Abby L.
- Omaha, NE 68130 ( 32.2 mi )
- Experienced Calculus I Tutor
- Female Age 37
- Member Since: 10/2012
- Will travel up to 50 miles
- Rates from $25.00 to $35.00 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
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On-line
In-Home
In-Group
- Also Tutors: Algebra III, Math, Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, College Algebra, Algebra II, Algebra I
My comments on tutoring Calculus I : Calculus: Everything is slopes! This is where math becomes Serious with a capital S, and often the trouble with Calculus is prior knowledge gaps. Generally for Calc students, I function more as a study-buddy, letting the student guide the process and assisting more in the leaps of logic between the arithmetic, algebra, trig, and other prior coursework.
My career path has winded around quite a bit but always focuses on computer science and math education. My education experience has included tutoring freelance, tutoring on USD's payroll, leading group study sessions, providing supplemental instruction for university coursework, leading workshops at a computer camp, writing workshops for that camp, and ultimately teaching math full time in a high school. My computer science field experience includes several part-time jobs, freelance web development, personal projects, an internship with NASA, and ultimately working full time as a Web developer.
I prefer personal and small group teaching, but I can also do online tutoring with Webex. I like to get to know my students and their goals. I can help students set those goals, make plans, and achieve. I have lots of experience creating curriculum materials and lessons, and I try to find a ... read more