Matt D.

• Grass Valley, CA 95949 ( 15.7 mi )
• Computer Programming Tutor

• Male Age 45
• Member since: 06/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $50 to $75 /hr
• On-line In-Group
• Also Tutors: jquery, Linux, SQL, MVC, Ruby, PHP, CSS, Computer, Javascript, HTML, C++, Graphic Design

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A child's imagination is my lesson plan

I start with a couple simple video games that teach the basics, and then we follow our imaginations from there. The best project ideas come from a kid's mind and it can take us in any direction. I don't follow a set lesson plan, but have plenty of projects up my sleeve if they're needed.
I've been fascinated with computer programming since I was 8 and found a book about Fortran in my grandma's encyclopedia set. Our school had a handful of computers but no programmers. There was a single book in the library that I had checked out constantly until the librarian finally just let me have it when I graduated 8th grade. I went to college and began to learn more and finally met the mentors that were so important to my journey. I have a degree in Computer Science and I've been employed as a programmer since 2002, including time in the US Air Force doing 3D flight sims and the medi ... read more

Peter H.

• Penn Valley, CA 95946 ( 15.8 mi )
• Computer Programming Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $56.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Microsoft Office

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A Little Bit About Me...

Tutoring my fellow classmates was an integral part of my college experience. At Yuba College, I tutored math and chemistry in the College Success Center for two school years. I was in demand, as even fellow tutors would seek my help. I was also requested by my physics professor to tutor physics in the Hard Math Cafe on campus. While at UCI, where I graduated Cum Laude with a mathematics degree, I would often help fellow students, even during the professor's office hours when the professor was busy with another student. I enjoy imparting my skills upon those I help, resulting in increased insight and understanding for those tutored.
Knowledge and skills are most permanent when we discover and create for ourselves, so I like to be a guide that leads the student to their own conclusions, rather than take over and lecture. I will be there to direct and support the student; I like ... read more

David S.

• Grass Valley, CA 95945 ( 16.8 mi )
• Computer Programming Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $61.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Microsoft Office

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I believe that most subjects are not difficult to master. Most problems come from "under learning" the subject. Repetition may work for some subjects, but with math the student needs to understand WHY a process works. Once this is learned, the rest comes rather easily. When the student takes for granted a way to solve a problem, they are lost when the problem is presented in a different way. But, if the student understands the WHY, the presentation of the problem does not matter.
As a Cal Poly graduate with a BS in Computer Science, I have had to master most math and computer science course material. My experience is teaching math to mostly older teens and young adults. In the professional world, I have trained all levels of employees on various computer systems (authoring, programming, operating systems, etc.). The training has taken the form of one-on-one, stand-up b ... read more

Amanda S.

• Auburn, CA 95602 ( 29.4 mi )
• Computer Programming Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $63.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel

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For the past 10 years, I have worked in my community, helping to better the lives of children. At age 15, I began mentoring young girls and volunteering for a non-profit organization, counseling developmentally delayed children and at-risk youth. I later went on to become a Behavioral Therapist, educating children with autism. My love for children (and passion for education) was the determining factor in the course of my college career. I attained a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Utah in 2008 (graduating with a cumulative GPA of 3.8). In addition to my Psychology degree, I also hold a certificate in Human Factors Engineering and recently published research in this field.
As an educator, it is my job to recognize each child’s individual learning-style and adapt my teaching-style accordingly. I will build upon each child’s abilities and strengths, and work to improve upon ... read more