Valerie
Experienced College Educator with Math High School Teaching Credential
I have been teaching math (stats and algebra) at a local college since 2015, and teaching it for dual enrolled high school students as well since 2015. I have taught AP stats and SAT prep for two years as well. Prior to that, I have been teaching both accounting and computer science at another college since 2002. I have a BS in Math and Psychology, a current California Single Subject Math Teaching Credential, an MBA in Finance, an MA in Math and a J.D.. I have been tutoring math, programming ...
criminal justice
computer engineering
Aspergers
I have worked as a special education aide in the Poway School District, working with students with Asperger's who were mainstreamed into general ed classrooms who needed an aide with them. I have also worked with adults with Asperger's in my computer science teaching at Palomar College. They were well able to complete the work in computer science.
autism
I have a 22 year old son with autism and several nieces and nephews on the autism spectrum. I have worked with my son and with other students with autism in the Poway Unified School District. I am a member of the San Diego Autism Society.
C
CBEST
computer programming
computer science
linear algebra
Linux
logic
MATLAB
UNIX
QuickBooks
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
business
C++
special needs
SAT reading
probability
spelling
ACT Math
elementary math
Managerial Accounting
Financial Accounting
SAT math
finance
proofreading
law
GED
accounting
I have been teaching Accounting at Palomar College since 2004. Every summer I teach Financial Accounting and Accounting with Excel. Currently we use Excel 2013. I also teach QuickBooks during the school year and have taught Managerial Accounting.
English
trigonometry
Java
writing
statistics
precalculus
reading
prealgebra
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
geometry
Microsoft Excel
general computer
grammar
algebra 2
calculus
vocabulary
algebra 1
Monica G. from San Diego, CA
I'm typing this review, after our first session. She is an absolute delight! She is a highly intelligent person. I'm absolutely pleased with her level of service, and expect to achieve great success in my studies. A+!
Tracy B. from San Diego, CA
My daughter took to Valerie's demeanor and teaching approach right away. I could hear her going "oh - i get it!" during the first session. Her first test post-tutoring was up two letter grades. Well worth it. Great math tutor.
Erica T. from Poway, CA
Valerie was really great. She is easy to contact and she was never late to any of our sessions. She responded to my emails/texts quickly and was always willing to help. She even came over on the weekends a couple times. She really devotes a lot of her time to helping her students. The class that she helped me with was Java programming. Before her help I had a C- and with her help I was able to get a B as my final grade. I was ecstatic! She's very kind and patient. She never once got frustrated with me. I would highly recommend her to any of my friends.
Holly L. from Poway, CA
Valerie worked with my daughter who hates math, and not only successfully got her through statistics, but had my daughter laughing out loud and thoroughly enjoying the process. My daughter did great in the class and also has confidence moving forward. A wonderful, patient, caring teacher and person.
Dennis C. from San Diego, CA
Valerie worked with me for six weeks during my challenging Advanced Object Oriented Programming course (AOOP). Without a professional like herself, I would not be able to succeed in the course. Though she has a strong background in C++, she was able to leverage it in order to help me with the Java programming language. She was always committed, always on time and accommodating of my schedule. Because of her, I was able to keep my grade two letters higher than the course I was heading. I wouldn't pass up a tutoring session with Valerie!
David T. from San Diego, CA
Valerie helped me with college algebra. She has an in-depth knowledge of the subject. She was very patient with me. Overall, an excellent tutor.