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Math and Science Tutor with Focus on Study Skills
Mary M.

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I have had 17 years experience teaching high school science, including biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy and physiology, and forensic science. In addition, I have been tutoring at a local community college for the past 19 years in such subjects as physics, algebra, and anatomy and physiology. I have given workshops on how to study anatomy and physiology, HESI test preparation (math portion), and accuplacer preparation programs. I have been tutoring high school algebra for more than...

I have had 17 years experience teaching high school science, including biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy and physiology, and forensic science. In addition, I have been tutoring at a local community college for the past 19 years in such subjects as physics, algebra, and anatomy and physiology. I have given workshops on how to study anatomy and physiology, HESI test preparation (math portion), and accuplacer preparation programs. I have been tutoring high school algebra for more than twenty years. I like to help student learn strategies and effective studying techniques, this includes effective note taking, writing effective outlines, etc.

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Education

Anna Maria College, Paxton, MA
Biology
Bridgewater State college, Taunton, Mass
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  • Hourly Rate: $45
  • Rate details: 50/hour for groups of no more than two students
  • Lesson cancellation: 4 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 12/31/2013

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Accuplacer

Accuplacer

Preparing to take the math accuplacer test involves understanding what the test is and what its purpose is. It is a placement test to assist the student and school determine what math level a student is at, so that they may enroll in a math course that will challenge but not overwhelm a student. The accuplacer test is an untimed multiple choice test that includes topics ranging from basic arithmetic to prealgebra to algebra to trigonometry and calculus. I have presented Math accuplacer workshops to incoming students for over 15 years. I also provide one on one tutoring to help students prepare for the test.
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

Algebra 1 includes: equations, absolute value, inequalities, graphing linear and quadratic functions, proportions, exponents, radicals, factoring, solving linear equations, and matrices.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

Much of algebra 2 involves working with functions, using functions to solve real world problems, transforming functions vertically and horizontally. It also involves working with complex fractions. These are just a few of the concepts common in algebra 2. I have had about 25 years experience in this field.
Anatomy

Anatomy

The study of anatomy involves a good deal of learning terminology. I try to help students by teaching them the meaning of common anatomical prefixes, suffixes, and root words. I help students break down what sometimes seems overwhelming material into small manageable pieces.
ASVAB

ASVAB

My subject qualifications are as follows: 1. high school teacher of biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy and physiology, environmental science, and forensic science. 2. high school tutor in the above mentioned subjects 3. tutor on college level in general math, algebra, physics, anatomy and physiology 4. I am a very patient tutor- willing to work on a concept until the student understands it
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

Basic math skills, problem solving strategies, order of operations, fractions, decimals, per cents, long division, multiplication
GED

GED

The math portion of the GED involves knowledge of basic arithmetic, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry and applications of each of these areas through problem solving. I help students understand what the math question or exercise is about, and I help them use the most efficient method to achieve the correct answer.
Geometry

Geometry

In tutoring, I emphasize reading and understanding the problems, listing to the given information and deciding on the best strategy with which to address the problem. Some topics I can help with include such vocabulary words as points, lines, planes, intersecting lines and parallel lines. I can help with calculating the area and volume of shapes. I am also experienced in writing proofs.
Physical Science

Physical Science

Taught AP physics on a high school level and conceptual and college physics at Community College of Rhode Island for 15 years.
Physics

Physics

I have taught physics in high school for 17 years. My main focus is helping students understand what the problem is about and finding the best solutions for the problems. When I taught high school, my students did many hands on activities, such as designing catapults, building bridges, and using architectural software.
Physiology

Physiology

I have taught anatomy and physiology on a high school level for more than 15 years, and I also tutor anatomy and physiology at a local community college. I am also a chemistry teacher, which can be helpful to physiology students, since much of physiology focuses on the biochemical processes that occur within body systems.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

In tutoring prealgebra, I help my students learn how to read a math problem, discern what the problem is asking, and decide on the most effective way to solve the problem. Each student learns differently, and I try to help students find the way that works for them. Some topics I work with include solving equations, absolute value, inequalities, proportions and factoring.
SAT Math

SAT Math

Focus for math SAT preparation is on reading the questions and determining the best strategy to solve the problem. I work with students to help them understand what the problem is asking, writing down the given information, and choosing the most efficient problem solving technique.
Study Skills

Study Skills

My 18 years of teaching science and 30 years of tutoring math have taught me that students learn in as many ways as there are students. Some students are heavy visual learners, some learn best through audio, some students benefit most by tactile learning (learning by doing.) Most students learn best with a mix of the three styles. I have taken courses at Bridgewater State in student learning, and have attended a number of professional development programs on the subject, but I have learned more about the importance of incorporating a variety of methodologies within my classrooms and in my tutoring sessions than from any textbook or seminar. I believe the most important function of a tutor is to quickly identify what is preventing a student from learning, and helping him/her find a learning style that will work. Once that is done, the subject lessons become less of a problem.
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Very knowlegable and patient

Mary helped my daughter understand parts of physical science that she was struggling with and she was able to pass her midterm. I am so thankful we found Mary.

Sandra, 14 lessons with Mary

She is Amazing!

I found Mary after reaching out to a few tutors on here, her schedule seemed to perfectly fit with mine. She is very knowledgeable, patient and thoroughly organized. Her method is essential in building your mathematical foundations. I'm glad I found her.. she is amazing with students like me, that have been out of school for a while and require more in depth lessons in math. I am confident she will help me to develop the math skills I desire. I recommend her.

Johanny, 5 lessons with Mary

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Mary was so accommodating and very thorough helping my daughter with her physics homework. She was very patient and comes with a lot of experience. I highly recommend Mary!

Alicia, 1 lesson with Mary
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Thank you, Alicia, for your kind review. It is much appreciated.

Knowledgeable Tutor

Mary is throughly knowledgeable and has a wonderful teaching style that is supportive. Our 12 year old daughter has responddd well to her classes and is gaining more confidence and skills.

Manuel, 17 lessons with Mary

Very kind and knowledgeable

1st tutoring session went very well with my daughter. Mary helped her understand how to solve linear equations. Mary is very experienced in math and tutoring. Looking forward to our 2nd session. Thank you Mary!

Michelle, 38 lessons with Mary

Patient & Very Helpful

Mary was a great help in preparing for my upcoming tests. We reviewed problems until I was confident I had learned what I was having trouble with, and she kindly went over them again if I wasn't fully comprehending the lesson. I would highly recommend her for anyone who is having trouble in algebra, because in only two hours I now fully understand the large amount of algebra components that I wasn't quite grasping before.

Maya, 1 lesson with Mary

Love working with Mary

Love working with Mary she is really understanding and works with you through all your math issues. Takes her time with you never rushes you..could not ask for much more.

Holly, 5 lessons with Mary

Knowledgeable, Patient, and Flexible.

My child was placed in advance math. It has been some time since I had pre-algebra. I secured my tutor through WyzAnt. Mary M. is very knowledgeable in math and science encompassing all grades including highschool. I am extremely impressed with her interaction with my son's teacher. She helps my middle-school child with homework and test preparation. She is patient,and easy to reach. She is highly flexible with her schedule. I am grateful Mary crossed our paths.

Dorothy, 27 lessons with Mary

Very patient and knowledgeable

Mary helped our son recover his 9th grade algebra credit. Our son had to complete a 70 page algebra correspondence course during the summer of 2013 in order to pass 9th grade math. Mary knows her algebra but more importantly, she was very patient and continuously went back over the same material to reinforce the concepts. She augmented her tutoring with excellent instructional videos she had found on youtube. By mid-September, our son was able to successfully pass the correspondence course test. We are now continuing with Mary to help our son maintain his grades in 10th grade geometry. I would recommend Mary to assist any student who has significant math challenges.

David, 33 lessons with Mary
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