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Martha R.

4.9 (166 ratings)

683 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $100
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Patient, experienced tutor with a positive attitude.
Patient, experienced tutor with a positive attitude.
Martha R.

4.9 (166 ratings)

683 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
4.9 (166 ratings)

683 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Martha

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My strongest skill is in helping students get from where they are to where they want to be. I have taught high school math and science for 27 years with specific experience in algebra I and II, trig, pre-calculus, chemistry, biology, and physiology. Working one-on-one, I love finding the keys to students' understanding.

I've always loved science and majored in biology in undergrad. By the time I was a senior, I was a docent in a natural history museum and had helped many friends improve...

My strongest skill is in helping students get from where they are to where they want to be. I have taught high school math and science for 27 years with specific experience in algebra I and II, trig, pre-calculus, chemistry, biology, and physiology. Working one-on-one, I love finding the keys to students' understanding.

I've always loved science and majored in biology in undergrad. By the time I was a senior, I was a docent in a natural history museum and had helped many friends improve their grades in biology, chemistry, and math. After graduation from University of Michigan, I continued studying to get my teaching certificate. I moved to Georgia and started teaching in 1986 and haven't looked back, earning my M.Ed. in science from Georgia State.

While I enjoy being a classroom teacher, I find the most rewarding part of my work to be one-on-one instruction. I have achieved a lot of success with it. I find that taking the time to listen to a student and then taking the time to make sure that the student understands makes all the difference.

I try to find out where a student is: What do you understand and where is it that you get lost? So we start there, using what a student does know in an interactive way, to make that connection.

Owning the discovery helps students with their confidence. When it's math, I want to see the student do the work. They can watch me all day and they're not getting anything. I need to see that they can accomplish the task themselves.

Learning shouldn't be a chore and I find that understanding the individual needs of a student can make all the difference in his or her love of learning. One size really doesn't fit all when it comes to education.

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Education

University of Michigan
undergrad
Georgia State University
MEd

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $100
  • Travel policy: Within 5 miles of Decatur, GA 30033
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 7/16/2013

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Homeschool

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have taught multiple levels of math for 27 years, including algebra I. I find the most rewarding part of my work to be one-on-one instruction. I have achieved a lot of success with it. I find that taking the time to listen to a student and then taking the time to make sure that the student understands makes all the difference. I especially enjoy the challenge of helping students who are not confident of their ability in math. I have a master's degree in education from Georgia State University.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have taught multiple levels of math for 27 years, including algebra II. I find the most rewarding part of my work to be one-on-one instruction. I have achieved a lot of success with it. I find that taking the time to listen to a student and then taking the time to make sure that the student understands makes all the difference. I especially enjoy the challenge of working with students who do not have a great deal of confidence in their abilities in math. I have a master's degree in education from Georgia State University.
Biology,

Biology

I have taught science for 27 years at multiple levels, including biology. I find the most rewarding part of my work to be one-on-one instruction. I have achieved a lot of success with it. I find that taking the time to listen to a student and then taking the time to make sure that the student understands makes all the difference. My major at the University of Michigan was biology and I have a master's degree in science education from Georgia State University.
Chemistry,

Chemistry

I have taught chemistry for 27 years. I have had a great deal of success working one on one with students, which I find to be the most rewarding part of teaching. I especially enjoy the challenge of working with students who do not have a great deal of confidence in science. My bachelors degree from University of Michigan includes a minor in chemistry. I have a masters degree in science education from Georgia State University.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I have taught multiple levels of math for 27 years, including pre-algebra. I find the most rewarding part of my work to be one-on-one instruction. I have achieved a lot of success with it. I find that taking the time to listen to a student and then taking the time to make sure that the student understands makes all the difference. I especially enjoy the challenge of helping students who are not confident of their ability in math. I have a master's degree in education from Georgia State University.
Precalculus

Precalculus

I have taught multiple levels of math for 27 years, including precalculus. I find working one on one with students extremely rewarding and believe that students benefit greatly from the additional attention. I especially enjoy the challenge of working with students who do not have a great deal of confidence in their ability in math. I have a masters degree in education from Georgia State University.

Math

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have taught multiple levels of math for 27 years, including algebra I. I find the most rewarding part of my work to be one-on-one instruction. I have achieved a lot of success with it. I find that taking the time to listen to a student and then taking the time to make sure that the student understands makes all the difference. I especially enjoy the challenge of helping students who are not confident of their ability in math. I have a master's degree in education from Georgia State University.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have taught multiple levels of math for 27 years, including algebra II. I find the most rewarding part of my work to be one-on-one instruction. I have achieved a lot of success with it. I find that taking the time to listen to a student and then taking the time to make sure that the student understands makes all the difference. I especially enjoy the challenge of working with students who do not have a great deal of confidence in their abilities in math. I have a master's degree in education from Georgia State University.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I have taught multiple levels of math for 27 years, including pre-algebra. I find the most rewarding part of my work to be one-on-one instruction. I have achieved a lot of success with it. I find that taking the time to listen to a student and then taking the time to make sure that the student understands makes all the difference. I especially enjoy the challenge of helping students who are not confident of their ability in math. I have a master's degree in education from Georgia State University.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

I have taught multiple levels of math for 27 years, including precalculus. I find working one on one with students extremely rewarding and believe that students benefit greatly from the additional attention. I especially enjoy the challenge of working with students who do not have a great deal of confidence in their ability in math. I have a masters degree in education from Georgia State University.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I have taught multiple levels of math for 27 years, including trigonometry. Trigonometry is the subject I have focused on most. I find working with students who do not have a great deal of confidence in their ability in math particularly rewarding. In my experience, working one on one with students is the key to success. I have a masters degree in education from Georgia State University.

Most Popular

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have taught multiple levels of math for 27 years, including algebra I. I find the most rewarding part of my work to be one-on-one instruction. I have achieved a lot of success with it. I find that taking the time to listen to a student and then taking the time to make sure that the student understands makes all the difference. I especially enjoy the challenge of helping students who are not confident of their ability in math. I have a master's degree in education from Georgia State University.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have taught multiple levels of math for 27 years, including algebra II. I find the most rewarding part of my work to be one-on-one instruction. I have achieved a lot of success with it. I find that taking the time to listen to a student and then taking the time to make sure that the student understands makes all the difference. I especially enjoy the challenge of working with students who do not have a great deal of confidence in their abilities in math. I have a master's degree in education from Georgia State University.
Biology,

Biology

I have taught science for 27 years at multiple levels, including biology. I find the most rewarding part of my work to be one-on-one instruction. I have achieved a lot of success with it. I find that taking the time to listen to a student and then taking the time to make sure that the student understands makes all the difference. My major at the University of Michigan was biology and I have a master's degree in science education from Georgia State University.
Chemistry,

Chemistry

I have taught chemistry for 27 years. I have had a great deal of success working one on one with students, which I find to be the most rewarding part of teaching. I especially enjoy the challenge of working with students who do not have a great deal of confidence in science. My bachelors degree from University of Michigan includes a minor in chemistry. I have a masters degree in science education from Georgia State University.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I have taught multiple levels of math for 27 years, including pre-algebra. I find the most rewarding part of my work to be one-on-one instruction. I have achieved a lot of success with it. I find that taking the time to listen to a student and then taking the time to make sure that the student understands makes all the difference. I especially enjoy the challenge of helping students who are not confident of their ability in math. I have a master's degree in education from Georgia State University.
Precalculus

Precalculus

I have taught multiple levels of math for 27 years, including precalculus. I find working one on one with students extremely rewarding and believe that students benefit greatly from the additional attention. I especially enjoy the challenge of working with students who do not have a great deal of confidence in their ability in math. I have a masters degree in education from Georgia State University.

Science

Biology,

Biology

I have taught science for 27 years at multiple levels, including biology. I find the most rewarding part of my work to be one-on-one instruction. I have achieved a lot of success with it. I find that taking the time to listen to a student and then taking the time to make sure that the student understands makes all the difference. My major at the University of Michigan was biology and I have a master's degree in science education from Georgia State University.
Chemistry,

Chemistry

I have taught chemistry for 27 years. I have had a great deal of success working one on one with students, which I find to be the most rewarding part of teaching. I especially enjoy the challenge of working with students who do not have a great deal of confidence in science. My bachelors degree from University of Michigan includes a minor in chemistry. I have a masters degree in science education from Georgia State University.
Physiology

Physiology

I have taught science for 27 years at many different levels including physiology. I try to find out where a student is: What do you understand and where is it that you get lost? So we start there, using what a student does know in an interactive way, to make that connection. I majored in biology at the University of Michigan, with a concentration in biochemistry.

Summer

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have taught multiple levels of math for 27 years, including algebra I. I find the most rewarding part of my work to be one-on-one instruction. I have achieved a lot of success with it. I find that taking the time to listen to a student and then taking the time to make sure that the student understands makes all the difference. I especially enjoy the challenge of helping students who are not confident of their ability in math. I have a master's degree in education from Georgia State University.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have taught multiple levels of math for 27 years, including algebra II. I find the most rewarding part of my work to be one-on-one instruction. I have achieved a lot of success with it. I find that taking the time to listen to a student and then taking the time to make sure that the student understands makes all the difference. I especially enjoy the challenge of working with students who do not have a great deal of confidence in their abilities in math. I have a master's degree in education from Georgia State University.
Biology,

Biology

I have taught science for 27 years at multiple levels, including biology. I find the most rewarding part of my work to be one-on-one instruction. I have achieved a lot of success with it. I find that taking the time to listen to a student and then taking the time to make sure that the student understands makes all the difference. My major at the University of Michigan was biology and I have a master's degree in science education from Georgia State University.
Chemistry

Chemistry

I have taught chemistry for 27 years. I have had a great deal of success working one on one with students, which I find to be the most rewarding part of teaching. I especially enjoy the challenge of working with students who do not have a great deal of confidence in science. My bachelors degree from University of Michigan includes a minor in chemistry. I have a masters degree in science education from Georgia State University.

Ratings and Reviews

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4.9 (166 ratings)
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Reviews

Patient and Positive

Martha is helping my daughter with Algebra. Math is not a good subject for my daughter, she get very frustrated and feels she is not smart. Martha is very patient and positive. She encourages my daughter and praises her when she gets it! I have seen improvements in my daughters test grades and her attitude toward Algebra! Thanks Martha.

Cindy, 20 lessons with Martha

Energetic and creative

Martha helped our son immensely in Chemistry. She is an excellent teacher. She was quickly able to ascertain what our son was missing in translate it to him in a way he could understand. We highly recommend Martha.

Jill, 4 lessons with Martha

Great tutor for math or science

Martha is prompt, knowledgable, and always positive. Best tutor experience we have had. She brings a great amount of classroom experience to each lesson for the best one on one experience.

Veta, 2 lessons with Martha

Exuberant and knowledgeable Tutor!

Martha tutored my 10th grade daughter Casey in Algebra II. This was our first time with Martha and Casey loved her! Her enthusiasm and manner of teaching helped make this difficult class for my daughter more understandable and meaningful.

Kathy, 7 lessons with Martha

Highly recommend Martha

Martha has been great with our son in tutoring Algebra II. He has connected with her in a way that is different and more effective than his regular teacher which has proved to be beneficial in his understanding of the subject matter. Martha has become a consistent staple in our household as our son continues to improve in his studies of Algebra II.

Brooke, 20 lessons with Martha

Helpful and cheerful

Martha was available to come the night my daughter needed help and was able to quickly teach her the concepts she was struggling with. We will use her again!

Stacey, 1 lesson with Martha

Clear instructions make all the difference!

My son James said that Ms. Rommel explained the problems so that he could understand them. he looks forward to his math tutorials!

Corinna, 16 lessons with Martha

Great tutor

Martha had 13 tutoring sessions with my step-daughter this summer. She was an excellent tutor, and significantly raised my step-daughter's confidence in her ability to do math. We are really happy we hired Martha. She was extremely reliable and dedicated.

Patricia, 11 lessons with Martha

A well experienced and supportive tutor.

Martha was of great help to me over the semester of my college chemistry course. I had withdrew without fail the first time around, and passed the class with flying colors with her help. I went from scoring 50% and 60% grades on tests the first time around, to scoring a 95% on my first test with the help of her. She is very patient, and kept whatever pace I chose to go at each session. She is very knowledgeable with the subject and even gave me tips on how to make learning a particular thing easier or easier to memorize. Besides being good at teaching the material I presented to her, I felt that she actually cared about my education and progress in my class. She always wanted to hear about how class went, and wanted to know the grades of my tests as soon as I did. I felt that she wanted me to succeed and I gained confidence in the class just through that. Martha is a wonderful person and teacher; I would suggest that anyone looking for success in chemistry (or math, I'm positive she is great at that too) that they should definitely use her help.

Emma, 14 lessons with Martha

Excellent Chemistry Tutor

Martha is an excellent tutor! If I could I'd have her tutor me in every subject. She explains things in an easy way for me to understand. She's very patient and always willing to fit me in her schedule. After our first session I made a 100 on my first quiz and an 86 on my first test. She's very encouraging and makes Chemistry fun!

Michele, 10 lessons with Martha
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