David K.

• Concord, VT 05824 ( 5.7 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

Vivian A.

• Lyndoncenter, VT 05850 ( 12.2 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 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

Jessica P.

• Wheelock, VT 05851 ( 15.3 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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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

Dennis S.

• North Montpelier, VT 05666 ( 26.6 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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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 through more complex academic disciplines. I tutored Chemistry, Math, and Philosophy all through college. This has expanded to media and communication, practical business, and technology. I currently operate an experiential educational program targeted towards outdoor skills for search and rescue personnel, and community building enrichment.
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 pr ... read more

Anders P.

• Washington, VT 05675 ( 32 mi )
• Physics Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $45.00 /hr

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A Little Bit About Me...

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 style. Young people are looking for adults they can trust as mentors, and I find my personal interest in them and my enthusiasm for what I am teaching combine to support their learning process. Learning is a great opportunity to build personal confidence. I love young people, adolescents in particular, and find tremendous satisfaction in their intellectual development.
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. ... read more