Nancy O.

“ I've been tutoring students for the last 10 years, but more so the last five years when I left teaching full-time at Belmont Hill School, an all boys' school in Belmont in 2006, to have my first child. I now have two children and recently moved to Southborough in 2009.

I know how challenging math and science can be, and I understand the struggling students' experience in the classroom because I had some pretty...

I've been tutoring students for the last 10 years, but more so the last five years when I left teaching full-time at Belmont Hill School, an all boys' school in Belmont in 2006, to have my first child. I now have two children and recently moved to Southborough in 2009.

I know how challenging math and science can be, and I understand the struggling students' experience in the classroom because I had some pretty poor teachers in high school. Thankfully, I had amazing professors at Williams College, and I have worked with great role models over the years. Science and math can be very intimidating, and if students feel overwhelmed, they can't develop the confidence they need to take risks, ask questions, and be active learners. As a teacher, and as a tutor, I try to take away their fear by relating to them, making them feel comfortable, and breaking down the material in an easy-to-digest manner. At the same time, I hold my students to a high standard. I do not spoon feed them the material. I expect them to know it before I move on, as there are no short cuts. The student is the only one who can ensure his or her own success, I merely facilitate the process. There is usually a light atmosphere during each session, and I feel that students really do look forward to working with me.

In addition to expecting weekly feedback from me, you should also know that I will touch base with your child's teacher(s) with your permission so that everyone is on the same page.

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