Kurt C.
- Portland, OR 97202 ( 6 mi )
- Trigonometry Tutor
- Male
- Member Since: 09/2008
- Will travel up to 20 miles
- Rates from $42.00 to $46.00 /hr
- Also Tutors: Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I
More About This Tutor...
I strongly believe that an education that leads with concepts instead of rote is the surest route to lifelong success. This is certainly the method that worked for me, and I find that, without the conceptual grounding, a student will not get as much out of necessary practice exercises. Thus, when I am working with a student on a subject, I tend to approach the concept foremost, creatively using a wide range of examples and descriptions to elucidate it. This is the best use of my time with a student, instead of just correcting their exercises. It also requires the confidence of the student to know that they can fully grasp a concept first, and then put it into practice, so I like to encourage that personal confidence.
Throughout my education, I've found that broad academic interests have led me to pursue a wide range of subjects simultaneously. My undergraduate degree is a double ma ... read more