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

...is the 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 Community College in 2010, graduated first in the accounting program from Oklahoma State University, and graduated first in...

...deal of experience working in Mathematics and the sciences. My experiences tutoring involve tutoring middle school math while I was in High School, tutoring Introduction to Electric Circuits during my undergraduate studies and also my current position which is a Teaching Assistant for System Dynamics and control at TU. My desire is to someday pursue a faculty position in Engineering and continue to educate students in the field of engineering, but through that help students...

...to my teaching certificate. My educational philosophy is to make my teaching relevant and meaningful to the learner; that the learner will become more engaged in their learning. I believe my role as an educator is to help the learner think, read, 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,...

...5 years in the classroom I left teaching for a year to become a district math coach. I spent that year helping 15 teachers be better at math instruction as well as facilitating math instruction for district wide training. I spent my 7th year of teaching back in the classroom. As a teacher I tutored my students who needed extra help. I had a reading club after school for those who needed a little extra...

...involved working with students in 8th through 12th grade on reading, writing, math, science, and also things like professional development, job searching, college preparation, and standardized test preparation. During my senior year at Rutgers I also worked with another program called Ignite, 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...

...for being 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 past 20 years. I am married and have four children. If there is anything else you want to...

...math, but later despise it, so I understand what techniques to do to prevent this. I spent most my life in Abu Dhabi, in the UAE, and went through the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and had very good teachers that I personally had a good relationship with, which helped the whole learning process. I've picked up some good tips and tricks that if learnt can really help you ease through beginning mathematics, whether it be...

...pick up 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 know-it-all, and if I go into situations hoping to learn something, I am never disappointed. I hope to...

Hello! I am looking 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 math. ... I believe that all students can learn and reach their potential when given the right...

...never need to remember 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 opportunity for growth. This means helping students shift their thinking from "I can't do it" to "I can't...

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.... I have a great sense of humor and...

...very successful 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 classroom setting and on an individual basis. I enjoy working with students and helping them reach their full...

...my J.D. (law degree). I am a patent attorney, which keeps me current and well-versed in a number of subjects. I enjoy working with young people, and put an emphasis on making learning fun and effective. No one student is the 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...

...a Chemical Engineering degree. During my time in college, I have years of experience tutoring and teaching math and chemistry from elementary through college. I primarily tutor middle school and high school math and sciences but also have extensive experience in 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...

...bringing out the best in people. I have 15 years' experience teaching, coaching, and mentoring both children and youth of all ages. In that time, I not only learned how to relate to them, but I also learned how to recognize and 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....

...more than helping a student to pass school exams. It is about fostering children's natural love of learning so that they become lifelong learners; those who choose to go on learning-in all areas of their lives-even when they are not in the classroom or taking formal course work. I create a nurturing learning atmosphere where children feel supported and respected and where they know that it is okay to make a mistake while learning. I...

...and the written word. (In fact, much of the music I have written has been inspired by literary or linguistic concepts.) I have taught courses in music theory, history, and composition at the University of Washington, and I have tutored students of 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...

...students be able to answer questions by themselves. I have a similar approach in English subjects, where it is very important to develop a thought process when thinking analytically about a piece of writing. Students will learn to recognize grammatical structure and parts of speech, as well as to recognize important literary terms and techniques in writing, and how it contributes to the work as a whole. Outside of the academic realm, I am diehard...

...feel passionate about their own educational paths. Kelsey still attributes her academic successes to the study tactics she developed during her formative elementary and high school years, and she believes that all students (regardless of their field of focus) need to build a solid foundation in writing, reading comprehension, grammatical and syntactical knowledge, and time management techniques. Kelsey has experience working with students of all ages and a wide range of subjects through her vast...

...the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, I held a few roles in academia. I was a class assistant for Differential Equations for 3 semesters, where I organized and led study sessions, graded assignments, etc. At different points in my college career, I also worked as a mentor for Calculus 1-3 and a project manager for a higher level engineering course. Currently, I work as a derivatives trader in Chicago, so I'm constantly using and refining...