Ellen R.
- Evansville, IN 47714 ( 17.2 mi )
- Biology Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 08/2010
- Will travel up to 10 miles
- Rates from $41.00 to $50.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: Physics, Organic Chemistry, Life Science, Earth Science, Chemistry
A Little Bit About Me...
After earning my doctorate in math in 1966, I began teaching at the University of Massachusetts as an assistant professor of math. I was promoted to associate professor in 1972, and continued there until 1977. In 1977 I moved to South Bend to join a Christian community there. I taught part-time at Notre Dame, St. Mary's and IUSB. In 1981 my community started Trinity School, and I taught there from 1981 until I retired in 2007.
In 2008 I decided to do missionary work with a group in Indianapolis, and did some tutoring at IUPUI. Last Feb. we moved to Evansville. Last summer I tutored at Ivy Tech .
I work hard at leading students to figure things out for themselves. But if they get too frustrated, I will spell things out more in detail. I draw a lot of pictures, but have learned that not all students find this helpful. So I try to present mathematics several ways: with numbers, wit ... read more
