Hello, my name is Ethan Sandum and I'm a student at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities studying civil engineering. I have tutored students ranging from 3rd grade all the way through high school. I specialize in math and ACT tutoring.
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I received my B.S. in Mechanical Engineering this May at Pensacola Christian College. All through grade school and college I was able to help and tutor peers in math related classes. My all-time favorite subject would be algebra, although any sort of math excites me! I've learned to be very patient when helping others and love seeing students have that "light bulb moment" when the concept finally makes sense to them.... Teach study/organization skills, as well...
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...Civil Engineering Technology With A Minor in Mathematics. I was a Mathematics tutor for the duration of the time I was in college and I also tutored civil engineering courses as I took and succeeded in those courses. I Found joy My entire time tutoring in college and even after I graduated I continued tutoring friends and family as they needed my help, my Husband who Just graduated with an Associate of Science degree being...
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...of computer science courses, logic, chemistry and my personal favorite, math! I understand math doesn't spark joy in many people, my passion comes from knowing there is always a solution to figure out. While tutoring, I try to always engage students by applying their hobbies and interests in the session whenever applicable. In my free time, my friends and I get together for lan parties to play league; I also enjoy four wheeling and I...
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...10 years. I have an Associate of Applied Science Degree for Intelligence Operations from Cochise College. I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Degree for Electrical Engineering (Electrical Power and Energy Systems) at Arizona State University. I wish to do developmental work and research in power and energy solutions with nano-material science applications. I have traveled all over the world from my military time and made the best use of this time by...
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...Engineering. Ever since graduation I have been performing coaching/teaching activities at the different industries I have worked in including Oil, Technology, Banking, Finance, Health and now properly in Education since 2006. I have lived in different countries for a considerable amount of time including Brazil, Costa Rica, Venezuela and Panama. As you can tell, most of them Spanish speaking countries with the exception of the first one. I have tutored extensively in Spanish in most...
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...math. I'm a math major and I have two years of experience teaching math in a classroom environment. I would be able to help the struggling student pass and do well in any math class. In my time as a middle school teacher, I found that explaining the importance of the subject, and how the subject relates and is useful to everyday life as the best way to help the student maintain an interest in...
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...Clarksville, Arkansas. Because of my degree, I am extremely qualified to tutor different subjects in mathematics. I do great in Algebra, Calculus, and Geometry because I love those subjects as much as I understand them. While I was obtaining my degree I worked through a school program to tutor fellow students in Algebra and Calculus. I worked with them step by step to help them understand the concepts so they could succeed on their own....
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...in competitive math and spelling, going on to tutor middle school MathCounts and serve as my younger sibling's spelling bee coach. These experiences cemented my desire to serve as a mentor for others. With a background in higher-level math, I tutored the subject throughout high school while also serving as captain of the varsity tennis team and teaching private tennis lessons on the side. Top ACT and SAT scores earned me a scholarship at the...
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I always enjoy solving problems and I think of it as a game, so it is never a boring task to me. My part of service is also encourage and support my students to excel at math by loving it not hating.
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...for Academic Excellence in Mathematics from the Chairman of the Math Department. I’ve attained many other accolades that I am truly thankful for. Teaching has always been my one true passion. I have over seven years of tutoring experience, in the US and overseas. So, my multilingual and multicultural background helps me cross such barriers and connect with students better. Due to my vast experience, I’ve developed sophisticated communication techniques and understanding of students’ psychology...
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Passionate math student with 1+ years of experience tutoring mathematics and physics at all levels up until Real Analysis II. Results-oriented, organized tutor highly regarded for working with students of all backgrounds to improve academic ability and understanding. Student-centric instructor who champions academic achievement while also creating a positive learning environment for all. Accomplished in building trust with students and parents.
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I have been a teacher since I graduated from college with a degree in secondary education four years ago. As a high school English and math teacher, I have thoroughly enjoyed honing my educational effectiveness and helping students develop their understanding of words and numerals. I believe that "education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." (W. B. Yeats)
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...my favorite subject. I have enjoyed helping students attain a better understanding of math. I am certified to teach mathematics in both Florida and Maryland. I currently have a B.S. and M.S. in Mathematics Education. I have teaching experience ranging from the middle school to the community college level, as well tutoring experience from the elementary school to the community college level. I work very well with everyone. I am very patient and will take...
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...animals, from fostering animals in need, to cultivating plants in my backyard, I even plan to start a farm in the future, so Biology was an obvious choice for my degree pathway. I am very passionate about helping spark joy and learning in the subjects I love (math, science, social studies) and not just biology. I tutor for middle and high school science, math, and social studies in general and I also have a lot...
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...math class, Finite Mathematics. I was hooked, instantly. I completely reevaluated my life plans to focus on becoming a mathematician and teacher. I graduated from Elmira College in Upstate New York with a dual major in Mathematics and Philosophy, and moved directly to Arizona where I began teaching at a private boarding school outside of Mayer. With six years of private tutoring experience at both the college and high school level, and three years experiences...
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...The Internet in order to accomplish the task through visualization, real world examples, and resourcefulness. I try to avoid as much as possible memorization and repetition and instead concentrate in teaching my student general key concepts that they can use through all of their technical classes. I do use repetition, memorization, and mnemonics once I realized the level of disposition and learning ability of my student is not very high on a specific subject. My...
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...invaluable experience as a tutor working with a broad array of students. Through out those years I developed insight into methods for helping struggling students understand the material. Working as a tutor at CNM also solidified my understanding of the mathematics I learned during my education. I am very passionate about helping students achieve their academic goals and truly believe that with the right coaching anyone can excel at math. Currently I own and manage...
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...Criminal Justice and a BS in Mathematics. I will be going back to USC in August to get my Master's of Teaching in Secondary Education - Mathematics. I absolutely love tutoring and teaching. Math is a hard subject and it is vital to have someone there who cares about you and helps you achieve your academic goals. I have been tutoring for the past two years both at tutoring firm and freelance work. Specifically, I...
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...to help others. I have just completed writing an instruction manual, "60 Minutes to Straight A's in Math," for middle and high school students to succeed at learning and excelling at math. While the majority of my work experience is education I have successfully designed, developed and implemented processes to educate blind and visually impaired students. With my knowledge of engineering, math and special education I hope to assist individuals to learn math, science and...
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The student and I continued to review concepts that jumped out at him as tricky or confusing. We walked straight through the chapter summaries and when he didn't recognize a topic I asked him to confirm with the teacher that they definitely hadn't covered it in class. We solidified his foundations just in time for the test.
Today we reviewed for her final. We covered coordinate geometry, including plotting points, reflections, translations, and dilations. We also discussed rational vs. irrational numbers, and scientific notation. She did well. We also discussed inequalities but will work on them again next time.
The student and I continued to work on probability and combinatorics. We finished one homework assignment that consisted mainly of the probability of the union and intersection of sample spaces. The student is starting to understand the concepts a little better each time. We used Venn Diagrams in an application and were able to complete a challenging question. She was able to explain the entire process to me by the end of the session.
Today the student went over solving inequalities. We worked extensively with writing up algebraic equations to represent word problem situations. The student also reviewed how to work with negative numbers in addition/subtraction and multiplication/division situations.
The student and I went over the review given by her teacher. For each topic, we re-capped the important points and key concepts. I then had her practice reapplying the ideas with my oversight, and asked her to do a few specific problems from each chapter.
The student and I looked through her math notebook from the most recent school year. Using Mandarin with a little bit of English, I asked her what was hardest and easiest for her in math. She mentioned that her main problem was understanding the English math terminology. We made flashcards using the +, -, x, and division symbols with associated English terms. We reviewed adding fractions (changing denominators), reducing fractions, comparing fractions, and mixed number addition.
