I have been teaching mathematics for 29 years. I have a major in mathematics and a minor in physical science. I am endorsed to teach both math and science. I went to Michigan State University for my BS and to Western Michigan University for my MS.

I plan to graduate from Western Michigan University with a Bachelors in Mathematics in the Fall of 2024 and enjoy teaching others! I have taught students anywhere from 3rd grade to college in many different programs, or just the casual question in class. I look forward to working with you!

I have taught and tutored college students in writing and literature for nearly a decade. At Creighton University, I taught Rhetoric and Composition, World Literature, and also worked with students in the Writing Center. I earned a Master of Arts in Creative Writing from Western Michigan University, where I taught Thought and Writing.I love working with students one-on-one and creating a personalized learning experience through open communication. My goal is to give students the encouragement, the confidence, and the strategies to make their writing shine and to help them express their thoughts and ideas in the best possible way.I'm also a published writer with short stories in The Louisville Review, Hawai'i Pacific Review, Valparaiso Fiction Review, and The Nassau Review. My self-published dystopian novel Never Too Far was a semi-finalist for the 2013 Best Indie Book Award as well as a Living Now Book Award Gold Medalist for adventure fiction.

I am a certified teacher and have been teaching for over 6 years. I have a Bachelors of Business Administration with a focus in Marketing from Western Michigan University. I have also received my teaching certificate from Governors State University. I have tutored primary aged children in groups and one on one. I am passionate about Math and Reading because without a solid foundation in these two areas, students may struggle their entire educational career. I have written and published a children's picture book and am working on writing another one. I spend most of my free time with my three boys. We enjoy hiking, working out, playing games and watching Chicago sports. I also like outdoor activities and gardening.

I earned my degree at Western Michigan University and Ritsumeikan in Japan. My degree in Creative Writing and Japanese Language have given me the opportunity to achieve my dream of learning and working in Japan. When I was a student, if I found a class fun and engaging, I learned. I aim to give my students a class that will inspire them, make them laugh, and help them reach their goals in education, whatever that may be. Let's learn and enjoy that journey!While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Japanese, Writing, and History. My ESL teaching certification has allowed me to teach English and other test prep in Saitama and Kyoto, Japan, as well as schools in the US. I have had the opportunity to teach children as young as two years old and as old as 83. From one on one lessons to groups, I believe learning can be a fun experience and one to remember.When I am not sharing my love of learning, I am working on writing science fiction and fantasy novels. I believe the world is a better place with happy students who can enjoy learning and good books.I have always enjoyed learning, and becoming a teacher was the natural result of wanting to share the love of learning with others. As a teacher, I am always overjoyed to share my experiences of life in Japan and help my students find their own way to a greater world.I get excited when I understand new topics and love being able to share that feeling with others. Be it the joy of completing a draft of writing or the satisfaction of improving in a language, I want my students to feel confident and enjoy themselves. Learning is a choice- I want my students to leave class inspired and with skills to help them get to where they want to go.

I believe fully in the philosophy of lifelong learning, and I plan to be a lifelong learner. For ten years, I have enjoyed tutoring others in my areas of strength, not only to help with content mastery, but also to help others enjoy becoming lifelong learners themselves. I have just graduated with my Master's degree in viola performance from Carnegie Mellon University, having earned a Bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University.I am a musician by training, but I enjoy seeking knowledge in all subjects, and sharing that knowledge with anybody who will listen. In particular, I love to tutor writing, because the tutoring process encompasses both the "strict" rules of written grammar and the "open-ended" rules of content organization. To learn to write, a student must learn to express ideas, and in this setting, tutors and students can truly get to know each other.The most effective learning comes after we make learning enjoyable. That takes effort from both the teacher and the student. The teacher should come to the table with a good method and the creativity to break from the method from time to time. The student should come with an open mind, a little bit of patience, and curiosity about at least one thing - even if it is not directly related to the lesson. Some of the best learning moments can start out as light conversations!

I am a proud graduate of Western Michigan University now based out of Arizona. With four years of classroom experience teaching music (grades 5-12), three years of private piano tutoring (ages 4-9), Bachelors degrees in music education and; music composition, decades of performances on a variety of instruments, and professional editing experience (for Chinese language/culture instructional materials) comes practical experience in both best pedagogical practices and the ability to work with a variety of cultures and student needs. I am excited to learn more about you and help you grow! Instrumental music offers a world of opportunities and offers a freeing form of self-expression. You're not bound to the voice you were born with; you can create any music you want. It offers community and common experiences in addition to improved cognitive functioning/development and higher standardized test scores. Writing is a critical skill; it gives our ideas life, allows us to share them, and facilitates connection. I am honored to use my experience to help you.

I am a graduate of Baldwin Wallace University's Physician Assistant Program where I earned my Master of Medical Science. Following graduation, I achieved passing the Physician Assistant National Certification Exam (PANCE), upholding my programs 100% first-time PANCE pass rate for the sixth year in a row. Previous to this, I earned a Bachelor of Science from Western Michigan University. I have always had a passion for teaching as well as medicine. Using my experience passing a rigorous PA program as well as PANCE, I am confident that the tools I utilized will lead other students to success. I also acknowledge that each student is an individual who has different study habits and tools that lead them to success thus far and therefore, these should be implemented into a study plan that we will create together. I am a firm believer in individualized study plans and practice questions leading to success. I know these students have already achieved a great deal passing their rigorous physician assistant programs and believe they have the dedication and knowledge needed to achieve passing the PANCE as well. I am merely here to help make their dream of earning their well-deserved "C"(for certified) a reality.

Math can feel like a puzzle, and I love helping students put the pieces together! As an Applied Mathematics major at Western Michigan University (summa cum laude), I've spent over two years creating "aha!" moments for students through personalized, interactive tutoring sessions. Whether it's conquering calculus or mastering discrete mathematics, my mission is to make math less intimidating and more empowering. I've worked with diverse learners, from mentoring peers at the university to designing 1,000+ math problems for Olympiad preparation. My approach combines patience, creative problem-solving, and a splash of humor to keep things engaging. I believe math isn't just about numbersit's about thinking critically, spotting patterns, and building confidence. My favorite topics to tutor? Calculus and mathematical modeling, because they're like playgrounds for ideas! I focus on understanding "why" behind concepts, not just the "how," helping students build a solid foundation for future success. My style is all about collaboration, using active learning techniques, and celebrating progress to keep motivation high. When I'm not tutoring, you'll find me exploring data science projects, tinkering with AI tools, or leading community initiatives like training underprivileged women in business skills. Fun fact: I also co-founded a candle-making startup because creativity isn't limited to the classroom! Let's make math your superpowerone concept at a time.

I'm an experienced educator with 7 years of working experience. I specialize in building foundational skills in ESL, Business English, ELA and Math. Over the years I've served as an ESL Teacher, Math Interventionist, Homework Tutor and Academic Administrator. I can help with grammar, reading, writing, conversation skills and foundational math (number recognition, add/sub/mult/div, beginning algebra etc.). I also can provide assistance in all other elementary/middle school subjects. I'm able to teach adults and children.I'm a very patient and encouraging teacher with an eye for detail. I always push my students to achieve their very best. I look forward to helping you achieve your learning goals!

I am a graduate from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor's of Science in Early Childhood Education. I tutor students in elementary Math, English, Social Studies, and History. I enjoy teaching students and helping those who need it while having fun. I do my best to make learning fun for students as well as help them do their best. I have also been a long-term substitute teacher in taught in Kindergarten and 3rd grade, taught 2nd and 4th grades as well as tutor students in K-5. In my spare time, I read, craft, and sometimes bake. During the summer, I camp with family.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Growing up, I attended a small high school and found learning in school challenging. I moved away to college, and that is when the learning gap became evident. College was significantly more demanding than I anticipated, but I attributed any learning deficits to a lack of intelligence. A few years later, I met several inspirational instructors who saw my potential to succeed in the health sciences. They guided me through their courses and taught me to learn and study effectively. I developed a deeper understanding of what it meant to study science, and only then did I fall in love with academia and learning. While these challenges set me back in my studies, this experience allowed me to find a meaningful passion for teaching others how to learn. Tutoring allows me to help students sooner in their programs and avoid some of the negative experiences I had with academia earlier in my career. I have worked with many types of students, including high school valedictorians and students who have always found school challenging. I taught at a four-year university for eight years but have been a tutor for roughly 12 years. In addition to tutoring, I also advise and mentor students pursuing careers in health sciences, including pre-medical, pre-nursing, pre-physician assistant, and other health-related occupations. In 2012, I graduated Cum Lade with a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design with a minor in Marketing from Northern Michigan University. After graduation, I completed my pre-medical coursework for medical school and applied to graduate school. In 2018, I graduated with a Master of Arts in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Biomedical Sciences. During that time, I was a Graduate Teaching Assistant and earned my first Teaching Effectiveness Award. TEACHING & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE In 2018, I started a Doctoral Program in Science Education. My research interests include cognition, metacognition, and problem-solving in undergraduate and graduate medical education. My research centers on understanding student thinking and learning while problem-solving questions on standardized examinations. I taught as a lecture instructor and laboratory teaching assistant and earned my second Teaching Effectiveness Award. I have experience teaching courses in-person and online, and in some semesters, I taught courses with up to 170 students in a single semester. After graduation, my goal is to attend medical and law school under a combined MDJD program and someday open my own clinical practice. TEACHING PHILOSOPHY As an educator, the best subjects to teach are those students can relate to the most. Connecting theory and application helps students enjoy learning, thus improving material retention. Learning burdens many students, but I strive to make learning engaging and enjoyable. The more students can understand what they are learning and, more importantly, why they are learning it, the less effort it takes to recall that information later. I work with students to develop their study skills and deepen their understanding of how to learn during and after tutoring sessions. I apply cognitive-constructivism learning theory during our sessions, requiring students to take on an active role during the learning process. How students learn largely depends on how their minds make sense of the material, and that only works if the student is motivated to improve and has a growth mindset. I use a "Talk-Aloud" learning approach, where students verbalize their thought process as they read through content or solve problems. Talk-Aloud allows me to visualize how the student processes information in their mind. Then, I can identify where they might understand a concept or miss a key detail. If that sounds complicated, it is easier to think of a Talk-Out-Loud as a mind-reading superpower that allows an instructor to "see" what errors students make as they learn. Learning is a two-way process requiring students to review the material before and after each session. Tutors are great for helping students identify problems, but they cannot possibly make students remember everything covered in sessions. It is up to the student to commit to the learning process, ask questions during each session, and review material often on their own time. My goal as a tutor is to help students develop critical thinking and learning strategies to become better independent learners, which will help them succeed in their programs and life. TUTORING EXPERIENCE Standardized exams - Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) - Law School Admission Test (LSAT) - Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) Coursework - General Biology - Cell Biology - Microbiology - Genetics - Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II - General Chemistry I and II - Organic Chemistry I and II - Biochemistry - Physics I and II (algebra-based) - Pathology - Pathophysiology - Pharmacology - Medical Terminology - Neurobiology - Endocrinology - Bioethics - Psychology - Sociology - Constitutional Law I and II - Criminal Law & Procedure - Business Law