As the oldest of 5, helping with homework was a given. When told as a teenager that I'd make a great teacher, I decided being trapped in a room with more kids was not on my life agenda. I attended UCONN and graduated with a BS in Agriculture (CANR).I've done many jobs in my life (milking cows, counseling the unemployed, supervising summer work crews, guiding trail rides...) and, oddly enough, they all involved teaching in some way. Well, not the cows, but THEY taught ME a lot about patience. When I left dairy work for health reasons, my cousin suggested substitute teaching. Then a little third grade boy in a special needs class (my second assignment) stole my heart and my future was decided. After substituting for 5 years (K -12) I completed teaching certification at ECSU in Willimantic. I have been a certified teacher for over 25 years. My subject areas include Biology, Environmental Science, Human Physiology, Physical and General Sciences, and Ive worked with students at fundamental, college prep and honors levels. For 20 years, I taught in 2 alternative settings: a private, non-profit residential school and a public alternative high school; the last 5 years at a regular high school. My greatest strengths lie in working with children who face challenges to success like learning disabilities and behavioral issues. My favorite subjects are Genetics, and Anatomy and Physiology. My philosophy on tutoring is that everyone can learn. You just have to find the right mix of interest, confidence and presentation. I am willing to work with clients both in person and on-line. In-person sessions can be arranged at a local library or other public space. I prefer working with students away from the distractions of home to enable them to focus more completely on their tutoring goals and progress.

Reading: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Mystery. Pets: dogs, cats, reptiles, fish, horses, cows. Movies: adventure, sci-fi, fantasy. TV CSI, NCIS, medical, cop and legal shows, sci-fi and fantasy