...knowledge of languages such as Haskell, Visual Basic, SQL, C and C++. I am very frequently asked to support students who are developing their understanding of object-oriented programming in many of the above listed languages. I have tutored students with a very wide range of previous Computer Science experience, from complete novices to adept programmers tackling a new aspect of Data Science or Artificial Intelligence. Over 15 years I have taught students in face-to-face settings...
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...in 2017 and subsequently honed my skills as a software engineer. There, I was part of a dedicated team that worked to modernize a complex and outdated data analytics program, adapting it for the web. In 2021, facing a sudden health setback that required a pause and introspection, I understood my desire to step out on my own. This decision aligns with my commitment to personal and professional growth, and a drive to share my...
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I am a patient and results-focused tutor with experience teaching Maths, Physics, Chemistry, and Engineering at GCSE, A level, and early university level. I focus on building strong foundations, clear exam technique, and student confidence. My lessons are structured, friendly, and adapted to each student's learning style, with plenty of worked examples and exam-style practice. I aim not just to help students improve grades, but to truly understand the subject and enjoy learning.
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...Maths and computer science subjects for any grade or college students. With extensive experience in teaching, I am confident to support and guide students towards their academic success. Throughout my teaching career, I have worked with students from diverse backgrounds and have consistently received positive feedback for my teaching style. I was well known for the subject Data Structures as because my students have demonstrated a significant improvement in their grades and academic performance. Moreover,...
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...have done 8 advanced papers in Mathematics during my 4 years of graduation. I have had an excellent track record in math scores throughout my academic years. I have expertise in various mathematical topics such as algebra, calculus, geometry, and trigonometry, and have a patient and supportive teaching style. BACKGROUND IN COMPUTER SCIENCE I opted for computer Science as my major starting in 11th grade and have secured a bachelor's and master's degree in the...
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...to empower my students with the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their academic and personal goals. I believe that education is the key to unlocking a world of opportunities, and I am passionate about helping my students reach their full potential. I excel in Mathematics, Statistics, and Algebra, and possess a passion for studying and completing assignments. My academic achievements include a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and Administration, and I am particularly interested...
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...transferring my knowledge in programming, networking, object-oriented techniques and IT in general to other students and everyone interested in learning something new. I am a Sun Certified Java Programmer. My teaching experience covers C, C++, Java, Networking, Operating System, DBMS, Web designing, HTML, PHP, MySQL, CSS, Javascript, VBA, MS Office, Visual C++, Agile, Object-Oriented, Unix, Visual Programming, Project Management, Mathematics, Spring, Hibernate, Maven, Web Services, REST, Struts, Drupal, Opencart, Genetic Algorithm, Security, Forensics, Arduino, Android,...
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...I've honed my skills through academic study and real-world projects, and I've found that my true calling lies in teaching others. I believe that anyone can learn to code with the right guidance and support, and I take great pride in breaking down complex concepts and adapting my teaching style to each student's unique needs. In my tutoring sessions, I prioritize hands-on learning, practical examples, and fostering a deep understanding of programming fundamentals. Whether you're...
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...I particularly enjoy tutoring for Computer Science and Math, in these subjects I immediately see the bigger picture, with the knowledge learned from them being able to apply to other subjects across the board. My teaching style is a 'Learn with the student' approach, breaking down problems to basic parts and building them up piece by piece, really understanding what and why we are doing each step of the process. I enjoy being able to...
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...personal development, with starting a business or knowing how to start a business to be able to spread my ideas more successfully to more people as well as spread those ideas that I find to be already successful but not as well known, to share those. In terms of family, I enjoy interacting with my dogs, and I love to be around and play with my cousin's kids and babysit them whenever I get to...
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...majority of it to the wonderful professors and tutors I've had in my life. They've shown me that everyone has the potential to become a top student. I've been tutoring for over 4 years now and in that time, I've learned a ton of effective teaching methods. I've also learned many that don't work at all - we will skip those. My goal is to have you learn as much as possible, as efficiently as...
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...hour tutoring students who were struggling in their classes. Initially, I found this difficult; it was a challenge determining exactly where a student's understanding of a topic was faulty. Over time, however, I developed a keener sense for the hurdles that students sometimes face when learning, as well as the most efficient ways to overcome them. I also developed more patience and empathy through tutoring - I often remembered feeling the same confusion about a...
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...comes from nurturing creativity. Both as an instructor and a student I have tried to come up with different ways to facilitate free thinking and exploration of fundamental concepts. Throughout my life, I have tried to convince people that math is fun and something that can be appreciated if looked at appropriately. I graduated from the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign in December 2021 with a major in Math and minor in computer science. I...
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...though my four years in high school that connected high school tutors with peers, middle school students, and potentially students from an underfunded local elementary school in attempts to make academic help more accessible. I tutored in a number of different math classes at the time. In college, I worked with a tutoring agency to teach 6-12 year old student Python, Java, Scratch, and Web Development. My goal is to help you learn concepts and...
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...lack of complacency. I always want to be somewhere or do something that I have not yet achieved. I believe it is this drive that allows me to pursue my passions, both academically and socially, and to be successful in both. I find that my greatest happiness comes in the form of little victories such as a good grade on an exam, or making a friend laugh! Its because of this that I really slow...
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...them to use the plethora of resources that are on the Internet to increase their knowledge. All these tactics enabled all 15 students I worked with to successfully demo their final projects. Currently, I am utilizing online resources to communicate with and assist students in math subjects such as Algebra and Calculus in programming languages such as C++ and even Middle School subjects. The students I work with have been able to successfully complete homework...
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...Cyber Operations in 2022. Since graduation, I have worked on a variety of personal projects building apps to keep up my skills, as well as currently studying to become a pilot. At college, as well as in high school and previously, I have tutored both classmates and underclassmen in various courses and exams, ranging from SAT preparation, to college prep Math and Science courses, to introduction to programming and computer science classes. In addition, I...
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...team and teaching private tennis lessons on the side. Top ACT and SAT scores earned me a scholarship at the University of Miami, where I was able to develop a newfound love for the fine arts. I am now pursuing a B.S. in computer science as well as a B.A. in studio art, with minors in mathematics and public health. I feel that my artistic practice has shaped my teaching, pushing me to take a...
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...teaching experience coupled with my own experience as being a student, I discovered that mathematics can never be understood without a pen and a pencil in hands. Math is not a reading subject where you can think and reason and discuss about your opinion. It is rather an absolute science where anyone agree to one and single outcome. Moreover, as I always tell my students, you can never finish better yourself through practice because practice...
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Hi! My name is JJ, and I'm a mathematician with expertise in a variety of fields. I am competent with most non-language subjects taught in colleges, and specialize particularly in teaching STEM courses.
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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.
