...My students consistently see increases in not only their scores, but their academic confidence too, and personally, I think that's important!!
We must have a dual focus on developing the student's foundational skill sets, including critical thinking skills, and improving confidence and motivatio... (read more)
47 Subjects: includingGeometry,Chess,ACT Math,ACT English
...I do tutor it on occasion, but not as often as in the past, or as often as I would like. However, it continues to be a great passion of mine. My greatest area of expertise is in the area of Biblical/Near Eastern history and Greco-Roman history, and have been learning Hebrew and Greek for the past ten years, as well as learning other related languages associated with this time period. (read more)
...In both of these areas, it is very important to teach children study skills. In reading I teach study skills for comprehension, spelling and learning vocabulary. As a special education teacher, it is very important to teach study skills for reading, math, and spelling as many children with learning difficulties have memory issues and need to learn techniques to use ro retain information. (read more)
I was a college Chemistry professor at RPI and Russell Sage College for several years. I also taught Chemistry, Biology, and Physics at Tabor Academy, Westtown School, Cranbrook School, and Blair Academy. I am certified in Chemistry and High School Math and have tutored students in Chemistry, Biol... (read more)
...Math has always been one of my favorite subjects in school. I have had outstanding math grades and make sure I am up to date on all math for grades k-5. I have just completed my math praxis test (praxis is the test needing to be taken to be a certified teacher.) On my math praxis, I needed a 157 to pass and I passed with a 175 which is extremely high for a score. (read more)