Certified Intermediate Algebra Tutor in Birmingham
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...research says that your brain actually learns much MORE from making mistakes than it does from working a problem correctly; nowhere is this more true than in your math class! Embracing and understanding the mistakes that you make is the most important thing that you can do to improve your performance as a learner! As a recent graduate in mathematics education, I spent the last four years immersed in the most recent research on how...
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Certified Intermediate Algebra Tutor in Birmingham
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...majoring in Business and Administration with a concentration in corporate strategy and human capital. I graduated from Novi High School in 2020. In high school, I tutored my peers in Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, AP Psychology, AP Microeconomics, AP Psychology, and English. I also worked with my peers to revise and edit their college admissions essays, and I volunteered in a kindergarten classroom for 1.5 years. Since I graduated, I have continued editing essays for my...
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Certified Intermediate Algebra Tutor in Birmingham
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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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Certified Intermediate Algebra Tutor in Birmingham
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...classes in logic. I have had some formal tutoring experience with students in high school and some of my fellow students in college, and I have tutored many informally throughout my education. I really like helping people understand math and fall in love with it like I did. Whenever I was studying math, there was always an "Aha!" moment when something makes sense and clicks. I really like seeing that moment in my students eyes...
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Certified Intermediate Algebra Tutor in Birmingham
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As a master's student and former medical student, I know how challenging academics can be. I also know how having a helping hand, a guidance through the confusion, can help one gain confidence in themselves to excel. From tutoring children to post-graduates, I have seen that all students (no matter their age, level of education, strengths, weaknesses, etc.) who are willing to learn can succeed. ... In a typical first session, the student and I usually...
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Certified Intermediate Algebra Tutor in Birmingham
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...mathematics and science for 5 years. I specialize in teaching geometry, algebra, pre-calculus, and statistics. I enjoy tutoring elementary and middle school students because I love to observe when students at young ages grasp concepts. I have noticed that by tutoring, they are able to have confidence to excel in the future. I also am a tutor for SAT math sections for high schoolers. I understand how stressful these times can be for students about...
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Certified Intermediate Algebra Tutor in Birmingham
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Alumni from Sumner Academy of Arts and Science (2017) and Metropolitan Community College - Penn Valley (2021 & 2022). Currently working towards a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Since graduating from Sumner, I've volunteered to work with other students from my High School before seeking official employment at Metropolitan Community College...
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Certified Intermediate Algebra Tutor in Birmingham
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...and spend my free time visiting museums and seeing the fascinating spots the city has to offer. I found an interest in tutoring in high school and continue it today because I love helping students understand material in a way that is easily understood by all. Nothing makes me more happy than the brightened face on a student content with working on a subject they previously struggled with. I work with all ages and abilities...
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Certified Intermediate Algebra Tutor in Birmingham
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...to go to graduate school and get my doctorates degree in mathematics and become a professor. I have always been passionate about helping others in any way I can, especially in mathematics because I understand that for most, you either love or hate math. Throughout my time here at Loras, I often helped my peers in multiple math course, which led to me becoming a supplemental instructor for calculus and discrete mathematics. Through a course...
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Certified Intermediate Algebra Tutor in Birmingham
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...focus in 4th-8th grade mathematics. I was student teaching in an 8th grade math classroom for the last year, and it was one of the most enriching expereinces I have had. It felt amazing to know that I was having an impact on these young lives, and giving them foundational knowledge to be successful in High School and beyond. Right now during the summer, I decided to tutor at VarsityTutors, in order to save some...
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Certified Intermediate Algebra Tutor in Birmingham
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I am a born mathematics enthusiast. I have been teaching math to my younger brothers ever since I was a teenager. I still teach multiple math courses to high school and college students. "To learn and never be filled is wisdom."
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Certified Intermediate Algebra Tutor in Birmingham
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I am a graduate of the State University of New York at Albany. I graduated Cum Laude in May, 2013.I received my Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with a minor in Philosophy. Since graduation, I have been coaching wrestling at a nearby high school, as well as serving at a local restaurant. I have been tutoring students since I was in high school, in subjects ranging from simple arithmetic to advanced calculus to...
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Certified Intermediate Algebra Tutor in Birmingham
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...I graduated from Plano East Senior High in 2020. I tutor a broad range of subjects including math, science, and history. I became a mechanical engineering major because I love math and physics and learning to apply it. My love for learning does not stop at STEM and includes other fields such as history. I enjoy working one on one with students to help them achieve their goals and overcome any obstacles.
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Certified Intermediate Algebra Tutor in Birmingham
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...limited to: SCIENCE: physics, up to first year college level difficulty, and the basic physical sciences covered in K-12 (not including life sciences such as biology) TECHNOLOGY: introductory programming in Python, C/C++, and Scratch programming languages. Robotics using C and the Arduino platform. ENGINEERING: first year college-level electrical/computer engineering courses including computer systems, logic gates, intro to digital systems, and circuit analysis, as well as introductory physics for engineers MATH: all levels of math covered...
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Certified Intermediate Algebra Tutor in Birmingham
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...my Master's degree from NYU in microbiology now. I have been a TA (teaching assistant) for courses in both undergraduate and graduate settings and worked with students both in groups and individually. Obviously from my background, my strongest subjects are any science or math related subjects at any level. I tutor any science including biological sciences (biology, ecology, genetics, immunology, pathology, human anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, neuroscience and others), as well as other science courses including...
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Certified Intermediate Algebra Tutor in Birmingham
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Degrees: M.S. Informatics and Computing, Northern Arizona University (in progress) B.S. Environmental Informatics, Virginia Tech, 2019 I am passionate about lifelong learning, and love to help students meet their educational goals.
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Certified Intermediate Algebra Tutor in Birmingham
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...in Computer Science and also a master's degree in Computer Science. After graduating with my master's degree, I returned home to my beautiful twin island country in the Caribbean, Antigua and Barbuda. I then started my career in the field of Information Technology. I worked for a few years as a Systems Analyst for one of the largest Resort on the island. I then worked for a number of years as a Project Manager with...
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Certified Intermediate Algebra Tutor in Birmingham
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...your math book. It's totally normal. I know, because I was like you. When I was 12 years old, nothing was clicking. Math was ok, but nothing I was really good at. Just...ok, you know? But my 7th grade geometry teacher, Mrs. Baum, didn't let that fly. She saw something in me that I didn't see. She saw someone who, with the right tools, could actually excel at her class. And could be confident...and feel...
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Certified Intermediate Algebra Tutor in Birmingham
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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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Certified Intermediate Algebra Tutor in Birmingham
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...many choices regarding career, family, and personal attainment. I discovered that at an early age and feel that I have been a beneficiary: as a father and husband; an historian, financial analyst and banker; a teacher, mentor, tutor and friend. Thats my approach as a tutor: listen carefully and understand my student; respect their learning style and ignite (or maintain) their passion for learning (and meet their immediate goals). Leaven it all with some fun....
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Intermediate algebra is one of the most important math courses of a college-bound student's academic career. It is fundamental if you are looking to pursue a degree program in science. Chemistry and physics utilize intermediate algebra regularly, and the foundations of algebra are required for more advanced science courses as well. Furthermore, even if you are looking to pursue a degree in the social sciences, such as psychology, sociology, or economics, you must, at the very least, understand intermediate algebra and be able to apply those skills to data. Quadratic functions, rates of change, systems of equations, and graphing are all essential skills for college-level study.
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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.
