Vernon W.
- Houston, TX 77035 ( 7.4 mi )
- Male Age 72
- Member Since: 08/2012
- Will travel up to 15 miles
- Rates from $20.00 to $40.00 /hr
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In-Home
In-Group
- Also Tutors: Algebra, Algebra III, Math, Statistics, Physics, Geometry, Calculus II, Calculus I, Algebra II, Algebra I
Math and Computer Programming Wizard
My teaching style is based loosely on that of my major college math professer (and head of the department), which was originated at the University of Texas by his thesis advisor and another colleague. It is basically the Socratic method as applied to teaching mathematics, to try to draw the student out and get him or her to think on their own. I am for understanding, not regurgitating a bunch of facts, which anyone can mindlessly do. The object is to be able to think and analyze on your own.
I have over 30 years of experience in the oil industry, initially in quality control, but quickly promoted to programmer after writing some programs on my own time to help with the quality control. I have programmed professionally since 1979, using many different languages and operating systems, on many different kinds of hardward (mainframes, work stations, PC's, Macs). I have written a l ... read more