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Karen S.

Science and Math Educator/Chemist

Science and Math Educator/Chemist

$35/hour

5.0 (56 ratings)

  • 127 hours tutoring

About Karen

Bio

In addition to teaching 9 years in the high school setting (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Earth Science, Biology, Algebra I and II etc.) I also possess MANY years of practical industrial chemistry experience. I am aware of the skills that today's employers seek. I am a former medic, firefighter, CPR instructor and am capable of positive interaction with a wide array of skillsets. I feel EVERYONE is capable of being educated.

I am proud to be an educator in science and mathematics, but I...

In addition to teaching 9 years in the high school setting (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Earth Science, Biology, Algebra I and II etc.) I also possess MANY years of practical industrial chemistry experience. I am aware of the skills that today's employers seek. I am a former medic, firefighter, CPR instructor and am capable of positive interaction with a wide array of skillsets. I feel EVERYONE is capable of being educated.

I am proud to be an educator in science and mathematics, but I harbor few illusions that the basic tenets and arcane ideologies of math and science might be retained by most students. I wish to educate through "power of example" -- using math and science concepts as a "road map" to practical problem solving skills. I value the role of facilitator in a student's learning process. I strive to be the best role model possible.

In Webster's Dictionary, "teach" is "to instruct in one's profession" while educate is to "form or develop the character/skill/mind". I strive to be an educator, in the true sense of the word.

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Education

Keene State College: Keene, NH
undergrad
UMASS - AMherst
Graduate Coursework

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $35
  • Travel policy: Within 25 miles of Palm Bay, FL 32905
  • Lesson cancellation: 1 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 5/13/2012

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Subjects

Business

GMAT, GRE, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

Computer

General Computer, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

Corporate Training

General Computer, GMAT, Grammar, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

Elementary Education

Elementary Math, Elementary Science, Grammar, Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary

English

ACT English, ACT Reading, English, Grammar, Reading, SAT Reading, SAT Writing, Spelling, TOEFL, Vocabulary

History

Philosophy

Homeschool

Algebra 1, Biology, Chemistry, English, Prealgebra, Reading, SAT Math, SAT Reading, Spelling

Language

TOEFL

Math

ACT Math, Algebra 1, Prealgebra, SAT Math

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Algebra 1, Biology, Chemistry, English, Prealgebra, Reading

Other

Nursing, Philosophy

Science

Organic Chemistry,

Organic Chemistry

I possess a BS degree in Chemistry and almost a Master's in Analytical Chemistry. I have 20+ years laboratory experience with some of that amassed in the pharmaceutical and environmental fields. I have extensive ability to write methods for some very complicated analytical equipment (GC-MS; HPLC; TGA; DSC to name a few). To be successful in writing methods to analyze organic compounds one must have a vast understanding of organic chemistry.
Pharmacology,

Pharmacology

I was an active medic on ambulance services in several services in MA. and CT for almost 15 years. Additionally, I have taken coursework in phlebotomy, anatomy and physiology, biochemistry as well as MANY continuing education courses in pharmacology as it relates to emergency medicine. Additionally, as a chemist (who has also taught biology at the high school level) I have a very solid foundation in the math required for dosage calculations.
ACT Science, Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Geology, Nursing, Philosophy, Physical Science, Psychology

Summer

Algebra 1, Biology, Chemistry, GED, Reading, SAT Math

Test Preparation

ACT English, ACT Math, ACT Reading, ACT Science, ASVAB, GED, GMAT, GRE, PSAT, SAT Math, SAT Reading, SAT Writing, SSAT, TOEFL

Examples of Expertise

Karen has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 3 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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Ratings and Reviews

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All reviews excellent teacher understand material really helped great tutor excellent

She is great!

My son really likes her and he is hard to please. So kudos to her for that! She is knowledgeable and patient. She's a teacher and knows how to deal with teenagers.

Siobhan, 1 lesson with Karen

Great first visit!

Karen connected with my granddaughter in a way that enabled her to understand the material in a "real world" way. My hope is that my granddaughter will continue to integrate Karen's method into the classroom environment.

Kimberly, 6 lessons with Karen

Very easy to understand and knowledgeable

Karen taught us how to balance equations and made it entertaining. She made the concepts easy to understand and loves teaching students. She is an excellent teacher!

Alice, 5 lessons with Karen

Great person as well as tutor

We went over my General Chemistry study guide and she really helped me out with some of the skills she uses to help her students memorize content. Super great tutor!

Karina, 6 lessons with Karen

Knowledgeable and easy to understand

Karen has a great way of explaining chemistry concepts in a manner that actually makes sense! I highly recommend her.

Ken, 7 lessons with Karen

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Karen S.

$35/hour

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