...though my four years in high school that connected high school tutors with peers, middle school students, and potentially students from an underfunded local elementary school in attempts to make academic help more accessible. I tutored in a number of different math classes at the time. In college, I worked with a tutoring agency to teach 6-12 year old student Python, Java, Scratch, and Web Development. My goal is to help you learn concepts and...
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...lack of complacency. I always want to be somewhere or do something that I have not yet achieved. I believe it is this drive that allows me to pursue my passions, both academically and socially, and to be successful in both. I find that my greatest happiness comes in the form of little victories such as a good grade on an exam, or making a friend laugh! Its because of this that I really slow...
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...them to use the plethora of resources that are on the Internet to increase their knowledge. All these tactics enabled all 15 students I worked with to successfully demo their final projects. Currently, I am utilizing online resources to communicate with and assist students in math subjects such as Algebra and Calculus in programming languages such as C++ and even Middle School subjects. The students I work with have been able to successfully complete homework...
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...Cyber Operations in 2022. Since graduation, I have worked on a variety of personal projects building apps to keep up my skills, as well as currently studying to become a pilot. At college, as well as in high school and previously, I have tutored both classmates and underclassmen in various courses and exams, ranging from SAT preparation, to college prep Math and Science courses, to introduction to programming and computer science classes. In addition, I...
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...team and teaching private tennis lessons on the side. Top ACT and SAT scores earned me a scholarship at the University of Miami, where I was able to develop a newfound love for the fine arts. I am now pursuing a B.S. in computer science as well as a B.A. in studio art, with minors in mathematics and public health. I feel that my artistic practice has shaped my teaching, pushing me to take a...
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...teaching experience coupled with my own experience as being a student, I discovered that mathematics can never be understood without a pen and a pencil in hands. Math is not a reading subject where you can think and reason and discuss about your opinion. It is rather an absolute science where anyone agree to one and single outcome. Moreover, as I always tell my students, you can never finish better yourself through practice because practice...
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Hi! My name is JJ, and I'm a mathematician with expertise in a variety of fields. I am competent with most non-language subjects taught in colleges, and specialize particularly in teaching STEM courses.
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...undergraduate at the University at Albany. Since then I've helped friends, family, you name it. The subject matter has ranged from history to economics, along with everything in between. As a graduate student in NYU's Master in Economics program, I haven't had the time to work as much as I would have liked. The Spring semester has finally come to a close, though, and so I really am looking forward to getting reinvolved!
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...emphasis on forming connections and intuitive understanding. There's nothing more satisfying than having concepts click into place, when material that was once intimidating suddenly flows easily in your brain and fits right in with the rest of your knowledge. I love that moment, and I like to help other's experience it whenever I can. Outside of academics, I enjoy making visual art, playing music on my piano or ukulele, and reading science fiction novels.
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I am currently a software engineer for Lockheed Martin developing code for their Aeronautics business. My bachelor's is in Computer Engineering, and I've also received my EIT certification for Electrical and Computer Engineering. I'm passionate about all things engineering and would love to share my experience and knowledge in these fields.
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...a strong commitment to student success, I am eager to contribute my skills, experience and real world expertise both as a teacher and a software professional as a tutor. My previous work with diverse learners, alongside a natural ability to build positive relationships, has equipped me with the necessary tools to effectively support students in their academic journeys. I am particularly drawn to the opportunity to foster a collaborative classroom environment, providing individualized attention and...
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...wide variety of computer science topics but am most excited to teach Python. Topics may include anything from the basics (data types, control structures, etc.) to more advanced areas, such as object-oriented programming, data structures, list comprehension, recursion, and more. My approach to teaching involves two strategies. First, I use metaphors to describe unfamiliar topics in a way that is more relatable and intuitive. Second, after guiding your learning, I will give you the opportunity...
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I got my Bachelor's in Computer Science from Weber State University. I love programming, data structures, algorithms. I grew up in a family of programmers, and we talked about algorithms and math around the dinner table.
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...hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from CUNY City College of NY. With over two years of tutoring experience, primarily at the New York Public Library, I've worked with elementary and middle school students, focusing on subjects like SAT Math, reading, and writing. My teaching philosophy revolves around adaptability and engagement; I strive to create interactive lessons that cater to diverse learning styles. I find joy in transforming complex concepts into approachable ideas, particularly...
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...to teach students game theory, combinatorics, pattern recognition, and logic. It was meaningful to help people wrestle with frustration or confusion and see them turn those blocks into steps toward mastery. I view my role as a conduit for your process. I can help organize your approach by finding the most highly recurring places where you struggle and construct a more stable foundation. We aim to enjoy learning, not score perfect. That allows us to...
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...Grand Canyon University with a degree in Computer Science. The languages I am most confident in are C, C++, and Python (4 years + experience). I'm also perfecting my skills in JavaScript for web development so I can make cool dynamic HTML pages. I'm a visual learner so when I instruct I like to draw the objects being discussed. Using drawings to represent object oriented programming makes explaining concepts easier because the student can rely...
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I really like tutoring people to learn about the world of Python coding. It might seem intimidating at first, but before you know it you'll be reading and typing code like Shakespeare!
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A recent graduate that enjoys teaching students from a variety of ages Computer Science be it younger or older. I have experience in teaching and developing courses to enrich learning, and engage students with useful projects that can appeal to employers. Current languages include Python, C#, Javascript, and Lua and a dose of Machine Learning and Databases as well too.
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...Bachelors of Science in Computer Science from the Illinois Institute of Technology. I am also currently completing my Masters of Science in Computer Science from Northwestern University. My areas of expertise are in data structures, algorithms, software development (in multiple languages and paradigms), operating systems, artificial intelligence, data science, and mathematics. I have completed several internships as a Software Engineer at Cisco Systems. I have experience as a tutor as I have been a TA...
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Recent Algorithms Tutoring Session Notes
We began this session by correcting some minor commenting mistakes in the student's assigned program. We then began to work with methods, discussing return types and parameters. A more complex calculator program was assigned to be completed for our next session.
Today we covered programming tolerances, as well as root finding using Newton-Raphson method and ended on least square fit to an exponential equation. We will be picking up tomorrow with the least square fit, as we didn't finish it today.
We simplified the automation we had previously put together for our maze project, but the student seems to have lost interest in that project. We started a new game program, also in the scratch platform, that focused on timing, movement, and if-then statements. The student is starting to independently debug simple programs. In future sessions, we will move on to programming directly in C++ and away from the drag and drop languages.
I helped the student with some more Computer Science topics. This time, arrays, 2D arrays, and the Bubble Sort Routine. We also experimented with the technique of Desk-Checking in order to trace the functioning of some of the code in the exams.
We went over a free response question from the practice exam, discussed some concepts, and looked over their most recent lab assignment. They seem to have a good grasp of the fundamental concepts.
We covered the idea of using array indices as a separate attribute of objects. In this case, the indices of a two dimensional array represented a Student object's seating position in a class. We also reviewed the concept of a two dimensional array: an array of arrays, and how to traverse a two dimensional array. The student at first struggled with the former concept mentioned above, but once we got past that she picked up the latter concept pretty quickly. She seemed engaged and it seems she feels much more comfortable with the concepts now than she did previously. Toward the end we also covered the difference between the = operator and the == operator.
