Amy A.

• Murphys, CA 95247 ( 19.3 mi )
• Algebra Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $48.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Pre-Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II

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I started college as a math major with a concentration in finite math. My goal was to work for a company using both my mathematics and computer programming skills. In my junior year of college, I realized that ever since high school I had enjoyed helping my friends with their math as much as I enjoyed taking math classes. I switched to the teaching option at that time. Although I have taught almost every level of math from junior high to high school, I have focused on algebra and geometry for the past 20 years. I currently teach remedial algebra, geometry, and advanced geometry.
I have been fortunate to teach students at both ends of the learning spectrum. Four years ago, I decided to teach the remedial algebra courses at our high school. In doing so, I have built my repertoire of strategies to teach algebra concepts. I feel that my passion for the study of geometry combine ... read more

Rino B.

• Sonora, CA 95370 ( 24.2 mi )
• Algebra Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $49.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Statistics, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, College Algebra

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I had no intention of teaching when I started my career in Psychology and the Analytical Chemistry industry. I continuously tried to improve my methadology to arrive at the right mix of stimulation and information to make the learning process as interesting as possible. Teaching the Physics of Xrays and chemical analysis does challenge one to keep assessing the learned content and modify as results indicate. The results of effective teaching and learning start with asking questions about the purpose of the instructions, how will the results of the learning be measured, and what is educational level of the students? I try to teach them how to learn, rather than the concepts of facts and numbers, what do the numbers mean?
As an Application Engineer for a research company, it was my resposaability to train, instruct and give seminars on the material currently in vogue in Semiconducto ... read more