Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Antioch College - Bachelors, Biology, General
Graduate Degree:Stanford University- Masters, Ancient Historical/Classical
When not working with students, I enjoy hiking in the woods behind my house, collecting mineral specimens, and doting on my three cats.
Adult Literacy
American Literature
AP Music Theory
AP US History
College Level American History
College World History
Elementary School
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Science
Elementary School Writing
GED Math
GED Reasoning Through Language Arts
GED Science
GED Social Studies
High School Biology
High School English
High School Level American History
High School Level American Literature
High School World History
High School Writing
Middle School Reading
Middle School Reading Comprehension
Middle School Science
Middle School Writing
Other
Spelling Bee
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
US Constitutional History
What is your teaching philosophy?
Working with students for ten years has taught me that an educator has to meet the student at his or her level. It's my job to listen deeply - especially with regard to what the student needs to do to succeed. Together, we can then move forward to launch the student on a successful path.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
Regardless of subject, the point of a first session is determining why the student needs help. Is there a test looming in the near future? Is the student struggling with material and looking for a boost? Does the student need a study companion? As we work together during that first session, I pay attention to how the student gets information. For example, if a student has reading comp issues, I will try to devise ways to present the material in an engaging and memorable fashion.