Hi My name is Melissa and I've been a nurse for 15 years, a Nurse Practitioner for 2. I teach at Linfield University as adjunct during semesters when my schedule allows. My mom is a retired elementary school teacher and I've been tutoring since Jr High/middle school. (read more)
...Degree in Mathematics from the Ohio State University. Prior to my Ph.D. Degree, I got Master's Degree in Mathematics from the Lomonosov Moscow State University (Gold Medal).During my Ph.D. years, I have been teaching (as a graduate teaching assistant) various courses in Mathematics such as Precalculus, Trigonometry, Linear Algebra, Calculus 1 - 3 sequence and others. (read more)
...My minor was in psychology with an emphasis on learning disabilities. I watched some of my friends struggle with dyslexia and I wanted to learn how to help them. I have a bachelor's if arts in secondary mathematics education. (read more)
...I believe that every student is unique in their learning strategies and can be open and honest about their expectations from tutoring. Overall, there is no one size fits all appointment with me. They will generally involve a review of the week’s material, practice questions, and concept review ... (read more)
...I also led my classes to be the highest-performing classes in our district over multiple years. After seven years of teaching, I transitioned to administration and co-founded a middle school as a vice principal. Three years later, I took over the school as principal and led the school to even more academic growth and success. (read more)
6 Subjects: includingAlgebra 2,Algebra 1,Elementary (K-6th),Elementary Math