David K.

• Concord, VT 05824 ( 1 mi )
• Algebra II Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra I

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My primary goal is to help the student understand the material so that it makes sense. My tutoring style involves asking lots of questions. The answers to these questions enable me to determine where the student's difficulties lie and how to address them. I don't believe that telling someone a fact or algorithm or the answer to a problem has much lasting value, so I attempt to lead the student to her or his own understanding by a series of carefully structured questions. This way the student actually learns the material and can be confident in solving whatever problems are presented, so their school work goes better. When I do my job well, I work myself out of a tutoring job!
My scholastic work includes a PhD in Mathematics and a MS in Electrical Engineering. I have taught and done research in mathematics for over 30 years and have tutored students at the high school and colle ... read more

Stephen C.

• St Johnsbury, VT 05819 ( 8 mi )
• Algebra II Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus I, Algebra I

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After receiving my BA in Math Education, I spent four years in aerospace engineering before beginning my career in teaching. I taught high school math for 3 years in a private school in the US then 2 years in a public school in an urban setting in Africa, where I adapted to teaching in another culture and language. After returning to the US, I taught evening college math courses as an adjunct for 9 years as well as tutoring in the drop-in center and by private arrangement. My special focus topics have been statistics, developmental math and algebra, and calculus.
I have only worked with students at the 8th grade level through adult, but have been able to engage students at every level of ability. I seek to understand each student's strengths and weaknesses, as well as his or her most beneficial learning styles, and to use those styles to develop the weak areas while capitalizin ... read more

David A.

• St Johnsbury, VT 05819 ( 8.2 mi )
• Algebra II Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $41.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Pre-Algebra, Algebra I

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I have spent over 34 years as a senior software engineer with extensive experience in all aspects of complex software development in system software and medical devices. I have researched, developed, designed, implemented, tested and supported numerous products. I am highly organized and detail-oriented with strong documentation and training skills. In addition, I have taught algebra and computer programming classes at the college level with class sizes ranging from 10 to 250 students and I have done substitute teaching at the high school level. I tutor math students at the community college level and have trained customers and staff in the use of various software applications.
I am a patient and relaxed teacher who is interested in student success. I am able to find different ways of explaining and assisting a student based on their needs, background, and abilities. I believe that ... read more

Vivian A.

• Lyndoncenter, VT 05850 ( 9.9 mi )
• Algebra II Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra I

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I came from Guangzhou,China and relocated in USA now.In the past ten years, I earned a Ph D,a MS and a BS in engineering which has enabled me be very good at math, chemistry,Physics, biochemistry and some other science fields. I had published more than 26 papers in China and International conference(as EI/SCI/ISTP).I also earned two BA in English literature and English Education.During the last nine years,I have tutored Chinese students in English,mathematics,chemistry,psychology,the arts and sciences.I also have the experience in teaching Chinese dance,Latin or ball room dance in comapnies and schools in China. I also worked as dormitory parents to help high school kids in a boarding school after I came to America.
I love teaching and working with kids. In the past four years, my husband and me worked and lived aborad,teaching students from kindergarten to college. I believe all ... read more

Keven J.

• Lancaster, NH 03584 ( 13.4 mi )
• Algebra II Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $42.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, College Algebra, Algebra I

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I believe all students have the ability to succeed. In my experience, the most important thing to remember is that all students learn differently, and sometimes what seems like an impossible task just needs to be presented differently for better understanding. Relating the material to situations and applications that are relevant and familiar to that particular student is a much more productive and beneficial way to have students retain information. I try very diligently to make each learning experience count and have students enjoy the learning process.
I currently teach at a small K-12 school where I taught business classes. My current course load includes Introduction to Career, Business Management, Business Math, Accounting, and Work-based Learning. I am also the director of the Stratford Alternative Education Program. This program allows me to help students complete cour ... read more

Jessica P.

• Wheelock, VT 05851 ( 14.3 mi )
• Algebra II Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Pre-Algebra, Algebra I

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I have always worked with children. I have been a part of many volunteer projects surrounding children as well as direct related jobs. I have worked with children with various learning abilities and overall capabilities. I believe it is important for children to have someone to help them understand their educational tasks. I am patient and organized and feel that children can benefit from having someone explain their coursework one and one and creating various hands on experiments to able their learning. Throughout my coursework I have found that I learn better creating tricks and games to help me learn and feel that some children may benefit from this learning style but am willing to help children find what works best for them.
I have earned my bachelor degree in Marine Science with a concentration in Marine Biology. I have always had a passion for the sciences and always knew I ... read more

Mary B.

• West Burke, VT 05871 ( 14.5 mi )
• Algebra II Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $56.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Statistics, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, College Algebra, Algebra I

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As a Business Consultant over the past 20 years I have taught computer and business applications to over 50 business employees. I have extensive experience in fund accounting and grant administration. While in college I tutored finite and basic math in a work study program. I have found that I have a unique ability to teach students who have learning disabilities. I have the ability to read how a student learns and change to their abilities. I began my college education majoring in Special Education and changed to Business later when I realized I was suited for one on one teaching.
I believe in teaching to the student’s style of learning. If convention works use it. Picking up on a student’s interest and intergrading the educational experience is essential. In other words if a student is interested in horses, the classroom should be moved to the barn. If math is the subject in q ... read more

Jessica H.

• East Ryegate, VT 05042 ( 17.8 mi )
• Algebra II Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, Algebra I

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No two children are the same, and we know that this is correct, so therefore it applies to their learning ability as well. Some children need visual simulation to really ingrain the principle that is trying to be understood. While other's learn by complete repetition. My teaching style is all relative to the child and the subject area being covered.
As an average person, I enjoy teaching children the values and importance of their education while befriending them and understanding where they are in relation to their social-emotional, physical, and educational development.

James E.

• Barton, VT 05822 ( 24.5 mi )
• Algebra II Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra I

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I think that teachers need to be flexible, and be willing to adapt their teaching style to suit the needs of their students. This is especially true for tutors who are often involved in a one-on-one relationship with those they tutor. I'm patient and respectful of the difficulties students have with expressing their thoughts in words. It's not unusual that they get frustrated trying to fit them into what can seem like a formal and obstuctive grammatical framework. Math is also a subject with which people often have difficulty. Being empathetic to their struggles helps to overcome them. My experience has been that most who struggle with it do pretty well with math if they make the effort.
I have eight years experience teaching Math at Lyndon State College in Vermont and at Lorain County Community College in Elyria, Ohio. I was also a writing tutor at The Writing Center at Lyndon S ... read more

Dennis S.

• North Montpelier, VT 05666 ( 30.3 mi )
• Algebra II Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra I

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One of the most interesting aspects of teaching is how different people process information. Oft times it is difficult to find a teaching style or method that can be equally useful to people of different learning types. I have found that teaching methods common to experiential educators, common practice in such disciplines as SCUBA diving, First Aid/CPR, Martial Arts, Art, etc., can be successfully applied to virtually any academic discipline. The process leads the student to the discovery of concepts based on practical demonstrations by the educator with as much repetition as necessary for the student to achieve comfortable mastery.
My best contribution has always been coupled with my crossover between practical, "real-world", skills and academics. I have always had a desire to share things that interested me with others, starting with Karate as a teen and continuing onward th ... read more

Anders P.

• Washington, VT 05675 ( 37.2 mi )
• Algebra II Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra I

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I've had a deep enthusiasm for mathematics and physics since an early age, when my father, a professor of physics at Dartmouth College, introduced me to the beauty and elegance of the principles underlying these fields. During my junior and senior years at Hanover High, I took courses for credit in both areas, and continued those studies at Princeton University, although ultimately I settled in a degree in psychology. After graduation, I spent one year teaching high school level mathematics at The Mountain School in Vershire, Vermont, before beginning a career in software engineering.
One way to inspire a student in these fields is to touch their sense of awe and amazement, another is to instill an appreciation for the usefulness and practicality of what is being taught. With either approach, it is helpful to gain an understanding of the student's interests, attitudes and learning ... read more