...passionate about both learning and teaching. I believe in a positive, encouraging, and supportive teaching style. I have a Bachelors of Science, a Masters of Science in Computer Science, and am currently finishing my PhD. I've taught at the university level and worked as a professional trainer. Walt Disney once said, "Laughter is no enemy to learning" and I believe in that maxim. Learning should be fun and engaging, tied to real-world examples and explanations...
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...a research scientist, with a focus in theoretical physics and turning things invisible. I've taught math and science to students at all levels, from middle school to graduate students, with a focus on universally accessible, engaging presentations. If students are bored or confused it means I'm not doing my job, so I try to foster a conversational teaching style. My background - undergrad: applied physics at Cornell University, PhD: theoretical physics at MIT, postdoc: research...
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I am currently in my second to last year of my Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics. I have an M.S. degree in Statistics. For my Ph.D. I work on computational neuroscience-type problems. For my M.S. I worked on modeling respiratory diseases in racehorses with multiple data analysis/ advanced statistics techniques. For my undergraduate degrees, I double-majored in math and biochemistry. I have extensive research experience in math, statistics, and biochemistry.
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I'm an accomplished software engineer that's been in the IT field for about 11 years now. I've studied in a number of college level courses and was a TA and tutor to the student athletes while attending the university.
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I graduated from North Carolina State University with a Math Education degree and a Computer Science minor. I enjoy working with students of all ages from preschool through high school and using my knowledge and skills to help them be successful with their goals. I have coached soccer and swimming for years and spend my free time experimenting with my garden.
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...during a test. I persevered, and eventually made it through, having learned more than I would have thought possible in the first two years of graduate school. Now I'm approaching the end of my PhD work, and I'd like to use the skills I acquired from my own difficulties to help other students succeed. If my work sounds complicated or obscure, don't worry - I also take pride in my ability to explain difficult and...
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...currently an Aerospace Engineer for the DoD. I have graduated from the University of Michigan with a BS in Aerospace Engineering as well as an MS in Aerospace Engineering from Missouri University of Science & Technology. I have taught aerospace engineering lab courses as a graduate teaching assistant. Additionally, I have tutored algebra and geometry for the Mehlville School District. I enjoy tutoring middle school through high school math as well as engineering subjects such...
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...learning about the passions of my students and what drives them to learn. In my years of experience, I have come to value not only the need for education but the need to ensure that I am capable of catering to how students attempt to learn, be they through visual, auditory, or tactile learning strategies. I aim to pass along the hard lessons that I have learned in my early youth to aspiring students who...
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I have helped several college students through challenging chemistry, physics, and biology courses. After graduating from the University of Michigan, I have been spending most of my time doing research. My research projects have ranged from molecular biology, biochemistry, and computational biology to applied chemistry, nanomaterials, and algorithm development. I think that I have received enough experience not only to be an expert in these fields, but also confidently share my knowledge with my students.
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...unlocking untapped knowledge and potential, after "mentally" puzzling over complex and disorganized concepts. I, personally, identify with it well, having felt it commonly myself. It's exceptionally satisfying to have the capacity to help other people fulfill their pursuits, especially when they finally get "last puzzle piece" to fall into place. You can appreciate the bigger picture in the grand scheme of things, especially after conquering each detail "one puzzle at a time." As I got...
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I eagerly look forward to helping you learn! The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled. "Of high ideals and virtue was her speech, and gladly would she learn and gladly teach." - Chaucer Learning Math, Physics, Astronomy, Computer Science is challenging, useful, and can be fun.
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...a recent graduate of the University of Liverpool with a BSc in Computer Science. Through a long lineage of teachers, I've been raised with the belief that education is paramount and it's an honor to pass those beliefs on to students. I'm happy to tutor in any subjects throughout the range of Computer Science, from Scratch, to Object-Oriented Programming, to iOS app development. Here are the languages I'm familiar with: - Java - Python -...
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...Antonia and I'm a current Post-Doc at Oregon Health Sciences University in Radiation Medicine. I completed my PhD in Medical Physics at the University of Wisconsin Madison this December and graduated with a degree in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Michigan in 2018. I have been tutoring for over 10 years! I've tutored a large range of ages (ages 5-40+!) and specialize in math and physics! I love finding each students unique learning style...
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...a graduate student at the University of Texas at Arlington where I am pursuing my PhD in Physics. My reasearch is in the field of computational high-energy astrophysics. I find scientif computing and physics to be enjoyable as it teaches critical thinking skills; a useful skill in any subject matter. Teaching is also a great experience as you see a student who was previously struggling in a subject become confident and capable in a subject...
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Hello, My name is Deatrick LaPointe. I have an MS degree in Management of Technology and am currently a PhD Candidate in Cyber Defense, Information Assurance. I enjoy learning and hope to pass on my knowledge and experience with others to enhance quality of life and education.
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If you have ever struggled with programming, math, physics or astronomy, I want to be the tutor who changes your experience! I have taught K-12 and college math and science for over 20 years. I focus on building your skills and confidence to help you achieve your goals! I can support STEM and Reading/Writing topics.
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...Biology at the graduate and medical school levels, and have mentored both graduate and undergraduate students in a medical laboratory setting. These experiences have honed my ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and engaging manner, tailored to each student's unique learning style. Among the subjects I tutor, my favorite is biology. I find it incredibly rewarding to help students explore the intricacies of life sciences and understand the foundational principles that govern living...
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Every student deserves the opportunity to excel. The only stupid questions are the ones you don't ask.... Every student deserves the chance to excel.... Ask where he/she feels comfortable with the subject material and where he/she feels uncomfortable.... Independent learning occurs when a student takes the next step beyond the basics of what is required.... Always keep in mind the objectives of the learning. Look for ways to apply the learning beyond a classroom.... Find new...
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Hello Students, I am a lifelong techie, computer scientist, and very much so in the field of development (teaching & learning). Consider me if you're ready to truly learn something...
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l1. Reviewed Laboratory exam questions involving unit conversions, solubility rules, separation of mixtures and indicators such as the litmus paper and test in identifying the components of unknown compounds 2. We reviewed how to write net ionic equations for chemical reactions involving formation of precipitates Overall, the student showed marked progress in her command of the concepts reviewed and has been given a focus for her private studies, which will involve memorization of key tables tested in the exam questions reviewed during the session
So much trig! We worked on graphing functions and methods of finding zeros when there are sine and cosine present. The student should work on memorizing the sine and cosine graphs and the values at which each are zero.
We covered logarithms and exponential operations including how to expand and contract logarithmic expressions. Also talked about how to express logarithms in words as "the exponent that "a" needs to be raised to in order to get "b"". We also talked about the importance of taking every necessary step in order to arrive at the correct answer instead of trying to take shortcuts that leave you with something incorrect. He finished more than one entire homework assignment and he seemed to have a greater understanding of what he was doing.
We worked on the student's exam review for Algebra 2 - the teacher basically put together all the old tests for the problems to be worked through again. This time we covered logs, natural logs, and inverse functions.
We reviewed physics as the student has a test coming up this Thursday. We did a review of kinematics equations as well. The student knows the terms of each formula-x, x0, y, yo, v2-v2, and delta x.
Went over second homework which was due the 30th. Discussed topics including the travelling salesman and finding minimum cost Hamiltonian circuits. Reviewed and edited work that was already accomplished, polished it up, came up with more options for the second homework set, and completed it.
