Hi. I was a data analyst for 20 years in the corporate world, and now I am transitioning to being a secondary math/physics teacher. I am passionate about learning, and hope to bring a fresh perspective to these subjects.
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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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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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...University and received my Masters of Science in chemical engineering with a focus on battery research and electrochemistry. The subjects I tutor are mainly focused in the STEM field, and I love teaching students about science! It is important to me to get to know my students and work together to find the answers in a way that plays to their strengths. Outside of academia I enjoy being in nature and composing music.
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...college. I studied Biomedical Engineering at both Boston University during undergrad and Tufts University for my masters. After much thought, I deviated from a medical school track to pursue a career in the medical device industry. My love for math and science started around middle school, and I was strongly influenced by my teachers. Through tutoring, I hope to be a similar influence. I really enjoy working with students of all ages (elementary to grads!)...
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...have enjoyed teaching mathematics since 1st grade and have taught University Mathematics for more than 10 years. I have a BS and a MS in Mathematics. Mathematics is not easy for most of the world. Lectures are not very entertaining and it is easy to miss one step in the boredom. Then , who wants to ask a question. I like the student who will ask that question. I like helping that student "see" and...
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...work experience includes 5+ years as an investment analyst at a private wealth management firm and 18 months at a digital media start-up. I first began tutoring in high school and have successfully helped many middle school and high school students improve their grades and/or prepare for standardized tests. While I'm comfortable teaching in many subject areas, my specialty is standardized test preparation. In addition to having a strong understanding of the subject matter covered...
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...learning, you stop growing. For that reason, I strive to empower others to not only learn, but also develop a passion for subject matters and knowledge. I like to keep things interactive, a little humorous, driven, and focused. I'm especially happy to help out with the ACT English section, ACT Writing (I'm a fan of this one), High School Psychology (IB included), and Introductory Flute Performance. Furthermore, I have a background in elementary school tutoring...
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...freshman in the honors program. I am currently a senior at Coronado High School in El Paso, Texas and I will be graduating in mid-June. I am excited to become a Varsity Tutor to help student like myself succeed in their education. I want to help students excel in everything that they do, ranging from classes to standardized tests. I have a passion for helping others and becoming a Varsity Tutor is one way to...
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...York and Maryland. These allowed me to gain invaluable experience and apply my knowledge to real-life applications. In addition, I have experience tutoring fellow classmates in courses such as physics, probability/statistics, and linear algebra; however, my favorite subject to teach is calculus and I've found it to be the most challenging to learn. My philosophy of teaching heavily focuses on practice problems and examples while maintaining a personable, stress-free environment. Outside of the classroom you...
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...Family Studies with a focus on Youth Studies and Substance Abuse Education. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively, teaching ESL in many countries such as South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Philippines, Ecuador, Tanzania, and Czech Republic where I also got my TEFL certification. Once coming back to the states, I taught ESL in Los Angeles for awhile before moving more mainstream primarily tutoring math, sciences, and helping students prepare for the ACT and SAT college exams....
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...graduating Cum Laude with degrees in Music Performance, Education, and Philosophy. I have been tutoring private music lessons and academic subjects for over 5 years now, and I work as a substitute teacher across Connecticut. My favorite subjects to tutor are Music, English, and Reading/Writing Skills, but I am capable of tutoring various Historical subjects, Math, and Science as well. As a teacher, I choose to construct my lessons so that they are student centered....
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...a graduate of the Bronx High School of Science. I consider myself thorough in my tutoring methods. I am well-versed in High School- and College-level Physics, Middle, and High School Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry including proofs, Trigonometry), Pre-calculus, and Calculus. I also have considerable knowledge of Macroeconomics. I received scores of 5 out of 5 on the AP Physics B exam and 4 out of 5 on the AP Macroeconomics exam in 2010 my senior year...
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...where I built up a lot of tutoring experience in many math subjects. This includes working with students who do not feel they have a 'math brain' or are insecure about their math abilities. I am currently tutoring Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Arithmetic, Elementary Math, Geometry, Middle School Math, and Pre-Algebra, in addition to introductory Spanish levels and general homework help. I have experience specifically working with students that have trouble focusing and have worked...
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...for learning and the journey of thinking. My obsession is philosophy, which as a kind of over-arching discipline concerning the knowledge of what is, disperses me into many of the various subjects within which the joy of thinking can inhabit. I am excited to work with students and learn from them and see the ways in which their thinking can develop, as well as help them acquire the skills to succeed in their courses. In...
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...is a selective two-year residential school. I am pursuing my Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I am passionate about tutoring because I believe that I could create a great impact on younger students by providing them with the knowledge I have gained throughout my academic school years. I tutor middle school and rising high school students on topics like algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Mathematics is my...
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Having just finished my master's at the University of Cambridge in international relations and my bachelor's in public policy analysis at Cornell, I am eager to get back to tutoring to help students succeed academically and grow in confidence. With years of experience as a Teaching Assistant and a tutor, I seek to help students succeed in a variety of subjects by identifying learning styles and creating step by step plans to reach their goals.
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...with a focus on adolescent education and Students with Disabilities. I have been teaching for over 6 years in Manhattan, NY. While I teach middle school math, I am certified and have also taught middle school science, English Language Arts, and Social Studies. I have tutored several of my former students in Algebra I, Living Environment, and Biology, each of which went on to pass their Regents exams. I have experience also working with younger...
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...years of teaching, took a year off, and decided that a life of retirement wasn't for me. Fortunately I was rehired as a math interventionist and I've been working at that job ever since, and loving it. I'm active in my local Lutheran church and served as its financial secretary. I'm currently an elder in my church. I've taught in summer school and in after school programs too. I do love teaching... that's why I...
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Went to Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and Arts. Graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with bachelors in Mathematics and Computer Science. Current graduate student at UCF. I tutored in high school and undergrad, and I want to eventually become a teacher. Math is something that stuck with me since I moved from Japan to the USA. I truly believe that mathematics is a universal language, which led me to love math.
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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.
