David S.

• Grass Valley, CA 95945 ( 23.2 mi )
• College Algebra Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $61.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Pre-Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, Algebra I

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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 before a group, and creating online courses for "on your own" classes.
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 ... read more

Peter H.

• Penn Valley, CA 95946 ( 29.3 mi )
• College Algebra Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $56.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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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 when the student works at the board or on the paper instead of me, so that they retain what is being taught. I am very patient, and will work with the student on a subject until it is truly understood, and for more algorithmic tasks, until the student can quickly produce the correct answer.
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, wher ... read more

David B.

• Browns Valley, CA 95918 ( 29.3 mi )
• College Algebra Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, Algebra I

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As I come from a family of educators, I believe teaching is in my blood. I am a product of a “learn by doing” university education and naturally, use this philosophy when tutoring. However, I believe I also blend-in an appropriate amount of theory so an understanding of the concept being taught can be applied to similar problems. Using a relaxed and patient approach, I enjoy sharing my knowledge with my students and helping them reach their learning potential. What a great way to make a difference.
Throughout my life, I have enjoyed and excelled at math and its applications. I graduated summa cum laude from an engineering program at Cal Poly successfully completing significant math coursework through advanced calculus. During the final two years of my undergraduate studies, I tutored university students in a variety of engineering classes, and more recently, I have been tutor ... read more

Michael C.

• Truckee, CA 96161 ( 32.6 mi )
• College Algebra 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, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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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 participated in an NSF-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates at UC Riverside. With the guidance of my primary investigator and a grad student, I gained experience doing research into the fabrication of nano-structures (in this case, reusable and gas-specific sensing devices, or an "e-nose"). Students provided a group presentation using PowerPoint and presented their results during a poster session. I have been tutoring chemistry at Clever Minds in Truckee, CA, since January 2010.
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 precon ... read more

adam z.

• browns valley, CA 95918 ( 34.4 mi )
• College Algebra Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2009
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $53.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Pre-Algebra, Geometry, Algebra I

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With my background and degree being in music, I have enjoyed finding creative ways to induce wonder and enthusiasm for learning in my students. I have always accomplished this with the utmost patience, consideration and respect. This last quality in my style (respect of my students) has received much positive feedback throughout my teaching and mentoring. I believe that young people learn as much or possibly more from "what they see" than "what they hear" so that the example the teacher is exhibiting by his presence is often underestimated.
I have worked with children of all ages in different environments and capacities for the past 20 years. It all started at the YMCA Afterschool and Summer Programs which gave me my first satisfactory feeling for being around young people. That led to substitute teaching and to 6 years in the classroom with 6th graders. For 1 year I taught English ... read more