Sarah

Certified Tutor

I teach because I am passionate about my content and I love getting to share my excitement with others. I grew up in a family of engineers and medical professionals, and from a very young age my stuffed animals and baby brother were my first students. The more I studied and excelled in science and math, the more determined I became to pass on what I know. For undergrad, I attended Spring Arbor University, where I double-majored in chemistry and mathematics for secondary education. I also recently completed my master's degree in chemistry from Ohio University. I also have four years of experience teaching at a charter high school. I am very comfortable teaching and tutoring algebra II, trigonometry, pre-calculus, chemistry, and AP chemistry. Of them all, AP chemistry is my favorite class to teach, and I also have experience tutoring college-level general chemistry and organic chemistry.

I believe that students learn best when they view schoolwork as a process to engage in, not as a checklist to complete. I support learning for mastery and I encourage students to embrace their mistakes by viewing them as opportunities for growth. I am always open to questions, but I usually answer with a question of my own. I work best one-on-one, helping students to identify what they already know and break down the problem-solving process into manageable steps. One of my favorite phrases is, "Let's find another way to think about this." Even the most rigid math problem can be approached from different angles, and I love the challenge of finding a new perspective that will "click" for a struggling student.