...Biology is my passion. I am well-versed in human genetics; my senior thesis is titled “Work Toward A Minimally Invasive Diagnosis of Hereditary Fructose Intolerance in the North American Population.”I completed two years of graduate work at the Scripps Research institute where I studied cancer b... (read more)
...I enjoy tutoring because I get to provide real help to people as they pursue their goals. I also appreciate the challenges of listening well, assigning appropriate work, and giving reasonable and memorable explanations. I teach "to the test" but in a way that the student builds her fundamental knowledge. (read more)
...My approach to teaching is not only to enable students to accomplish the "what" of advanced algebra but also to help them understand the "why" behind the skills, concepts, and procedures. I welcome students' questions and input as they guide my explanations to help students achieve mastery of t... (read more)
...In addition I have tutored several students in the Boothbay area as well as all my nieces and nephews. I feel I have a very unique teaching method emphasizing the use of the material first followed by the more formal textbook style. I am very comfortable in Algebra, Geometry, Calculus and Physics having tutored in all levels. (read more)
...As I get to know each student, I pay close attention to the ways in which they respond to different activities. There is more than one way to learn, and I am determined to find the approach that works best for each individual. My students have all been successful in meeting their goals. (read more)