...This included preparing lesson plans and grades for the students and encouraged me to find more creative ways to engage my students in problem solving. I spent a year substitute teaching in an urban school district. I spent 6 months covering maternity leave for a 3rd grade ELA/Social Studies teacher and spent 2 months covering for a 3rd grade Math/Science teacher. (read more)
...This gives me a broad background from which to draw examples to help students. I have taught students for three decades for many standardized exams, including SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, and MCAT. I work from the idea that all of these exams are based on interpreting written material rather than a test of formula memorization. (read more)
...I tutor one-on-one with students to help them learn to solve problems in math and physics. Our sessions start with an example homework exercise, and I will ask questions to reveal the student’s thought process and see where they are stuck. We discuss what concept is being illustrated in the problem and what strategies and tools can be used. (read more)
...My name is Maureen and I have a BS in Chemistry (Forensics Concentration) from UAlbany and a PhD in Chemistry (Organic/Analytical) from University of Southern Mississippi. I want to make learning chemistry, science, and math fun and engaging for all! I have been teaching professionally for 15+ years. (read more)
...I always leave room for your questions and encourage you to ask as many as you'd like - I'm truly a firm believe in the idea that no question is bad! If my four years of tutoring experience, lesson plans, or background in math and science seem like a good fit, please don't hesitate to reach out ... (read more)