...I find it so empowering and really fun to help students with study skills. I love seeing how impactful students can be in their own lives by improving on things like time management and organization. I love titles like James Clear's _Atomic Habits_ to help students understand the science behind excellent habits! (read more)
...I am comfortable teaching all ranges of ages and abilities. I find that students are usually just stumbling over an initial 'speed bump' that I work to help them get over. Once a problem gets off to a good start, the student can experience the success of correctly completed and understood assignments. (read more)
...With your student's effort and my guidance, he or she will improve their score as well as help their math foundation for current and future math classes. I have helped many students prepare for the math portion of the Accuplacer test. I would first suggest that you do the practice problems so that I can see what skills we need to work on. (read more)
I received a Masters Degree in Secondary Mathematics Education from Shippensburg University in 1972. Since then I have taught Junior High School Mathematics (Middle School); GED Mathematics; and College Mathematics (Basic Math through Applied Calculus). During my tenure at Shepherd University I rec... (read more)
...I have found that my study of these advanced topics in Mathematics has enriched and anchored my understanding of more fundamental courses, including all levels of Algebra and Calculus. In addition to experience tutoring and teaching subject matter of secondary math, I am thoroughly experienced i... (read more)