Cathy S.
Private tutor in Tampa, FL
Education
University of Alabama in Huntsville - BA, history , University of Alabama in Huntsville - MA, history, education, English
Experience
Education, whether as a teacher, learner, or facilitator, defines who I am. I've worked for 20 years in education, and I have been able to gain extensive experience during this time in effective teaching and learning methods. I have taught, coached, tutored, created learning materials and tests, administered exams, and performed assessments. Learning is ultimately the responsibility of the student, but I can share my techniques, resources, and support and encouragement to help students achieve success. I can tutor students in algebra, elementary and middle school level math, finite math, English, grammar, writing, essays, ACT test prep, and others.
Availability
Weekdays at any time, Weekends at any time
Can Meet
5 miles at my regular hourly rate
Hobbies
I have a true love of reading, writing, listening to, and appreciating words, which makes me the right tutor for anything related to them! I also am a theme park monster! Being able to come up with examples involving them makes it easy to connect with many of my younger students. Additionally, I participated in the Odyssey of the Mind program, which is a creative problem-solving competition for K12 and college students. Long before Tim Gunn made the catchphrase famous, I and all of the other lucky OMers got to experiment with learn from countless make-it-work moments. I had to choose between my high school graduation ceremony and attending World OM finals, and I didn't hesitate in deciding to ditch the traditional cap-and-gown affair for a finale that involved 48 round-trip hours spent on a bus that was 3/4 full with elementary students headed the same way. After all, legendary animator Chuck Jones, of Warner-Brothers fame, was waiting at the end, ready to give us a valedictory speech that my best pal and senior class valedictorian couldn't match (even though did help him write it)! In all the years that have passed, I have never once regretted that decision, and I am pursuing opportunities to coach a team. I use skills and lessons from OM on a daily basis, and I want to give my students the same chance to learn in the dynamic ways that only occur when professionals provide encouragement and leadership in the process of education as transformation, facilitating and supporting student engagement so that they can create their own pathways to understanding. Thanks to the dedicated teachers/OM coaches who gave me time after school and on weekends, I have a lot to pay forward, and I love finding new opportunities for doing so!
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