Peter H.

• Penn Valley, CA 95946 ( 22.8 mi )
• Pre-Calculus Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $56.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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Knowledge and skills are most permanent when we discover and create for ourselves, so I like to be a guide that leads the student to their own conclusions, rather than take over and lecture. I will be there to direct and support the student; I like when the student works at the board or on the paper instead of me, so that they retain what is being taught. I am very patient, and will work with the student on a subject until it is truly understood, and for more algorithmic tasks, until the student can quickly produce the correct answer.
Tutoring my fellow classmates was an integral part of my college experience. At Yuba College, I tutored math and chemistry in the College Success Center for two school years. I was in demand, as even fellow tutors would seek my help. I was also requested by my physics professor to tutor physics in the Hard Math Cafe on campus. While at UCI, wher ... read more

David B.

• Browns Valley, CA 95918 ( 25.8 mi )
• Pre-Calculus Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, College Algebra, Algebra II, Algebra I

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Throughout my life, I have enjoyed and excelled at math and its applications. I graduated summa cum laude from an engineering program at Cal Poly successfully completing significant math coursework through advanced calculus. During the final two years of my undergraduate studies, I tutored university students in a variety of engineering classes, and more recently, I have been tutoring a high-school student in Algebra II with successful results. Also, as an architect and structural designer, I have solved many problems using the powerful tools of math.
As I come from a family of educators, I believe teaching is in my blood. I am a product of a “learn by doing” university education and naturally, use this philosophy when tutoring. However, I believe I also blend-in an appropriate amount of theory so an understanding of the concept being taught can be applied to similar problems. ... read more

Amanda S.

• Auburn, CA 95602 ( 26.7 mi )
• Pre-Calculus Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $63.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, Algebra II, Algebra I

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As an educator, it is my job to recognize each child’s individual learning-style and adapt my teaching-style accordingly. I will build upon each child’s abilities and strengths, and work to improve upon his/her limitations. By reinforcing the student’s positive habits and capabilities, I hope, not only, to assist with the subject at hand, but to encourage each child’s desire to meet his/her full potential in every setting, academic or otherwise. Combining my comprehension of behavioral psychology and my vast experience with children, I believe that I am well-qualified to assist any child in attaining his or her educational goals. Further, I believe that learning can (and should) be fun, and hope to instill that in each of my students.
For the past 10 years, I have worked in my community, helping to better the lives of children. At age 15, I began mentoring young girls and volunteer ... read more

Emily E.

• Truckee, CA 96105 ( 26.7 mi )
• Pre-Calculus Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $62.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, Algebra II, Algebra I

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I like to break every concept and principle down into its most basic components. An artist breaks down a drawing into its basic shapes, and is able to create what may at first seem like a complex object to draw. Explaining mathematical principles is almost as difficult as learning them, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Teaching in groups and teaching individually both have their advantages and disadvantages. Teaching one-on-one allows the student to have individual attention, while teaching in groups allows more flexibility and allows students to learn concepts from each other. I consider myself able to do both, but one-on-one often works best.
I am a chemical engineer and I currently work for a biofuels plant. I consider myself as having a good way of presenting the science behind biodiesel to the other employees who do not have a scientific background. As such, I oft ... read more

Al H.

• Auburn, CA 95603 ( 28.6 mi )
• Pre-Calculus Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $57.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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My first visit is just an assessment of where the student began to get lost regardless of the age or level. More often that not, they have to memorize their fractions to decimal to percentage conversion from 1/2 to 1/12. Given this underlying knowledge allows me to focus on the subject at hand. I usually recommend purchasing a Spark Notes or something similar for the subject as a reference guide. I use examples from the book to review, and assist in homework. I do not do the homework for them, however, do ask how they will approach it before diving in. I add tips and tricks and different ways to approaching the problem. I also assist in anxiety control, study and organization habits.
I started tutoring classmates in seventh grade and tutored friends in college in Trigonometry. I have earned two BS degrees in Landscape Architecture and Computer Science with a minor in Math. this div ... read more

Michael C.

• Truckee, CA 96161 ( 29.2 mi )
• Pre-Calculus Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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Upon matriculation at Colby, I enrolled in organic chemistry and decided to major in chemistry. I continued my studies in chemistry and additional areas of interest, including math, government, and economics. Before graduating I participated in an NSF-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates at UC Riverside. With the guidance of my primary investigator and a grad student, I gained experience doing research into the fabrication of nano-structures (in this case, reusable and gas-specific sensing devices, or an "e-nose"). Students provided a group presentation using PowerPoint and presented their results during a poster session. I have been tutoring chemistry at Clever Minds in Truckee, CA, since January 2010.
I begin a lesson by asking a student what he or she knows about the topic. If they have any familiarity with the topic I ask about it and confirm or correct their precon ... read more

Katherine R.

• Pilot Hill, CA 95664 ( 31.6 mi )
• Pre-Calculus Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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I have experience working with students of all ages and I thoroughly enjoy the challenge each person brings. I treat each student according to his/her needs and I look for the most effective ways he/she learns. I ask the student questions that lead to his/her discovery of the process, steps and answer to the problem. With this method the student has the satisfaction of resolving the problem, encourages him/her to continue on to more difficult ones, and gives him/her the confidence to do his/her best!
As a Summa Cum Laude graduate, I have always valued academics and education. I began to share my drive for excellence through tutoring in high school. I tutored elementary school students in all subjects and college students in Statistics. During college, I tutored in Spanish, as my area of expertise. I have extensive knowledge of the Spanish language and dialects throughout Latin Amer ... read more