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Hi!

My name is Sara and I love to work with people. Although I am currently teaching online, I miss the face to face interaction that comes with working with students, especially one-to-one or in a small group.

From 1986 to the present, I have had the opportunity to teach in the United States, as well as abroad in the Middle East. Although I have taught and/or tutored all levels K-12, I seem to have a fondness for upper elementary through the first years of high school. I think this is because I remember the struggles of being a pre-teen and teenager, and the challenges that were faced. It wasn't easy back in the '70s, and it certainly isn't now.

My areas of concentration in college (Western Michigan University - Kalamazoo, MI) for my BA were in elementary education, math, and English. Continuing on at Western for an MA, I pursued this in Teaching in the Elementary School. All of this took place from 1982 - 1986.

From Texas to the United Arab Emirates and back to the US, I have taught a variety of cultures and abilities. Although academics have always come easily to me, I truly understand that this is not true for all students, case in point, my own son.

When asked to describe me, three words that students often use are funny, approachable, and caring. To be honest, it bothers me if a teacher can't be approachable or isn't caring; why else would one go into this profession unless you care about children/people? I think it very important to be empathetic and a good listener; students want to know that you pay attention to them and value their thoughts and ideas!

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Sara’s Qualifications

Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Western Michigan University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics Teacher Education

Graduate Degree: Western Michigan University - Master of Science, Mathematics Teacher Education

Hobbies

I live on a small farm, so I love to spend time with the alpaca, goats, chickens, ducks, guineas, emu, pig, and cow. They know that they are pets (spoiled rotten) and have a great life. Also, I love to read.

Tutoring Subjects

ACCUPLACER College-Level Math

ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension

ACT Prep

ACT English

ACT Math

ACT Reading

ACT Science

ACT Writing

Adult Literacy

Algebra

Algebra 2

American Literature

AP Biology

AP Comparative Government and Politics

AP European History

AP Human Geography

AP U.S. Government & Politics

AP US History

AP World History

Biology

College English

College Geography

College Level American History

College Level American Literature

College World History

COMPASS Mathematics

COMPASS Reading

COMPASS Writing Skills

Competition Math

Elementary School Reading

Elementary School Writing

English

English Grammar and Syntax

ESL/ELL

European History

GED Prep

GED Math

GED Reasoning Through Language Arts

GED Science

GED Social Studies

Geography

Geometry

Graduate Test Prep

GRE Subject Test in Literature in English

GRE Subject Test in Psychology

GRE Subject Tests

GRE Verbal

High School Biology

High School English

High School Level American History

High School Level American Literature

High School World History

History

HSPT Prep

IB Geography

IB History

IB Social and Cultural Anthropology

IB World Religions

ISEE-Lower Level Verbal Reasoning

ISEE-Lower Level Writing

ISEE-Middle Level Mathematics Achievement

ISEE-Middle Level Quantitative Reasoning

ISEE-Middle Level Reading Comprehension

ISEE-Middle Level Verbal Reasoning

ISEE-Middle Level Writing

ISEE-Upper Level Mathematics Achievement

ISEE-Upper Level Verbal Reasoning

LSAT Analytical Reasoning

Math

Middle School Math

Middle School Reading

Middle School Reading Comprehension

Middle School Science

Middle School Writing

Nutrition

Phonics

PRAXIS

PRAXIS Core Math

PRAXIS Elementary School

PRAXIS English

PRAXIS Reading

PRAXIS Writing

Pre-Algebra

Professional Certifications

PSAT Critical Reading

PSAT Writing Skills

Psychology

REGENTS Prep

SAT Prep

SAT Math

SAT Reading

SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1

SAT Subject Test in United States History

SAT Subject Test in World History

SAT Subject Tests Prep

SAT Writing and Language

Science

Social Sciences

Social Studies

Spelling Bee

STAAR Grades 3-8 Prep

Test Prep

TOEFL Prep

Trigonometry

World History

World Religions

Writing

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