Kimberly: Chesterfield tutor
Certified Tutor
With over 13 years of dedicated experience in tutoring and teaching, I am deeply committed to empowering students to excel in their academic pursuits. My passion for education is rooted in a profound belief that every student has the potential for success when provided with the right guidance and support.
Throughout my career, I have applied a culturally competent framework to education, recognizing the importance of acknowledging and respecting the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of my students. This approach not only fosters a more inclusive learning environment but also ensures that every student's unique needs are met.
One of my core values is education equity. I firmly believe that education should be accessible to all, regardless of socioeconomic status, race, or any other factors that may create disparities. I actively advocate for equitable educational opportunities and work tirelessly to bridge the gap between privilege and access.
My teaching philosophy centers on the idea that education is not just about imparting knowledge but also about nurturing critical thinking skills, fostering curiosity, and instilling a lifelong love for learning. As a lifelong learner myself, I am in a unique position to create an engaging and supportive learning environment where students are empowered to reach their full potential.
I look forward to continuing my journey in education, championing equity, and helping students achieve their academic aspirations.
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Undergraduate Degree: CUNY Hunter College - Bachelors, Anthropology
Graduate Degree: Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Physics
Anthropolgy, history, ballet, theatre, art, science, cooking, dancing, learning foreign languages, gardening, traveling
- Algebra
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Civics
- Classics
- CLEP Prep
- CLEP American Government
- CLEP History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present
- CLEP Human Growth and Development
- CLEP Humanities
- CLEP Introductory Psychology
- CLEP Introductory Sociology
- CLEP Social Sciences and History
- College English
- College Essays
- Creative Writing
- Earth Science
- Elementary School English
- Elementary School Math
- Elementary School Reading
- Elementary School Writing
- Elementary Social Studies
- English
- English Grammar and Syntax
- ERB CTP
- Essay Editing
- Evolutionary Biology
- Fiction Writing
- GED Prep
- GED Social Studies
- Government
- High School English
- High School Government
- High School Reading
- High School Writing
- History
- Homework Support
- Math
- Middle School
- Middle School English
- Middle School Math
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- Middle School Social Studies
- Middle School Writing
- NNAT Prep
- OLSAT Prep
- Other
- Phonics
- Physical Science
- Pre-Algebra
- Reading
- REGENTS Prep
- SAT Writing and Language
- Science
- SHSAT Prep
- Social Sciences
- Social Studies
- Study Skills
- Study Skills and Organization
- Summer
- TACHS Prep
- Test Prep
- WISC IV Prep
- Writing
What is your teaching philosophy?
When it comes to teaching, my philosophy is all about being able to enjoy the experience. Whether this means learning about something from a more practical approach, like building a circuit to understand electronics or going to a volunteer day at a dig site to learn about archaeology and earth science, or simply making flashcards to help review for a test, being able to enjoy the process is what makes a world of difference.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
Typically, during the first session, I like to evaluate what the student thinks are their strengths and weaknesses. I also try to make any uncomfortable students feel more at ease. We might not jump directly into a major tutoring session immediately, but I have found that students are much more successful if they are more at ease with the tutor.