"Hello! I am a retired math and English teacher with an M.Ed. from Furman University and I am National Board certified. I have extensive experience teaching English, math, and gifted students. I love to tutor. Before my daughter was born I tutored over 150 students in a range of subjects from elementary reading to college statistics. I didn't advertise then; students came to me by word-of-mouth. Now that I am retired after 32 years and have relocated to a different state, I would like to increase the number of students that I tutor. Online tutoring has been fun and very effective!

My gift is breaking down complex concepts and making them easy to understand while creating a safe and friendly atmosphere that encourages students to take risks. I thoroughly enjoy tutoring because it is so rewarding to witness the "a-ha" moment in a student's eyes when it all comes together. Sometimes it is an audible "Oh!" that makes my heart soar. Additionally, building a relationship with a student over time and correcting misconceptions or missed skills is also rewarding.

I taught mainly algebra and language arts to gifted children for over 25 years. I have had experiences in a variety of settings, such as a children's home, summer schools, GED classes, and even teaching basic skills in a manufacturing plant for several years.

My own personality type is warm-hearted, patient, a life-long learner (I love to research and spend hours a weeks doing so), honest, and artistically inclined. I am a perfectionist, but only with myself.

If I sound like a good match for you or your child, please e-mail me. Generally I will respond within a few hours.

Thanks, and I hope you choose WyzAnt for your tutoring needs. It is a great company and you won't be disappointed.

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