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KS Tutoring
About
My background and time spent working as a mechanical engineering was a wonderful springboard into my second career of education. In my 13 years of teaching I taught courses at all levels of high school mathematics up to AP Calculus as well as Physics, Chemistry, and Engineering. I truly think that my first career had a great deal to do with making me successful in the second. My strengths in the classroom were creating strong, positive student-teacher relationships, strong content knowledge, and the ability to bring the "real world" into the classroom.
As most teachers would agree, there is nothing quite like the feeling you receive when you help a student understand, comprehend, and master course content. I enjoy helping students attaining their goals and exceed their own expectations.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Ensuring that everyone involved has the same goals in mind is of utmost importance. It is difficult to get anywhere when heading in different directions.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and 2 Master's degrees in education.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
The comments I have always been most proud of were given to me by my former students 1, 2, or 3 years after they graduated when they felt prepared and confident in a particular class or course of study in college.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Have an honest discussion and look for a fit that helps make you feel comfortable.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Being realistic with yourself and your prospective tutor. Where exactly am I at in the course being discussed? What do I understand and what do I not?