
Daniel: Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Tutoring Subjects
Algebra
Reading
AP Calculus BC
AP Physics 1
+58 subjects
Enstin: Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor
...favorite subject in high school was history, but in college I became interested in psychology and biology. Thus, I have a lot of academic interests and can help out in subjects ranging from the humanities to math and science! I have also had plenty of experience with standardized test taking, and I can help you figure out the best strategy to be confident on the test and succeed. I am easygoing and patient and will...
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Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Tutoring Subjects
Algebra
ACT Reading
SSAT
SAT Mathematics
+40 subjects
Cody: Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor
As a college student, and somebody who tutored most of my friends in high-school. I can more easily connect with students and understand their mindset, and create a learning environment that can best suit their needs.... The teacher is a guide to teach you how to learn material, not just somebody to help you memorize things.... Staying motivated is about knowing they can improve in whatever they do. I talk about how I have overcome failures of similar kinds to theirs.
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University South Florida - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
Tutoring Subjects
Algebra
Pre-Algebra
Elementary School Math
Trigonometry
+6 subjects
Catherine: Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor
...writing and essay editing. I also tutor math (I excelled in math throughout high school and continued to take math courses in college) and thoroughly enjoy doing so! I also did well on the SAT and want to assist students in perfecting the SAT skills that they need so that they can further enhance their college prospects. I believe that every student can become passionate about learning and a successful student with the appropriate help,...
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University of California- Davis - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations, Chinese
Tutoring Subjects
Algebra
Conversational Spanish
Geometry
Spanish 4
+33 subjects
Mrunali: Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor
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McGill University - Bachelor of Science, Biology & Mathematics
Tutoring Subjects
Algebra
Advanced Placement
PSAT Critical Reading
Middle School Math
+30 subjects
Elise: Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor
...am currently a graduate student in an MS in Biostatistics program at the University of Colorado and a teaching assistant for graduate-level introductory biostatistics courses. I graduated from Colgate University with a degree in environmental biology and then worked in environmental consulting before starting graduate school. I also played Division I soccer in college and competitively throughout high school. I still love to play soccer, and I think that striking a balance between academics and...
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Colgate University - Bachelors, Environmental Biology
University of Colorado Denver- Anschutz Medical Campus - Masters, MS- Biostatistics
Tutoring Subjects
Algebra
Essay Editing
Algebra 3/4
Statistics
+31 subjects
Connor: Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor
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Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Tutoring Subjects
Algebra
MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
STAAR Grades 3-8
College Physics
+42 subjects
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Certified Algebra Tutor
I tutored my first student almost ten years ago, and I enjoy working with all age brackets! My specialties are Math and Writing, but I have experience in just about everything.
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Clemson University - Bachelor of Science, Economics
Tutoring Subjects
Algebra
Trigonometry
Languages
SAT Reading
+48 subjects
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Certified Algebra Tutor
...the nationwide standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT and Advanced Placement Calculus and Physics. I work hard to make complex and challenging material accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of students. At all levels, I encourage both the hesitant and eager students to succeed. I tailor lesson plans to different learning styles and abilities. With the extra attention I give, my students consistently tell me they have learned more than...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Economics, minor Math and Statistics
University of California-Berkeley - Masters, Masters of Business Administration
Tutoring Subjects
Algebra
IB Mathematics HL
SSAT- Elementary Level
Pre-Calculus
+87 subjects
Thu: Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor
...love from a high school teacher and would like to pass on that love to the next generation. My approach to teaching Math is to help students relate Math to their daily activities and thus the students won't be so intimidated by the subject. Other subjects that I enjoy tutoring are science, physics, and chemistry. I'd love to help students understand how things work around us. Whenever I can, I would try to be outdoors...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Master of Science, Civil Engineering
Tutoring Subjects
Algebra
GRE
Geometry
ACT Math
+42 subjects
Paolo: Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor
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Dickinson College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Tutoring Subjects
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Mathematics
GRE Analytical Writing
+58 subjects
Brady: Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor
...two years, working with middle and high school students in both Chicago and Palo Alto. When it comes to learning, I strongly believe in the recent work of Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck showing the importance of having a growth mindset rather than a fixed one, in which students realize that they can develop and improve their intelligence through hard work and persistence, rather than surrendering to the conventional belief that intelligence is a fixed trait;...
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Stanford University - Bachelors, Engineering - Product Design
Tutoring Subjects
Algebra
ACT English
ACT Math
AP Calculus BC
+33 subjects
Haley: Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor
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University of Northern Iowa - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics Teaching
Tutoring Subjects
Algebra
Calculus
Geometry
ACT
+14 subjects
Christopher: Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor
...native of Texas and decided to move back here to Houston after I graduated from undergraduate. I am very well versed in the mathematics and sciences, able to provide knowledge and comprehension of higher level material as well as a firm, confident foundation of the basics. I have experience in working with students ranging from children in pre-academic years to young adult in pursuit of a college degree. During my undergraduate years, I was involved...
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The Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
Tutoring Subjects
Algebra
High School Biology
Test Prep
College Chemistry
+26 subjects
Dale: Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor
...needed help with math, and I was one of the older kids in the group. I enjoyed helping them learn new concepts, and different ways to think about problems in order to get them to understand them better and succeed in their classes. Sometime during my college years I signed up with a tutoring company in which I was able to tutor online, which gave me more experience in dealing with different kinds of people...
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Arizona State University - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering
Arizona State University - Current Grad Student, Biomedical Engineering
Tutoring Subjects
Algebra
SAT
AP Calculus AB
SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1
+31 subjects
Pooja: Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor
...and a B.A. in History. I have tutored students previously in history and mathematics (especially algebra). Along with history and mathematics I am also available to tutor Spanish I, Spanish II, Biology, and SAT/ACT prep! I really enjoy tutoring in history and math because many students find these subjects to be difficult. The feeling when a student finally understands a concept that they were previously having difficulty with is amazing, and I love seeing a...
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University of Houston - Bachelors, History, Biology
Tutoring Subjects
Algebra
History
SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1
European History
+51 subjects
Ami: Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor
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Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
Tutoring Subjects
Algebra
PSAT
Calculus
ACT Reading
+35 subjects
FRANCES: Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor
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UCIrvine - Bachelors, Theater
Tutoring Subjects
Algebra
SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1
Arithmetic
Languages
+22 subjects
Scott: Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor
...all SAT and GRE sections, all middle/high school math, and a miscellany of social sciences. My academic background includes undergraduate degrees in International Relations and Psychology and an MS in Statistics. Currently, I’m getting my Statistics PhD; as a student, I continually appreciate how important student-teacher feedback is in enhancing the learning process. I incorporate this into my teaching by regularly checking my students' comprehension levels and crafting custom materials to address their particular weaknesses....
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Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations; Psychology
George Mason University - PHD, Statistics
Tutoring Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Trigonometry
Calculus 3
+14 subjects
Ria: Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
University of California-Los Angeles - PHD, Genetics
Tutoring Subjects
Algebra
Study Skills
Algebra 2
College Algebra
+18 subjectsVarsity Tutors can help you or your student get more out of your algebra studies with the help of experienced algebra tutors. Working with a private instructor is a great way to fill in the gaps that may have developed between your understanding of algebra and what's currently being covered in your algebra course. Your algebra tutoring sessions can focus on the specific topics within the field of study that you need the most help with. The personalized nature of the tutoring process makes it easier to find the academic growth that you've been looking for. Consider reaching out to us directly today if you think that you or your student would benefit from this type of individualized algebra attention. Below, you'll find more information on the field of study and how Varsity Tutors can help you advance in it.
What is Algebra?
Algebra is a math subject that deals with things like arithmetical operations and formal manipulations of abstract symbols instead of specific numbers. The field of study is one of the oldest in the math subject area. In fact, algebra's roots date all the way back to the ancient Babylonians. The word "algebra" comes from an Arabic term, which means the "reunion of broken parts." Since its inception, algebra has grown tremendously into one of the foremost fields of mathematical study in the modern world. For example, in today's world algebra is used for everything from telecommunications to building homes.
There are several different levels of algebraic study that you may find yourself pursuing at different stages in your academic career. Most students begin learning about the topic through pre-algebra coursework. This class helps those who take it build a solid foundation of algebraic skills that they can then build on in future classes. If you're taking a pre-algebra course, you may study things like factoring, variables, integers, order of operations, and linear equations, among other things.
After pre-algebra, students typically move to a class called algebra one. This course builds on the foundational skills that the student learned in pre-algebra and introduces more advanced material in the subject. Here, you'll study things like functions, radical expressions, polynomials, and other key algebraic principles.
Next, comes algebra two. This course takes everything a step further and students start getting into some of the most advanced algebraic topics while taking this class. If you're currently taking algebra two, then you may study things like quadratic equations, logarithmic and exponential expressions, trigonometry, matrix algebra, and more. If you're a college student, then your course may be called college algebra instead of either algebra one or two. College algebra essentially covers many of the same topics that are covered in algebra one and two but at a deeper level and with a faster pace.
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Learning Algebra
There are certain standards that students are asked to meet with regards to their algebraic knowledge. For example, the Common Core High School Standards are a set of benchmarks that are developed by key education officials in the state or national government. There are a set of algebra Common Core Standards that students in high school should strive to meet. Below, you'll get a look at what some of these standards are so that you can assess how you're doing with your understanding of algebra.
By the time students finish high school, they should know most of the foundational topics in the field of algebra. For example, they should know how to solve and rewrite expressions in equivalent forms, polynomials and rational functions, factors of polynomials, rewriting rational functions, equations, equalities and inequalities, solving systems of equations, and more. If you find that you're lacking in one of these areas, then working with an algebra tutor is a chance to get the guidance you need to overcome your struggles.
Algebra and Testing
Because algebra is one of the most important math subjects, it's featured on many classroom and standardized tests. For example, if you plan on taking the ACT or the SAT soon, then you'll need to have a strong understanding of core algebraic concepts in order to do well on the math section of the exam. Doing well on the ACT and the SAT is important because a solid score on these exams could help you get into more competitive colleges. You could even earn scholarship offers if you do well on these standardized admissions tests.
Keep reading for a look at some of the algebraic topics that you'll need to know before taking the ACT. You'll be asked questions on things like algebraic operations, expressing relationships with variables, matrix equations, algebra in real-world contexts, polynomials equations, and more. Do you understand all of these algebraic topics at a high level? If the answer is no, that's okay. You can get the help that you need to develop a more complete understanding of these topics by signing up for algebra tutoring.
If you're preparing to take a standardized test like the ACT or SAT, then your tutor can create lessons for you that are based on the information you'll need to know for your upcoming exam. You can get targeted instruction and personalized feedback throughout each of these lessons. This can help you develop a more complete understanding of the algebra topics that you need to know in order to feel confident about taking these important tests.
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How Does Algebra Tutoring Work?
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Once you get connected with your instructor, you can start working with them quickly. Algebra tutors work with their students in a one-on-one environment so that they can put the needs of the individual student at the center of everything they do. Your instructor can create a customized lesson plan for you that's based on your specific needs within the field of algebra. Whether you're preparing for an important test or just want to enhance your understanding of your algebra course, your tutor can structure your time together in a way that helps you pursue your goals efficiently and effectively.
You'll be able to work through each lesson with your educator at your own pace. This means that when you encounter a particularly challenging topic you can take all of the time you need to fully understand it before moving on. This is a luxury that isn't typically possible in the classroom setting due to the time restraints of teachers. In all, you can get a completely personalized learning experience that may be just what you need to make the academic progress that you've been working toward.
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