Ms. Karen S.
specializes in Science and Math Educator/Chemist · female
"In addition to teaching 9 years in the high school setting (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Earth Science, Biology, Algebra I and II etc.) I also possess MANY years of practical industrial chemistry experience. I am aware of the skills that today's employers seek. I am a former medic, firefighter, CPR instructor and am capable of positive interaction with a wide array of skillsets. I feel EVERYONE is capable more...
"In addition to teaching 9 years in the high school setting (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Earth Science, Biology, Algebra I and II etc.) I also possess MANY years of practical industrial chemistry experience. I am aware of the skills that today's employers seek. I am a former medic, firefighter, CPR instructor and am capable of positive interaction with a wide array of skillsets. I feel EVERYONE is capable of being educated.
I am proud to be an educator in science and mathematics, but I harbor few illusions that the basic tenets and arcane ideologies of math and science might be retained by most students. I wish to educate through "power of example" -- using math and science concepts as a "road map" to practical problem solving skills. I value the role of facilitator in a student's learning process. I strive to be the best role model possible.
In Webster's Dictionary, "teach" is "to instruct in one's profession" while educate is to "form or develop the character/skill/mind". I strive to be an educator, in the true sense of the word." less...
Details
fee: | $35 (for 60 min) |
travel distance: | 25 miles |
meeting type: | in-person (not online) |
Contact
website: | on file |
Education and Qualifications
certified: | |
Keene State College: Keene, NH, undergrad
UMASS - AMherst, Graduate Coursework
Palm Bay, FL 32905
Subjects Tutored |
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Algebra 1 - Biology - Chemistry - Vocabulary - Grammar - Microsoft Excel - General Computer - Microsoft Word - Prealgebra - Reading - English - Psychology - Anatomy - SAT Math - GRE - GED - SAT Reading - SAT Writing - Physical Science - Nursing - Geology - TOEFL - GMAT - ASVAB - Ecology - PSAT - SSAT - Spelling - Elementary Math - Elementary Science - Organic Chemistry - Pharmacology - ACT Reading - ACT English - ACT Math - ACT Science |