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Patient and Experienced High school Math Teacher
Carolyn S.

4,132 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $65
Response time: 27 minutes

About Carolyn


Bio

I taught High School math for over 20 years. The courses I taught include the regular and honors level of Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2 as well Probability and Statistics. Additionally I
taught ACT and SAT review classes for several years and I worked in the math tutoring lab at my school for 8 years.

I love helping students improve their math skills, confidence and enjoyment of math. I am very skilled at explaining the steps needed to work out math problems and helping students...

I taught High School math for over 20 years. The courses I taught include the regular and honors level of Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2 as well Probability and Statistics. Additionally I
taught ACT and SAT review classes for several years and I worked in the math tutoring lab at my school for 8 years.

I love helping students improve their math skills, confidence and enjoyment of math. I am very skilled at explaining the steps needed to work out math problems and helping students form connections between math concepts. My strategy is to use a scaffolding approach to ensure that my client understands the basic concepts and then build up the complexity as appropriate.

During my time on Wyzant, I have helped students with their homework, reviewed with them to improve their scores on quizzes and tests, been the "classroom teacher" for home-schooled students, prepared students for math placement exams as well as the ACT and SAT, and helped them improve their overall math skills.

My favorite thing about Wyzant is that it is a mutually beneficial experience for my students as well as myself. If a student chooses to work with me, I know that our time together is valuable to them, otherwise they could choose to work with another tutor. I get to walk away at the end of a session knowing that I made a difference, which is what drew me to teaching in the first place.


Education

Augustana College
Accounting
DePaul University
Masters
DePaul University
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

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Approved Subjects

ACT Math

ACT Math

I have been teaching Math for 21 years at the high school level. I have formal training for preparing students take the ACT. I have been incorporating ACT style problems into my classroom for years.
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

21 years as a certified high school math teacher. I have taught all levels of Algebra 1 and Algebra 2. I am skilled at explaining math and helping students make connections between concepts.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I have taught all levels of Algebra 2 for 22 years.
GED

GED

I have been teaching high school math for 22 years. I have taught classes from Pre-algebra through Algebra 2 Honors. I am able to explain concepts in a very clear way and am very patient.
Geometry

Geometry

I have 21 years of experience teaching math, including all levels of Geometry. I am able to explain concepts in a way that students find easy to understand.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I have a lot of experience teaching all levels of algebra, including Prealgebra.
SAT Math

SAT Math

I have had formal training on preparing students for the SAT. I have taught an SAT review class for 2 years and before that taught an ACT review class for 3 years.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I have taught trigonometry and SAT Prep classes for many years.
Elementary Math

Examples of Expertise


Carolyn has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 14 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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Ratings and Reviews


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5.0 (1,374 ratings)
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Reviews

Patient and Extremely Knowledgeable!

Carolyn taught my daughter piecewise functions & equalities for Honors Algebra 2. My daughter came out beaming from her tutoring session with Carolyn! Carolyn was so patient, kind, and you can feel that she truly has the desire to help you. She was able to explain in an hour what my daughter’s HS teacher and other tutor could not convey in multiple sessions. My daughter said that Ms. Carolyn should get her halo 😇 and Algebra angel wings! We will be using Carolyn on a weekly basis. So grateful for her!!

Renee, 53 lessons with Carolyn

By far the best math teacher she’s ever had!

My daughter’s grade went from a C- to an A with Carolyn’s help! Carolyn is attentive and kind, as expected of a Wyzant tutor. But the thing that makes her the most amazing tutor is that she has figured out the secret sauce for getting my daughter to do the hard work herself. Carolyn doesn’t just teach the material — she actually coaches her students on how to problem-solve for themselves. When it comes time for the test/quiz, my daughter says “I’ve got this”, and she truly does. We could not be happier that we found Carolyn.

Allison, 21 lessons with Carolyn

great teacher, very thorough and patient!

Carolyn is an amazing math tutor! She is patient and knows how to carefully explain things. She is effective, and we have enjoyed working with her!!

Valerie, 76 lessons with Carolyn

Kind teacher

Carolyn helped my son with his test review and provided valuable feedback. It’s a good tutoring experience which is beneficial to his understanding of the subject.

Candice, 1 lesson with Carolyn

Excellent tutor

Carolyn tutored my daughter in Algebra II. In few short weeks, Carolyn was able to explain concepts that classroom teacher failed to teach throughout the school year. Carolyn found the right approach for my child, made them feel confident in their ability to solve math problems. We're very happy we found Carolyn when we did.

Alla, 12 lessons with Carolyn

great teacher, very thorough and patient!

Carolyn is an amazing math tutor! She does a great job explaining things and is very patient! She is effective, and we have enjoyed working with her!!

Valerie, 76 lessons with Carolyn

great teacher, very thorough and patient!

Carolyn is an amazing math tutor! She does a great job explaining things and is very patient! She is effective, and we have enjoyed working with her!!

Valerie, 76 lessons with Carolyn

great teacher, very thorough and patient!

Carolyn is an amazing math tutor! She does a great job explaining things and is very patient! She is effective, and we have enjoyed working with her!!

Valerie, 76 lessons with Carolyn

Gifted Educator

My son is currently taking Advanced Algebra 2, and for the first time ever, is struggling to understand math. His teacher's teaching style does not jive with his learning style. Carolyn has been amazing at bridging the gap. She is extremely patient and breaks things down in a way he understands. Teachers matter, and we are so lucky to have found a great one! I highly recommend Carolyn.

Douglas, 14 lessons with Carolyn

Carolyn is amazing!!!

Carolyn is able to teach concepts so that my daughter understands & feels confident. She makes Geometry fun. My daughter is always smiling ear to ear at the end of the session!

Mindy, 10 lessons with Carolyn
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