...I have a deep understanding of Modern European History from 1756 to present times, starting with the Seven Years' War. I have been reading on my own since the age of three. At the age of nine, I taught myself how to speedread, and I increased my reading speed from 270 words a minute to over 600 words a minute over three months. (read more)
...I work well with students of all ages. I have just sent off my last child to college. During the college search for her along with my older child a few years ago, I have spent many hours researching and visiting many colleges. (read more)
...I enjoy helping students build on their own understanding of basic math to master advanced concepts. I help students build a bridge between everyday occurrences and the relationships with mathematics. I truly believe that all person's have the ability to become math experts with the appropriate type of practice. (read more)
...My strength lies in breaking down the difficult concepts and explaining them in understandable terms until they make sense. I have taught and tutored various levels of chemistry for over 30 years. I know that the abstract concepts and math involved can make chemistry a challenge for students! (read more)