About
What sets Coach K Tutoring apart, is we give you the options:
1. You come to me
2. I go to you, or
3. We utilize the Zoom.us platform to meet, giving you the ability to learn from the comfort of your own home.
I have been teaching math for over 16 years! Although this is not my full time job, it tends to correlate with my passion for working with others.
I have not only taught math both in NM and FL, however I have also helped to create the curriculum and lesson plans for several schools throughout both states.
Coach K Tutoring can assist in the following:
In accordance to OCPS Standards, here are the subjects that we Tutor:
Simplifying Expressions
Factoring
Linear Systems
Substitution & Elimination
Graphing Linear Systems
Understanding Quadratic Equations
Graphing Quadratic Functions in Vertex Form
Standard to Vertex Form of Parabolas
Essential Questions:
How do we analyze “Linear” and “Quadratic” Functions?
How can “Linear” and “Quadratic” Functions be used in everyday situations?
Our goal is to not only help you learn the here and now but to give guided instruction and techniques of how to learn for long term success.
We hope you choose Coach K Tutoring for your math needs! Have an incredible day!
Working with others and watching them light up when they begin to understand the things in which they were once struggling with, brings so much joy to me.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Typical Process:
1. We connect over the phone to discuss the specific area of math that the student is struggling with.
2. The student will send a snapshot of problems needing to solve by text or email to the instructor.
3. We choose a remote meeting location in person or online.
***If in person, we meet at a remote location and if online, the student will be sent a link to join a web meeting, and instruction will follow. If the student chooses to use the Online method, they will receive a 20% discount off of our hourly rates.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Coach K has been in education for over 16 years. Math and helping others is her passion. She has a Master's in Education and a Minor in Security and Intelligence Studies.
Coach K has helped several schools both in New Mexico and in Florida, to create curriculum, designed to help students relate to the work at hand and to better understand the material through multiple teaching and learning styles.
The following are the key concepts (but not limited to) that Coach K Tutoring can help with:
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Simplifying Expressions
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Factoring
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Linear Systems
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Substitution & Elimination
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Graphing Linear Systems
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Understanding Quadratic Equations
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Graphing Quadratic Functions in Vertex Form
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Standard to Vertex Form of Parabolas
How did you get started teaching?
Coach K began working with kids, coaching basketball, volleyball, and softball. Her passion has always been to help develop young girls into young women through sports and academics. She began teaching when some of the girls on her team were struggling in their math class, and were not meeting the requirements to play sports for the school. This was unacceptable to both Coach K and the parents who supported her Coaching. So, she began having study hall, and she tutored these young girls until they were able to bring their grades up and eligible to play. That was a little over 16 years ago.
What types of students have you worked with?
Between the ages of 5 - 45. Elementary to college and regular classrooms to special ed, and everything in between.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Coach K helped a Senior in high school recently, who was failing Algebra II, and needed to pass this class to graduate. She took this student under her wing and not only "tutored" them, but gave them the encouragement they needed. Within 3 weeks, this student went from failing (F), to understanding the concepts allowing them to get their grade to an A.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
To look for a teacher who not only knows the material, however can also integrate different teaching methods when needed. Each student is completely different when it comes to learning, so why shouldn't a teacher be able to teach different methods?
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
1. Why am I not learning this material?
2. How can I be a better learner?
3. Am I taking notes in class and how can I take better notes?
4. What exactly do I ask of the teacher (ex: instead of asking if there is something they can do to pick up their grade, perhaps ask the teacher if there is a method to help me remember the formula better)?