Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Tulsa County, OK

...which was another collaborative program between Camden city schools and Rutgers University. My responsibilities with those students involved after school tutoring and facilitating outside recreational activities. Those students were in 4th through 8th grade. For the past two years during my graduate studies, I was an academic counselor at the University of Tulsa's Center for...

...as well as an instructor for their Summer Academy Reading Program, where I successfully assisted students in acquiring the reading and math skills necessary to comprehend grade level material. As for my personal interests, I am a dog lover with two affectionate fun-loving Shih Tzus, named Frasier and Myles. I enjoy outdoor activities, games, listening to...

...same, so I work to figure out what works best for each student. Much of my teaching knowledge comes from my time spent as a teaching assistant in graduate school, coupled with my more recent participation in youth ministry where I taught a class and Boy Scouts, where I was an active member of my...

...my classroom daily to help them learn English. I taught Summer school also to help with students who needed a little extra help to be ready for the next grade level. I have since moved to Oklahoma where my son is now in Kindergarten. I look forward to working with students online and those in...

...in getting their Math score up after our tutoring sessions. I believe that every child can learn. It is the teacher's responsibility to find what makes each student learn and motivate them to be successful. I have a proven track record of successful students for the last 27 years. I tutor students everyday in a...

...his pencil to try to learn what is in front of him. Every single day holds new adventures to be had and new knowledge to be gained. I like going and doing new things. I hope I never believe that I have learned everything there is to know. For one thing, no one likes a...

...nurture their strengths. In my experience, individuals who learn to maximize their gifts, walk with more confidence and perform at a higher level. My favorite activity is spending time with family and friends. I also enjoy playing football, basketball, hiking, and fishing. I have a Masters Degree in Applied Theology through Logos University. Currently, I...

...of engineering, but through that help students learn valuable life skills and things that are discovered about oneself through the rigor of academic learning. When I am not studying or working, I enjoy many outdoor activities: running, climbing, hiking, and camping. I also greatly enjoy reading with one of my favorite genres being biographies. I...

...write and speak more critically; so that, the learner can be a responsible and productive citizen. The content areas I am passionate about in tutoring are: US history, upper elementary (4-6 grade) mathematics, phonics, reading, writing, English, social studies, study skills and organization. In my spare time I enjoy physical fitness, camping, and baseball. I...

...best feeling you can have! With twenty years experience in accounting and business combined with teaching and tutoring elementary age through college, I have a unique range of experience that allows me to present material in a manner that makes the subject more relatable. I was recognized with the Award for Teaching Excellence from Tulsa...

...all forms of engineering and higher mathematics including Calculus and Differential Equations. I believe in incorporating real-world examples to help students understand the application of math in the real world. I like to make little tricks and make math fun for my students so they can easily retain the information when needed.

...able to explain the same subject in several different ways until I find a method that clicks. I am currently a US History teacher - for the past eight years. Before that I taught Science, Math, and English all at the Fourth and Fifth Grade level. I have also been a children's minister for the...

Let's Solve Some Problems Together!... I like to break things down into mentally manageable chunks that can be done inside your head to make problems easier and more fun.... Talk about where he or she feels most challenged and assess the best approach.... I like to teach students how to approach a problem in a very practical, logical way that they can internalize and use in the future.

...sessions won't be stale. Quality over quantity. There isn't regurgitation in mathematics, unlike other subjects. Once you learn something it will turn up in future courses, but don't let this discourage you, because this is when it becomes habitual. If you're understanding what you're doing then have no fear math will be a walk in...

...the parts of a cell or the quadratic equation but a requisite of success and upward mobility in many fields is analytical thinking, reading, and writing. Another crucial skillset I foster in my students is having a growth mindset, the philosophy by Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck which posits that challenge as an...... I believe that tutors prepare students for success not by asking if they know the answer but by training them to identify a...

...forward to meeting with you to help you meet your goals for being successful in math! I believe that we all have the potential to achieve more than what we think we can when given the right tools and support. I am here to help provide with that support and guide you to success in...

...all ages in school subjects ranging from biology to social studies. I especially like working through math and standardized test questions since I enjoy puzzles and problem solving though helping someone to express their feelings and opinions in writing can also be very rewarding. In my spare time, I am an avid home cook and...

...be able to perform academically at their highest possible level. I also think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather that it sticks with you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English,...

...younger brother to my years of informal tutoring experience, I have developed the skills necessary to help others become successful. I enjoy the genuine process of developing a relationship with someone and cultivating that relationship, whether it be academic, personal, or professional. I enjoy working with others towards a common goal and helping all parties...

...Writing at all levels - from elementary to adult professional writing - as I have written two distinguished theses as part of my academic training. As a Tutor, I can do more than simply help students with homework. My approach to aiding them is three-fold. I will work to: 1. Review and reteach material from...