...As a tutor, I strive to ensure my students understand the material through and through. I ask lots of probing questions to check knowledge and understanding during sessions. I always try to make learning a fun experience and like to crack a few jokes here and there. (read more)
I received a Masters Degree in Secondary Mathematics Education from Shippensburg University in 1972. Since then I have taught Junior High School Mathematics (Middle School); GED Mathematics; and College Mathematics (Basic Math through Applied Calculus). During my tenure at Shepherd University I rec... (read more)
...I am aware that not all students will "love" math but I hope to help them see the beauty of math and respect it's importance. I am a single mom to two boys (11 and 15). They have benefited from hearing me tutor students their entire lives. They often quote some of the corny things I use to help students understand the math. (read more)
...During graduate school, I worked for Kaplan as an SAT/GRE tutor and I have helped many students improve their scores over the years. I can show you the best ways to tackle the SAT and the strategies you need to succeed on the test, including the Writing section. I have coached youth basketball (boys: ages 9-12) and been an assistant coach for older girls' teams. (read more)