Science Tutors & Teachers for Lessons, Instruction or Help in Llano, TX

excerpts from CV of Eric M Kratzer, PhD cell: 979-583-7600 EDUCATION 08/2002-12/2007 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Oregon State University (OSU) 08/1997-12/1999 Master of Natural Science (MNS) Arizona State University (ASU) 08/1992-12/1996 Bachelor of Science (BS) Neuroscience Texas Christian University (TCU) ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS 01/09 to 10/09 Adjunct Professor of Biology HCC Central Campus 08/01 to 06/02 Adjunct Professor of Biology Kingwood College 01/00 to 06/00 Adjunct Professor of Biology ACC Cedar Park and ACC Rio Grande Summers 1998-1999 Instructor of Science ASU Center for Academic Precocity INSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE Houston Community College, Central Campus Houston, Texas Adjunct Professor of Biology, and “lead/only” Biology Tutor 01/2009 to 10/09 Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon Graduate Teaching Assistant 09/ 15/ 2002 to 06

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I find that talking and reasoning through a problem or situation is the best way to commit information to long term memory. I do this by drawing pictures/maps/diagrams, posing related questions, and drawing on current knowledge to create more connections to what is being studied. While working on my Bachelor's Degree at A&M I tutored students in various fields such as Immunology, Medical Microbiology, Bacterial Physiology and Genetics, Ancient Greek, and Clarinet. I also have teaching experience from my time as an assistant instructor at a martial arts school where I aided and held classes in Youth and Adult Brazilian JiuJitsu, Karate and Krav Maga.

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PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Research. Teach and tutor Science I’m a researcher, a PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Research, Computer Science, have 71 scientific publications. Have a lot of applications. Developed and successfully implemented in Government projects new methods of statistical prediction, working even for chaotic or random data. Teach at Universities and Colleges 30 years, at High School 6 years. Make my students interested and willingly working, always finding possibilities for them to do their own research. Was Dept Head at Institute for Theoretical & Experimental Physics (ITEP), Moscow, Russia, and Chair at University of Phoenix, now CEO of Math Consulting, do predictive modeling and strategic planning. Make my students interested and willingly working, always finding possibilities for them to do their own research. Develop in my students abilities

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While in college (1988-1994), I worked as a grader in the math department, with a goal of providing useful feedback to the students. I also began working as a tutor at Austin Community College (ACC) in their free learning labs at this time. I have worked at ACC for about 10 years, tutoring math classes from basic math through calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, discrete math and probability. I also tutor physics, chemistry, statistics and writing. I have done some classroom teaching of the lower level math classes, but, as I do not have a master's degree, I cannot, by law, formally teach the upper level classes, though I would like to, and though I have been used as a substitute teacher on occasion for these classes. My goal when working with students is to fully describe the steps necessary to solving various classes of problems, often in an outline form, for it is

$ 39.50

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I have been actively involved in Church youth work for the past twenty years. During that time I have mentored two to three high school students per year in algebra, chemistry, biology and physics. Basic math and science is critical to their future success in our hi-tech world and if they are willing to learn, I am willing to teach. Teaching has always been part of my professional career and I authored several technical training manuals during my years as the senior research engineer for Mobil Oil. My educational background includes a PhD in Chemical Engineering and Biomolecular Engineering from the University of Illinois. I believe there is a major difference between teaching the student how to get a good grade and mastering the fundamental concepts that control math and science. When helping a student with Algebra, it is critical to asses their basic skills in mathematical operations.

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Biology and the life sciences are as interesting to me now as when I was in the fifth grade. My education is in microbiology which I have applied in the agrigricultural industry, diabetes research, and pharmaceutical diagnostics. I have been teaching biology and biotechnology classes for the past seven years in communty college and high school. My best asset as a teacher is finding a way to make the material interesting and relevant to my students. As a teacher, I strive to motivate students and to encourage their desire to learn so they may ascertain their strengths and abilities. Encouraging and promoting the desire to learn – a natural gift of our childhood – is the keystone to achieving academic excellence, confidence, and creative problem-solving skills. I provide a stimulating learning environment that encourages students to trust their own opinions and foster confidence. M

$ 38.00

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I enjoy working with children of all ages, but particularly excel with more mature students trying to tackle more difficult subject matter. One of my greatest strengths is helping people understand abstract, technical material by simplifying the concepts and using analogies that the student can relate to. Often times we create a barrier because something seems like it should be hard. I make it my goal to break through that barrier by reducing the subject matter to ideas to which the student can relate. There is nothing quite like witnessing an “A-ha!” moment as someone conquers a fearful concept. I have always had an interest in math and science, and I got my start tutoring in high school by helping fellow classmates and friends in these subjects. I went on to earn my BS in Mechanical Engineering from U.T. Austin. I have also spent much of my life in the world of music and began te

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