Scott R.

• Arcata, CA 91355 ( 6.5 mi )
• Speaking Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $58.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Resume Writing

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My style is relaxed. Many students appear frightened of math at first. I cover each subject well, allowing students to ask many questions. I encourage students to work problems while I watch, so I can catch them at the moment they make a mistake. I love teaching students of all ages, in basic math, algebra, statistics, and calculus. I have gotten feedback from students, indicating how much they appreciated my instruction... living for seeing the light come on in a student's eyes.
As a psychology major, at the beginning of my education, I discovered that I had a love and talent for mathematics. Thus I pursued a dual degree in Psychology and Math. I started tutoring algebra and calculus as soon as I learned the subjects, recieving straight A's all through community college. In the Psychology Department I ended up teaching my own statistics class, later teaching statistics as ... read more

Jennifer D.

• McKinleyville, CA 95519 ( 11.3 mi )
• Speaking Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $60.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Resume Writing, Public Relations, Marketing, Law, Finance, Economics, Communications, Advertising, Accounting

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While at Humboldt State, I completed the College Faculty Preparation Program. This program significantly improved my teaching pedagogy. With regards to tutoring, I feel that it is extremely important to understand and draw on the student’s learning style. As a kinesthetic learner, I frequently promote tactile learning while also introducing elements of visual, auditory, and/or reading/writing exercises, depending on what works best for the student. I’m patient and considerate but feel that it is important to set high expectations for each of my students.
Education has always been my passion. While earning my Bachelor's degree at the University of California, Santa Cruz, I was approached by a professor and asked to work as a teaching assistant with her graduate (M.A. and Ph.D. level) students. I was concurrently hired as a tutor and supplemental instructor for math, economics, ... read more

Patricia H.

• Ferndale, CA 95536 ( 16.8 mi )
• Speaking Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $52.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Resume Writing, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications

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A Little Bit About Me...

Taught full time special education at Bakersfield City Schools and elementary at Muroc School District. Taught high school English classes full time. Substitute taught at L.A. County schools and Lancaster School District. Substitute during 2009-2010 year at Humboldt County special education schools also elementary and high school in Ferndale, CA. Taught 16 years at the college / university level
Easy going, open minded, sense of humor, flexible, enjoy teaching at all levels. Each student has a unique gift and with an opportunity, patience and caring they can explore the world of learning. I have been trained in multiple methods of teaching and have had the opportunity to utilize those skills at levels K-12, also at the college /university level.