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Math Tutoring in Stratford, CT
MATH TUTORING FOR ALL AGES
SANDRA G. SHERMAN
4640 MAIN STREET
STRATFORD, CT 06614
(203) 378-9154
sandyshe@optonline.net
AGE GROUPS - Children Through Adults
MATH PRAXIS for Teachers
SATï-GED-ACT-LPN-ASVAB-SAT-CAPT-
-Entrace Exams for Firemen-Carpentry Math Skills-
-Elementary School Students - needing reinforcement, further explanation, homework help or quiz/test preparation
-Middle School Students - clarification of arithmetic/pre-algebra/algebra skill/organizational guidance/work habits support
-High School Students - Algebra/Geometry/SAT Prep
-College Students - Supplementary help
-Adults - General math support in any area
-Math Praxis for Teachers
SAT PREPARATION
- Identify areas of academic weakness
- Gain familiarity with the SAT structure and format
- Learn to respond more quickly and accurately
- Improve skill and confidence
ADULT PROFESSIONAL ENTRANCE EXAMS
-Succeed by relearning and fine-tuning math skills for nursing, business and other career programs
-Master skills for teacher praxis exam
LEARNING DISABILITY SUPPORT
- Receive help to accommodate your learning style
- Experience adaptive technology to present alternate views
- Use hands-on tools to illuminate conceptual understanding
REDUCE MATH ANXIETY
- Receive help in a comfortable, nurturing learning
environment
- Start from areas of current knowledge and expand abilities
- Experience success at a comfortable pace
TECHNOLOGY
- Use software to help picture the math concept
- Do a test drive to actually see your skill gain
- Determine areas that still need strengthening
- Learn to use software needed in your business venture
TEACHERS' MATH PRAXIS PREPARATION
The answers to the questions listed below are some of the required areas of knowledge required by the Mathematics Praxis examination.
-How do I simplify an arithmetic expression if exponents are involved?
-Is the a method for understanding and solving word problems?
-How do I convert a decimal to a fraction and then to a percent?
-How can I find the original price if I know the sale price and the percent
decrease?
-What is the easiest way of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing
integers?
-How do I plot points in a coordinate plane?
-How do I find the areas, perimeters and volumes of geometric figures?
-Why is the lowest common multiple sometimes larger than the greatest common factor?
-How do I solve a multiple step equation?
-How do I convert from kilometers to millimeters?
-How do I write the square root of a non-perfect square in simplest form?
-How do I compute the probability of event one or event two occurring?
-How do I find the length of the leg of a right triangle given the hypotenuse and the other leg?
You can be successful at answering the above and other Praxis questions, but It requires that you take action.
WHAT STEPS CAN YOU TAKE?
- Obtain Praxis information and testing materials from your local bookstore or from the Connecticut State Department of Education.
- Test yourself by taking a practice math praxis exam and correct your test.
- Identify your areas of weakness.
- Call to schedule sessions so that you transform these weaknesses into strengths. . . (203) 378 - 9154
COMPUTER HELP
- Learn to utilize your computer as a tool to enhance your mathematical awareness
- Gain experience doing efficient searches for the information you need
BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE
Sandy Sherman has resided in Stratford, CT for over thirty years with her husband where they have raised their two children. Having taught in elementary, middle and high school settings for over twenty-five years, she has an understanding of the needs of mathematics students in various age ranges and ability levels.
Sandra received her bachelor's degree from Temple University, her master�s degree from Southern Connecticut State University and her second master�s degree from Fairfield University in Computers in Education. She is certified to teach any subject in grades K-8 and mathematics in grades 7-12.
In addition to teaching a S.A.T. Mini Course at Sterling House Community Center in Stratford, and a series of Saturday S.A.T. classes for Shelton, Sandra has been tutoring adults and children in her private tutoring practice. She tutors adults who need to improve their math skills in order to advance professionally in fields such as education, nursing, real estate, carpentry, and the military services.
In addition to presenting workshops on technology and mathematics, she was a Connecticut Celebration of Excellence recipient and was awarded the title of Technology Teacher of the Year in Connecticutï sponsored by Microsoft. She has been awarded multiple grants, including one from ATOMIC (Association of Teachers of Mathematics in Connecticut).
Sandra G. Sherman
(203) 378-9154
sandyshe@optonline.net
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