Back to search results

Barbara Garvin-kester

Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 tutor

location Palmyra, VA
education Northern Illinois University

About Barbara

Barbara Garvin-Kester, Ed.D, is a certified teacher, coach, consultant, and organization leader who has extensive experience working with learners of all ages, from infants/toddles, preschoolers, K-12 students, college age youth, and adults bound for professional careers in industry, government, and non-profit environments. She specializes in helping individuals achieve their goals, develop a love of learning, and find success in school and in life. While serving as the Executive Director of Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County in Stamford, CT, Barbara established within the organization a Yale University Lab School for developing, testing, and researching a social-emotional skills curriculum that highly correlates to academic success. As President of the Core Knowledge Foundation, Barbara directed the development of curricula and teacher training programs for a nationwide network of over 1000 PreK-8 public, private, and charter schools. As Executive Director of the Federal Executive Institute, she shaped and directed a leadership development program for aspiring leaders of the Civil Service. A graduate of Northern Illinois University, Barbara has helped hundreds of people improve their confidence and realize their potential for leadership and life-long success.

Education

Northern Illinois University

Doctorate

Education Leadership

1990

Subjects

Math

Algebra 1
Algebra 2
Common Core
Elementary Math
Geometry
Linear Algebra
Statistics

Test Preparation

ACT Writing
ACT Math
ACT Reading
ACT Science
GED
SAT Math
SAT Reading
SAT Writing

ACT

ACT Writing
ACT Math
ACT Reading
ACT Science

SAT

SAT Math
SAT Reading
SAT Writing

English

English (K-8)
High School Level English
College Level English
Essay Writing
Grammar
Literature
Reading & Comprehension
Phonics
Proofreading
Study Skills
Vocabulary

Science

Health Science
Life Sciences
Nutrition
Physical Science

Language

Public Speaking
Reading

Professional

Public Speaking
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Business Coach
Career Development
Project Management
Online

Social Studies

Geography
Government & Politics
Political Science

Computer

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word

Other

ADD/ADHD
Aspergers
Autism
Dyslexia
Etiquette Coach
Life Coach
Special Needs

Art

Ballroom Dancing

Athletics

Ballroom Dancing
Cooking

Barbara’s Rating (0 ratings)

star
0.0
out of 5

Articulation

star 0.0

Proficiency

star 0.0

Punctuality

star 0.0
No results found.