Find Buchanan, VA Pre-Calculus Tutors For Lessons, Instruction or Help

Mike A.

• Roanoke, VA 24015 ( 21.7 mi )
• Expert Pre-Calculus Tutor

• Male
• Member since: 08/2018
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $50 to $60 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Algebra III, Math, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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Pre-Calculus is one of my top subjects! Expert at all Pre-Calculus concepts. Particularly good at strongly emphasizing the concepts that are critically important to calculus (negative exponents, fractional exponents, exponent laws in general, factoring, function types and their graphs and how to shift and reflect them, minima and maxima, difference quotient, etc.) and pointing out what you can learn and forget because you won't need it in calculus.

If you watch me closely during our sessions, you can see me secretly paying keen attention to you and how you learn best. For example, you might say, "It LOOKS like they want me to factor here." And I'll think, "Aha! LOOKS. Maybe you're a visual learner and like to SEE things explained and SEE examples. (About 80% of students are visual learners.) On the other hand, you might say, "It sounds like they want me to factor here." And I'll think, "Aha! sounds. Maybe you like to HEAR things explained, and you're a keen listener and like to hear things described clearly and specifically. Or maybe you'll say, "I FEEL like they want me to factor here" (as you tap the problem with your pencil). And I'll think, "Aha! FEEL. Maybe you learn by intuition and need to just jump in and work a problem or two with me step-by-step and discover the pattern of what's going on and pick up the FEEL of it. So... ... read more

Patti T.

• Salem, VA 24153 ( 23.2 mi )
• Expert Pre-Calculus Tutor

• Female Age 69
• Member Since: 09/2019
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Algebra III, Math, Trigonometry, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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I used to hate math, now I love it.

I received a BS in Horticulture from Va. Polytechnic Institute and State University. majored in Biology (Botany) for 3 years at Virginia Commonwealth Univ. and College of William and Mary. Recently retook Precalculus, Calculus 1, Calculus 2, and Calculus 3 at Virginia Western Community College. I have a background tutoring and running a tutoring center for STEM subjects at a community college for 3 years. I have been tutoring in some form for 6 years. I have a certification in tutoring ESL and several years experience in that.
i am pretty relaxed and informal, but I expect students to do the work assigned. I help, but I don't do the work for them. I use Socratic questioning to get students to understand the material. I stress learning concepts and building on them as opposed to memorizing or guessing enough to pass a test.

Shawn W.

• Bedford, VA 24523 ( 13.8 mi )
• Pre-Calculus Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, College Algebra, Algebra II, Algebra I

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I really enjoy being around kids and helping them learn new things. When you teach a kid something and they finally get it, the sight of their face lighting up is priceless. I believe that one should teach using a variety of methods because all kids do not learn the same way and each individual method shows something new each time. I believe that all kids can learn so much if they work as hard as they can and put forth maximum effort. I think it is very easy to learn/teach using as many hands on examples as possible.
I graduated from Liberty University in May 2009 with a BS in Accounting. I am currently and have been a substitute teacher in Bedford County for the 2009-2010 school year. I have substituted for grades 6-12. I have been a football coach at Liberty High School for 3 years and I have been a track & field coach at Liberty High School for 5 years. I have helped different t ... read more

Yao W.

• Roanoke, VA 24020 ( 16.9 mi )
• Pre-Calculus Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II

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I have seven years of experience in teaching college algebra, calculus series and differential equations. I was a teaching assistant for five years when I was a graduate student at the University of Virginia. I have taught calculus I to III multiple times in my teaching career and have an excellent understanding of the subjects. I also have plenty of one-on-one experience helping students. For example, during my office hours, I explained difficult concepts and did extra examples on the blackboard to students who had difficulties understanding it the first time. When I taught at UMass-Amherst after graduated from UVA, I worked in the calculus tutoring center organized by the math department to provide students extra help.
I am an easy going person. When my students were in the office hours, we always had a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. I really enjoy explaining a difficult conce ... read more

Kyle D.

• Lynchburg, VA 24503 ( 20.5 mi )
• Pre-Calculus Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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A Little Bit About Me...

The joy that teaching and interacting with children brings is indescribable; there are few things that can match the satisfaction one feels when a pupil finally "gets it!" I believe that true education comes through understanding. Oftentimes students are taught tricks or rules to help them through a subject area, but I strive to bring my students to a point of clarity; I want them to be completely comfortable with the subject content because they understand it, not because they memorized a formula. Therefore, I am a firm believer in teaching the material and not simply teaching students how to answer a particular question.
I am a recent honors graduate of the Virginia Military Institute with a degree in civil and environmental engineering. This course of academic study exposed me to a broad range of upper-level mathematics, physics, and chemistry. During my college career I vo ... read more

Day Y.

• Lynchburg, VA 24503 ( 22 mi )
• Pre-Calculus Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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I have always had the macroscopic view of mathematics (from basic algebra to advanced calculus) to know how everything fits together. If students could learn simply by having a textbook read to them, then there would be no need for teachers. But the effective teacher can and will make the difference in a student's ability to succeed. I apply my vast experience and knowledge to all of my lessons and provide a perspective that most teachers are not equipped to handle.
I have taught mathematics at the high school and college levels spanning over 15 years. I have always been complimented on being able to explain difficult topics in plain straight-forward language. My primary profession is an actuary, bit I also tutor students in calculus and statistics during my spare time. I can create positive results by giving the student the necessary confidence in tackling seemingly impossib ... read more

Kelly S.

• Roanoke, VA 24015 ( 22.8 mi )
• Pre-Calculus Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $51.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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Teaching has always been a passion of mine. I love working with children and students. Through the differnt classes and levels that I have taught I have always believed that every student can succeed, even though the paths they take to get there may be differnt than others. When working with a class or an individual student I firmly believe that learning takes place when given the opportunity to discover concepts independently with some guidance.
As a college student I worked as a tutor in the learning center on campus. I have earned my bachelor degree in mathematics and my masters degree in secondary education. This allowed me to start my career as a high school math teacher. While earning my masters in education I also took several graduate level math courses, and once I started teaching I continued to take graduate level courses to gain a second masters degree in mathematics. Wi ... read more

Sona Y.

• Moneta, VA 24121 ( 22.8 mi )
• Pre-Calculus Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, Algebra I

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I love this profession as my grand parents were Teachers. I came to US to teach but I learned variety of things as how to present the content. Back in India, our teaching is content orientented teaching but I learned here that it is student orientented teaching. My aim to be a Preacher in a church and also a Teacher in a school. I think that teaching is a life long learning process.
I have 8 years experience in teaching Math, Physics & Chemistry in India handling 8th to 12th grades. I have 4 years in US teaching Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Geometry CP and Physics handling 9th to 12th grades.

Russell W.

• Lynchburg, VA 24502 ( 23.3 mi )
• Pre-Calculus Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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Teaching through positive re-enforcement. Present concept, allow student to demonstrate understanding, and then use a step-by-step approach to find out where lack of understanding occurs. The instructor should always be as positive as possibe and try to make learning as enjoyable as possible.
I taught Physics, Algebra and Trigonometry for a local high school. From that point, the bulk of my career was as an engineer, nuclear, mechanical and electrical. I have a number of years in Project Management. I also have four years of experience teaching at a Technical College, where taught College Math, Computer Science and Accounting.

Amy B.

• Lynchburg, VA 17366 ( 24.7 mi )
• Pre-Calculus Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $41.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Pre-Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, Algebra I

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A Little Bit About Me...

I enjoy working with all ages of children because each age group offers unique opportunities. I love tutoring because it allows me to teach in a one on one setting. I believe that no two people learn in exactly the same way so tutoring provides me the ability to teach a child in a manner that will maximize that child’s learning potential. I have a relaxed and patient personality and try to use this to cultivate a relaxed atmosphere in which the child can learn in the way that best suits his/her needs.
During my years at Liberty University, I was provided with an outstanding education that challenged me to grasp the complexities of the universe. I currently hold a BS in Biochemistry and Molecular biology, and I have minored in Psychology and Chemistry. The combination of subjects that I have studied provides me with an understanding of math and the sciences and with the knowledge o ... read more

Ashley B.

• Roanoke, VA 24018 ( 24.9 mi )
• Pre-Calculus Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Pre-Algebra, Logic, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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I am compassionate, patient, and sincere. I employ various teaching styles depending on the age and needs of the student. For college and high school students, I ask that students bring their textbooks as well as notes to each session. I often prepare example questions for material similar to that tested on an exam. Not only does this allow the student with an opportunity to practice additional problems in areas that are weak, but also ensures that the student fully comprehends the information. When tutoring younger children, I believe active learning is best because many children are visual and/or kinesthetic learners. I tutor children using methods that best match his/her learning style.
As a recent graduate from the College of William & Mary, I have earned a bachelor’s degree (BS) in Neuroscience and a minor in Biochemistry. As a tutor for four years, I have tutored both college ... read more

Ravi P.

• Roanoke, VA 24018 ( 26.1 mi )
• Pre-Calculus Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $55.00 to $61.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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I have graduated from two major universities and will attend medical school at Nova Southeastern University in August 2011. I have just recently graduated from USF College of Medicine with a Master’s degree in Medical Sciences and hold a degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Illinois. I have extensive research experience in bioinformatics from the University of Illinois. I have one year experience tutoring in the underprivileged area of Urbana, Illinois; at Garden Hills Elementary I tutored kids from 3rd and 5th grade classes who had fallen behind the scheduled lesson plan. I have also tutored my fellow classmates at both universities throughout the years and graduated with a GPA of 3.50 and 3.10, respectively.
Teaching style involves organized and systematic approach to biology. I have been a student of two major universities one of which involved taking ... read more

Saami S.

• Lynchburg, VA 24506 ( 26.1 mi )
• Pre-Calculus Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $55.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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The underlying theme of my teaching is to excite and challenge students about the power and beauty of math and science. My approach emphasizes the aesthetics of rigor as a stepping stone to the development of new material within the context of existing knowledge, and students are encouraged to seek elegant methodologies wherever possible. I believe that successful teaching involves a careful combination of art and science, wherein technical skills are complemented by a kind and patient temperament that seeks to develop rapport with students across the spectrum of abilities. Moreover, a strong sense of personal enthusiasm should be demonstrated to students on a consistent basis for them to recognize how committed their teacher is. Respect for students as individuals must be shown at all times, even when they are poorly prepared and motivated, and teachers should set goals that will st ... read more