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)
...In my tutoring approach, I show students literacy strategies (i.e., practical methods for comprehension and analyzing texts for meaning), often using graphic organizers and teaching note-taking and study skills. I highlight some of the most important reasons for reading literature: for learning ... (read more)
...I also hold a degree in Conservation and a certificate in ESL Instruction and a certification in Drivers' Ed. I also taught skiing to children at Smugglers' Notch. I am currently retired (60 y.o.), but I love teaching and would like to continue part time. (read more)
...With my experience teaching writing and Education courses at the high school and college level, I have gained a great understanding of what it takes for our rural VT student population to succeed. In short, I love the life of the mind and also love communicating the thrill of mastering content in subjects such as writing, grammar, English, and history to my students. P.S. (read more)
...During the years I taught in a local high school, I never could have become proficient with a computer until I taught in a local school. I understand how a computer works, and can figure out the programs associated with different programs such as Microsoft Windows and Powerpoint. Prior to recei... (read more)