Emily E.

• Truckee, CA 96105 ( 27.9 mi )
• Physics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $62.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Organic Chemistry, Chemistry

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I am a chemical engineer and I currently work for a biofuels plant. I consider myself as having a good way of presenting the science behind biodiesel to the other employees who do not have a scientific background. As such, I often have to create spreadsheets and conduct training sessions to explain the mathematics behind the process in layman’s terms. I have tutored students in chemistry, algebra, Latin and geometry. I tutored for underprivileged children in NYC for a few months in mathematics, and in college I tutored chemistry in my sorority and for other students upon request. I tutored a student from the Bronx area whose grades in algebra improved. One year ago I tutored Latin for a student for a couple of months.
I like to break every concept and principle down into its most basic components. An artist breaks down a drawing into its basic shapes, and is able to creat ... read more

Jodi S.

• Crescent Mills, CA 95934 ( 28.2 mi )
• Physics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $63.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Sociology, Psychology, Marine Biology, Life Science, Earth Science, Biology

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I enjoy helping others and thereby learning about myself in the process. I believe my teaching style revolves around communication, compassion, and finding the best way for the student to grasp the lesson or idea presented. I feel that everyone has their own way of comprehension and the challenge is for me to discover it. I have taught primarily college and university level students ages 18+. I have tutored Math, English, Wildlife Biology, and Cell Biology. I never claim to have all the answers, only many ways of finding them.
My professional background is primarily in marine mammal behavioral biology. I have 10 years field experience studying whale and dolphin habitat use, foraging behavior, and human interaction occurances. I also have a strong background in terrestrial wildlife conservation and natural resource policy. I am a Phi Theta Kappa life member as well as a ... read more

Michael C.

• Truckee, CA 96161 ( 30.3 mi )
• Physics Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Psychology, Organic Chemistry, Life Science, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology

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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

Bruce W.

• Nevada City, CA 95959 ( 35.8 mi )
• Physics Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Psychology, Marine Biology, Life Science, Earth Science, Biology, Anatomy

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Statement of Teaching Style I feel that all learners should have access to the highest quality education possible. The object of education is to provide each student with the tools that will help them develop their individual talents. All students should be given an opportunity in a safe educational setting to demonstrate their talents. This opportunity also means giving every student a chance to show their full potential. Instructors must have a pleasant and enthusiastic attitude. Instructors must be accepting of all students regardless of ethnic background or other personal factors. An instructor should use a variety of instructional methods and delivery techniques to facilitate the learning process.
I am an experienced Educator at both the secondary and post secondary levels. While teaching at Puyallup High School I received two awards for excellence for my work with spe ... read more

Matt S.

• Incline Village, NV 89450 ( 39.8 mi )
• Physics Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $52.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Organic Chemistry, Marine Biology, Life Science, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy

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Having worked with students of all ages in a variety of settings, I specialize in teaching science and math concepts as well as test prep and study skills. My mission as a tutor is to help students understand subject content while learning how to learn. My favorite part of being a teacher is watching confusion and doubt become knowledge and confidence. I believe that this transition of ignorance to understanding is the hallmark of education and my goal is to motivate my students to seek these opportunities.
Born and raised in upstate New York, I graduated from Cornell University in the spring of 2000 with a B.S. in Biology. In 2003, after a short stay in the biotechnology world, I moved west to work for an outdoor science school in Southern California. Since then, I have had the pleasure of traveling all over the country and working with a variety of successful environmental ... read more