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Experienced Science Teacher/Tutor (All things Chemistry / pre-nursing)
Shannon B.

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I'm glad you've found me! I am an experienced science teacher/tutor who is offering tutoring to suit your needs.

I have over 30 years of teaching/tutoring science. Primarily I teach all things chemistry at this point in my teaching career (regular, honors, AP, and a semester of Organic Chemistry.) Most of my tutoring students are taking chemistry or working to meet their pre-nursing course requirements (chemistry/bio/anatomy.)

I also teach other sciences periodically...

I'm glad you've found me! I am an experienced science teacher/tutor who is offering tutoring to suit your needs.

I have over 30 years of teaching/tutoring science. Primarily I teach all things chemistry at this point in my teaching career (regular, honors, AP, and a semester of Organic Chemistry.) Most of my tutoring students are taking chemistry or working to meet their pre-nursing course requirements (chemistry/bio/anatomy.)

I also teach other sciences periodically (environmental, biology, physical science, and a little physics) at the high school level and I am very capable of helping with lower level sciences (K-8 grade). I am certified to teach chemistry and biology in the state of VA and I have a 100% pass rate for my chemistry SOL, and a pass advance rate of between 25-51% depending on the year- both well above the state average. I encourage my second year students to take the SAT Chemistry exam and they do very well (745+ / 800 ) year after year. I have been on the ACS National HS Exam writing committee for almost 10 years. This means I know about standardized tests and how to prepare for them. (Of course, you need to know your content, but there are other things you need to know, as well.)

I have been tutoring and providing home-bound instructional services for students for years. I would be happy to work with you to meet your needs. This could include working with you one on one, via the internet, etc. I can focus on AP topics, SOL topics, private school - I'll help with what ever you need, and even can help with home-schooled children taking higher level courses. We can work on specific content, strategies to tackle new content on your own, and more.

Lastly, I will provide you with an update at the end of each session so you know what we worked on, suggestions I may have made, etc. I do hope to hear from you soon. I want all students to find success in their science classes and ultimately enjoy them. I am here to help make that happen.

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Education

Erskine College
undergrad
Montana State University Bozeman
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

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  • Hourly Rate: $90
  • Rate details: $90/hr online/in person for 1 student Group lessons are $50/hr per student in the lesson Students that haven't shown 15 min after start time will be considered no shows.
  • Lesson cancellation: 12 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 10/27/2019

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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ADHD

ADHD

I have been working with students with varying special needs for almost 20 years, including ADD/ADHD and multiple LD classifications. I fully recognize that education is not a one size fits all endeavor and I have a 'bag of tricks' I pull from (and add to!) on a regular basis as I am faced with students with challenges. I can also make suggestions for ways to 'chunk' material into units that have a natural flow so that students with ADD can still master material asked of them - just in more manageable doses tailored to their attention span.
Chemistry

Chemistry

With more than 2 decades of chemistry teaching and tutoring experience, I have learned that ALL students can be successful with the right support! I can offer support for all your chemistry needs, strategies for how to 'handle' your course, and offer alternative ways to approach problems that just might be the thing you need. Chemistry is a wonderful subject - I'd like to help you fall in love with it, too!
Praxis

Praxis

I have a MS in chem ed, a BS in Biology/Chem and an almost perfect score on the Praxis math test - and high scores on the other Praxis subtests, as well. I have taught and tutored kids/young adults in test prep for SAT and PRAXIS for almost 20 years. In order to receive my own teaching credentials, I had to take and pass several Praxis exams.
Regents

Regents

I've been a test question writer for over 10 years for the National Chemistry HS exam, had 100% pass rate for my students 10+ years on VA state exams and AP Chemistry. I specialize in helping you show what you know and being ready for your Regents exam. I will help you become familiar with how the test is structured, how the questions are formatted, and help you polish off any rough edges. I help all my students to feel like their exam is their time shine and they can walk in feeling confident and prepared.
SOL

SOL

I have been teaching "SOL Chemistry" for the last four years at the high school where I work (after teaching in a private school over 12 years). I have a 100% pass rate and a 25-51% pass advance rate - depending on the semester. These results are well above the state average - and I work in a high poverty level school. (Because kids can do great things when you teach them they can!) I have an endorsement in chemistry and a MS in science education with a chemistry focus.
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Excellent in every way!

Shannon is a phenomenal tutor. I am taking college chemistry without ever having taken high school chemistry, so I was really struggling because I didn't understand a lot of the base concepts that chemistry is built on. Shannon was able to help me quickly grasp all I needed to know with her clear explanations. My midterm test was a very lengthy 100 question exam and I got a 96% thanks to Shannon's help. She is always prompt and responds to e-mails quickly. Excellent tutor!

Lisa, 4 lessons with Shannon

Great Experience!

Shannon helped to provide understanding to concepts by explaining them in detail and in a way that could be absorbed. She was very patient and approachable which was key for my daughter.

Jessica, 2 lessons with Shannon

A wonderful Tutor.

Shannon is an amazing tutor. When my daughter took Chemistry for the first time she was nervous. Shannon was very patient, flexible and understanding. My daughter felt very comfortable with her. Shannon's teachings were very clear and thorough. My daughter likes Chemistry now. She got an A grade this year. I am very happy with Shannon. I would recommend her to anyone.

Aruna, 59 lessons with Shannon

Amazing!

Shannon was able to help me understand complicated concepts in a very simple way. She made it so easy for me to understand and gave me practice problems so I knew it as best I could!

Alison, 14 lessons with Shannon

Shannon is a very knowledgeable teacher

Shannon is a very knowledgeable teacher. She is very helpful. She explains the material in detail and makes everything easy to understand. I highly recommend her as AP chemistry teacher.

Wendy, 12 lessons with Shannon

Knowledgeable and patient tutor!

Shannon has been essential in helping my daughter through her Honors Chemistry class (sophomore year in HS). We’ve had three sessions with her and my daughter is already understanding more than she has with her current HS teacher. Thank you Shannon, we greatly appreciate you!

Melissa, 37 lessons with Shannon

Very knowledgeable tutor

My daughter took her first tutoring session with Shanon and was very happy that she could go in with a topic and Shannon would go over it with her. Looking specifically for harder areas of AP Chemistry to be covered and hopefully we will be able to work on that.

Ganga, 1 lesson with Shannon

Great tutor for Chemistry

Shannon is very knowledgeable in chemistry and helped to guide through difficult topics, exam strategies and with metodical approach towards SAT subject test. I strongly recommend Shannon as a Chemistry Tutor. Thanks AK

Anil, 12 lessons with Shannon

College Freshman Review: Five Stars

To give you a little background, I didn't have the opportunity to learn chemistry during high school until my freshman year in college. Chemistry is such a large topic with a lot of theory and mathematics that makes it hard to learn on your own. This is why I'm grateful for Shannon, as she is patient, enthusiastic, prepared, and a great explainer. If it happens that there is a topic that she isn't too familiar with, she will happily learn about it before class to teach it to you. If there are concept or mathematical problems you have questions on, she will solve them beforehand and guide you through to get the answer. She will also listen to your questions and your confusions. It is a combination of these characteristics and her background in teaching that I believe makes her a wonderful tutor, and I am confident that she will be able to help you or your child as much as she has helped me. Thank you Shannon.

Dolores, 8 lessons with Shannon

Great Chemistry tutor

Shannon is very knowledgeable and patient. She jumps right in and is able to work chemistry problems without difficulty. Also very knowledgeable about technology and is able to use online tools with ease.

Jennifer, 13 lessons with Shannon
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