofreading and editing papers and lab reports. I excel at providing multiple ways to approach a single problem, as well as giving real life examples of abstract concepts. (read more)
...For over 15 years I traveled and worked as a Commercial Lines Underwriter, Loss Control Representative, and Marketing Manager. I continued to study science and mathematics by pursuing insurance certifications and took specific graduate coursework in safety engineering at the University of Wiscon... (read more)
...I focus on relating new problems to old concepts that students already understand. 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. (read more)
...My tutoring experience reaches all the way back to my undergraduate studies where I worked in the university learning center helping other students navigate difficult concepts. I continued to occasionally tutor high school students after I left college and started my career. I have always enjoyed helping students understand the material they are presented no matter what their learning style. (read more)
One of my students described my teaching style as "fundacational," and that was one of the best compliments I've ever received. It confirmed what I've always tried to do: Make learning as creative, fun, and connected to life as possible. That has been my aim for over 10 years as a math tutor and the past two years as a math consultant for LDA. (read more)