Ronald W.

• Golden, CO 80401 ( 33.2 mi )
• Expert Trigonometry Tutor

• Male Age 88
• Member since: 07/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Tutoring Rate: $40 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Algebra III, Pre-Calculus, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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Retired Computer Scientist - wants to tutor about computers

I have worked for the U.S. Geological Survey as a developmental geophysicist and computer scientist form 1958 to 2010. I also was an assistant professor of mathematics and geology at Metropolitan State College from 1965 to 1974 (I was part-time with the USGS then). I have also taught astronomy and physics at the college level and for the adult education programs for Jefferson County, Colorado schools and for the National Wildlife Federation Conservation Summits

Andy P.

• Boston, MA 02125 ( 15.9 mi )
• Trigonometry Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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I love to teach people. However, I prefer to teach older students, such as high school and college kids, especially in math because they are often actually interested in the subject as apposed to completing their basic requirements. I am usually a very laid back teacher but can be very strict when the situation requires it.
As a mechanical engineer I have been doing applied calculus and physics since I started school. As an undergraduate I was a peer mentor to the freshman engineers. We taught the students to juggle both figuratively and literally. It was especially rewarding because I had been in their situation only a few years before. On my breaks from school I often tutored my best friends little brother in Algebra. I can honestly say that I taught him a semester worth of algebra (twice) in only a few days. I also mentored undergraduates while working for the NSF funded ... read more

Carolyn S.

• Boulder, CO 80304 ( 26.6 mi )
• Trigonometry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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I enjoy having the freedom to create innovative and interesting ways of presenting material. I believe the student I am working with is the most important part of teaching any subject; I can teach them how to solve a problem, but this information is 'lost to the wind' if it's not sinking in with them. I use skills of observation to judge what is being retained, and what is being lost. There is no harm in repetition, either on a particular problem, or on a whole concept. I like being flexible, and am happy to adjust to each individual's learning style. One of the best ways I've found to reinforce the knowledge is to work out an example problem as they watch, and then ask *them* to solve a similar problem while I offer suggestions.
I am going to be a senior in college studying Civil Engineering, and am currently taking some time off to gain work and travel experience. I just returned ... read more

Alissa P.

• Boulder, CO 80302 ( 26.9 mi )
• Trigonometry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $42.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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I graduated this spring with honors from Carleton College. For my senior thesis in Math, three of my colleagues and I designed a Challenge Math curriculum for fifth grade students. Together we compiled our lessons into a book, and once a week each we taught a small group of students. When I moved to Boulder this summer, I began tutoring CU students, adults taking online courses, and high school students. I also have experience tutoring for the SAT, ACT, and GRE.
My teaching style depends on the student. Some students need me to explain the subject material to them rather than read it from the book, while other students benefit most if they work through a problem and then ask me a question when they get stuck. Though regardless of the student, I always ask questions as we go, because I know that students learn best when they engage with the material.

Noah C.

• Boulder, CO 80302 ( 26.9 mi )
• Trigonometry Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $42.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, Algebra II, Algebra I

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I teach with passion and enjoyment, which has always proved conducive to the learning process. I, myself, have always enjoyed being a student, and realized what qualities in teachers I found most effective. Patience, competency, articulation and good-natured humor go a very long way in education and I believe I possess those traits. I have worked with mainstream students, Special Education students, and Deaf students in a variety of educator roles from straight tutoring to camp counseling. Through these experiences, I have realized that a teacher must have flexibility and creativity in how they present information, as everyone has a different learning style. The responsibility lies with the educator to find that style and help the student reach his/her highest potential, and I feel confident in my ability to do so.
In all my endeavors I strive for variety. My collegiate caree ... read more

Jared A.

• Boulder, CO 80302 ( 27.3 mi )
• Trigonometry Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $42.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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An effective tutor is one who is able to help the student identify their strengths and weakness and then work with the student to increase their understanding, thereby reinforcing their strong points and building strength on weak points. In order to accomplish this, I maintain a very relaxed, comfortable tutoring area so that the student feels completely comfortable discussing their academic strengths and weaknesses. With this trust established, I drive my tutor sessions with questions enabling the student to tell me what they know (or don't know) so that I'm not the one talking the whole time. It is a teacher's job to lecture; it is a tutor's job to build understanding. This understanding is developed through question answering and discussion between the student and the tutor.
I have worked as a tutor throughout my undergraduate career and also for a part of my high school career ... read more

Susan E.

• Boulder, CO 80302 ( 27.3 mi )
• Trigonometry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $42.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, College Algebra, Algebra II, Algebra I

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I love meeting and interacting with new people, children and adults alike. I have extreme patience. I believe that it is imperative to make the student feel comfortable in the learning environment. I would never embarrass a student for asking a question. So many times in the past, I have witnessed teachers ridiculing students for asking a question because they genuinely did not understand the subject matter, which prevented the students from asking any more questions in class. It is also important to know why the student, or his or her parents, believes that he or she needs a tutor.
Science, especially biology and chemistry, has always intrigued me. Since I was a child, I had always known that I wanted to study biology. I received a BA in Biology in May 2006 from CU. During my studies there, I focused on chemistry and received a minor in French. My coursework is quite vari ... read more

Shane M.

• Boulder, CO 80301 ( 27.4 mi )
• Trigonometry Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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I have an extensive math and science-backed education, including two BS degrees and an MS as well. Not only have I excelled my entire academic career, but I am a great communicator and teacher. I have taught everything from Physics to undergrad students to English as a Second Language to students in Korea. I have lectured in front of 100 undergrad students as well as tutored one at a time. I have tutored for most of my adult life, covering math, science, physics, engineering, English, and even computer training.
As both a teacher and a tutor, I have found several things to be important to a successful educator. First is engagement. I find it necessary to engage the student and involve them in the lesson. I've found that even something as simple as using props to illustrate a point helps the student understand the material better, but also be more interested in learning. Sec ... read more

Andrew M.

• Boulder, CO 80305 ( 27.6 mi )
• Trigonometry Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $64.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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I strongly believe that everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, is capable of learning any level of science and mathematics. The key to teaching science and mathematics is to focus on the student's individual strengths and learning style. I am good at approaching a subject from different angles to find one that is most effective for each student. I have a great deal of patience, a positive, easy-going attitude, and a genuine enthusiasm for science and math that is always evident in my teaching. I am passionate about helping people learn and I am ready to work with each student's individual needs to deliver the best educational experience possible.
I graduated Cum Laude from University of Rochester with a BS in Physics and a BA in Mathematics. While an undergraduate at UR, I earned five semesters of teaching experience through the Teaching Internship program with the Physics Department. As ... read more

Cole R.

• Boulder, CO 80303 ( 27.8 mi )
• Trigonometry Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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In teaching math and physics I find that most student's heads start to spin when looking at numbers, so I do my best to use analogies to describe a mathematical process, then once a student feels comfortable with the analogy they can apply this analogy to solve problems with numbers. Again stemming from overcoming phobias of math or physics being the most important step in learning, I try to make the complicated and confusing territory of math and physics easily navigable by bringing problems to a tangible ground for students.
I've recently tutored math and general science for UpwardBound, a program designed to inspire and give the tools necessary to under-privileged high school students to become first generation college students. Throughout my study of math and physics, I've found that most people that are unable to do these subjects are limited by their own phobias and that if t ... read more

Aleksandr K.

• Boulder, CO 80303 ( 28.4 mi )
• Trigonometry Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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As a rising junior at Cornell University, I was asked to TA a Chemistry course for engineers. I accepted and entered into my first teaching position. Immediately, I knew teaching was right for me. Helping explain a complicated topic in a simple way and watch students get it is an amazing experience. I quickly signed up to TA 3 more courses next semester (Bio,Chem,CS). After graduation I continued teaching at KAAPrep. There I taught 1on1 and group lectures on math and science subjects and standardized tests like SAT2's and AP's. Lastly, I taught Organic Chemistry at the Weill medical school in the Middle East. I was born and lived in Russia until I was 11, so I am fluent in the language.
I strongly believe in learning by doing. I have never given a lecture or taught something 1on1 without providing practice problems or peppering students with questions. The hardest part about this ... read more

Daniel P.

• Boulder, CO 80305 ( 28.4 mi )
• Trigonometry Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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I recently graduated from Connecticut College with a BA in Mathematics, with minors in French and Philosophy. I received a departmental math prize each year of my college career, and served as a math tutor, as well as proofread French papers for other students. At the same time, I worked in the Career Enhancing Life Skills office, was the Master Electrician for Theater Services, and participated in club soccer, orchestra, and other campus activities. I particularly enjoyed my role as a dorm leader: I was a Governor during my sophomore and junior years, and promoted student involvement in dorm activities. I was also a Housefellow (a paraprofessional Residence Advisor) my senior year, ensuring the physical and mental health of all students in the dorm, in coordination with other departments on campus.
One of the most interesting things about math, in my opinion, is how everyone c ... read more

Maryam G.

• Boulder, CO 80303 ( 28.5 mi )
• Trigonometry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $57.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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I love the interaction between a teacher and their students. For me teaching is a form of self discovery. My students are like mirrors in which I see my strengths and weaknesses. I constantly learn from my students and I grow as they grow. I feel as individuals we are limitless and teaching reminds me of it as I see my students grow. My students in turn gain confidence about themselves through the same process of discovery. I am a great believer in that education is a tool to learn about yourself and to exercise self belief and confidence in yourself. I not only teach subjects, but also teach students to learn about themselves.
As a Computer Science graduate, I have had extensive experience in Mathematics, physics, and computers. As I have always been passionate about teaching, I always taught while attending school. Teaching and tutoring experience: - High school calculus ... read more

Peter E.

• Boulder, CO 80303 ( 28.7 mi )
• Trigonometry Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $60.00 to $67.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, College Algebra, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I

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I love teaching kids. Kids absorb new things like a sponge and often need things taught in a variety of ways in order to fully comprehend a subject. Regarding math, I use real-world examples to show how a particular concept is important. Then, I show the method to solve the problem. Next, I have the student teach me how to solve the problem. Finally, I have the student do practice problems in order to master the material. Practice indeed makes perfect. I hold students accountable for completed homework. In class, I make constant connections with the material to the student's passion or personal interest. I constantly ask questions. I am patient, energetic and thrive on seeing progress in my student's academics. I enjoy biking and hiking.
I am an exceptional math/English tutor. I've earned a bachelor degree in Accounting from Santa Clara University. I have three years professional ... read more

Jodi W.

• Boulder, CO 80303 ( 28.8 mi )
• Trigonometry Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $56.00 to $62.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Logic, Geometry, College Algebra, Algebra II, Algebra I

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I really enjoy teaching. There's two things in particular I find especially amazing: The first is working with a student and hear them say, "Oh, that's what it's all about! I get it now." Seeing that sudden "click" when a difficult subject is suddenly clear is absolutely golden. The second is being able see the improvement they've made. In order to see this improvement, I work patiently and strive to always encourage my students through every step of the learning process. My teaching style tends to be energetic and enthusiastic; if the teacher isn't excited about the topic, the student won't be, either. Every child can reach their potential given the right environment.
As a student at the University of Colorado at Boulder, I've witnessed students struggling to understand concepts and began tutoring in order to help them. In addition to the courses I've taken for my environmental ... read more