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I have been in education most of my adult life. I taught environmental education for 4 years before going back to get my Master's in Education from St Thomas University in St Paul, MN. My Master's was broad-based education with a focus on secondary science education and curriculum development for gifted and talented youth. I taught Environmental Science, Earth Science, and Intro Chemistry in Minnesota for 7 years. My husband and I moved to Madison, WI (Mount Horeb, actually) in 1989 and started a family. We had 4 children in 5 years, so my focus in Education turned from the Sciences to Early Childhood education. I started a private, nationally accredited preschool in Mount Horeb for 92 children. After seven years, I sold the school and dabbled in education as a substitute teacher. For the next 12 years, I mainly set up and directed preschool programs for independent owners.
I moved to Saint Paul, MN to set up one last school. Now I am teaching Upper School Science at a private school in Minneapolis. I teach Biology, Environmental and Physical Science to 9th through 12th graders. I love my job but miss the one-on-one tutoring that I did in Madison, WI.

My approach to education is holistic, incorporating all learning styles into my approach. I love to teach - I love to learn - I love to watch students progress in a positive environment that increases their lifelong love of learning.

I have traveled extensively, like nearly all outdoor activities from kayaking to gardening. Reading is a way of life, I can't imagine a day without a good read! I adore my 4 children and am delighted to spend time with them when possible. And I have the sweetest (though perhaps the noisiest) 2 shitzus on the planet!

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Reene’s Qualifications

Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Winona State University - Bachelors, Biology Environmental Science

Graduate Degree: University of St Thomas - Masters, Education

Hobbies

Anything outdoors: gardening, biking, rollerblading, kayaking, paddle boarding. Reading, pottery, exercise, time with friends and family.

Tutoring Subjects

Arithmetic

Astronomy

College English

Earth Science

Ecology

Elementary Math

Elementary School Math

Elementary School Writing

English

English Grammar and Syntax

Environmental Science

Essay Editing

Executive Functioning

Gifted

High School Chemistry

High School English

Homework Support

Learning Differences

Math

Middle School Math

Middle School Science

Other

Physical Science

Science

Study Skills

Study Skills and Organization

Summer

Writing

Q & A

What is your teaching philosophy?

Teaching is a way of life for me - as is learning. For me, teaching is discovering and utilizing the best learning style or styles for each student and GUIDING them as they advance in their studies.

What might you do in a typical first session with a student?

I would want to get a baseline of where the student is at, where they hope to be, and the types of stumbling blocks they generally encounter. All done in a way, of course, that helps us to start to know one another as we proceed together on our journey!

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

I believe a good teacher is a guide and an "explorer" of sorts. A guide offers direction and support, allowing a student to think and problem-solve for him or herself. An explorer helps each student uncover and utilize his or her strengths and learning styles. Both help a student reach a pre-determined outcome, and with each success, a student becomes more and more comfortable with their own abilities and thought processes.

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