Hello, My name is Deatrick LaPointe. I have an MS degree in Management of Technology and am currently a PhD Candidate in Cyber Defense, Information Assurance. I enjoy learning and hope to pass on my knowledge and experience with others to enhance quality of life and education.
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...fall I will be attending Rutgers University in pursuit of a PhD in Applied Math. I have also done math research for the last two years which resulted in one published paper (with two more on the way), talks, conferences, and an REU at The Institute for Computational and Experimental Mathematics at Brown University last summer. What I am trying to say is that I love math. I love doing it, talking about it, and...
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...for helping students understand material at a more fundamental level, rather than simply memorizing methods. The moments of realization when everything suddenly clicks together is one of the most satisfying feelings, and I wish to help more students have these experiences. I enjoy helping students with any subject, but I particularly enjoy helping students with Computer Science and Mathematics, all of which require developing problem solving abilities rather than rote memorization, which I believe is...
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I am a full time software engineer and speak French fluently. Feel free to reach out with any help needed for Java or python programming, including French.
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B.S. Chemisty minor Math Univ. So. Fla 2010 ---------------------------- Decades of experience specicalizing in Organic Chemistry where I save lives ;}> Also can help with Bus. Calc, Calc, Biochem, and more. Having completed two years of computer science, as my initial major, I can also help with introductory C++ coursework. Decades spent as an editor of academic manuscripts in the social and natural sciences--I can also help with writing-intensive courses.
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University of Maryland Computer Science student graduating with a Bachelors degree in 2024. Expertise in math courses up to multi-variable calculus, discrete math and differential equations. Can also teach programming in Python, Java, Ruby, OCaml, C. Some experience with web development, major track is machine learning.
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...an example of its importance. We cannot know everything, but we can make a dent into some areas and see the importance of a subject in some way to our lives. I like to have a balance life and some subjects can be used as a stepping stone to another discipline in latter years, or to attain a better score on a test, etc. As we attempt a subject or problem, as long as we...
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I am a senior at James Madison University. Currently majoring in Physics, and minoring in Computer Science, Math, and Robotics. I like to spread knowledge!
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...and have traveled all over the world both personally and professionally, specifically I have lived in Virginia, California, and Japan. A majority of the tutoring I have done has been peer-to-peer within the classes I'm taking but I did conduct more formal tutoring at the end of my senior year at VMI when I was a physics tutor for the academic center. Additional tutoring I have done has been for other Marines who have wanted...
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Hello, and welcome to my tutoring profile! I am currently a student attending MSU. I have been a tutor throughout my academic career, and have the skills necessary to help you succeed. I'm friendly, outgoing and dedicated to helping you develop the skills you need to rise above and beyond your expectations.
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I am a scientist at heart. I love to learn by doing and started tutoring at my University and developed a passion for teaching. My frustration with the dated academic system drove my dedication to teaching all ages specifically in the STEM field in a way that is simple yet innovative.
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As a tutor in test prep (SAT/ACT/SSAT/AP), I aim to help my students learn subject matter solidly enough to teach it themselves. I have four years of experience in online tutoring through the Russian School of Mathematics. My VA research, 1st placement in MA Science Olympiad, and perfect AP scores in Calc BC, Eng Lang, Chem, and Bio give me the expertise to transform your student into an academic weapon.
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...same in the processes that bring joy of games - is to be found everywhere in the nature of the human brain; a living computer; a vast of potential of weighted logic gates which give rise to the substance of what we call learning when we - by our activities - so organize them. Even the most bizarre or inspired art - so I attest - comes from the negotiation and change of this substance...
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...3 & 4 to my colleagues at the same time as I was taking the class. This incident has elevated my methods of teaching. I will go above and beyond to tutor my students according to their understanding abilities and learning tactics. In college, I continued the path of teaching Chemistry and Math in the department centers and the student center. I have helped students pass their organic chemistry after years of struggling to pass...
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...St. Louis from New Jersey on a full 4 year basketball scholarship to Saint Louis University. I have been a college Mathematics Instructor for 20+ years. I have taught Mathematics online for 4+ years and I have tutored students in all levels of Mathematics for 20+ years. I am quite passionate about math and basketball. My 2 favorite topics to talk about. Although I like all sports and am an avid Cardinals and Blues fan...
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I am a computer scientist and mathematician with a passion for STEM disciplines. Sharing my passion and knowledge with others brings me great joy and a sense of purpose and community. Teaching is both a science and an art form, and catering to different learning styles is a strength of mine.
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...students excel in their computer science studies. I believe that every student has the potential to excel when provided with the right guidance and support. My approach to tutoring is student-centered, focusing on creating a supportive and interactive learning environment. I strive to make complex concepts accessible and engaging, ensuring that students not only understand the material but also develop a passion for the subject. Assuring a fun-filled and successful learning experience, I look forward...
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...honors) and have a wide experience of working with children and adults of many different ages.I am an experienced, enthusiastic and friendly professional tutor committed to helping students reach their full potential. I have been working as a private tutor for 5 years and it has been my privilege in that time to watch students grow in their confidence and ability. I began tutoring by helping other students in my high school classes. In college,...
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...relations or management. The goal of those initial lectures will then acquaint students with a practical working knowledge of management, human relationships, and leadership principles. This approach is rarely met with resistance, often leading students to appreciate their chosen academic career path and creating a decision to further pursue degrees in business and accounting. However, I find the most success when I find students use the problem-solving skill-sets I teach in their everyday lives. I...
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...science and language education, having worked as a software developer and a language tutor. My experience in the technology industry has allowed me to stay current with the latest developments in computer programming and bring a unique perspective to my lessons. As a tutor, I strive to create a personalized learning experience for each of my students. My approach is to understand the student's strengths and weaknesses, and build on that foundation to achieve their...
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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.
