...During that time, I have tutored many of my own students, after hours, as well as several other students from other teachers' classes. Before working as a math teacher, I have tutored many of my own friends and family members in the past. When I am helping someone with their math work, I love to see those lightbulb moments when they finally get it. (read more)
...Also math is a skill that is need throughout their lives - so they really need to master the skills of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing, at least, so that other areas of math aren't as hard to learn and comprehend. I have assisted 7 people to reach college level and do it with great grade averages. I was a foster parent for 8 years, and then I adopted my two foster daughters. (read more)
...I recognize that as parents, we often want multiple outcomes from tutoring. Those desired outcomes often include better grades, long-term understanding of content, more confidence and an overall better attitude about school. I seek to achieve all of those outcomes when working with my tutoring students. (read more)