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Caroline: Lockport tutor
Certified Tutor in Lockport, NY
...their academic careers. I believe we learn best from teachers we feel genuinely care about us and our success. As a high school ELA and Environmental Science teacher, I work to build strong relationships with my students to better motivate them and get them invested in their work. In addition to guiding students towards a...
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College of the Holy Cross - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature
SUNY College at Buffalo - Masters, English Education 7-12
Daniel: Lockport tutor
Certified Tutor in Lockport, NY
...standardized tests and can make them approachable for students. I have tutored French for 5 years now, as well as been a French Instructor for the past several years. I understand how to make the language approachable for learners and how through communication in can be retained. I enjoy working with students and helping them...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Geography/French
San Francisco State University - Master of Arts, French Literature and Language
Justina: Lockport tutor
Certified Tutor in Lockport, NY
...arts and I really enjoyed it. I think the process of teaching and discussing material can be hugely beneficial for both the tutor and the student. I am very well versed in Physics and Calculus and enjoy discussing them a great deal. In the future I hope to continue on in physics in graduate school....
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Alfred University - Current Undergrad, Physics, Fine Arts
Samantha: Lockport tutor
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I am a high school English teacher in South Florida. I love working with students to see the light bulb go off when they finally get the concept we are learning. I hope to help you do the same!
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Le Moyne College - Bachelor in Arts, English
University at Buffalo - Master of Arts Teaching, Language Arts Teacher Education
Mica: Lockport tutor
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I am a Stanford graduate with a B.S. in Science, Technology, and Society and a B.A. in Anthropology. I am currently completing my M.D. at the University of Rochester. In July, I will continue on to residency within otolaryngology-head and neck surgery.... Working with students at their level and using tools that works best for their learning style.
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Stanford University - Bachelors, Science, Technology, and Society
University of Rochester School of Medicine - Current Grad Student, Doctor of Medicine
Sabry: Lockport tutor
Certified Tutor in Lockport, NY
...a private tutor for middle- and high-school students for over 5 years. Although I can tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about teaching: Calculus, Algebra, Linear Algebra, Physics, and Mechanics for all ages and to all levels. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, running, and tutoring my kids!
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Alexandria university - Bachelor of Science, Nuclear Engineering
University at Buffalo - Doctor of Philosophy, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Therese: Lockport tutor
Certified Tutor in Lockport, NY
...am a tutor for you. My teaching and tutoring experience is extensive as I have taught many subjects in the business and English world. My experience also includes the establishing and maintaining of several business ventures so that my knowledge of the American business scene is not just book learning. My favorite subject to tutor...
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SUC Buffalo - Bachelors, Education
University at Buffalo - Masters, Instructional Media
Timothy: Lockport tutor
Certified Tutor in Lockport, NY
...graduate of Deep Springs College: an elite liberal arts program located in Eastern California. Unlike most schools, the admission process to Deep Springs involves writing - and later defending before a panel of staff, faculty and students - seven essays on a variety of subjects including literature, philosophy, and education. Once admitted to Deep Springs,...
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University at Buffalo - Bachelor in Arts, English
Abdullah: Lockport tutor
Certified Tutor in Lockport, NY
...help you practice your craft until you become a master of your trade. Learning is often a rough and turbulent sea but with my experience, as both a student and teacher, I will strive to help you navigate the worst of it and turn you out master of the seas. A quality education is all...
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University at Buffalo - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Jasmine: Lockport tutor
Certified Tutor in Lockport, NY
...collegiate level mathematics tutor who enjoys helping students learn and understand algebra using unique methods for various learning styles. My teaching philosophy stems from catering to each student individually. In doing so, I assess each students learning style, and appropriately adjust my teaching style to match. I greatly enjoy tutoring and assisting students. Further, I...
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Medaille College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
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Lockport, New York, is located in Niagara County, and it has a population of approximately 22,000. The city contains a set of Erie Canal locks, giving it its name.
Lockport is home to two high schools, Lockport High School and Starpoint High School. Located in Lockport City School District and Starpoint Central School District, respectively, both schools offer Advanced Placement courses and exams. If you are interested in private test prep instruction, Lockport tutoring is a great solution. It is available either online or in-home. Skilled in-person or online Lockport tutors might help students get ahead in their courses or test prep with one-on-one tutoring sessions. Located less than 20 miles away, is Niagara University, which is in Niagara County, New York. Just 40 miles away in Buffalo is the University of Buffalo, as well as several other colleges and universities. You could potentially improve the chances of admittance to these top schools if you connect with one of the Lockport, NY, tutors available for private tutoring, instruction, and test prep, either in-home or online.
Lock Port is home to a set of Locks on the Erie Canal, which can be toured daily. Reserve a seat on a Lockport Locks & Erie Canal cruise for a unique waterway tour. The tour lasts hours and includes a ride through the locks as water levels change 49 feet to accommodate the Niagara Escarpment (which creates the famous Niagara Falls). The tour is guided by the boat's captain, who explains the unique sights, including the Flight of Five Waterfalls, bridges that go straight up, and the rock cut out you will pass through. The captain will also explain the beautiful architecture on the shores and tell of the folklore of the city and the locks themselves. Tours are available for spring, summer, and fall and include a snack bar. After your cruise, you can stop by the Niagara County Historical Museum to further explore the history of the locks. The museum sponsors Summer History for Kids at the Niagara History Center. Held four Wednesdays during the summer, the sessions each feature a different theme and offer hands-on activity, arts and crafts, a snack, and field trips. The summer day camp is open for children ages 7 to 12. You can also schedule a tour of the historic Colonel William Bond/Jesse Hawley House. The house was built in 1824 and was the first brick home in the city.
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We reviewed inverse trig functions and finding both angles described by an arc function. We talked about why the answer would be in two quadrants and how to determine which ones, then we practiced finding angles from reference angles.
For her chemistry class, we reviewed converting between moles, molecules, and grams. We then practiced some percent composition problems.
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We covered section 10.2 of the student's textbook and went through the homework that was assigned for the day. The section covered arc segments of circles and how to describe and measure them (central angles, minor and major arcs, semicircles). We discussed the conditions to determine the congruence of circles (by radius) and arcs (same measure and of the same or congruent circles).
He had no problems comprehending the material discussed. He just required a bit of reinforcement regarding the vocabulary. He stated that he had difficulty with "proofs" so I tried to frame each problem we covered in a way where he had to justify each step of the problem's solution (with theories/postulates). It was a good first session.
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Today we covered the geometric series. The student started the lesson by bringing up some problems regarding to evaluating finite geometric series. I showed him the most direct approach: write down the general formula S = a + ar + ar^2 + ar^3 + ... + ar^(n-1) = a[(1 - r^n)/(1-r)], where a is the leading term and r is the common ratio. Then substitute the values into the formula S = a[(1 - r^n)/(1-r)]. He was on the right approach, but made some minor mistakes such as subtracting fractions and dividing fractions, but he managed to correct them quickly once I pointed them out. After watching him doing two or three problems and correcting his occasional minor mistakes, he was confused on how to find n. I told him that n stands for the number of terms, and that made a lot of sense to him. Therefore, he finished with the finite geometric series.
We then moved onto the infinite geometric series, which he liked more because he did not have to worry about determining what n was--it was infinity. I showed him that there were only two cases, either |r|<1 (converges to S = a/(1-r)) or |r|>1 (diverges). I showed him why these statements were true. The comments I gave him were to organize his work more effectively. This would allow him to do problems far quickly: write down the general formula, and plug the variables with the known numbers, then compute directly. I always let him do problems himself. In cases when he made a minor mistake, I would cue him and let him discover and correct them. After he finished each problem, I showed him my solution (even though his answers were correct), just to give him a faster approach, without confusing him. He understood this topic conceptually, which greatly pleased me. Next time I will emphasize more on organizing his work more effectively. In this way he will minimize the likelihood of making minor errors.
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Today was the first session for the student and I. I gave the student a review exam to help me understand her strong points and where she needs work. The student let me know that she had difficulty with the factoring and exponents. I learned from her how she learns math as well. I will review her exam this evening and take notes on what we should begin with.
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Tonight, we worked on basic Geometry terminology such as supplementary and complementary angles, and problems in the Chapter 9 review about rotations and other types of transformations. The student was very quick to pick up on the rules for rotating a figure about the origin by both 90 and 180 degrees. He was also good at recalling algebra to solve problems involving midpoint and bisected angles. I gave him some general study pointers, including how to decide which material to study first and how to keep a running list of topics he understands and doesn't understand, to prepare for his exam this Thursday and other exams throughout the year.
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This was a good first session with the student. We worked on a few pre-calc problems involving properties of quadratic equations. With our remaining time, we worked on a few PSAT-related math questions.
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