Ricker Tutoring

Introduction: • 18 yrs teaching math & 12 yrs tutoring math • 100% rating • Strategy for Improving Grades (SIG plan) My focus is compassion, understanding and learning analysis. Every student I work with is different! My task is to bring out the best – 100% guaranteed. "Innovative Empowerment for better learning." Synopsis: Math Tutor has wide-ranging experience: private and company tutor; classroom instructor in public and private schools; Applied Technology coordinator; corporate management; entrepreneur. Math Certification CT (grades 7-12). Experienced in special education. Technology savvy (computer, software, internet). Student-centered: “Mr. Ricker has a special gift for connecting with students.” All in one: • CT Certified Math teacher • Master’s degree • Engineering major from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute • 2nd career teacher • Successful business experiences Customer recommendations: - Mr. Ricker worked with my son to increase his D average in Geometry to an A. (parent) - Mr. Ricker has a special gift for connecting with students. I've observed him over and over again taking students who present as unmotivated, or truly believe they cannot learn a skill, and he turns them around. (Director, tutoring center) - I just spoke with a tutoring student, and he was almost speechless with excitement about how happy he is to be working with you. You have really motivated him, and as you know, that's most of the battle. (tutor placement professional) - “I wish I hadn't made fun of your excel skills, they are great and I wish I had learned them.” (Aspergers student) - He (Mr. Ricker) could reach them with his special way of connecting with the children and their parents. It is truly a gift. (peer teacher) - I was impressed with Mr. Ricker's ability to help students who had difficulty focusing or with attention issues. His teaching strategies benefited these students greatly. Mr. Ricker also did a fine job integrating technology in to all his lessons. (Principal) What I like most about tutoring is finding the key with each student to allow them to develop math skills and confidence. I believe that confidence unlocks the mind's ability to process mathematical strategies for solving problems. I find tutoring to be exciting and rewarding! I enjoy taking select pieces of my business, education, and parenting experiences and applying them to a student's unique needs - like finding the key that opens their mind.