...When working with essay writing I focus first on giving the child the skills to express their concepts in an organized fashion and then work on improving their grammar and spelling. Unlike other tutors I don't promise "instant" improvement. Why? (read more)
41 Subjects: includingAlgebra 2,Elementary (K-6th),Elementary Math,ACT Math
I have seventeen years experience teaching high school mathematics and I have had numerous tutoring jobs over the years. I have a great deal of experience teaching students of varying math abilities and when explaining concepts/skills/ideas to a student I work hard to make the problem relevant and understandable for the individual student. (read more)
...I changed careers after 32 years, motivated by a passion for math and teaching. I have a knack for recognizing and fixing long-standing gaps and misconceptions students have that get in the way of developing proficiency. I have been teaching JavaScript to mostly beginners and advanced beginners for 6 years. (read more)
Background and Qualifications:
I've been a professional math tutor at Vermont Technical College since 2008. I have a Mathematics Teaching License in grades 7-12. Experience and Tutoring Method:
I can tutor all math subjects but specialize in working with students who struggle in math. (read more)
HiEven though my teaching degree is in Art Ed, most of my experience has been teaching basic skills in English, Math, Science, and ESL at Vt Adult Learning, teaching ESL at a language school in New Zealand, and working as a para-educator in Fairfield. I also hold a degree in Conservation and a cert... (read more)