Matthew M.
- Charleston, WV 25302 ( 21.7 mi )
- Algebra I Tutor
- Male
- Member Since: 11/2010
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $39.00 to $47.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Logic, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II
Read More About Matthew M...
Math is learned by doing, but in attempting to do something you haven't really learned yet you're probably going to get stuck. A math tutor's job is to get you unstuck (or in some cases get you started). Sometimes that's just pointing out mistakes, and sometimes there's a weak spot in your background that needs cleared up before you can go any further. It's not easy, but I think anyone can learn math, even advanced math, but you have to start with a solid foundation. My teaching approach for other subjects is somewhat different, but still mostly consists of alternating between explaining/demonstrating and assisted practice.
I have earned two bachelor degrees from West Virginia University Institute of Technology, a BS in Mathematics and a BS in Computer Science. I received an A in every math class that I took including but not limited to statistics, linear algebra, multi-variable ca ... read more