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Carol B.

Engineering and Test Prep Background

Colorado Springs, CO (80920)

Travel Radius 20 miles
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I am a former manufacturing engineer with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder. I have been teaching and tutoring since 2006, both in public school settings and with a leading test preparation company. I am currently enrolled at UCCS, working toward my secondary math teaching license.

I love helping my students overcome their difficulties and anxieties in math, reading, writing, and test preparation. Let me know how I can help!

Carol's Subjects

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Algebra 1

As a math teacher for the past 5 years, I have helped to clear up student difficulties in Algebra 1 concepts including: factoring and manipulating variables, solving linear equations and quadratic equations, and understanding and graphing functions.

I worked as an engineer for 10 years and have many examples of real world applications of Algebra 1 concepts.

Algebra 2

As a math teacher for the past 5 years, I have worked with over 100 students to improve their understanding of algebra 2 concepts. These concepts include the graphing of functions, solving systems of equations, factoring and multiplying polynomials, understanding powers and roots, and introducing complex numbers and quadratic equations. I have many examples of real-world applications of these ideas from my 10 years as a mechanical engineer.

Vocabulary

I have been a teacher and tutor for the last 5 years, including 3 years for a leading test preparation company. I have worked with over 100 students on strategies to build vocabulary including learning word roots, word groups, and vocabulary words that commonly appear on standardized tests.

Grammar

In my three years as a teacher with a leading test preparation company, I was well trained in all aspects of English grammar including punctuation, sentence structure, proper verb tense, appropriate pronoun usage, and common idiomatic expressions. I have coached hundreds of students on improving their grammar knowledge and skills.

Geometry

As a math teacher for the past 5 years, I have worked with hundreds of students on improving their knowledge of the properties of space, including points, lines, curves, planes, and surfaces - the fundamentals of geometry. I used these skills extensively in my 10 years as a mechanical engineer and have many examples of real-world applications of these concepts.

Precalculus

As a math teacher for the past 5 years, I have helped over 100 students gain a solid knowledge of precalculus concepts. I utilize guided practice to solve problems involving linear and non-linear equations and inequalities; quadratic and polynomial functions, and logarithms and exponential functions. My background in mechanical engineering has provided a strong math foundation as well as examples of real-world applications to pass along to my students.

Reading

I was a teacher for a leading test preparation company for three years and also an elementary reading resource for two years. I am trained in and have worked with hundreds of students on improving their reading fluency and comprehension.

Trigonometry

As a math teacher for the past 5 years, I have helped over 100 students with understanding trigonometry concepts including trigonometric functions and their graphs, right triangle trigonometry and identities, oblique triangles, inverse trigonometric functions, and exponential and logarithmic functions. I utilize guided practice to build independence and confidence in problem solving skills.

Writing

I taught classes for a leading test preparation company for three years. During that time, I became trained in effective writing skills and subsequently evaluated hundreds of essays and coached students in effective writing techniques.

English

I have been a writer for 8 years and an English teacher for 5 years. I have taught over 100 students in all aspects of English including grammar and punctuation, essay and creative writing, vocabulary, and logic in writing.

SAT Math

I taught SAT classes for a leading test preparation company for three years. I'm trained in the content and strategies of the math portion of the SAT and have successfully taught over 100 students.

LSAT

I was a teacher and tutor for three years with a leading test preparation company. During that time, I worked with over 100 students to utilize proven methods and strategies specifically geared toward mastery of all sections of the LSAT, including time management and endurance.

GRE

As a teacher and tutor with a leading test prep company for 3 years, I worked with many students on all aspects of the GRE. I am also current with the latest revisions to the GRE, and I will provide students with specific GRE study materials at no extra charge.

Proofreading

I have been a writer for 8 years and also do free-lance proofreading.

GED

I was a teacher and tutor with a leading test preparation company for three years. I have abundant understanding of the GED and proven strategies for each section including the essay. I will provide study materials at no extra cost

SAT Reading

I taught SAT classes for a leading test preparation company for three years. I'm trained in all aspects of the SAT reading section, including passage topics and question types, and have taught proven strategies to over 100 students.

SAT Writing

I was an SAT teacher with a leading test preparation company for three years. I know all aspects of the SAT writing section, including the essay prompt and how the essay is graded. I have taught proven SAT writing strategies to over 100 students.

GMAT

I was a GMAT teacher and tutor for a leading test preparation company for three years. During that time, I worked with over 100 students to utilize proven methods and strategies specifically geared toward mastery of all sections of the GMAT. These strategies include time management and those specific to computer adaptive testing.

ACT Reading

I was a teacher and tutor for a leading test preparation company for three years. I have extensive knowledge of the ACT reading section, including passage topics and question types. I have successfully taught over 100 students in ACT reading strategies.

ACT English

I was a teacher and tutor for a leading test preparation company for three years. I'm trained in all aspects of the ACT English section, including the essay prompt and how the essay is graded. I have successfully taught over 100 students preparing for the ACT.

ACT Math

I was a teacher and tutor for a leading Test Preparation company for three years. I studied all aspects of the ACT math section and successfully taught over 100 students in effective ACT math strategies.

ACT Science

I was a teacher and tutor with a leading test preparation company for three years. I have been trained in all aspects of the ACT science section and have successfully taught over 100 students in effective ACT science strategies.

Study Skills

While attending college, I lived on my own and worked two part-time jobs in addition to being a full-time student. I developed time management, organization, and study skills that allowed me to fulfill these various obligations and earn my engineering degree. As a result, I have helped all of my students in these areas to make the most of their time and resources.

I currently tutor students through two different services, am raising three kids, and do freelance writing and artwork projects... Read More

Drawing

I am a commissioned artist and have also studied the Monart method for teaching. I have an artwork website where examples of my work are located, I can give you the address upon request.

Painting

I am a commissioned artist and I have also studied the Monart method for teaching.

Logic

I am experienced in teaching formal logic and translating conditional statements. I have specifically taught mastery for Logic Reasoning and Logic Games as seen on the LSAT.

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