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Michelle
- Rate $15
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1st lesson free
- Mathematics
- Algebra
- Science
- STEM
Certified Teacher Specializing in Math, Science, Biology, and Gifted Learner Support and Enrichment
- Mathematics
- Algebra
- Science
- STEM
Lesson location
- online
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at your home or a public place : will travel up to 20 mi. from Marion
About Michelle
I bring a classroom-tested blend of patience, structure, and adaptability. As a certified educator in 5–8 math and science, 6–12 biology and gifted endorsement in progress, I’m comfortable adjusting instruction for a wide range of learners.
What makes my approach different is:
I don’t assume misunderstanding means “not trying” — I look for the exact point of confusion
I adapt explanations in real time until the concept clicks
I focus heavily on building independence, not dependence
I make learning feel structured but never rigid or intimidating
Students leave sessions knowing not just what the answer is, but why it works.
Who the Lessons Are For
My tutoring supports a wide range of learners, including:
Middle school students (grades 5–8) needing support or enrichment in math and science
High school students (grades 9–12) in biology or general science coursework
Gifted and advanced learners who want deeper exploration, challenge work, or enrichment beyond grade-level standards
Students who feel “stuck” in science or math and need a fresh, supportive way in
Whether a student is catching up, keeping up, or pushing ahead, the goal is the same: build understanding that lasts beyond the assignment.
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About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Teaching Method and Techniques
My tutoring approach is built around clarity, connection, and confidence-building. I don’t just “cover material,” I help students understand how the pieces fit together so they can actually use what they learn.
I use a mix of:
Guided discovery (students work through ideas with support instead of passive listening)
Chunking and scaffolding (breaking complex topics into manageable steps)
Real-world connections (especially in science and math to make abstract concepts stick)
Frequent checks for understanding so gaps are caught early, not after the test
A Typical Lesson Plan
Each session is structured but flexible, depending on student needs:
Quick check-in (5 min)
We review goals, homework, or recent struggles.
Skill focus (15–25 min)
I introduce or reteach a concept using examples, visuals, and step-by-step modeling.
Guided practice (15–25 min)
Students try problems or tasks while I support, prompt, and correct misconceptions in real time.
Independent application (10–15 min)
Students demonstrate understanding on their own, building confidence and retention.
Wrap-up (5 min)
We summarize the “big idea,” note progress, and set a clear next step.
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Rates
Rate
- $15
Pack rates
- 5h: $75
- 10h: $150
online
- $15/h
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Michelle will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
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