My name is Sandra Lugo, I worked at the university for 26 years where for my first 18 years I taught Calculus I and II, along with Static, Dynamic and Materials for Construction. I think my experience and my passion for teaching are my best introduction.
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...with over 45 years of experience in practical design/mechanical engineering and engineering education. I have MSE and Ph.D. in Mechanical engineering. For the last 20 years, I have worked as an engineering faculty and Engineering Department Head at Community College. My latest practical engineering experience is primarily in machine design and design of automated production lines for printed circuit board manufacturing and the semiconductor industry. I am a dedicated and passionate educator who loves working...
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I am a professional engineer who has a passion for helping students of all ages to be successful - specifically, in STEM! I love to tutor math, science, and engineering of course, but I am also passionate about good communication and storytelling!
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...While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about most calculation courses in civil engineering such as surveying, static, problem solving, steel structure and most of other related courses. Besides that, I also paly music and like to teach my music to talented students too. In addition, when I was joining foreign university, I know how passing English test is important and stressful for students and I enjoy teaching English as...
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...house projects. I worked with students in high school at the time, and tutored some on the side when I discovered my passion for education. After 5 years of working in the engineering field I left to pursue a career in education. I have taught various levels of mathematics for 10 years, from 7th grade to 12th grade. I love helping students grow to love a subject and see where it is relevant in the...
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...have worked with students across various levels, from middle school to college, helping them develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of complex concepts. My approach to tutoring is centered on clarity, engagement, and adaptability. I strive to create an encouraging learning environment where students feel confident tackling challenges. I take pride in breaking down difficult topics into structured, comprehensible lessons that promote both mastery and long-term retention. Among the subjects I teach, I...
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...starting in the COVID-19 academic year under the organization "Connect With Gwinnett", during which I went to several elementary schools in my county to tutor elementary and middle school students. In high school, as a member of the National Honor Society and President of the National Spanish Honor Society, I assisted peers of mine in many subjects. My favorite subject to tutor in is Spanish because I understand the difficulty to learning a new language...
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...learning styles. Moreover, I emphasize the importance of developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. My goal is not only to help students excel academically but also to equip them with the tools they need to become independent learners. I encourage my students to approach problems with curiosity and resilience, fostering a growth mindset that will serve them well beyond the classroom. Tutoring has also taught me invaluable lessons in patience, empathy, and adaptability. Every student...
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"Learning is a process measured not by the amount of knowledge we possess, but by our ability to understand and adapt how we teach ourselves."
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...and physics especially those parts related to mechanics. I like to teach them because I have a good understanding of their concept and philosophy. How would you describe your teaching philosophy and your tutoring style? I prefer to teach students about the concept of the course, instead of just asking students to memorize some formulations. I believe, if students realize the concepts behind the subject it will help them to keep that in their mind...
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...and sciences to make a positive impact by helping others. I love to learn and to help others learn. I recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from the University of Oklahoma. Before studying engineering, I considered a career in healthcare and took several courses in biology and related subjects such as nutrition, while also earning associate's degrees in Science, Spanish, and Pre-Engineering. Feel free to ask me anything else you would like...
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...degree in Civil engineering from Southern Illinois University, and PhD from the University of Akron. I have been teaching engineering and math-related courses for the past 5 years. I believe through Varsity Tutors services, many limiting factors such as fear, timidity, insufficient time, which inhibits learning (in class room settings) can be overcome. I can help ensure that the right learning environment is created for you to be successful in your studies.
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...level courses. I am a certified tutor by the International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC) under the College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA). That means I do know the subjects I tutor. The most important thing I have learned while tutoring is that there are different methods of doing something based on previous or actual knowledge. When faced with an instance that requires a certain method, it's important that the tutee fully understand and then...
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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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...Columbia University Civil Engineering graduate and current Master of Science candidate. Through my time at Columbia I worked part-time at the Columbia Online Graduate School where I learned about the dos and don'ts of online teaching. After personally experiencing the transition to online learning when my last semester switched to a fully-online format, as well as witnessing how challenging the transition was for my younger siblings I realized the critical impact of effective academic support....
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I go by PV in case my name is hard for you to pronounce. I am a senior engineering major at ACU and have been tutoring students on campus for almost 5 years now. I hope I'll be able to help everyone that comes to me for help.
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...have over 30 years of engineering experience, have owned a consulting firm since 2008, earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the University of California at Davis, and am a licensed engineer in New York, California, and Illinois. I specialize in Civil FE, ASVAB, contractors, GED, GRE, CSP, CLEP, and PMP exam preparation. Each session is tailored to each student's needs. INTERESTS: I enjoy different cultures, advocating for social causes, small historic towns, natural...
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I am a current civil engineering graduate at Stony Brook University. I enjoy helping students in my free time, especially those with interests associated with STEM, to understand the material they are learning in their academics. I am also a current tunnel engineering intern for Mott MacDonald, and am in the process of obtaining my EIT, as I passed my FE - Civil Exam in the fall of 2022!
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Civil Engineers design, construct, maintain, and expand the structures of society, whether it's a bridge, space satellite, dam, or road tunnel. Anyone studying to be a civil engineer will be challenged to master a variety of disparate skills, including complex mathematics and physics. They will gain and be able to recall detailed knowledge of a wide variety of materials, including the ability to analyze complete sets of data. Furthermore, pupils will develop creative problem-solving abilities that can bridge theoretical knowledge and real-world problems. Civil engineer students will need very strong numeracy skills and high technology literacy. If you're having difficulty mastering a particular aspect of civil engineering or making sense of the material presented in one of your classes, perhaps private tutoring can be of assistance to you.
Civil engineering tutoring stands out because of the degree to which it focuses on you. Varsity Tutors' educational directors take your specific academic situation into account when helping you select the tutor best suited to assisting you, as well as any concerns you have with your course or curriculum. Your preferred learning style and personality are additional considerations. Your tutor then takes these same factors into account when creating a unique curriculum for your tutoring sessions. As a result, tutoring is extremely efficient. You won't need to spend time reviewing material that you already understand and you can work as quickly or as slowly as you need in order to master the concepts that confuse you. Your tutor can provide constant feedback and encouragement, as well as present ideas in ways that can better reach you. That is the benefit of having familiarity with one another and understanding one's learning style.
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In-person and face-to-face online tutoring are both available. Your preference is the deciding factor. It's that kind of flexibility that makes private tutoring so attractive. Moreover, you'll receive an individualized, systematic, and structured learning experience. The instruction is self-paced with self-direct learning available. Students can also receive intensive practice for an upcoming homework assignment or exam. You decide on your areas of concentration. Tutoring will increase your subject knowledge in civil engineering, promote higher levels of thinking, and give you the direct ability to manage your own learning and study strategies.
If you only need help reviewing for a class midterm exam, your tutor can provide targeted and short-term assistance that is aimed at helping you fully understand each topic tested on your upcoming exam. Long-term help is also available if you're nervous about taking a particular course and want to meet regularly to review class material. Additionally, your sessions can take place at the time and location that best fits your schedule. Succeeding in the field of civil engineering requires a diverse background of theoretical and practical knowledge. Call Varsity Tutors today to start working with an experienced tutor. Private civil engineering tutoring can make a huge difference in your studies and put you on the path toward academic and professional success!
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Recent Manchester Civil Engineering Tutoring Session Notes
The student had an exam the day after our session so we reviewed topics related to genetics. Specifically, we covered Punnett squares, monohybrid and dihybrid crosses, chi-square tests, and Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium. I was concerned the session prior because he was struggling with differentiating between allele frequency and individual (phenotypic) frequency of genes in a population, which are important concepts in Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium, but he was confident today and knew the differences perfectly. We worked on practice problems and it seems that he is a pretty strong test taker; he utilizes process of elimination techniques very well. I guided him on easier and more efficient methods of solving genetics problems, which will save him time on the exam. I am confident he will receive a strong score.
In this session, we started to prepare the student for her exam on Friday. In order to do so, we went over the chapter review questions in great depth, and I had her write down her answers to these questions as a way to review later. The questions covered plant reproduction, which we focused on last meeting. She struggled to remember the details of how fertilization in plants occurs and which structures are involved. I gave her flashcards to use in completing the chapter objectives for studying purposes. I have no concerns about this session.
Today we went over ecology of organisms (from its basic overview to its levels such as organism, population, community, etc.), hormones, and behavior. To note, a whole chapter was covered during this session.
The student and I primarily prepared for his test tomorrow on evolution. We went over the five factors of evolution, Darwin's and Lamarck's theories, selection pressures, adaptations, punctuated equilibrium vs. gradualism, and I even showed him some extracurricular concepts such as Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium to illustrate that evolution works on populations (allele frequencies), not individuals.
During this session we went over:
- Parthenogenesis (specifically bacteria and viruses)
- Bacteria types (shape, motility, and clustering)
- Virus
- Lytic vs Lysogenic Stages
- Vaccines
- Immunity and Immunization
We went over some test-taking strategies.
- Multiple Choice Test Taking Strategies
- Blocking test into sections and completing each block in an appropriate amount of time (i.e. if there are 40 multiple choice questions with 20 minutes allotted time, chunking the test into 4 sections of 10 and answering these 10 in 5 minutes. )
We practiced this with one set of multiple choice questions.
Today was this student's and my first session together. She told me that she has been doing well on her Biology quizzes, but has more difficulty when it comes to the exams. She wants to find a study style that works for her, so that she can do better on the exams. She has already talked with the professor and multiple classmates and is working hard to write down questions as she reads each chapter, and work through all of the homework assignments. I gave her advice on study techniques, such as watching videos, focusing on lecture notes while reading each chapter, and answering the concept questions as she goes through the textbook. She plans on assessing exactly what she wants help on for the next session.
