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Patient, Experienced Certified Teacher - Math, Science, Test Prep
Nicole C.

71 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $50

About Nicole


Bio

I am passionate about learning and extremely patient, and will celebrate every success. I understand that students have different learning styles and my need to hear things explained several different ways before they understand it. Many students have told me over the years that they didn't like science before they had my class or they thought they were no good at math before my class.

I like to use analogies of more familiar things to illustrate abstract science concepts, and use concrete...

I am passionate about learning and extremely patient, and will celebrate every success. I understand that students have different learning styles and my need to hear things explained several different ways before they understand it. Many students have told me over the years that they didn't like science before they had my class or they thought they were no good at math before my class.

I like to use analogies of more familiar things to illustrate abstract science concepts, and use concrete examples for math skills (sharing for division for example). I use examples and a lot of questioning of students to understand their thinking to identify their difficulties or misconceptions. This questioning also models the self-questioning students need to develop and helps them identify their learning patterns and thought processes.

I have been a classroom teacher of various high school and middle school science and math courses for 14 years and have also tutored elementary reading, middle and high school math, biology, and chemistry, and some college pre-calculus.


Education

Wayne State University
Biology with Mathematics Minor
University of Michigan Dearborn
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

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  • Hourly Rate: $50
  • Rate details: Hourly rates listed are my base rates. Rates for higher level subjects and urgent requests may be higher. Ask me Multiple session discounts
  • Lesson cancellation: 2 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 9/14/2021

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Approved Subjects

ACT Math

ACT Math

I'm a certified secondary math teacher. I have six years experience teaching math, including ACT prep. I am very patient and will try different approaches to find what works best for each learner.
ACT Reading

ACT Reading

I have experience as a former 5th grade teacher for reading, tutoring middle and upper elementary students in reading, and assisting many high school student in my classroom with reading skills. I have many techniques to help promote comprehension as well as basic phonics and word decoding skills.
ACT Science

ACT Science

I have experience teaching ACT science prep as a class for my high school students. I am therefore very familiar with the ACT test format as well as the science content. I am a certified teacher of biology, which was my academic major as an undergrad. In addition I have a Master of Science in Environmental Science.
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I have 7 years combined experience teaching algebra as part of middle school and high school classes. Even after I stopped teaching math classes, I have always continued to offer one on one help to students at my school. I am very patient and understand not everyone sees math problems the same way and learners may need to see various methods to approach new types of problems.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I have 7 years combined experience teaching algebra as part of middle school and high school classes. Even after I stopped teaching math classes, I have always continued to offer one on one help to students at my school. I am very patient and understand not everyone sees math problems the same way and learners may need to see various methods to approach new types of problems.
Biology

Biology

I have earned a bachelor's degree in biology and graduated with honors. In addition, I have a secondary (grade 6-12) teaching endorsement in biology and have taught it for three years as a high school teacher.
Earth Science

Earth Science

I taught high school Earth Science for five years. It was also part of the Integrated Science Curriculum I taught with 8th and 9th graders. I have a master's degree in Environmental Science as well.
Ecology

Ecology

I have taught ecology as part of middle school and high school classes for nine years. I also am certified by the state of Michigan to teach ecology and earned a master's degree in Environmental Science from the University of Michigan.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I am a certified secondary(grades 6-12) math teacher. I have 5 years experience at the middle school level. I am a patient and creative teacher and an accomplished tutor of elementary and middle school students
Elementary Science

Elementary Science

I a certified teacher in biology. In addition to high school, I taught middle school science for three years. My understanding of science content and process skills is very strong. I am a patient and creative teacher and an accomplished tutor of elementary and middle school students.
Environmental Science

Environmental Science

I have a Master's degree in Environmental Science, Secondary professional Integrate Science teaching certificate and AP Environmental Science Certification.
Geometry

Geometry

I am a certified secondary(grades 6-12) math teacher. I have 5 years experience at the middle school level. I am a patient and creative teacher and an accomplished tutor.
Physical Science

Physical Science

I have over 20 years experience as a science and math teacher. I taught secondary physical science/ physics for seven years and have tutored college students as well
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I am a certified secondary(grades 6-12) teacher of Math and Science. I have 7 years experience at the middle school level and 7 years in high school. I am a patient and creative teacher and an accomplished tutor.
PSAT

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Reviews

Amazing with HS Bio

Nicole was able to relate vocab words of Bio with other things important to my daughter so she could learn instead of just memorize:) She did a wonderful review as well after the lesson. My daughter knew her exact weaknesses.

Jamie, 8 lessons with Nicole
Tutor responded:

Thank you for this great feedback. I'm so glad to be able to help your daughter identify areas of weakness and develop real understanding of the concepts.

Great feedback, son said she was helpful

Thank you! Still trying to reach you for next week; send me a message if you can either way?

Melissa, 1 lesson with Nicole

Earth Science

Nicole is a great Earth Science tutor. She explain everything clearly and make learning easy and interesting. Thanks to her help, I understand the subject much better and feel more confident. Highly recommended!-Amelia 🌸

Kasia, 8 lessons with Nicole

Reliable, patient and amazing tutor!

I really loved working with this tutor, with her help I was able to understand and grasp each topic in Chemistry with ease. Her ability to be patient, simplify, and explain topics made the learning process fast, efficient, and even enjoyable. Now I'm so much more confident for my Chemistry final! 10/10, would recommend!!

Samantha, 4 lessons with Nicole

Nicole’s tutoring in AP Bio

Nicole did a great job in explaining Cell Respiration and the Krebs Cycle. She explains thing in a straightforward manner that helps me understand difficult topics that originally confused me! She also responds very quickly

Emilia, 2 lessons with Nicole
Tutor responded:

Thanks for this great feedback Emilia!

Fantastic!!!

She helped me get my lab started for Physical Chemistry. I would recommend her for anyone who needs help with their college science classes!

Damira, 2 lessons with Nicole

Knowledgeable and patient tutor!

Ms. Nicole was very and sweet and patient. My son is struggling with 6th grade science. After, his first lesson, he was really happy and very excited to continue lessons with her because she explained a lot of things and gave him the tools to put in practice while stUdying Science at school. I will really recommend Ms. Nicole as a tutor.

Ramon, 2 lessons with Nicole

Biochemistry

Nicole was very knowledgeable and very accommodating. I reached out to her and she messaged me back immediately. She was even able to meet me short notice for my first tutoring session. I look forward to working with her again.

Laticia, 1 lesson with Nicole
Hourly Rate: $50
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