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Mary M.

Retired Pharmacist, wide range of knowledge

Camano Island, WA (98282)

Travel Radius 20 miles
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Hi,
I am a pharmacist who retired in 2006. I lived the next 5 years in Yokosuka, Japan. While there, I taught English to Japanese students and found I enjoyed teaching very much.
I have a wide range of knowledge and enjoy working with a variety of people.
I fit my tutoring to each student, since each student learns in a different way.
One thing I do strive to do is make my tutoring interesting and fun.
I look forward to working with you!

Mary's Subjects

Math:
Science:
English:
Test Preparation:
Language:
Special Needs:
  • phonics
Elementary Education:
Sports/Recreation:
  • needlework,
  • swimming
Corporate Training:
Homeschool:

Biology

Because I have been a pharmacist by career choice, I have a strong background in biology and other sciences.

Biology is important because it describes so many processes in the natural world. It is relevant to many areas of life.

I enjoy teaching my grandkids about biology, and will enjoy sharing this enthusiasm with anyone.

Vocabulary

Increasing your vocabulary increases your ability to say what you mean. It also helps you understand other people and helps you understand what you read. It helps you become a more active and involved citizen. You will learn to think more logically and incisively. Please let me help you increase your vocabulary.

Grammar

Grammar to many students seems very dry. However, it is very important for one's writing skills. I enjoy teaching grammar through writing assignments. Writing is very important for communication in the work world, and having good grammar makes one look knowledgeable and intelligent.
Let me help you improve your grammar skills.

Prealgebra

It is important to do be comfortable with prealgebra before taking algebra. With a good basis of prealgebra, algebra becomes fun.
The concepts of prealgebra are used often in daily adult life, such as when calculating bills and ordering food in a restaurant.
Let me help you learn the prealgebra basics, and send you on to a success in algebra.

Reading

Reading is fundamental to function in today's society. To find a good job, one must be able to read. Reading is important to the development of the mind. Reading is how we discover new things. Reading develops the imagination, the creative side of people. Reading is fundamental to developing a good self-image. Reading helps to expand the vocabulary.
Please let me help you learn to read effortlessly.

Writing

Writing is the primary basis for how you are judged at work, college and the within the community. With skillful writing you can express yourself as a person. It makes your thinking visible. Writing helps you ask important questions. Skillful writing helps you explain a complex position to another person. Writing helps others give you feedback. Writing helps you refine your ideas when giving others feedback.
Let me help you perfect this very important skill.

English

Learning English is very important, especially when living in America. It can help one succeed in America, but also in international markets and regions.

Let me help you become proficient in the English language.

ESL/ESOL

English is the international business language. It is very important to learn English to be successful in this world. We want people in this country to be successful, and this is a way to achieve that goal.
Let me help you realize your dream.

Japanese

If you have an interest in traveling to Japan or to teach Japanese people, it is good to learn some Japanese. Although a difficult and complex language, with enough enthusiasm and time, you can learn the basics.
I lived in Japan for 5 years and have an intermediate knowledge of the language. To be honest, I read and write better than I speak, because I seem to have a heavy Minnesota accent. However, I can certainly help you learn the basics, and would love to do that.

Anatomy

There is an enormous amount of information to retain in anatomy.
I took anatomy while in pharmacy school, and I got an A in it. I found I had to study in many different ways in order to retain all of the information.
I will help my student with this process.

Physiology

Physiology, the study of how a body works, is often studied along with anatomy, or what is in the body. These are both important studies for medicine. If you don't know how the body works, you won't be able to find out how to fix it.
An important work for the future is taking what has been learned in molecular biology, and see how it fits into the functioning of the human body.
Let me help you with learning physiology.

Literature

Studying literature improves the student's ability to read, think, discuss and write. It increases knowledge of cultural values, history, sociology, psychology and almost any other area of human knowledge. It increases imagination. It helps one sympathize with other human beings, helps us see human complexity, and broadens us by living another's life vicariously.
Let me help your student learn the magic of literature.

Proofreading

Proofreading is the final check of text to detect errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation and format. It is best to go through the text with another person, looking at it word for word.
When I was in college, I earned money by working as a clerk typist at the World Bank in Washington, DC. Part of the process was the final proofreading of reports.
I would recommend proofreading even in this day of computers. Often I catch errors in newspaper articles that computers don't catch.

SAT Writing

Most colleges use SAT scores to help them decide who to allow in their colleges. Writing is a part of the SAT test. Starting before the test, use the SAT prep books available.
Let me help you become familiar with what to expect in the SAT writing portion of the test. You can improve your scores!

Geology

In our society, the study of geology is generally thought of as unimportant. However, I don't believe this is true and find geology fascinating. Whenever I take a road trip I take along a Roadside Geology book of the area. Let me help your student become excited about this subject.

Microbiology

Microbiology needs to be studied because bacteria, viruses and fungi are the leading causes of death in this world. Research in microbiology helps to find cures. Microbiology is used in bio medical research and environmental applications. It's also used in waste management, food industry, mining, and biotechnology.
Let me help your student with the complexities of microbiology.

PSAT

It is important to do well in the PSAT because the 55,000 highest scorers in the country are in the initial pool of the National Merit Commended Scholars.
The other reason for taking the PSAT is that it shows you what will be on the SAT test, which is important for college acceptance.
Let me help you prepare for the PSAT exam.

Spelling

Learning to spell and being fluent in reading are interconnected. Being proficient in both helps with communication. Correct spelling makes others think one is careful and intelligent, and one's thoughts are taken seriously.
Let me help you with strengthening your spelling skills.

ACT Reading

Good scores on ACT tests are very important for those applying to competitive colleges. All other things being equal, the one with the higher ACT score will be chosen.

Although a pharmacist in my career, I have always been very good at English and reading. Since retiring, I have found that I enjoy helping others becoming proficient in areas they are struggling with.

I would enjoy helping you improve your reading skills.

ACT English

The ACT test is a very important test to do well in. For many competitive colleges, if everything else on an application is the same as another's, the one with the higher ACT score will get chosen.
Although I am a pharmacist by career, I have always been good at English and reading, and tested out of those classes in college.

I really enjoy tutoring and would enjoy helping someone who feels they need extra work in ACT English.

Elementary Science

Elementary science is very important to master because it teaches problem-solving skills that empower students to participate in an increasingly scientific and technological world.

I excelled at elementary science, and ended up becoming a pharmacist in my career.

I would like to help your child get excited and learn elementary science.

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