Patti T.

• Salem, VA 24153 ( 33.8 mi )
• Expert Algebra Tutor

• Female Age 69
• Member since: 09/2019
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $45 to $55 /hr
• In-Home
• Also Tutors: Algebra III, Math, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II

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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.

Mike A.

• Roanoke, VA 24015 ( 31.7 mi )
• Expert Algebra Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2018
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $60.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Algebra III, Math, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II

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My comments on tutoring Algebra : Expert at all Algebra I concepts. Particularly good at showing you how to solve equations and making word problems easy.

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

Kelsey W.

• Keeling, VA 24566 ( 18.8 mi )
• Algebra Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $100.00 /hr
• On-line In-Group

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Over the years, I have been known as a good tutor because of my will and determination to make sure the ones whom I am tutoring are understanding the material rather than just remembering.For this, I have been known to be a strict tutor, but the significance of this matter is that I always have had students getting at least a grade level higher than what it was. For example, in the 8th grade right before a test to a classmate asked me to review the material that would be on the test, because she had not studied at all.I had ony 10 minutes to tutor this person but as a result, my classmate got a 85 out of 100. In this situation and every, I find out what can I use(weather it is something silly or funny)that help them remember, than I further it into giving them a better understanding of the material.

Rachel P.

• Gretna, VA 24557 ( 19.6 mi )
• Algebra Tutor

• Female Age 34
• Member Since: 04/2012
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $40.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Math, Pre-Algebra

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I have my degree in Elementary Education. I have had experience teaching large class sizes, but I have also spent a lot of time in small group reading instruction, and I have worked in small group math. I tutored a kindergarten girl to improve her phonemic awareness. I tutored Language Arts in elementary school after school hours. I worked at a day care for 5 years and helped students with their homework after school.
I believe in meeting students at their level of need, and mastering the skills needed in order to move onto higher level skills. I believe in teaching students how to develop their critical thinking skills, and teaching them the concepts needed to succeed in school and life.

Ashley J.

• Piedmont, SC 29673 ( 20.7 mi )
• Algebra Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Geometry

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I studied creative writing at the SC Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities in Greenville SC. There I studied poetry, play writing, grammar, editing, fiction, and creative nonfiction. I won two national scholastic writing awards for my writing. I also studied at Rice University which is a highly selective university in Houston Texas. I majored in sociology and also took many intensive English classes. While a student at Rice, I tutored several of my peers in both sociology and english. I also tutored several international students who needed assistance drafting essays in english. I have also provided assistance to elementary and middle school students in mathematics, science, history, the arts, and english.
I love to work with students of all ages. I am a patient teacher and try to tailor my teaching style to the progress of my student. I prefer to promote understanding thr ... read more

Sona Y.

• Moneta, VA 24121 ( 21.3 mi )
• Algebra 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-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II

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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.
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.

Natalia L.

• Eden, NC 27288 ( 22.4 mi )
• Algebra Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $57.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, College Algebra, Algebra II

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I have just recently started to pursue my doctoral degree in educational leadership at University of Phoneix. I have always had a passion for mentoring, teaching, and advising young people. I have had tons of experience working with youth and mentoring them. At age 18, I even started a youth outreach ministry called Serenity Ambassadors for Christ reaching at risk teenagers through music and biblical teaching. At the same time, I was teaching and advising youth at my church and surrounding areas. I earned my Masters Degree in Theology and Counseling in May 2008 at Oral Roberts University.
My teaching style can vary depending on what age level that I am teaching. According to Erik Erickson, there are eight stages of learning that we develop as children until we become an adult learner. So for the ages (2-7) my teaching style would be a hands- on learning approach. There would be a ... read more

Patrick S.

• Semora, NC 27343 ( 30.3 mi )
• Algebra Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II

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Students generally perform better with hands-on practice. I provide multiple opportunities for hands-on and guided practice as time permits. Associate new concepts to familiar ones. Our memories are largely associative in nature. Therefore, providing connections from new concepts back to well established ones increases our retention and recall. This is especially important in building up understanding in mathematics. Provide relevant examples. A student who is actively enaged in the lesson will learn more.
For the past two years, I have been working as an adjunct instructor and tutor in mathematics and computer information systems for a local Community College. This experience has been so fulfilling, that I am diligently pursuing a career change from Information Technology professional to teaching. I also taught mathematics for one year at a private school.

Ravi P.

• Roanoke, VA 24018 ( 30.8 mi )
• Algebra 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-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II

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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

Kelly S.

• Roanoke, VA 24015 ( 32 mi )
• Algebra 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-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II

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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

Leela N.

• Roanoke, VA 24015 ( 32.4 mi )
• Algebra Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $63.00 to $77.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry

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I have ten years teaching experiance in school and home tutoring. I taught English and Social Studies in one of the reputed English Boarding school in Nepal.I was a High school teacher.I have ability to teach Maths or all subjects up to grade eight.I was a home tutor for over all subjects.Thus, I have got sound knowledge about home tutoring as well as teaching in school.
Regarding my teaching style,I generally used student-center method.I give emphasis on practical method than theory.I generate motivation in learning to the students.Anyway I apply the padagogy in teaching and learning process in this changing scenario of the world.

Aileen H.

• Evington, VA 24550 ( 32.7 mi )
• Algebra Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $48.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, College Algebra, Algebra II

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I believe that all students are capable of learning math. My goal is help each student understand math, and not just memorize steps. I accomplish this by using many methods to present material, including pictures, graphs, manipulatives, experiments, and physical movement. I have experience working with students of all levels of ability, and have enjoyed helping all of them.
When I was young, I chose to pursue a career in Software Engineering because it was a practical and exciting way to make use of my passion for math. After working for nine years, I became a full mother. I began volunteering at the schools every chance I could. When my children left elementary school behind, I realized I wanted to teach math. I have been a middle school teacher of math for 8 years. My positions have included teaching all math subjects from Math 6 to Geometry. In addition, I tutored stude ... read more

Ashley B.

• Roanoke, VA 24018 ( 32.8 mi )
• Algebra Tutor

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

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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

Gary B.

• Salem, VA 24153 ( 33.9 mi )
• Algebra Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Statistics, Pre-Algebra

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I thoroughly enjoy teaching students at various ages and stages of development. I consider myself to be very creative, and I try to give the students as much hands-on experience as possible. I am constantly seeking feedback from the student in terms of how well I am presenting the subject matter, so my methods of teaching will vary. I am always open to new ideas. Failure is not a word in my teaching vocabulary. I will always find a way to reach and teach my student in such a way that learning and application are maximized.
After graduating from Virginia Tech in 1973, I decided that I would enter the field of public education. After 6 years of successful and rewarding experiences in secondary education, I decided to return to college and obtain a Masters Degree in Education. Upon receiving my Masters in 1984, I taught at the post secondary level in both Virginia and North Car ... read more