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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...am a senior at Duke University, on track to receive my Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering in May 2024. I have experience tutoring students in private sessions at various age levels, particularly elementary school, high school, and college. My favorite subject to tutor is math, whether that be helping a second grader with their multiplication tables or a college student with differential calculus. I also have a passion for science and have experience tutoring in...
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...experienced Civil Design Engineer with a demonstrated history in designing military and civil works projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Skilled in traditional Civil Engineering standards and practices enhanced with the use of data analytics for decision making processes. Graduate of Saint Louis University (BS Civil Engineering) and New York University (MS Urban System Management), my +7 years of specialized experience in water and environmental resources has made me a subject matter expert...
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...at Arlington (Online only, In-Person and Blended) Courses Taught: Grad Statistics, Research Methods, Qualitative Methods, Quantitative Methods, Philosophy of Science, Educational Psychology, College (6 years) - Science and Math Education Adjunct Instructor, Illinois Institute of Technology (In-person and Blended) Couses Taught: Grad Statistics, Research Methods, Qualitative Methods, Quantitative Methods, Philosophy of Science, Educational Psychology, High School (5 years) - Robotics (Arduino, RPi, Vex, etc), 3D Design with Autocad products, 3D Printing (Prusa, Makerbot, Ultimaker and Flashforge...
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...a software engineer with over 6 years of experience, I am passionate about sharing knowledge and simplifying complex coding concepts. My expertise in languages like Python, JavaScript, and SQL, combined with my experience in mentoring and technical writing, positions me to effectively teach and inspire students. I am dedicated to helping learners not only understand the fundamentals but also apply them in real-world scenarios, ensuring they develop the skills needed for success in the tech...
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I have a lot of experience tutoring others and I strive for excellence for myself and my students. I enjoy the process of making learning fun and approachable for people of all ages and skill levels.
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...I became obsessed with programming. And sure, I concede I still play video games from time to time (nothing wrong with that), but it was--and still is--a difficult journey. Computer science is an intense, complicated field, which can discourage early learners (I'm still discouraged sometimes). I never had someone to cater the learning process and make it easy to see the fun of programming and its usefulness. That's why I'm here as a mentor. I...
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...given perspective any person can learn anything they want to, and allow them to be a more complete person. I have been teaching and coaching folks young and old for 14 years and am ready to figure out the best way for you to learn and accomplish anything in your future. Knowledge is a tool, and I will work with you to hone this tool such that you can take on any test that comes...
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...water resources engineering, integrated water resources management, modeling, GIS and remote sensing applications, climate change, land use change, and extreme value analysis. I have proficient experience in utilizing and implementing engineering concepts and modeling tools. Skilled in data analysis, exploratory, visualization, and summarization. Proficient in water problem-solving and scripting using ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, Python, R, Google Earth Engine (GEE), and implementing different algorithms for water resources modeling. My high level academic journey and research along...
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...possible, note general issues and probable flawed methodolgies responsible for mistakes, and tailor my teaching to focus on areas of difficulty as they appeared. My skills, experiences, and belief that every student should be approached as an intelligent individual with their own motivation, entry point into a subject, and areas of strength and weakness inform my teaching style. I believe strongly in approaching students based on how they will best learn, whether that means finding...
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...an orthopedic focus. I have an extensive history of tutoring students at the middle/high school, college, and graduate school levels, including entrance/board exams such as the SAT, ACT, MCAT, and USMLE examinations. I am a firm believer that learning should be fun, enjoyable, and rewarding. I have found success tutoring students when I connect the concepts to everyday experiences and thoughts. Doing this helps students to understand them more easily. When I see a student...
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Learning is a lifelong process. Always ready and keen to learn new things. "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." - Mahatma Gandhi
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...students to help me solve some problems together. By doing so I understand if the concept and problem-solving skill is well understood or do we need to practice more. Then I ask them to solve some problems by themselves so they would have great confidence in themselves. I also give them some problems as homework so the problem-solving skills they have gained consolidate in their mind. I am passionate about working with students and seeing...
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Hello, I am a recent graduate of the University of Florida, graduating with a B.S in Computer Engineering. I hope to broaden my teaching skills by helping out other students, young and old. I know how helpful it is to have a peer or younger (i.e more relatable) person explain difficult topics to me, and hope that I can do the same for others.
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...I have taught Junior Achievement, been a Big Sister (as part of Big Brothers/Big Sisters), and was a college T.A. in chemistry for UNL. I have been a guest lecturer for UNL and UNO (Omaha) for the Complete Engineer seminars in 2020 and 2021. I am excited to help others learn about engineering, math and sciences, and love sharing my lessons learned throughout my career to help the next generation within their own STEM careers!
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...become a full-time educator stemmed from noticing the need for improved continuing education for adult students in telecommunications, desiring a more inclusive curriculum that factored in workers' culture, motivation, ability, and relevance to their jobs. Subsequently, I decided to attend school to become a corporate trainer and then return to the telecommunications world to deliver engaging training for engineers. However, after I began my master's program, I realized the need for improved instructional design and...
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I'm a long-time Portland resident who has worked on a lot of cool projects in healthcare as an engineer, often helping grad students with their projects. I like flying my Phantom quad when its not raining and indoor soccer when it is.
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...been a life-long learner and enjoyed mentoring many colleagues over my career. I want to take this opportunity to provide the same mentoring to another generation. My background includes Bachelor's and Masters' Degrees in Electrical Engineering as well as working in various industries in a technical and management capacity for more than 40 years. As a matter of personal interest, I've tried to keep abreast of the latest topics in cosmology, particle physics, electronics, computers...
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...fostering a solid understanding of mathematics in my students, helping them build confidence and achieve academic success. My tutoring sessions are designed to be engaging and personalized, catering to the individual learning styles and goals of each student. Whether you need assistance with basic math skills, preparation for standardized tests, or advanced topics in mathematics, I am committed to providing effective guidance and support. Let's work together to enhance your mathematical proficiency and reach your...
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The discipline of engineering requires students to take stock of a problematic real-world situation, represent it using quantitative calculations, and use the results of these calculations. In order to do this successfully, you will be required to use some creativity and critical thinking skills to design the most efficient, sensible answer to the problem presented. Given the wide variety of skills that engineering students are expected to draw upon when designing a solution to a problem, it can be difficult to diagnose exactly where a student is struggling when he or she cannot come up with an effective solution. Similarly, the field of engineering is divided into many subfields, and resources that can help a student gain the knowledge he or she needs to succeed in chemical engineering, for example, may have nothing to do with the material a budding civil engineer needs to learn.
Engineering tutoring is rooted in developing a client's problem-solving skills and critical-thinking abilities within the context of their existing engineering coursework and experience. Varsity Tutors can help you connect with engineering tutors who are knowledgeable in every major engineering discipline, including biomedical engineering, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, and aerospace engineering. Not only are these engineering tutors well versed in the topics they tutor, they are also excellent communicators who have made it through a rigorous selection process.
Tutors work with clients to make each tutoring session as effective and efficient as possible. They are flexible with what material is covered in each session, and are capable of working with multiple teaching techniques. By establishing a working rapport with a private engineering tutor, he or she will be able to gain insight into what your strengths, weaknesses, and preferred learning styles are. With this information in mind, your tutor can develop a completely customized lesson plan that is best suited for your needs and learning preferences. Moreover, a tutor can help you work through challenging homework problem sets, review for upcoming midterm and final exams, go over material covered since the previous tutoring session, or talk through difficult concepts and problem-solving strategies. In addition, consistent tutoring stresses an ongoing development of problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, as these are both crucial components that ensure your success in all your engineering coursework and majors.
By choosing a dedicated and professional tutor, you are able to study with someone who is committed to helping you choose a deeper understanding of your course content. Whether you need to review older material that has already been covered in previous lessons, or you need help making sense of newly introduced concepts and theories, Varsity Tutors can help you find the right person to help you through your academic struggles. There are a number of difficult concepts to grasp in various engineering fields, and not understanding a key component or theory can be to your detriment. Because of the nature of classroom lectures, instructors and professors rarely have the time to give detailed explanations. Fortunately, tutors are skilled in explaining and simplifying challenging concepts in a manner that you can both understand and apply in a real-world context.
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Recent Engineering Tutoring Session Notes
In this first session, we mainly covered DNA/RNA transcription and translation, as well as some basic genetics topics (dominance/co-dominance/hybrid vigor). The student seemed to develop a better grasp of the material as we went along, and we will certainly review at our next meeting.
The student and I worked through her Biology and Geometry. In Geometry, she is working on trigonometry to solve unknown sides and angles in a triangle. She has a great understanding due to the prior work with Pythagorean theorem. She is able to easily grasp the concepts and apply them to various problems.
We also worked through her Biology homework. She is working on Meiosis and Mitosis. She has an upcoming test and was given a review guide.
During this session we reviewed some Biology, specifically covering a chapter in the student's textbook on genetics. We reviewed some basic ideas related to genetics such as genes and alleles and allele dominance. We then talked about Mendel's experiments and how Mendel deduced his principles of genetics. We then talked about what occurs during crosses and how genes segregate and rearrange to give specific phenotypes. We also discussed test crosses to determine whether an individual is heterozygous or homozygous. We then solved problems on these topics practicing Punnett squares and their percentage calculations, and reviewing some of Mendel's laws and applying them to specific examples.
Today, we covered some elements of the nervous system; specifically, neuron morphology, resting potential, action potential channels, and action potential propagation. Student appeared to have a pretty good handle of the information in general, and with picture drawing was able to keep the facts she needed to know in order. Student had midterm on Thursday, and is continuing to work on problems in her problem book to ensure she understands all necessary concepts. No concerns from this session.
We went over the student's recent class topics on genetics, heredity and also flower reproduction. After going through the textbook content, we went through all of his relevant in-class worksheets and made sure to go over every question together and analyze why each answer he chose was right or wrong. Overall, the student made great progress and demonstrated a good grasp on the material.
We started new chapter of biology. Reviewed some of the old materials but did most of the new chapter. I simplified the materials and gave him examples and broke down the reactions dealing with photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and food webs.
