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Katie tutors in Shrewsbury, MO

Katie M.

Private tutor in Shrewsbury, MO

Education

I started college at Webster University as a Music Education with hopes of double majoring in Math Education. However, it wasn't a feasible option. I actually switched my major to sociology and am also getting a minor in psychology. Since I was originally a music major, I was placed in College Algebra my first year despite taking calculus my junior year of high school. I received an A+ in the course and spent a great deal of time that semester tutoring other students in the class and even filled in for my professor in some instances when she had to step out of the classroom. My love of math couldn't escape me, though. I'm planning on getting my Master's after I graduate in May and studying Education in order to become a math teacher.

Experience

Math has always been my best subject. In high school, I got a 760 in Math on my SAT and a 34 in Math on my ACT. I also got a 4 of 5 on my AP Calculus test. As previously mentioned, I received an A+ in my College Algebra course. I also make it my personal mission to get to know anyone I tutor to figure out the best approach. I struggled a lot when I was younger with comprehension and was told it was because I wasn't focused enough. I did have trouble focusing, but because I was also in gifted classes, my teachers thought I was lazy. They would tell my mom that I wasn't trying hard enough, that I needed to find a way to motivate myself, and that I just "needed to focus". It wasn't until my junior year in high school that I was diagnosed with ADD. My roommate is a 5th grade teacher. I've discussed at great lengths with her the impact previous teachers and their comments had on me, especially before I had another explanation to why I was having trouble. In this scenario, it's not about placing the blame on the student, teacher, or parent, but rather finding a solution to enable the student to succeed.

Availability

Weekdays in the morning, Saturday in the morning, Sunday in the morning, Saturday in the afternoon, Sunday in the afternoon, Thursday at any time

Can Meet

Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge

Hobbies

I work as a server and am paying for school on my own, so between work and school I have little free time. However, I like going to book stores and coffee shops. I also like exploring and finding little gems of the city. As much as I like the city, I also love going hiking with my roommate at Greensfelder and Castlewood. When I'm at home for a night in, I'm an avid netflix and hulu user. I also like kickboxing and study Muay Thai at Absolute Martial Arts in Affton. Last but not least, I have also been told I make the best chocolate chip cookies some people have said they have ever had. I love cooking and baking, but would definitely say I'm better at baking.

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