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Math & Science Teacher for High School/ AP/ College Tutoring
April K.

4.9 (402 ratings)

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This is April K! I am a Math and Science specialist with 15 years experience teaching and tutoring. I work primarily with high school students on fundamentals like Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Biology, and Chemistry.

I meet my students where they're at. I do not lecture or teach-splain. I connect easily with students, relate to prior knowledge, and adjust to learning styles. I work to find exactly where my students need help and lead them through organically.

I constantly check in to make sure...

This is April K! I am a Math and Science specialist with 15 years experience teaching and tutoring. I work primarily with high school students on fundamentals like Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Biology, and Chemistry.

I meet my students where they're at. I do not lecture or teach-splain. I connect easily with students, relate to prior knowledge, and adjust to learning styles. I work to find exactly where my students need help and lead them through organically.

I constantly check in to make sure I haven't left my students in the dust! If you're missing something from last year, we'll do it. If you're ahead of the game, we'll move on! Students and parents describe me as relatable, patient, friendly, and compassionate. Just see my testimonials!

I earned my B.S. in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2005. In 2009 I earned my M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Delaware.

In high school I've taught Biology, Biomedical Science, Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, Physics, Geometry, Algebra 1 and 2, and Pre-Calculus. I can tutor AP and college level courses in all of the sciences above.

I also worked with several companies in SAT/ACT test prep and served as the director for a local test prep company. I can help with all test prep subjects and planning for tests. I specialize in SAT/ACT Math and ACT Science.

Thanks for checking in! I look forward to working with you or your child soon.

April K.

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Education

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Biology
University of Delaware
MEd
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Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I’ve tutored Algebra 1 & 2 and Geometry since 2007. Using analogies and student-friendly language, I help learners conceptualize abstract ideas and gain confidence in their work. As a former high school teacher and SAT Math instructor, I can translate teacher notes and anticipate course expectations, helping students minimize errors make the most of their efforts.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I’ve tutored Algebra 1 & 2 and Geometry since 2007. Using analogies and student-friendly language, I help learners conceptualize abstract ideas and gain confidence in their work. As a former high school teacher and SAT Math instructor, I can translate teacher notes and anticipate course expectations, helping students minimize errors make the most of their efforts.
Anatomy

Anatomy

Before deciding to be an educator, I was a Doctor of Physical Therapy student at the University of Delaware. I spent a year and a half in the program, which of course included extensive study of human anatomy and physiology. We even dissected real cadavers! I know way more about the human body than I need to, but sharing that knowledge with my students is pretty awesome.
Biology

Biology

I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. As a Doctor of Physical Therapy student at the University of Delaware, I strengthened my understanding through intense study of Human Anatomy and Physiology. As a tutor with Back to Basics Learning, Inc., I tutored Biology, Chemistry, and Life Science. My education coursework focused on the best practices for teaching science content to adolescents and young adults, and I passed the Biology Praxis exam as a requirement for my Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. I taught Biology at Woodbridge High School in Bridgeville, DE, and at Ragsdale High School in Jamestown, NC. As an Online Instructor and Course Developer with Education Portal Academy, I design, write, and record video lessons on topics in college-level Biology. I currently tutor Honors and A.P. Biology.
Chemistry

Chemistry

Since I began tutoring General/AP Chemistry in 2007, this subject has become one of my most requested! As a former HS science teacher, I anticipate what science teachers look for in quality student work, and I coach my students accordingly. I harness students' prior knowledge and scaffold through real-world examples to help students identify with the content. I minored in Chemistry at UNC-Chapel Hill and studied doctorate-level physiology at the University of Delaware.
Geometry

Geometry

I’ve tutored Algebra 1 & 2 and Geometry since 2007. Using analogies and student-friendly language, I help learners conceptualize abstract ideas and gain confidence in their work. As a former high school teacher and SAT Math instructor, I can translate teacher notes and anticipate course expectations, helping students minimize errors make the most of their efforts.
Precalculus

Precalculus

PreCalc has become one of my most requested subjects since I began tutoring it in 2013. My strong Physics background from UNC has helped me become an effective tutor, and I find I am even tutoring college students in this subject! As a former higher school teacher myself, I anticipate what teachers look for in quality student work, and I coach my students accordingly. My experience as an SAT/ACT Math Instructor helps round out my familiarity. Students are usually overwhelmed by complexities like the Unit Circle, but I harness their prior knowledge and scaffold through real-world examples to help them “get it” more easily.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I have tutored Trigonometry for many students in the form of Precalculus and HS/college Physics. Trig is frustrating for most students but amazingly simple once the basics are well understood. I break down the Unit Circle and draw every problem back to the Pythagorean Theorem in order to bring continuity and clarity to my students' work. Once all the connections are made it is just a matter of applying them consistently. I also watch and confirm all of my students calculations because I find they just LOVE to mix up their degrees with their radians!

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Ratings and Reviews

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Relatable and patient

April is tutoring both my children in math. One is a sophomore and the other is a senior. They love her! She explains everything in such a way that they understand. She does examples and makes sure they know it.

Kim, 43 lessons with April

April is the 'real deal'

We have used April for most of this academic year for our daughters Honors Algebra 2, she is quick to respond and knowledgeable. She is always able to find additional practice problems to help drill in concepts. She is a great asset to this Wyzant community.

Chidi, 37 lessons with April

Excellent results

My grandson has had several sessions with April and feeling much more confident taking tests and following along with the class. April has been very proactive with us making sure she is able to help him in the specific area he has been struggling.

Bernadette, 7 lessons with April

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

April is tutoring our son in pre-calculus and calculus. She is very patient with him and diagnoses his weaknesses. She sends us a prompt summary of what was covered in each tutoring session. She also recommends links for extra practice. I highly recommend her as a tutor.

Stephanie, 12 lessons with April

Flexible and knowledgeable

April has been very helpful with my teen age son. Meets him where he is, and is flexible, has a sense of humor and has done a great job connecting with him. She easily moves from math to chemistry and back again--depending on his needs and energy level.

Kerry, 8 lessons with April

Really Helped!

April was very helpful and was very patient to help my daughter in understanding the process of her math problems!

Kristi, 3 lessons with April

So smart

April worked with my daughter and a friend on biology and she was extremely helpful explaining the very complex information the teacher had presented. My daughter is in 9th grade honors Bio. Afterward the girls were both very happy to have a better grip on the material!

Julie, 17 lessons with April

Thoughtful, friendly and prepared

April is working with my kids for some standardized testing prep. They like her, are listening, and are clearly thinking about what she says. It's too early (2 sessions) for me to tell you anything about efficacy, but so far we're very pleased with April and will continue to work with her.

Todd, 19 lessons with April

Prepare for ACT

April was very helpful in preparing my son for the June ACT exam. He especially needed help with the English and Reading. She was very patient and explained things very well.

Heather , 9 lessons with April

Enthusiastic and Knowledgeable

I enjoy working with April and she is helping me make a very difficult subject, College-level Statistics, much more manageable

Kayla, 18 lessons with April
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