seyed S.

• Reno, NV 89523 ( 31.8 mi )
• Calculus II Tutor

• Male
• Member since: 07/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20 to $50 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Algebra III, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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Civil/Structural Eng. Instructor for college/univ. courses

Taught civil and structural engineering courses for 15 years at undergraduate and graduate levels. Also taught Maths and Physics for 5 years at colleges and universities to engineering major students. Worked as a civil and structural engineering designer in heavy industrial and residential projects.

Michael C.

• Truckee, CA 96161 ( 30.3 mi )
• Calculus II Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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I begin a lesson by asking a student what he or she knows about the topic. If they have any familiarity with the topic I ask about it and confirm or correct their preconceptions. If the subject lends itself to a real-world example or demonstration, I would offer this for thought. Finally I teach the core concept, connecting it to other concepts already understood by the student. There is usually more than one way to teach a concept. I take into account the learning style of the student. Written or diagrammatic methods might be more effective than verbal explanations. Pnemonics can be useful, but only if the underlying concepts are first taught.
Upon matriculation at Colby, I enrolled in organic chemistry and decided to major in chemistry. I continued my studies in chemistry and additional areas of interest, including math, government, and economics. Before graduating I participa ... read more