...I want them to learn it. I have been told by two separate parents of my students that I am well worth the hourly rate. I enjoy working with both children and adults and like to see them succeed. (read more)
...One student went from 28 percent in fourth-grade math at a private Christian school to 28 out of 30 on a placement test to continue to fifth-grade math. His teacher had failed him in math for dubious reasons (he was at a B level in math for his last exams), and I gave him the knowledge and confi... (read more)
...My favorite classes were taught by professors who were engaging, comprehensible, and always willing to go out of their way to provide additional help. I bring this approach to my tutoring, doing whatever I can to make sure that learning is a fun and rewarding experience. Rather than focusing on... (read more)
I have taught high school science for over 30 years. I am certified by the State of Virginia in Chemistry, Physics, and Earth & Space Science. Although my classroom experience has been in the sciences, I am equally comfortable tutoring geometry and algebra, including SAT Prep. (read more)