Donald P.
- Naperville, IL 60567 ( 31.7 mi )
- Pre-Calculus Tutor
- Male
- Member Since: 01/2011
- Will travel up to 25 miles
- Rates from $46.00 to $52.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: Statistics, College Algebra, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I
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My experience includes many years working as a swimming instructor and coach, where I learned the importance of building a skill set step-by-step , the effectiveness of demonstration, and the need to overcome fear, a substantial barrier to learning. As a coach, I gained motivational skills and learned how to build self-confidence in young people. Later, when I attended college as an adult student, classmates asked me to help them with math and physics, and I got great satisfaction in assisting them. I now have a BA in math and four years experience as a tutor in algebra, calculus, and statistics.
My approach begins with building confidence in the student by making it clear that I believe he or she will be able to handle the topics as we proceed. I am relaxed and low key and I try to minimize the tension associated with school performance. I enjoy math and try to show my enthusiasm ... read more