...I can help students decipher word problems when they don't know where to start. I have "tricks" to help students remember formulas, multiplication facts, and more. I have been told by students that I can explain how to do a problem in two minutes that it took their teacher two weeks to teach. (read more)
...In terms of myeducational background, I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Marshall University. Additionally, I possess anAlternative Teaching Certification for K-12 Integrated Social Studies. Notably, I have completed an Intensive Pedagogical Training Institute (IPTI) through The Ohio Department of Education via The Ohio State University further enhancing my instructional skills. (read more)
...I warn my prospective students that the gains to be made with just a week or two of preparation will be very limited. I have a great deal of experience both with the ACT material itself and teaching this material to high school students preparing for college. The main thing to be gained from test prep tutoring is a plan of attack specific to the test. (read more)
...I decided many years after I graduated with my undergraduate degree to go back to college to get my Masters degree. That was a huge accomplishment for me. Being able to help student(s) to have a moment when they begin to understand what I am teaching them after working extremely hard to master the skill(s) we are working on is a "magic" moment for me. (read more)