Jessica P.

• Wheelock, VT 05851 ( 21.5 mi )
• Physics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Marine Biology, Life Science, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology

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A Little Bit About Me...

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

Gilbert M.

• Cambridge, NY 02138 ( 21.9 mi )
• Physics Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $63.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Sociology, Organic Chemistry, Life Science, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology

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A Little Bit About Me...

I think Math is the most beautiful subject and the highest form of human expression. A lot of times people are turned away from it due to a high school math experience that they perceive as dry and boring. When I tell people I love math, I too often hear "well, better you than me!" I think part of the high school math experience should include turning students on to mathematical discovery. Confronting confusion and working through to develop an understanding that feels personal and thorough. I believe that everyone must learn in an individual way at their own pace and I am prepared to put in the necessary effort to give my students that opportunity. Sure, there is certain material that just needs to be learned, but even what seems dry can be presented in such a way as to generate enthusiasm and interest in the subject. I think inspiration and excitement about mathematics is the mo ... read more

Vivian A.

• Lyndoncenter, VT 05850 ( 25.6 mi )
• Physics Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Organic Chemistry, Life Science, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology

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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 kids have talents and they have potential to learn better if they are given the appropriate surroundings and learning guidence,but each in different ways.I am avaliable to help your kids find academic success,learn happier and easier.I am patient, easy going and considerate.I strive to make a difference in my students' lives and provide the best education possible.
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 literatur ... read more

Dennis S.

• North Montpelier, VT 05666 ( 29.9 mi )
• Physics Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Organic Chemistry, Life Science, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology

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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

David K.

• Concord, VT 05824 ( 36.5 mi )
• Physics Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $53.00 /hr

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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 college level during the same period, as well as mentoring them in research projects. One of the more enjoyable aspects of my career was working with students in one-on-one tutoring situations. This extensive experience has helped me develop my Socratic tutoring method, described below.
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 ... read more