...In 2000 my book about athletes who overcame severe adversity,Uncommon Champions, was published by Boyds Mill Press. In 2005 I founded a nonprofit tutoring organization, Golden Opportunity (aka GO), that provides free one-on-one tutoring matching retired teachers with struggling low-income students in our district. As we complete our 19th year GO has provided free tutoring for 900 students. (read more)
...My ultimate goal is not only to achieve good grades, establish valuable habits, and tangible results, but to inspire and cultivate within students a drive to apply themselves and reap the benefits of their hard work!I received a 2370/2400 on the SAT, the PSAT National Merit Scholarship for receiv... (read more)
...I have taught many students with a wide variety of learning challenges, as well as supporting these students across subject areas in the general education curriculum. I am extremely experienced in supporting the diverse range of challenges of students with special needs. I've been working with Adobe Premiere for over 10 years now. (read more)
...I also have extensive tutoring experience for undergraduate biochemistry and general chemistry courses. These roles honed my ability to communicate complex scientific concepts in an accessible manner, fostering an environment conducive to learning. As a tutor, I strive to develop tailored approaches to teaching that cater to the unique learning styles and needs of individual students. (read more)
...In high school I took four years of math and in college attended courses through Calculus I, but am most confident in teaching algebra. I will break down each concept and problem into steps to ensure that the student understands all parts. When taught in a logical and clear manner, Math can even be fun. (read more)