...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)
...I received a 2370/2400 on the SAT, the PSAT National Merit Scholarship for receiving a 1510/1520 on the PSAT, and students of mine have gone on to receive perfect scores on the SAT and be accepted to prestigious universities such as Stanford and Cornell University. I received a 2370/2400 on my S... (read more)
...I am a graphic designer and educator, and have taught graphic design in the high school and college levels- most recently, Tompkins Cortland Community College. I instill the fundamentals and concepts of visual language and image making in context of the graphic design marketplace. I work with ... (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)