About
My name is Sharon Fisher. I live right outside the Martinsburg WV area. I have a Masters in Elementary Mathematics and Science and a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. I taught 6 years in the public school system. I have been homeschooling my children for the last 17 years from Preschool until 12th grade. My oldest will graduate college in May as an honors student at Fairmont State University. I am currently teaching Prealgebra, Algebra, US Geography and World Geography for the Academy of Bright Ideas press for the Academy of Bright Ideas Press, work for VIPKID, Inc. as an ESL teacher, and tutor three students for math, in my home. I am available for tutoring and can let you know my availability to see if it coordinates with your schedule. My office is suited to work on the skills that your child is struggling with. I use a variety of educational tools and techniques to help your child be able to solve problems whether he/she learns through visual, oral, or kinesthetic techniques.
I enjoy seeing the "light bulb" moment when the students finally understand a concept and feel proud of their accomplishment. Every child can learn, the instructor just had to use different learning techniques and strategies in order to figure out what is the best path for the student to be successful.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I will evaluate the student's understanding of basic mathematical operations and how they are applied in euqations. Once we determine what the child has not learned we will work to fill in the gaps so that the students can be successful at completing tasks.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Bachelor's in Elemenatry Education with a minor in Discrete Mathematics. I have a masters degree in Elementary Mathematics and Science and a masters in Curriculum and Instruction. I have homeschooled all 4 of my children for 14 years from preschool until 12th grade. My oldest son is now a senior honor student at Fairmont State University. My second son is graduating this May.
How did you get started teaching?
I have been an educator for 23 years. I started out teaching Kindergarten in 1996.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with all ages of students with all different learning styles.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
The relationship between the teacher and the student is very important. The child has to like and respect the teacher in order to be able to learn.