Joan P.

• Bellingham, WA 98225 ( 12.1 mi )
• College Algebra Tutor

• Female
• Member since: 09/2013
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $35 to $50 /hr
• Also Tutors: Math, Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, Algebra I

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Read More About Joan P...

Working as full-time tutor in Whatcom County for the last eight years. Focus on middle school, high school, and college students in Math (see subjects list), Spanish, French, English, ESL, and Entrance Exam Prep. Consistent record of improved student confidence and performance. Solid local references.
One-on-one assistance tailored to the individual learning style of the student. Special attention is placed on the specific goal of the client.

Lee S.

• Ferndale, WA 98248 ( 10.2 mi )
• College Algebra Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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A Little Bit About Me...

To be a lifeguard, one must first learn to swim, then learn different techniques, then continue to refine those techniques to build up stamina and speed. The same is true of mathematics. First one learns number sense, then algebra skills, then a deeper understanding through practice, as well as new and more challenging problems. Taking a student from their current knowledge base to a much broader and deeper understanding is what I like most about teaching. Every student is different, so they often take different paths to gain a fuller comprehension. I believe any student can succeed if they are willing to work through this process of gradual learning, connecting new concepts to their current experiences.
I earned a BS degree in mathematics with certification to teach high school, and then went on to complete a MS and PhD in mathematics. I have been teaching math at the colleg ... read more