About
My 30 plus years of teaching experience makes my service stand out because I know how to work with all kinds of students in a wide variety of math subjects.
My rates and discounts are based on experience and affordability for families leading to successful results. Students and parents get what they pay for from my efforts!
With the challenges we are now facing, students can schedule online sessions from 9am to 9pm daily using Zoom! During the regular school schedule, meeting students online will allow me to have more flexibility than the competition.
I create positive one-to-one relationships with the teachers of the students I tutor. As a teacher, myself, it is necessary to keep in touch with what is going on in the classrooms of the students I tutor.
I have helped students from 5th grade through college.
I have been tutoring for over three years and enjoy helping students understand and build more confidence in math.
I enjoy preparing material to assist students build confidence in the math they are learning and/or preparing for.
I have been a certified high school math teacher for 30 plus years. I have worked with Excel Edge, Inc. to help students prepare for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT exams for more than 10 years.
I do have a website that is part of my profile.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I talk to them about themselves to build a relationship with them outside of just math.
I find out ahead of time who their math teacher is and reach out to those teachers. I build positive relationships with the teachers for students to receive consistent instruction and assistance.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have taught high school math for over 30 years. My undergraduate work was at Ball State University. I have a Master's Degree in School Administration from Concordia University.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
My current hourly rate is $60 per hour. I do offer a discount to $45 per hour for multiple sessions per week. I offer a one-time $10 discount for referrals that become regular students.
How did you get started teaching?
I started teaching after successfully completing my degree in math education from Ball State University. I taught for 11 years at Morton East High School, two years at Batavia HS and 13 years at Romeville HS. I spent one year at St. Joseph HS. I am currently at East Aurora HS. I also have a passion for helping high school students prepare for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT exams. I also worked for Excel Edge, Inc. for 10 years.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with students from 5th grade through college. I have worked with students striving to simply pass a course to those looking to score in the 30s on ACT Math.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Recently, I helped a student raise her GRE Math score from 7 out of 20 to 14 out of 20. This has been in just 3 sessions! I also helped a student raise her ACT math score 3 points in three one-hour sessions so she could be accepted at a college she wanted attend. A student also raised her SAT math score from 580 to 680 in just 3 sessions. I have recently helped students raise their math grades 1 to 2 letter grades in just a few sessions.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
I would suggest that a student ask a prospective tutor what plan he/she has for success. For example, I tell students/parents what we will accomplish each session. For the ACT prep students, I tell them how we focus on timing and strategies for success on the exam.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
One, does the teacher have the experience necessary to help the student be successful? Two, what is the plan the teacher has for a successful program of sessions? Three, is the teacher comfortable with sites like IXL, Khan Academy and Kuta Software?