I am the honors chemistry (10th grade) and AP Chemistry teacher at North Catholic High School in Cranberry Twp, PA. I've been teaching chemistry for 7 years and am comfortable with all levels of high school chemistry. I have a B.S (Ohio State) and M.S (University of Texas) in chemistry as well as an M.Ed for science education (Slippery Rock). I am certified to teach chemistry in PA. (read more)
...Thus, I am interested in both tutoring and mentoring. For tutoring, I have students work through as much of a problem as they can on their own, teaching them in real time where needed, and striving to get them to high independent performance. For mentoring, I teach productive "self-talk" that e... (read more)
...The ACT math test can be challenging exam to prepare for, especially for students who completed the relevant high school math courses significantly earlier than their test date. It tends to have broader expectations on the depth of math knowledge, especially geometry, than does the SAT, which co... (read more)
...I worked at the Math Assistance Center as a Tutor as part of my assistantship while at Youngstown State University. While at Kent State University I worked in the Math Emporium and assisted students who were learning mathematics using computers. I enjoy helping people learn math, and am especia... (read more)
...They were organized, enthusiastic, and encouraging, and they took the time to know me beyond a student, as a whole, holistic person. This is something I try to incorporate into all of my tutoring, as I think the best teaching is individualized to each person's tendencies and interests and reflec... (read more)