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Experienced Math, Language, Test Prep Teacher Makes Tutoring a Breeze
Barbara B.

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Hello! I am a retired math and English teacher with an M.Ed. from Furman University and I am National Board certified. I have extensive experience teaching English, math, and gifted students. I love to tutor. Before my daughter was born I tutored over 150 students in a range of subjects from elementary reading to college statistics. I didn't advertise then; students came to me by word-of-mouth. Now that I am retired after 32 years and have relocated to a different state, I would like to...

Hello! I am a retired math and English teacher with an M.Ed. from Furman University and I am National Board certified. I have extensive experience teaching English, math, and gifted students. I love to tutor. Before my daughter was born I tutored over 150 students in a range of subjects from elementary reading to college statistics. I didn't advertise then; students came to me by word-of-mouth. Now that I am retired after 32 years and have relocated to a different state, I would like to increase the number of students that I tutor. Online tutoring has been fun and very effective!
My gift is breaking down complex concepts and making them easy to understand while creating a safe and friendly atmosphere that encourages students to take risks. I thoroughly enjoy tutoring because it is so rewarding to witness the "a-ha" moment in a student's eyes when it all comes together. Sometimes it is an audible "Oh!" that makes my heart soar. Additionally, building a relationship with a student over time and correcting misconceptions or missed skills is also rewarding.

I taught mainly algebra and language arts to gifted children for over 25 years. I have had experiences in a variety of settings, such as a children's home, summer schools, GED classes, and even teaching basic skills in a manufacturing plant for several years.

My own personality type is warm-hearted, patient, a life-long learner (I love to research and spend hours a weeks doing so), honest, and artistically inclined. I am a perfectionist, but only with myself.

If I sound like a good match for you or your child, please e-mail me. Generally I will respond within a few hours.

Thanks, and I hope you choose WyzAnt for your tutoring needs. It is a great company and you won't be disappointed.

Barb

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Education

UNC-Wilmington
Intermediate Ed.
Furman University
Masters
Converse College
Graduate Coursework
  • Licensed teacher

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  • Hourly Rate: $40
  • Rate details: First tutoring session 1/2 price! See how effective tutoring can be. After the first session, the regular rate will apply, but is negotiable for special circumstances or groups.
  • Lesson cancellation: 2 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 11/23/2013

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I have taught Algebra 1 and English to middle school and high school students for over 30 years. I have tutored hundreds of students and many topics, including algebra, geometry, upper level math courses, and test taking. I am certified in South Carolina and North Carolina to teach mathematics and English, gifted students, and mentoring student and new teachers. I am an expert at using graphing calculators, website building, all Microsoft products and some Adobe products, and more. I recently renewed my National Board Certification in teaching mathematics. I have a master's from Furman with a 4.0. I have presented at numerous conferences both nationally and on a state level for NCTM and Texas Instruments.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I have 28 years of experience as a middle school teacher including 6th grade most of those years. I have a master's degree from Furman University with a 4.0, received in 1995, in elementary education.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I’m a retired math and English teacher. I’ve been MathCounts coach for 25 years, and tutored students in math and English since college. My students have always done exceptionally well on state tests, MathCounts competitions, SAT scores, and classroom grades.
GED

GED

I’m a retired math teacher with extensive teaching experience outside of the classroom including adult education classes, summer schools, thousands of tutoring lessons, and more.
GMAT

GMAT

I am a retired math and English teacher. Since college I’ve tutored hundreds of students in algebra, geometry, SAT prep, and more. My students have always done exceptionally well, and I enjoy every minute working with them.
GRE

GRE

Besides my 32 years of teaching classroom math and English, I’ve taught adult basic education classes for the GRE, tutored all subjects for over 30 years, been a MathCounts coach for 25 years, and I am National Board-certified with an MAEd from Furman University.
Handwriting

Handwriting

I am a retired math and English teacher, and I’ve thousand students since college and all subjects. I love teaching and helping other people.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

Retired math and English teacher, MathCounts coach for 25 years, tutored nearly 1000 students in math, language arts, and test prep. National Board certified.
PSAT

PSAT

40+ years of tutoring, 32 years of teaching math and language arts to gifted/advanced students, National Board certified, MA from Furman University, 25 years as MathCounts coach, more.
Reading

Reading

I am a retired math and English teacher, and I’ve tutored hundreds of students in language arts, math, SAT prep, and writing. Tutoring one on one this, especially rewarding as I get to know my students and their individual needs.
SSAT

SSAT

I’ve tutored hundreds of students in the SAT and other subjects, in both language and math. I have 32 years as a classroom mathematics and English teacher, now retired.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I have a master's degree in elementary education and teach study skills everyday as I am a full-time teacher of gifted students. I teach students how to infer, use context clues, make study guides, use techniques such as interactive notebooks, color, and diagrams.
TAKS

TAKS

TAKS is a standardized test for end-of-year assessments of what student have learned. It is no longer administered, being replaced by STAAR. I have 40 years experience, 32 in the classroom, teaching basic language and math skills through ninth grade, plus tutoring over 500 students in SAT prep, high school math courses, adult basic education, and more. I am now retired but currently continue tutoring math and language arts (English). I have a master’s degree from Furman University in education and I am National Board certified in EYA mathematics. My certifications include gifted education, secondary mathematics, language arts, and mentoring. I’ve also been trained in scoring and writing items for the North Carolina end-of -ear test program which I shared with teachers in district workshops. I can tutor any section of the TAKS with excellent results.
Writing

Writing

I’m a retired English and math teacher after 32 years of classroom teaching. Currently, I tutor at Mathnasium and personally tutor reading, writing, algebra, and more. I love tutoring and getting to know an individual student and their needs-meeting those needs is exceptionally rewarding!
English
Grammar
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Proofreading
SAT Writing
Spelling
Vocabulary

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Godsend

Barbara is the best choice that we have made for our child. She is exceeding our expectations. Our second grader just adores her and is making wonderful strides in math and reading. We could not ask for a better person to entrust our child's education to.

Bridget, 13 lessons with Barbara

Patient and responsive to my needs

I needed to learn distance, speed, time calculations for a boat navigation test. I was struggling because the calculations for boating have unusual requirements. Barbara took a minute to study the unusual requirements and adjusted her tutoring to teach me how to do it. She was very clear, patient, encouraging and adaptable. Highly recommend!

Robert, 1 lesson with Barbara

Wonderful Tutor

She is amazing! My daughter looks forwards to her weekly tutoring session. Barbara can help with so many subjects:) What a dream!

Coll, 18 lessons with Barbara

Wonderful Tutor

Barb is an amazing tutor:) My daughter asked to go for two days in a row:) Barb helped her with math and English.. We are so lucky to have found such a wonderful tutor.

Coll, 18 lessons with Barbara

Barbara is wonderful!

Barbara is an incredible tutor! She explains concepts clearly, is patient, and truly cares about her students' success. Her support and guidance have made a huge difference in my learning. Highly recommend!

Nash, 15 lessons with Barbara

Patient and productive

Barb is a responsive, patient, and very productive tutor. Barb responded immediately to my inquiry and has made herself available around our tight schedule. She is helping my son prepare for the SAT and brush up on reading and math skills for college. She is able to get him focused and engaged, which is a difficult task. She has a pleasant personality and a good working relationship with my son. It is very important that the two feel comfortable working together and are able to accomplish the task at hand. I would highly recommend Barb and look forward to continuing to use her for my son.

Liz, 9 lessons with Barbara
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