Ronald W.
- Atlanta, GA 30318 ( 16.7 mi )
- Geometry Tutor
- Male Age 85
- Member Since: 10/2012
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $20.00 to $40.00 /hr
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On-line
In-Home
- Also Tutors: Algebra III, Math, Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Logic, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I
My comments on tutoring Geometry : I have taught Euclidean geometry, and I am also familiar with related subjects, such as non-Euclidean geometry and topology. I focus on teaching proofs and derivations, and teach structured problem-solving techniques specific to the area. If possible, I like to use Geometer's Sketchpad to work with students in learning to visualize geometric relationships.
I have taught at three universities (The University of Michigan, Henry Ford Community College, and Lawrence Technological University) and tutored formally at two (Henry Ford Community College and Georgia Perimeter College). I have also tutored as an independent tutor, giving me a career of 18 years as an educator. I have also maintained a career as a computer software developer, doing contract work in several cities in the United States, as well as Torino, Italy, and Durban, South Africa. In addition to the courses shown in my profile, I have taught various computer programming languages, including C, FORTRAN, C++, PL/I,and COBOL.
As a teacher and tutor, I focus on developing conceptual knowledge (rather than memorization), and structured study methods, problem-solving techniques, and test-taking skills,including post-test analyses of mistakes as a learning tool. I encourage th ... read more