The administrators select tutors to teach at Bridges who: exhibit expertise in their subject area, are able to express evidence of an active Christian faith, and have a willingness to work with students and parents of homeschooling families. We appreciate and understand the work and commitment involved in obtaining a degree, but also recognize and honor the importance of knowledge and passion for teaching homeschooled students. These factors are taken into consideration when hiring all tutors. The administrators interview all prospective tutors and review his/her class and materials before accepting him/her to teach.

 

If you are interested in tutoring at Bridges, please download our tutor packet (.pdf 1.78 mb).

 

Denise Sultenfuss

Denise holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English with a minor in writing from the University of Maryland. She has completed graduate work at Johns Hopkins University and in mild/moderate handicapping conditions. With teaching experience in Baltimore City Public Schools, Queen Anne’s County Public Schools, Chesapeake College and the Learning Resource Center, Denise has also taught at many homeschool venues. Denise’s work has been published in The Delmarva Farmer  and in Proverbs 31 Magazine. Denise, an active home-educator, resides in Centreville with her husband Mark and their 5 children.

 

Rebecca Smith

Having taught grades pre-K through eighth in public, private and Montessori schools, Rebecca brings over 23 years of teaching experience to Bridges Tutorial. Recognized for her teaching excellence, Rebecca has worked with children of all abilities including special needs children. With 12 years of homeschooling to her credit, Rebecca has dedicated a great deal of energy to her homeschool community and her church. For six years, she has held administrative and teaching duties at two homeschool co-ops, spent five years leading a 4-H group, and has lead multiple worship and children's programs at her church for over 20 years. Rebecca and her family reside in Centreville.

 

Amy Rendulic

Amy taught high school mathematics including all subjects from pre-algebra to calculus from 1994 through 2004. Since this time, she has privately tutored area students and has tutored at Kent County High School. Amy holds a bachelors degree in education with a secondary degree in mathematics. Amy and her family reside in Chestertown.

 

Lori Love

Lori has been involved with educating children of all ages and adults since her teen years. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from Indiana University and has a taught a various homeschool co-ops, including a high school tutorial. Lori is devoted to our youth with over seven years of volunteering by leading her church high school Sunday school and by advising her church youth group and a local 4-H. Lori, her husband and two children reside in Church Hill.

Cheri Hoffman

Cheri, a home educator who is passionate and devoted to homeschooling, desires to share her love and knowledge of hands-on learning with other homeschool families. She is an honors graduate of Hood College and has a B.A. in communications, focusing on graphics, English and literature. Completing Hood's honor program in English/lit and in communications, Cheri explored many different avenues in the communication field including print media, television and graphic arts. Cheri has been homeschooling for seven years. Aside from homeschooling, Cheri and her husband Michael own and run all aspects of the Update, a local newspaper serving Queen Anne's County and Easton. The Hoffman family resides in Centreville.

 

Karen Hill

Karen, raised in the jungles of Peru by her missionary parents, spent part of her education homeschooled herself giving her a passion for the homeschool community. Although, not degreed in Spanish, Karen grew up speaking fluently and has passed all necessary tests to teach it. Karen has taught Spanish in schools for the past 15 years. Recently, she has taught at Centreville Middle School and is now teaching at St. Peter and Paul High School in Easton. Karen holds a masters in in psychology with a minor in sociology. Karen and her family reside in Millington.

 

Middle School

Human Anatomy

Cheri Hoffman

Full year course. Required materials listed in registration packet.

Following the Usborne Human Body book, this course will cover all the major systems of the human body. The class will be supplemented with numerous hands-on models, experiments, games and labeling worksheets. After completing the major systems of the body, we will study medicine and diseases with Exploring The History of Medicine, hands on experiments and a unit study in which students must solve a disease mystery. Note: We will not cover reproduction. Although I have made an sincere attempt to review the material for evolution/creation references, I cannot guarantee that evolution will not be referred to in the materials.

 

Writing for Middle School Grades 7-8

Denise Sultenfuss

Full year course. No additional materials required.

This writing course will incorporate structure, style, and grammar/mechanics at an intermediate to advanced level. Various types of essays will include persuasive, narrative, comparison/contrast, and a short literary analysis. Each essay will include the stages of writing: planning/organizing, rough draft, editing, and final paper. A syllabus will be available prior to class. By the end of this course, your student will be prepared for high school writing. For further information or for assistance in determining your child’s level of writing, please feel free to contact the tutor. Student of all learning styles welcome. The class will be taught using multisensory techniques.

Pre-Algebra Amy Rendulic

Full year, two day a week course. Required materials listed in registration packet.

Using A Beka, this pre-algebra course will give students a brief but complete review of all arithmetic topics, broadening many topics to include more than one approach to the correct solution. Much of the course is devoted to algebra and related topics, scientific notation, geometry, statistics, and trigonometry. Problem-solving strategies will be taught that will help students apply mathematical skills to word problems.

History: American Republic

Lori Love

Full year course. Required materials listed in registration packet.

Bob Jones Curriculum presents the chronological development of the United States from a spiritual perspective. The course lays out a foundational understanding of the events and policies that have shaped this country.

Literature & Composition

Cheri Hoffman

Full year course. Required materials listed in registration packet.

Using “Lightning Literature & Composition,” students will use classic literature pieces to expand vocabulary and comprehension, engage in thoughtful group discussions, learn about such literary practices as plot, character and rhyme and ultimately master a variety of writing exercises. Works covered this year will be “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi,” The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” “Helen Keller: The Story of My Life,” “All Creatures Great and Small,” and a variety of poems.

Spanish I

Karen Hill

Full year, two day a week course. Required materials listed in registration packet.

Art: Expression & Appreciation

Rebecca Smith

Full year course. $50 material fee.

This progressive course will provide a solid foundation for artistic expression. Students will produce a variety of art allowing them to express themselves and enhancing their appreciation of art. Topics include shape, shadow, contour line, perspective, color theory, portraiture, composition and style. Projects will include sculptures, frescos with mosaics, abstract - cubism (like Picasso), monochromatic painting, mirror images, self-portraits, expressionism and impressionism.

The Debater

Cheri Hoffman

One Semester course (first half of year). No additional materials required.

Students will learn and practice the techniques of formal debate. In doing so, students will engage in researching, writing and public speaking. These skills will help students with many endeavors as they grow including defending their faith and other issues, public communication and logically presenting their ideas. Students will also hone their skills for working in groups. All topics will be age appropriate.

Science Lab

Cheri Hoffman

One semester course that will meet for 90 minutes. $50 material fee.

This course is designed to complement the Human Anatomy course. Students will first get instruction in and practice using a top notch microscope while examining tissue slides of the human body. We will base this study on Usborne’s Complete Book of the Microscope. The class will then move into dissecting mammal organs, allowing students to reinforce and see the actual things learned about in the Human Anatomy course. Dissection will include a sheep brain, cow eye, sheep heart, sheep kidney, sheep pluck, rat and fetal pig. Dissection will be done in pairs.

Writing A Great Research Paper

Cheri Hoffman

One Semester course (second half of year). No additional materials required.

Students will learn and practice the steps necessary to write a research paper. Areas covered will include choosing a workable topic, various outlining techniques, note taking, research techniques/bibliographies, revising/editing/drafting and presentation.

 

High School

Geography

Lori Love

Full year course. Required materials listed in registration packet..

Using “Around the World in 180 Days”, the following areas will be studied: Geography, history, religion, culture, key people, and current events/issues. Grades will be based on the thoroughness of the research.

 

Algebra

Amy Rendulic

Full year, two day a week course. Required materials listed in registration packet.

Using A Beka, Algebra 1 will teach students the language of algebra. Students will learn concepts that will help them develop problem solving abilities to help in many areas of their life. The topics covered in this course provide a good foundation to be successful in Geometry and Algebra 2 and beyond. Units will include expressions and equations, linear functions, polynomials and nonlinear functions, radical and rational expressions and data analysis.

 

Spanish I (9th grade only)

Karen Hill

Full year, two day a week course. Required materials listed in registration packet