...child in every adult. In "Saber Guild," I am known as Darth Vek'tra, Dark Lord of the Sith! Growing up as a Hispanic female, encouragement for STEM by my grade school teachers was very low, and it's why I've become passionate about teaching young students about math and science. I want to encourage those that feel intimidated by such topics and give stars in the eyes of these young, bright minds, who are absolutely capable...
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...and probability theory. I began tutoring in 2013 while working on my bachelor's degree, and have been doing so ever since. I have tutored several students in a variety of subjects in math and physics, from algebra 1 up through college level calculus, including ACT test prep. Working one on one with students to help them achieve their academic goals has been a deeply rewarding experience for me. I cherish the opportunity to share my...
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I enjoy helping students dramatically improve their performance in mathematics. Algebra and Geometry are my favorite subjects to tutor, but I am able to tutor anything up to Trigonometry. I am talented at utilizing unique teaching strategies and tools to engage students effectively, and foster a fun and fascinating learning environments. I am exceptionally patient and encouraging, while providing individualized and extracurricular support for students that are struggling with learning concepts and mathematical topics.... Typically in...
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I really love working with students one to one. I have been tutoring students for 25 years and I've been a teacher for 20 years. I have learned a great deal about why students might struggle with certain mathematical concepts and have developed many different ways to approach these problem areas. As I get to know you we will develop more I'm sure.
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...with a mother who is now a retired teacher. I have worked with all age groups in a variety of educational settings since I was a teen. I just love interacting with kids and teens and helping them learn. I have had the pleasure of seeing so many students either get excited over learning something new and having their world open up that much more or having a student finally have the a-ha moment when...
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...a Bachelors in Biology from Boston College. I am passionate about inclusion for students with developmental delays and have done clinical research in this field. I have had experience teaching students as young as 5th grade to students in high school and college. Although I have degrees in the sciences and have recent exposure to human biology courses, I am also knowledgeable in other subjects such as English grammar and Reading Comprehension.
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...20 years in the Corporate and Military worlds. Most of my education and work life has revolved around Math, Accounting, and Finance. I have successfully tutored for the Huntington Learning Center and Tutor Doctor franchises with students of all age groups. I am also a Nationally Certified Tutor by the National Tutoring Association, the largest and most respected tutoring organization in the US. Parting knowledge to our young students is a passion of mine and...
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...Tennessee State University and my Masters of Public Health from University of Alabama Birmingham. I am currently pursuing a Masters of Fine Arts in Design for Social Innovation. I have tutored middle school and high school students for over 10 years. My tutoring subjects include Math, Science, and ACT prep. When I tutor, I like to get to know my students, understand their frustrations, and also set realistic goals. My favorite subject to tutor is...
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...while attending graduate school. I have taught Information Technology at the college level and it was very successful (being my first attempt at lecturing professionally). While attending graduate school, I studied mathematics and completed enough courses to have a strong background in the field of Applied Math. I consider myself to be a strong "algebraist". I do believe that every student has the ability to learn, but it is on the part of the tutor,...
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...Portland Community College full time. My current studies are Calculus III, Advanced C++, and Discrete Data Structures. I'm on my third year towards a BA in Computer Science at Portland State University. I may refine my program, likely to network administration, or software architecture. A portion of my schooling was at College of Southern Idaho in 2009-2010, where I tutored for the school in the math lab (calculus mostly). I moved to Portland because I...
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...you with an intrinsic understanding of material necessary to build future knowledge on. By understanding how you learn best, I will mold a personalized curriculum around your strengths and weaknesses to make you the best learner possible! I enjoy teaching through a lens that turn the problems on paper into a practical and real world understanding of the material. In pursuit of knowledge, I attended Augustana College graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology,...
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...math and English assignments, as needed. In Spring of 2021, I worked as a learning assistant for PSYCH 101, answering students' questions and leading them through review webinars before each major exam. I am most passionate about Psychology and Data Analysis. In my experience, finding a way to preent a problem to a student, that best clicks with them individually, and watching their eyes light up as they understand a concept for the first time,...
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...to learn and love helping others learn. Seeing someone struggle for so long and have them finally ‘get it’ is amazing to watch as their confidence grows and they blossom as a person. My favorite subjects to teach are History, Geography, Cell and Molecular Biology, and Microbiology. I find science in general a fascinating subject because I enjoy understanding how our world functions and how everything interacts. History I enjoy attempting to understand how certain...
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My academic career was far from perfect I have experienced failure many times, and every time I failed, I used it as an opportunity to get more skilled. I owe a large preponderance of my progress to tutors who encouraged me always to be my best. I intend to assist individuals in academics who may struggle with specific topics. Having a reliable tutor will create a strong foundation for future courses and subjects.
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...in math and science! I know how to make math and science work for every student, whether the student wants to become an artist, physicist, or zoologist - and everything in between. The secret lies in knowing what to "master, retain and hurdle". I am a licensed professional chemical engineer working for a top bio-pharmaceutical company for 35-years. I love my profession and have a passion to mentor students thinking about a potential career in...
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I am a mathematician at Florida State University. I love teaching as it engages the curiosity all students naturally have. I start with building a conceptual understanding in each specific problem as we work through the elements. I believe that to be the truest and most long-lasting form of learning. I look forward to working with you.
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Hello, my name is Ethan Sandum and I'm a student at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities studying civil engineering. I have tutored students ranging from 3rd grade all the way through high school. I specialize in math and ACT tutoring.
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...to May 2020. I am passionate in tutoring students from middle school to graduate-level in a variety of math subjects. Helping young people understand mathematical and computer science related subjects is very exciting to me! My favorite subjects to tutor are all levels of Calculus, Algebra, and Discrete Math - although I do not have any limitations as to the areas outside of my favorites! My philosophy in tutoring is not just getting the student...
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Thanks to one-on-one help in middle and high school, I not only achieved stronger grades/test scores, but gained the confidence I will continue to use even beyond graduate school. I hope to give others the same invaluable tool set!... The ways I've always preferred to learn myself are typically the ways I teach. Once it seems like a student has a pretty strong understanding of a subject, I like to play competitive or timed games. It...
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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.
