"Hello everyone, I'm Sharon and have recently decided to return to tutoring because of Covid 19 and the stressful issues concerning returning back to school. I am here to help and share my math expertise during an unprecedented time in education.

Currently I am a creativity coach at Beyond Creative Boundaries and work with artists. This work has made me extremely perceptive to the various forms of obstacles that exist in one's creative process. I have been extremely successful in moving individuals beyond their boundaries to expand their creativity in ways they could not have known.

I also have 20 years of teaching experience in the Rochester City School District as a part-time math resource teacher. I have experience teaching basic mathematics to elementary students and pre algebra, algebra, and geometry to high school students.

I worked as a tutor for Monroe Boces I in Rochester, New York and tutored math through a tutoring agency in Petaluma, California.

My philosophy of working with children focuses on the whole child and is based on exploring different methods of learning. I am passionate about researching various math resources to ensure that my students have all necessary tools to comprehend and succeed in reaching their goals. When a student is struggling with a math concept, I will break it down and invite creative visual and practical solutions that surpass the traditional methods.

The teacher/student relationship is fundamental to the success of the student"s learning, not in a dependent way, but in a fashion that builds self-esteem. It is very important to me that I have a good connection to my student. One that fosters trust and friendship and a sense of knowing that I am on their side and will support any learning difficulties. I am not just a tutor, I am their coach and cheerleader!

I have a tremendous respect for the intelligence of children and my goal is to encourage their intellectual process and assist in building confidence so they feel competent in moving forward to learn more advanced" less...