Mike A.

• Roanoke, VA 24015 ( 28.1 mi )
• Expert Logic Tutor

• Male
• Member since: 08/2018
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $50 to $60 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Algebra III, Math, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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My comments on tutoring Logic : Expert at all Logic concepts. Particularly good at explaining logic from a Discrete Math perspective, building student fluency in logic starting with truth tables and propositional statements, logical connectives AND and OR and negation NOT, commutative, associative and distributive laws, as well as other laws which can be useful such as the idempotent law, rules of inference for proofs such as modus ponens, modus tollens, etc., and methods of proof, as well as logical fallacies. HOT TIP: How to reverse engineer a proof when you have no idea what you're doing on a test and work backward from the conclusion you're trying to prove. Instead of going forward from the start and saying, "If this is true, then this next thing must be true, and this next thing must be true, ..." instead work backward and say, "If this conclusion is true, then this previous thing MUST HAVE BEEN true, and this previous thing MUST HAVE BEEN true..." I will teach you all the dirty (but legal) tricks to survive hard tests.

I am currently employed by a college in Roanoke, Virginia as a tutor of mathematics, chemistry, and computer science and tutor elementary school, middle school, high school, college students, and others professionally. For the last 23 years, it has been so fulfilling working for three colleges and tutoring independently over 2,000 students of all ages in all areas of math and computer science, as well as college writing, adult literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL). I have a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics and computer science and am internationally certified by the College Reading and Learning Association. I love tutoring more every year I do it.
If you watch me closely during our sessions, you can see me secretly paying keen attention to you and how you learn best. For example, you might say, "It LOOKS like they want me to factor here." And I'll think, "Aha! LO ... read more

Patti T.

• Salem, VA 24153 ( 30.9 mi )
• Experienced Logic Tutor

• Female Age 69
• Member Since: 09/2019
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Algebra III, Math, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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I used to hate math, now I love it.

i am pretty relaxed and informal, but I expect students to do the work assigned. I help, but I don't do the work for them. I use Socratic questioning to get students to understand the material. I stress learning concepts and building on them as opposed to memorizing or guessing enough to pass a test.
I received a BS in Horticulture from Va. Polytechnic Institute and State University. majored in Biology (Botany) for 3 years at Virginia Commonwealth Univ. and College of William and Mary. Recently retook Precalculus, Calculus 1, Calculus 2, and Calculus 3 at Virginia Western Community College. I have a background tutoring and running a tutoring center for STEM subjects at a community college for 3 years. I have been tutoring in some form for 6 years. I have a certification in tutoring ESL and several years experience in that.

Aileen H.

• Evington, VA 24550 ( 18.3 mi )
• Logic Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $48.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Pre-Algebra, Geometry, College Algebra, Algebra II, Algebra I

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When I was young, I chose to pursue a career in Software Engineering because it was a practical and exciting way to make use of my passion for math. After working for nine years, I became a full mother. I began volunteering at the schools every chance I could. When my children left elementary school behind, I realized I wanted to teach math. I have been a middle school teacher of math for 8 years. My positions have included teaching all math subjects from Math 6 to Geometry. In addition, I tutored students after school and during my planning period.
I believe that all students are capable of learning math. My goal is help each student understand math, and not just memorize steps. I accomplish this by using many methods to present material, including pictures, graphs, manipulatives, experiments, and physical movement. I have experience working with students of all levels of ... read more

Shawn W.

• Bedford, VA 24523 ( 19.9 mi )
• Logic Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, College Algebra, Algebra II, Algebra I

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I graduated from Liberty University in May 2009 with a BS in Accounting. I am currently and have been a substitute teacher in Bedford County for the 2009-2010 school year. I have substituted for grades 6-12. I have been a football coach at Liberty High School for 3 years and I have been a track & field coach at Liberty High School for 5 years. I have helped different types of students away from school in various subjects. I love math and I am in the process of completing the requirements to gain a teaching license to teach high school math.
I really enjoy being around kids and helping them learn new things. When you teach a kid something and they finally get it, the sight of their face lighting up is priceless. I believe that one should teach using a variety of methods because all kids do not learn the same way and each individual method shows something new each time. I believe tha ... read more

Jennifer C.

• Lynchburg, VA 24502 ( 23.2 mi )
• Logic Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Statistics, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, Algebra I

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I will be graduating in May 2011 with a Masters of Arts in Teaching for Special Education and will then obtain a teaching license for Special Education, K-12. During my Masters program I have taught students in large groups and small groups, performed assessments on students, and planned daily lesson plans and curriculum for students in a variety of subjects. Through my years of higher education I have gained a love for students, children, and education for everyone.
I enjoy teaching students through a variety of methods including traditional, hands on, and student specific. Each student learns differently and as a tutor I seek to tailor the education to the specific skills and needs of the specific student. I believe the goal of teaching is not only to learn specific content and skills, but to inspire students to love learning, and make learning fun and interactive. I hope t ... read more

Kyle D.

• Lynchburg, VA 24503 ( 26.2 mi )
• Logic Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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I am a recent honors graduate of the Virginia Military Institute with a degree in civil and environmental engineering. This course of academic study exposed me to a broad range of upper-level mathematics, physics, and chemistry. During my college career I volunteered with a mentoring program known as Big Brother/ Big Sister to tutor elementary school students, and I also privately tutored fellow college students in Calculus I.
The joy that teaching and interacting with children brings is indescribable; there are few things that can match the satisfaction one feels when a pupil finally "gets it!" I believe that true education comes through understanding. Oftentimes students are taught tricks or rules to help them through a subject area, but I strive to bring my students to a point of clarity; I want them to be completely comfortable with the subject content because they understa ... read more

Margaret C.

• Lynchburg, VA 24501 ( 27.4 mi )
• Logic Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, College Algebra, Algebra II, Algebra I

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Education has always been extremely important to me. To me there is no greater feeling than finally grasping a difficult concept and I love helping someone else achieve that feeling. Consistently during grade school, high school, and college, other students came to me for help with their schoolwork and I enjoyed providing them with a new perspective, or recapping the teacher’s lecture. I have worked as a tutor for migrant aid workers’ children, helping them to learn English, as well as with Biology, Math and Grammar. I have a BA in Biology with extensive credit hours in Chemistry. I have also worked as a Chemist for two and a half years. I have always enjoyed English and Grammar and have consistently excelled in both.
I have a great deal of experience training fellow employees and have devised the system of show them once, let them do it once while talking them through it, an ... read more

Day Y.

• Lynchburg, VA 24503 ( 28.1 mi )
• Logic Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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I have always had the macroscopic view of mathematics (from basic algebra to advanced calculus) to know how everything fits together. If students could learn simply by having a textbook read to them, then there would be no need for teachers. But the effective teacher can and will make the difference in a student's ability to succeed. I apply my vast experience and knowledge to all of my lessons and provide a perspective that most teachers are not equipped to handle.
I have taught mathematics at the high school and college levels spanning over 15 years. I have always been complimented on being able to explain difficult topics in plain straight-forward language. My primary profession is an actuary, bit I also tutor students in calculus and statistics during my spare time. I can create positive results by giving the student the necessary confidence in tackling seemingly impossib ... read more

Kelly S.

• Roanoke, VA 24015 ( 28.8 mi )
• Logic Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $51.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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Teaching has always been a passion of mine. I love working with children and students. Through the differnt classes and levels that I have taught I have always believed that every student can succeed, even though the paths they take to get there may be differnt than others. When working with a class or an individual student I firmly believe that learning takes place when given the opportunity to discover concepts independently with some guidance.
As a college student I worked as a tutor in the learning center on campus. I have earned my bachelor degree in mathematics and my masters degree in secondary education. This allowed me to start my career as a high school math teacher. While earning my masters in education I also took several graduate level math courses, and once I started teaching I continued to take graduate level courses to gain a second masters degree in mathematics. Wi ... read more

LeeAnn R.

• Lynchburg, VA 24503 ( 29 mi )
• Logic Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Pre-Algebra, Algebra I

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I believe that students of all ages respond to humor, honesty, and respect. Subjects in which that students have difficulty can be made accessible to them by demonstrating to them the humor in learning something hard and the fun of conquering the subject. Learing should be something students enjoy.
I taught 7th grade Language Arts for six years when I lived in Florida. I collaborated on the team that created the Orange County curriculum for teaching writing to the middle grades. This curriculum is still in use today. I worked for the Princeton Review as a tutor doing SAT preparation both privately and in a classroom setting. This was in preparation for both the verbal and math skills sections.

Leela N.

• Roanoke, VA 24015 ( 29 mi )
• Logic Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $63.00 to $77.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Pre-Algebra, Geometry, Algebra I

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Regarding my teaching style,I generally used student-center method.I give emphasis on practical method than theory.I generate motivation in learning to the students.Anyway I apply the padagogy in teaching and learning process in this changing scenario of the world.
I have ten years teaching experiance in school and home tutoring. I taught English and Social Studies in one of the reputed English Boarding school in Nepal.I was a High school teacher.I have ability to teach Maths or all subjects up to grade eight.I was a home tutor for over all subjects.Thus, I have got sound knowledge about home tutoring as well as teaching in school.

Saami S.

• Lynchburg, VA 24506 ( 29.2 mi )
• Logic Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $55.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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The underlying theme of my teaching is to excite and challenge students about the power and beauty of math and science. My approach emphasizes the aesthetics of rigor as a stepping stone to the development of new material within the context of existing knowledge, and students are encouraged to seek elegant methodologies wherever possible. I believe that successful teaching involves a careful combination of art and science, wherein technical skills are complemented by a kind and patient temperament that seeks to develop rapport with students across the spectrum of abilities. Moreover, a strong sense of personal enthusiasm should be demonstrated to students on a consistent basis for them to recognize how committed their teacher is. Respect for students as individuals must be shown at all times, even when they are poorly prepared and motivated, and teachers should set goals that will st ... read more

Ravi P.

• Roanoke, VA 24018 ( 29.2 mi )
• Logic Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $55.00 to $61.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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Teaching style involves organized and systematic approach to biology. I have been a student of two major universities one of which involved taking medical school classes and will bring the same approach I use myself and translate it to the student as much as possible to ensure that the perfect study plan and strategy is found to achieve the performance that is necessary. I have experiences and used multiple learning techniques myself and will teaching these techniques and study habits to ensure peak performance.
I have graduated from two major universities and will attend medical school at Nova Southeastern University in August 2011. I have just recently graduated from USF College of Medicine with a Master’s degree in Medical Sciences and hold a degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Illinois. I have extensive research experience in bioinformatics from the ... read more

Ashley B.

• Roanoke, VA 24018 ( 30.6 mi )
• Logic Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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As a recent graduate from the College of William & Mary, I have earned a bachelor’s degree (BS) in Neuroscience and a minor in Biochemistry. As a tutor for four years, I have tutored both college athletes and students in subjects including Calculus I and II, Biology, Organic Chemistry and General Chemistry. Additionally, I am experienced in tutoring high school students in subjects including chemistry, algebra I and II, precalculus, and calculus. As a student mentor for six years for Big Brothers Big Sisters, I have tutored elementary school-age children in subjects including language arts, math and science. I was awarded Big Sister of the Year for Greater Williamsburg. Due to my love for science, I plan to attend dental school this fall.
I am compassionate, patient, and sincere. I employ various teaching styles depending on the age and needs of the student. For college and high sc ... read more

Patrick S.

• Semora, NC 27343 ( 33.7 mi )
• Logic Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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For the past two years, I have been working as an adjunct instructor and tutor in mathematics and computer information systems for a local Community College. This experience has been so fulfilling, that I am diligently pursuing a career change from Information Technology professional to teaching. I also taught mathematics for one year at a private school.
Students generally perform better with hands-on practice. I provide multiple opportunities for hands-on and guided practice as time permits. Associate new concepts to familiar ones. Our memories are largely associative in nature. Therefore, providing connections from new concepts back to well established ones increases our retention and recall. This is especially important in building up understanding in mathematics. Provide relevant examples. A student who is actively enaged in the lesson will learn more.