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Karen S.

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Math and Econ Tutor with College and High School Teaching Experience
Math and Econ Tutor with College and High School Teaching Experience
Karen S.

5.0 (949 ratings)

3,026 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (949 ratings)

3,026 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Karen

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I am a University of Kentucky and Vanderbilt University graduate with over 3000 total hours of tutoring experience over the past 15 years and I would love to help you conquer your math and economics fears! I have tutored students from 6th grade through adult learners returning to college. I absolutely love the one on one aspect of tutoring. Having taught Intermediate Microeconomics on two occasions at Vanderbilt, I found it difficult to engage every student as much as I would like to. In a...

I am a University of Kentucky and Vanderbilt University graduate with over 3000 total hours of tutoring experience over the past 15 years and I would love to help you conquer your math and economics fears! I have tutored students from 6th grade through adult learners returning to college. I absolutely love the one on one aspect of tutoring. Having taught Intermediate Microeconomics on two occasions at Vanderbilt, I found it difficult to engage every student as much as I would like to. In a tutoring session, you are my focus at all times.

I believe that examples are the key to a good tutoring session. In a tutoring session, I will typically make up an example problem which relates to the work done in class and work through it with you. If you have seen the concept before, I try to always guide you through the problem with questioning rather than answering. In this way, you work through the problem yourself and develop the necessary learning tools to succeed in the class, rather than simply receiving the answers from me. I always make an effort to try to come up with examples that are interesting or that relate to the real world in some way. I have been a teaching assistant for Sports Economics courses at Vanderbilt for over 3 years, so if you enjoy sports, I can usually come up with some way to connect a concept to a sports example. I think memorable examples are a good way to give you something to think back to when you are taking an exam.

If you are looking for someone who can make math or economics more relatable with a personalized approach, please contact me to schedule a tutoring session. I look forward to meeting with you.

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Education

University of Kentucky
Economics
Vanderbilt University
Masters

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Art

Needlework

Needlework

I have been cross stitching for over 15 years. I am currently working on a 3' by 2' project which contains over 100 colors. I have taught multiple friends and colleagues how to complete small, simple projects to give as gifts at Christmastime.

Business

GRE,

GRE

Standardized test preparation is all about gaining competency across a broad range of topics and being able to express that competency in a high pressure environment. The GRE is one of the highest levels of standardized tests, so the pressure is even higher. Tutoring for the GRE, I have worked with many current college students as well as adults with full time jobs who are wanting to change careers. My test prep tutoring style involves using a building blocks method over time using a plethora of practice problems. During each lesson, I will highlight one or two specific topics to focus on as homework for that lesson. After the lesson, I send the student some practice problems directed at those highlighted topics. I then ask the student to work through the practice problems and write down anything they think will help them solve similar problems on the exam. This material they've written down is called their memorization page and is built up over time to include all of the topics in the exam. In this way, the student has a succinct summary of content that they understand well to look through and review directly before the exam. This review sheet enables the student to build confidence right before the exam, because they can think back to all of the practice they have done for each subsection on their sheet.
Macroeconomics,

Macroeconomics

I have tutored college students in intro and intermediate micro, intro macro, and intro econometrics. I have developed and taught my own Intermediate Microeconomics course on two separate occasions at Vanderbilt. I have also been the teaching assistant for Vanderbilt's Sports Economics courses for over 3 years.
Microeconomics,

Microeconomics

I have tutored college students in intro and intermediate micro, intro macro, and intro econometrics. I have developed and taught my own Intermediate Microeconomics course on two separate occasions at Vanderbilt. I have also been the teaching assistant for Vanderbilt's Sports Economics courses for over 3 years.
Microsoft Excel,

Microsoft Excel

I have used and tutored Microsoft Excel for courses in statistics, economics, and probability. In addition, I have also developed and taught a beginner level Microsoft Excel course for a local insurance company.
Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word

Computer

Microsoft Excel,

Microsoft Excel

I have used and tutored Microsoft Excel for courses in statistics, economics, and probability. In addition, I have also developed and taught a beginner level Microsoft Excel course for a local insurance company.
Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word

Corporate Training

Macroeconomics,

Macroeconomics

I have tutored college students in intro and intermediate micro, intro macro, and intro econometrics. I have developed and taught my own Intermediate Microeconomics course on two separate occasions at Vanderbilt. I have also been the teaching assistant for Vanderbilt's Sports Economics courses for over 3 years.
Microeconomics,

Microeconomics

I have tutored college students in intro and intermediate micro, intro macro, and intro econometrics. I have developed and taught my own Intermediate Microeconomics course on two separate occasions at Vanderbilt. I have also been the teaching assistant for Vanderbilt's Sports Economics courses for over 3 years.
Microsoft Excel,

Microsoft Excel

I have used and tutored Microsoft Excel for courses in statistics, economics, and probability. In addition, I have also developed and taught a beginner level Microsoft Excel course for a local insurance company.
Statistics,

Statistics

I have tutored university students in statistics on multiple occasions. I have also taken statistics courses at the high school, university, and graduate school level.
Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word

English

ACT English, ACT Reading, SAT Reading, SAT Writing, TOEFL

Homeschool

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

Algebra has always been one of my favorite subjects to do and teach. There are always so many different ways to find the value of an unknown variable and I love that all of them always come to the same conclusion. My students always tell me that I am very good at breaking down a complex problem into small steps, and the process of solving an algebra problem lends itself well to exactly this method. I look forward to helping you or your student with their algebra skills.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 can sometimes take students by surprise as it ramps up the difficulty level above that of algebra 1. I focus on taking what students have already learned in algebra 1 and showing them that they are still applying the same concepts to this more difficult problem. Algebra has always been one of my favorite subjects to do and teach. There are always so many different ways to find the value of an unknown variable and I love that all of them always come to the same conclusion. My students always tell me that I am very good at breaking down a complex problem into small steps, and the process of solving an algebra problem lends itself well to exactly this method. I look forward to helping you or your student with their algebra skills.
Geometry,

Geometry

I have tutored both high school and college students in geometry. Their goals have included improving grades for their class as well as improving their score on the ACT and SAT Math sections.
Macroeconomics,

Macroeconomics

I have tutored college students in intro and intermediate micro, intro macro, and intro econometrics. I have developed and taught my own Intermediate Microeconomics course on two separate occasions at Vanderbilt. I have also been the teaching assistant for Vanderbilt's Sports Economics courses for over 3 years.
Microeconomics,

Microeconomics

I have tutored college students in intro and intermediate micro, intro macro, and intro econometrics. I have developed and taught my own Intermediate Microeconomics course on two separate occasions at Vanderbilt. I have also been the teaching assistant for Vanderbilt's Sports Economics courses for over 3 years.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

Pre algebra is always fun to tutor. I have tutored both middle school and high school students in prealgebra. It is always fun to tackle concepts that will enable them to perform complex algebraic computations in the future. Algebra has always been one of my favorite subjects to do and teach. There are always so many different ways to find the value of an unknown variable and I love that all of them always come to the same conclusion. My students always tell me that I am very good at breaking down a complex problem into small steps, and the process of solving an algebra problem lends itself well to exactly this method. I look forward to helping you or your student with their algebra skills.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

I have tutored pre-calculus at both the high school and university level. I also have experience in many of the topics which have been reviewed previously such as algebra and trigonometry, which frequently come up in a pre-calculus course in a more complex way.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

Standardized test preparation is all about gaining competency across a broad range of topics and being able to express that competency in a high pressure environment. My test prep tutoring style involves using a building blocks method over time using a plethora of practice problems. During each lesson, I will highlight one or two specific topics to focus on as homework for that lesson. After the lesson, I send the student some practice problems directed at those highlighted topics. I then ask the student to work through the practice problems and write down anything they think will help them solve similar problems on the exam. This material they've written down is called their memorization page and is built up over time to include all of the topics in the exam. In this way, the student has a succinct summary of content that they understand well to look through and review directly before the exam. This review sheet enables the student to build confidence right before the exam, because they can think back to all of the practice they have done for each subsection on their sheet.
Statistics,

Statistics

I have tutored university students in statistics on multiple occasions. I have also taken statistics courses at the high school, university, and graduate school level.
Calculus, SAT Reading

Language

TOEFL

Math

ACT Math,

ACT Math

I have received above the 90th percentile in both the ACT and GRE math sections. I minored in math in undergraduate school and majored in economics in both undergraduate and graduate school, which is a subject which requires high levels of mathematics skills.
Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

Algebra has always been one of my favorite subjects to do and teach. There are always so many different ways to find the value of an unknown variable and I love that all of them always come to the same conclusion. My students always tell me that I am very good at breaking down a complex problem into small steps, and the process of solving an algebra problem lends itself well to exactly this method. I look forward to helping you or your student with their algebra skills.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 can sometimes take students by surprise as it ramps up the difficulty level above that of algebra 1. I focus on taking what students have already learned in algebra 1 and showing them that they are still applying the same concepts to this more difficult problem. Algebra has always been one of my favorite subjects to do and teach. There are always so many different ways to find the value of an unknown variable and I love that all of them always come to the same conclusion. My students always tell me that I am very good at breaking down a complex problem into small steps, and the process of solving an algebra problem lends itself well to exactly this method. I look forward to helping you or your student with their algebra skills.
Geometry,

Geometry

I have tutored both high school and college students in geometry. Their goals have included improving grades for their class as well as improving their score on the ACT and SAT Math sections.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

Pre algebra is always fun to tutor. I have tutored both middle school and high school students in prealgebra. It is always fun to tackle concepts that will enable them to perform complex algebraic computations in the future. Algebra has always been one of my favorite subjects to do and teach. There are always so many different ways to find the value of an unknown variable and I love that all of them always come to the same conclusion. My students always tell me that I am very good at breaking down a complex problem into small steps, and the process of solving an algebra problem lends itself well to exactly this method. I look forward to helping you or your student with their algebra skills.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

I have tutored pre-calculus at both the high school and university level. I also have experience in many of the topics which have been reviewed previously such as algebra and trigonometry, which frequently come up in a pre-calculus course in a more complex way.
Probability,

Probability

Probability tutoring is all about coming up with examples that make sense to the student and then showcasing how those examples can extend and apply to many other problems. Great examples using probability are everywhere: sports, game shows, games of chance, college acceptance rates, etc. I can always find a great example that appeals to the student I am working with in order to enhance their learning and comprehension of the material.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

Standardized test preparation is all about gaining competency across a broad range of topics and being able to express that competency in a high pressure environment. My test prep tutoring style involves using a building blocks method over time using a plethora of practice problems. During each lesson, I will highlight one or two specific topics to focus on as homework for that lesson. After the lesson, I send the student some practice problems directed at those highlighted topics. I then ask the student to work through the practice problems and write down anything they think will help them solve similar problems on the exam. This material they've written down is called their memorization page and is built up over time to include all of the topics in the exam. In this way, the student has a succinct summary of content that they understand well to look through and review directly before the exam. This review sheet enables the student to build confidence right before the exam, because they can think back to all of the practice they have done for each subsection on their sheet.
Statistics,

Statistics

I have tutored university students in statistics on multiple occasions. I have also taken statistics courses at the high school, university, and graduate school level.
Trigonometry,

Trigonometry

I have always viewed trigonometry as a big puzzle. The puzzle pieces are things like the Pythagorean Theorem, the six trigonometric functions, SOH CAH TOA, and trigonometric identities. The difficult part of solving a problem in trigonometry is which puzzle piece to use at which time. I love working through the process of determining the proper puzzle piece and then putting it to use with students in order to solve complex trigonometric problems.
Calculus

Most Popular

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

Algebra has always been one of my favorite subjects to do and teach. There are always so many different ways to find the value of an unknown variable and I love that all of them always come to the same conclusion. My students always tell me that I am very good at breaking down a complex problem into small steps, and the process of solving an algebra problem lends itself well to exactly this method. I look forward to helping you or your student with their algebra skills.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 can sometimes take students by surprise as it ramps up the difficulty level above that of algebra 1. I focus on taking what students have already learned in algebra 1 and showing them that they are still applying the same concepts to this more difficult problem. Algebra has always been one of my favorite subjects to do and teach. There are always so many different ways to find the value of an unknown variable and I love that all of them always come to the same conclusion. My students always tell me that I am very good at breaking down a complex problem into small steps, and the process of solving an algebra problem lends itself well to exactly this method. I look forward to helping you or your student with their algebra skills.
Geometry,

Geometry

I have tutored both high school and college students in geometry. Their goals have included improving grades for their class as well as improving their score on the ACT and SAT Math sections.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

Pre algebra is always fun to tutor. I have tutored both middle school and high school students in prealgebra. It is always fun to tackle concepts that will enable them to perform complex algebraic computations in the future. Algebra has always been one of my favorite subjects to do and teach. There are always so many different ways to find the value of an unknown variable and I love that all of them always come to the same conclusion. My students always tell me that I am very good at breaking down a complex problem into small steps, and the process of solving an algebra problem lends itself well to exactly this method. I look forward to helping you or your student with their algebra skills.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

I have tutored pre-calculus at both the high school and university level. I also have experience in many of the topics which have been reviewed previously such as algebra and trigonometry, which frequently come up in a pre-calculus course in a more complex way.
Statistics,

Statistics

I have tutored university students in statistics on multiple occasions. I have also taken statistics courses at the high school, university, and graduate school level.
Calculus

Other

Macroeconomics,

Macroeconomics

I have tutored college students in intro and intermediate micro, intro macro, and intro econometrics. I have developed and taught my own Intermediate Microeconomics course on two separate occasions at Vanderbilt. I have also been the teaching assistant for Vanderbilt's Sports Economics courses for over 3 years.
Microeconomics

Microeconomics

I have tutored college students in intro and intermediate micro, intro macro, and intro econometrics. I have developed and taught my own Intermediate Microeconomics course on two separate occasions at Vanderbilt. I have also been the teaching assistant for Vanderbilt's Sports Economics courses for over 3 years.

Science

ACT Science

Sports/Recreation

Needlework,

Needlework

I have been cross stitching for over 15 years. I am currently working on a 3' by 2' project which contains over 100 colors. I have taught multiple friends and colleagues how to complete small, simple projects to give as gifts at Christmastime.
Table Tennis

Table Tennis

I participated in a club table tennis team in college which traveled to multiple tournaments. Using my tutoring skills, I am very good a breaking down what is occurring when you hit a shot and how to correct errors in technique.

Summer

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

Algebra has always been one of my favorite subjects to do and teach. There are always so many different ways to find the value of an unknown variable and I love that all of them always come to the same conclusion. My students always tell me that I am very good at breaking down a complex problem into small steps, and the process of solving an algebra problem lends itself well to exactly this method. I look forward to helping you or your student with their algebra skills.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 can sometimes take students by surprise as it ramps up the difficulty level above that of algebra 1. I focus on taking what students have already learned in algebra 1 and showing them that they are still applying the same concepts to this more difficult problem. Algebra has always been one of my favorite subjects to do and teach. There are always so many different ways to find the value of an unknown variable and I love that all of them always come to the same conclusion. My students always tell me that I am very good at breaking down a complex problem into small steps, and the process of solving an algebra problem lends itself well to exactly this method. I look forward to helping you or your student with their algebra skills.
GED,

GED

While I have not tutored anyone on the GED exam before, I am qualified to tutor all of the math that is included on the exam. I have tutored for test prep for both the ACT and SAT math sections. I typically focus on 2-3 specific topics per week and provide review materials the next week to help you build up your overall skills with each topic on the exam.
Geometry,

Geometry

I have tutored both high school and college students in geometry. Their goals have included improving grades for their class as well as improving their score on the ACT and SAT Math sections.
Macroeconomics,

Macroeconomics

I have tutored college students in intro and intermediate micro, intro macro, and intro econometrics. I have developed and taught my own Intermediate Microeconomics course on two separate occasions at Vanderbilt. I have also been the teaching assistant for Vanderbilt's Sports Economics courses for over 3 years.
Microeconomics,

Microeconomics

I have tutored college students in intro and intermediate micro, intro macro, and intro econometrics. I have developed and taught my own Intermediate Microeconomics course on two separate occasions at Vanderbilt. I have also been the teaching assistant for Vanderbilt's Sports Economics courses for over 3 years.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

Standardized test preparation is all about gaining competency across a broad range of topics and being able to express that competency in a high pressure environment. My test prep tutoring style involves using a building blocks method over time using a plethora of practice problems. During each lesson, I will highlight one or two specific topics to focus on as homework for that lesson. After the lesson, I send the student some practice problems directed at those highlighted topics. I then ask the student to work through the practice problems and write down anything they think will help them solve similar problems on the exam. This material they've written down is called their memorization page and is built up over time to include all of the topics in the exam. In this way, the student has a succinct summary of content that they understand well to look through and review directly before the exam. This review sheet enables the student to build confidence right before the exam, because they can think back to all of the practice they have done for each subsection on their sheet.
Statistics,

Statistics

I have tutored university students in statistics on multiple occasions. I have also taken statistics courses at the high school, university, and graduate school level.
Calculus

Test Preparation

ACT Math,

ACT Math

I have received above the 90th percentile in both the ACT and GRE math sections. I minored in math in undergraduate school and majored in economics in both undergraduate and graduate school, which is a subject which requires high levels of mathematics skills.
GED,

GED

While I have not tutored anyone on the GED exam before, I am qualified to tutor all of the math that is included on the exam. I have tutored for test prep for both the ACT and SAT math sections. I typically focus on 2-3 specific topics per week and provide review materials the next week to help you build up your overall skills with each topic on the exam.
GRE,

GRE

Standardized test preparation is all about gaining competency across a broad range of topics and being able to express that competency in a high pressure environment. The GRE is one of the highest levels of standardized tests, so the pressure is even higher. Tutoring for the GRE, I have worked with many current college students as well as adults with full time jobs who are wanting to change careers. My test prep tutoring style involves using a building blocks method over time using a plethora of practice problems. During each lesson, I will highlight one or two specific topics to focus on as homework for that lesson. After the lesson, I send the student some practice problems directed at those highlighted topics. I then ask the student to work through the practice problems and write down anything they think will help them solve similar problems on the exam. This material they've written down is called their memorization page and is built up over time to include all of the topics in the exam. In this way, the student has a succinct summary of content that they understand well to look through and review directly before the exam. This review sheet enables the student to build confidence right before the exam, because they can think back to all of the practice they have done for each subsection on their sheet.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

Standardized test preparation is all about gaining competency across a broad range of topics and being able to express that competency in a high pressure environment. My test prep tutoring style involves using a building blocks method over time using a plethora of practice problems. During each lesson, I will highlight one or two specific topics to focus on as homework for that lesson. After the lesson, I send the student some practice problems directed at those highlighted topics. I then ask the student to work through the practice problems and write down anything they think will help them solve similar problems on the exam. This material they've written down is called their memorization page and is built up over time to include all of the topics in the exam. In this way, the student has a succinct summary of content that they understand well to look through and review directly before the exam. This review sheet enables the student to build confidence right before the exam, because they can think back to all of the practice they have done for each subsection on their sheet.
ACT English, ACT Reading, ACT Science, SAT Reading, SAT Writing, TOEFL

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Wonderful Tutor

Karen goes above and beyond during the sessions and is a joy to work with! My son is really enjoying her tutoring and looks forward to sessions!

Alanna, 6 lessons with Karen

Explains Algebra 2 clearly

My daughter will get home confused and frustrated with her math teacher. An hour of tutoring with Karen, her anxiety is gone and she knows how to solve the problems.

Stevenson, 55 lessons with Karen

excellent tutor!

My son has been working with Karen on a college level statistics class. He’s doing really well in the class so far and enjoying their sessions. It’s been a very positive experience and the class could have potentially been really challenging for him so we are extremely pleased.

Melissa, 54 lessons with Karen

Amazing Tutor, Patient & Caring

Karen is an amazing tutor. She is extremely patient and she really cares that I learn the material. I am appreciative to have found her and look forward to continuing to work with her. I HIGHLY recommend her.

Debbi, 80 lessons with Karen

Best Tutor I have had! Helped me understand big picture of class

Karen helped me prepare for my money and banking exam, and I aced it! She was patient and thoroughly explained the modules I needed to understand. After our first session, I finally started to understand the material & believing in myself!

Jade, 2 lessons with Karen

Patient and knowledgeable

She is amazing!!! My daughter is so happy and finally content in her math skills . She is patient and explains. My daughter is finally understanding math and she is encouraging.

Kara , 9 lessons with Karen

Trigonometry Session

Karen was able to help my two boys thst have been struggling in their Honors Trig math class! They had a test the next day and said they did so much better with her help and instruction! We will be using her again very soon

Jalayne, 5 lessons with Karen

Trigonometry Session

Karen was able to help my two boys thst have been struggling in their Honors Trig math class! They had a test the next day and said they did so much better with her help and instruction! We will be using her again very soon

Jalayne, 5 lessons with Karen

Trigonometry Session

Karen was able to help my two boys thst have been struggling in their Honors Trig math class! They had a test the next day and said they did so much better with her help and instruction! We will be using her again very soon

Jalayne, 5 lessons with Karen
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