"Whatever your or your student's plans are, it is my joy to help you get there! I have 40+ years of experience teaching and tutoring all levels of mathematics students from elementary through college as well as test prep (SAT, ACT, GED, ASVAB, and college entrance), and have worked with private, public, and homeschooled families. I tailor my approach to meet the varied needs of each student whether it be learning styles, working with special needs, or challenging the gifted. From experience, I have found that a multi-faceted approach to problem-solving and retention works best. As part of each session, I love to include mental math tips and have numerous cool manipulatives that we often use when meeting in person.

Most students called tutors because they wanted to either 'get past the math' or needed to 'maximize their grades' to get where they wanted to go. It is my joy and honor to have helped students who are now successful doctors, accountants, musicians, military personnel, teachers, and more. I have a B.A. in mathematics (summa cum laude) from Mt. St. Mary College where I earned the mathematics student of the year award, tutored peers, and taught programming to teachers through the NSF. I have passed the Praxis Exam for K-12 Mathematics, created classes for homeschool coops, worked in public schools, and continued to study mathematics and education for over 40 years.

Personal note: My husband and I homeschooled all four of our own children K-12 and saw them all graduate from college with honors, including a son who is a USAF grad and currently a Lt. Col. in the USAF. Our approach was very hands-on, cultivating a love of learning, and mastery. That is, we fully learned one topic before moving on to the next. We discovered that being successful each step of the way not only builds strong educational foundations but also confident young people ready to take on the world!" less...