Debora M.

• Fort Bragg, CA 95437 ( 23.9 mi )
• Pre-Algebra Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $62.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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I begin teaching students after assessing their needs and experiences. My students are active learners as I instruct with games, music, and art. Students are engaged because the material I use relates to their level of development and life experiences. When students are engaged learning is enjoyable. Positive behavior supports include appropriate praise for specific tasks and affirmation for accomplishments. It is rewarding teaching children, observing their academic growth, and being a part of their discoveries in learning.
With a BA in Liberal studies my excellent writing skills complimented the thesis I wrote as a Masters of Science in Education student, and I grew as a teacher of reading when I researched strategies that would increase the academic success of a struggling first grade student learning to read. I have experience as a reading tutor for one year in a public el ... read more

Glen B.

• Willits, CA 95490 ( 26.9 mi )
• Pre-Algebra Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $60.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Logic, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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I have taught Medical Neuroanatomy to medical students at the University of Iowa Medical School. Students were directed in dissecting and identifying parts of the human brain. This occurred in small groups of five or six students. I also taught Molecular Neurobiology at Friday Harbor Laboratories to graduate students who came from around the world to take the course. This involved all parts of a laboratory class including lectures, small group discussions, and one-on-one teaching. I have also tutored numerous undergraduates in a variety of math and science areas.
My teaching style varies depending on the student. Perhaps my biggest asset is empathy as I can easily tell when a student (or group) gets it. Thus, I do not waste time telling students what they already know, and I can back up and explain in more detail when necessary. I have a kind of fluency in math, science, and langua ... read more

Thomas K.

• Willits, CA 95490 ( 27.3 mi )
• Pre-Algebra Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $60.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, College Algebra, Algebra II, Algebra I

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1990 - 2008 Self employed IT consultant. 1978 - 1989 IT manager 1981 - Present Part time Computer Science & Mathematics instructor at Mendocino Community College. 1975 - 1976 Mathematics tutor Sonoma State University.
Relaxed but demanding. I try to teach at the level of the class and try to tutor on a one-to-one basis at the students ability. Try to put myself in students perspective. Try to feel out the students perception of Mathematics and then try and tailor the presented material on that basis. Many students take Math because it is required and not worth putting any extra thought other than passing the course. I teach by example and experience as to how the concepts of Math apply to their everyday lives. Math is also a great way of training the mind to logically understand the approach needed to problem solving in all areas of life.

Ryan V.

• Willits, CA 95490 ( 33.8 mi )
• Pre-Algebra Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $58.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Logic, Geometry, Algebra I

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I enjoy tutoring because I find it rewarding to build relationships with students and observe their progress. I recognize that it is crucial to build rapport with students in order to gain their trust and respect, and as a result, I try to discover my students’ goals and interests. Once a student realizes that I genuinely care about her success, she is more likely to work hard and obey my instructions. In addition, I am a patient individual, which is a useful quality to have when one is having difficulty getting a student to comprehend a particular concept. Furthermore, I make sure to praise my students for their hard work because I know that low confidence can inhibit successful learning.
I graduated cum laude from the University of California, Irvine with a BA in history and minors in biology and psychology. Earning a history degree required me to write several essays, including ... read more