Why I Became a Tutor
From an academic/professional perspective, my choice in becoming a tutor comes from a lifelong love of learning and teaching. From a personal perspective, this choice comes from my experience as a parent trying to help her two sons navigate through their school system and on to college. Seeing our children struggle in a particular class, or unable to connect with a particular teacher, leaves us feeling frustrated and powerless. It can bring stress and tension into the family home. I’ve traveled that road and I know those feelings. In the end, my sons both graduated with 4-year degrees from the University of Washington-Seattle and now have professional jobs that they love. That was our family dream. Whatever yours is can come true as well!
Most businesses start with the idea of filling a need or solving a problem, and mine is no different. My mission is to create a safe learning environment for students that is designed to build academic confidence, and the belief that they can learn anything when they apply themselves. The joy and pride they will experience after acing a math quiz or test, more often than not, manifests itself with better grades in their other classes, as they become more academically confident!
I am a confidence builder. I want my students to leave every session, with not just a better understanding of math, but with greater self-esteem. Seeing that smile on my student’s face when they begin to really understand their math, or hearing from a parent that their child’s grade improved and their home is more peaceful in the evenings is so gratifying. This is why I am a tutor.
Education
B.S. in Biology, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ph.D. in Genetics, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Subjects Offered
- Algebra 1
- Geometry
- Algebra 2
- Pre-calculus/Math Analysis
- Trigonometry
- Calculus
- AP Calculus AB/BC
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Math Standard Level (SL) – Years 1 and 2
Standardized Test Prep
- SAT Math
- ACT Math
- SSAT Math – Upper Level
- ISEE Math – Upper Level
Experience
Ten years experience tutoring high school and community college math in the Lake Washington School District (LWSD) and vicinity.
Online Learning Platform Experience:
- ALEKS (McGraw Hill)
- BYU Independent Study
- Apex Learning
- Khan Academy
- Cengage/Webassign
- Test Innovators (SSAT/ISEE testing)
Over 3000 one-on-one or small group tutoring sessions with students from the following schools:
- Lake Washington High School
- Juanita High School
- International Community School
- Seattle Academy
- Eastside Preparatory School
- Bothell High School
- Inglemoor High School
- Redmond High School
- Open Window School
- Bellevue High School
- Tesla STEM High School
- Skyline High School
- Eastside Catholic High School
- Eastlake High School
- St. Thomas School
- Seattle Country Day School
- Issaquah High School
- Monroe High School
- Cedarcrest High School
- Snohomish High School
