Hello and thank you for viewing my tutoring profile! My name is Barbara and I'm a licensed high school physics teacher with over 20 years of experience tutoring students, especially those who need an alternative way to learn the material. I take what the student already knows and build on it – I find that this makes them feel comfortable and confident that they can learn the material. (read more)
...Over the course of my academic career, I have developed a passion for teaching. There is nothing more satisfying than seeing the "aha moment" when explaining a difficult subject to a student. In my tutoring, I try to strike a balance between lecturing and giving students time to work through material on their own. (read more)
...I have a Master's in Physics Education from University of Virginia, with certification in Math and Physics. I have helped others pass the GED over the past year! I've been tutoring ACT Math and Science for 7 years, and am passionate about helping students ace this exam and get into the college of their choice. (read more)
...My previous students often cite my wealth of knowledge, personability, and flexible approach as reasons for the success they find with me. In my opinion, this stems from my passion for the fields I tutor in and my belief in multimodal learning. When beginning with a student, I like to first gau... (read more)
I have been helping my fellow students informally since the start of high school. After graduating from MIT I feel like I can continue to assist others with a desire to learn and excel. I understand that some, if not many, students benefit greatly from a more one-on-one learning approach and I loo... (read more)