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Highly-qualified tutor who has taught mathematics in high school and in community college. I have a Master's in Applied Mathematics and a Bachelor's in Physics.
Give instruction to the students so that they can gain greater insight into the mathematics discipline.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Quickly explain the theory and praticality of the topic and then work some examples. I will then ask the tutee to work out a similar problem so he/she could gain greater confidence in math.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
4 years high school teaching, 15 years teaching at the community college.
BS physics, MS Applied Mathematics, MA Education.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$40/hour
How did you get started teaching?
Started teaching as a graduate teaching assistant when I was pursuing my Master's Degree at San Diego State University. Also, I started tutoring mathematics at San Diego City College.
What types of students have you worked with?
Students with varying degrees of math talent. I worked with students with certain goals. Some students wish to excel in math to become engineers. Some students simply wish to re-acquaint themselves with the basic math fundamentals.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
I urge the student to read over the topic and attempt to solve the problems prior to coming for help.