Ronald W.
- Atlanta, GA 30318 ( 37.7 mi )
- Expert Calculus I Tutor
- Male Age 85
- Member since: 10/2012
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $20 to $40 /hr
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On-line
In-Home
- Also Tutors: Algebra III, Math, Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Algebra II, Algebra I
Calculus I is one of my top subjects! I have taught Calculus I at least 4 times and tutored numerous students over the years. My graduate study of analysis allows me to bring a great deal of geometric insight into teaching the underlying concepts differentiation and integration. I utilize on-line tutorials whenever possible in order to help students visualize the operations of differentiation and integration. I also help students develop structured study and test-taking skills that will prove useful in succeeding courses.
As a teacher and tutor, I focus on developing conceptual knowledge (rather than memorization), and structured study methods, problem-solving techniques, and test-taking skills,including post-test analyses of mistakes as a learning tool. I encourage the student to develop skills appropriate not only to the discipline, but to his or her own personal learning style. I like to use on-line interactive tutorials, especially with students who are highly visual or hands-on learners. At the same time, as a tutor,I like to interact with the student's instructor (and, where appropriate, the parents) to best serve his or her needs.
I have taught at three universities (The University of Michigan, Henry Ford Community College, and Lawrence Technological University) and tutored formally at two (Henry Ford Community College and Georgia Perimeter College). I have also tutored as an independent ... read more