I have been teaching high school chemistry for 11 years in MA. I hold a professional license to teach both chemistry and math in the state of MA and chemistry in CT
I hold a master's degree in teaching physical science
I hold a bachelor's degree with a dual major (chemistry / math)
I became a nationally certified math tutor in college and for the past 10 years tutored one-on-one on and off (read more)
...I personally have a great interest in the subject and have colored many lessons based on science, whether this was chemistry, the understanding of fossils and dinosaurs, and much more. With two years of experience working directly in elementary school classrooms and having taught in three distin... (read more)
...With my background in special education, I am able to approach teaching from a variety of angles, and I have developed many methods of instruction so that ALL students can, and will, learn and remember the material covered. I have also worked with individuals in preparation for the SAT tests and... (read more)
...I believe the key to being an excellent tutor is to always be available to students, to maintain good communication with each client, and to remain responsive to their changing needs as they progress. At the core of each tutoring plan is my desire to provide an excellent experience which is effe... (read more)
...I often draw on my personal teaching files to find visual aids (e.g., graphic organizations, videos, outlines, etc.) to help the process. I recognize that academic success is often in two parts – an understanding of the skill and the process. I work to address both so that students are building transferrable skills as opposed to only focusing on one class assignment at a time. (read more)