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Patient & Kind--Specializing in Nontraditional Students
Kristi G.

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I have been teaching for almost thirty years, specializing in working with folks who hate math, think they're bad at math, or find learning math to be incredibly stressful. In addition to tutoring high school and traditional college students, I absolutely love working with non-traditional, older college students. If this is you, feel free to drop me a note if you're looking for a tutor who understands your unique learning situation. My specialty subject areas include pre-algebra, algebra,...

I have been teaching for almost thirty years, specializing in working with folks who hate math, think they're bad at math, or find learning math to be incredibly stressful. In addition to tutoring high school and traditional college students, I absolutely love working with non-traditional, older college students. If this is you, feel free to drop me a note if you're looking for a tutor who understands your unique learning situation. My specialty subject areas include pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, precalculus, and calculus.
In addition to math-specific topics, I'm a former professional speaker, pitch coach, and presentation consultant. Like my affinity for folks who hate math, I specialize in working with folks who hate public speaking.
My teaching journey began in a one-room schoolhouse in Alaska in the late 90s, and since then I've had the opportunity to teach at Portland State University, Portland Community College, Mount Hood Community College, the Portland Youth Builder program, and the University of Montana's College of Business. My thirty-year tutoring journey has run in parallel to this classroom trajectory, and I even ran my own tutoring company in the early 2010s. I've spent the last six years teaching for the College of Business at the University of Montana, specializing in Online Learning, Animated Explainer Videos, and a variety of topics related to Business Communication and Entrepreneurship.
I hold undergraduate degrees from Gonzaga University ('96), University of Montana ('99), and a Master of Science in Teaching Mathematics (MST) from Portland State University ('05).
While I can't promise you'll fall madly in love with whatever we're working on (even though I'm always open to that possibility), I can promise to be patient and kind, and that you'll hate it a lot less after we work together.

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Education

University of Montana
Mathematics
Portland State University
Masters

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Approved Subjects

Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I've taught and tutored algebra for 1000+ people. Some were middle school and high school students, many were young adults just entering college, and most were non-traditional students returning to college after a long hiatus in formal education.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I've taught and tutored algebra for 1000+ people. Some were middle school and high school students, many were young adults just entering college, and most were non-traditional students returning to college after a long hiatus in formal education.
Animation

Animation

I've been teaching exclusively online since before everything went remote. Over the years, I've become a specialist in animation explainer/doodle videos using the VideoScribe platform. It's an extraordinary tool for creating educational materials, engaging dynamic visuals, and fun supplements to traditional communication.
Geometry

Geometry

I've taught and tutored for over thirty years, and geometry is my favorite! I am well-versed in high school geometry, college-level geometry, and specialize in helping teachers learn to teach geometry at every level (elementary, middle, and high school).
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I've taught and tutored prealgebra and algebra for 1000+ people. Some were middle school and high school students, many were young adults just entering college, and most were non-traditional students returning to college after a long hiatus in formal education.
Precalculus

Precalculus

I taught precalculus and trigonometry for thirteen years. More specifically, I put the FUN in FUNctions for thirteen years. I've been making bad math puns for much longer.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I have two decades of professional speaking experience. I've also been a long-time consultant and coach for other professional speakers, entrepreneurs, and others seeking support in their presentation skills--including building awesome slide decks. I spent a few years in Toastmasters, including holding several club officer positions. Most recently, I've had the opportunity to teach 400-level Communications and MBA-level Influential Presentations for the University of Montana's College of Business. All the fancy credentials aside, I specialize in working with folks who just want to get over their fear of public speaking.
Study Skills

Study Skills

Having worked with students of all ages and abilities for three decades, it's clear that every student has their own unique combination of learning styles, organizing techniques, and strengths that empower them to be lifelong learners. If you're struggling with your study skills, it's likely this combination just hasn't yet been unlocked. Emphasis on "yet." :-)
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I taught precalculus and trigonometry for thirteen years. More specifically, I put the FUN in FUNctions for thirteen years. I've been making bad math puns for much longer.

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