23 Dennis Physics Tutors

...I have been an active member of Jumpstart Americorp working with inner city pre-school children in Pittsburgh, and an avid volunteer at the Center for Creative Play in the same city when it still existed. I have also student taught biology and chemistry related classes at the undergraduate level, taught a freshman calculus class and taken a variety... read more

...My strengths lie in language arts, literature, philosophy, theology, history, politics, logic, and, of course, computer skills. I'm also competent with high-school-level mathematics, physics, and general science. I emphasize not just how to do particular problems, but how to think about them. I'm particularly strong with high schoolers, as I always... read more

...I've taught 8th grade Math (Prealgebra), Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, Precalculus and Physics. I've also tutored many students in their homes. One of my strengths in tutoring is making the student feel comfortable. For example, I almost always ask the student: How do you feel about tutoring? And I stress that it's OK to be honest, even negative... read more

...I also have a strong background in math, and would be willing to tutor students struggling in math from elementary math up to algebra and geometry. I have a passion for learning and teaching. I love when a student can walk away with an understanding of something new. I try to present material in different ways and try to provide fun, personalized... read more

...I am proud to be an educator in science and mathematics, but I harbor few illusions that the basic tenets and arcane ideologies of math and science might be retained by most students. I wish to educate through "power of example" -- using math and science concepts as a "road map" to practical problem solving skills. I value the role of facilitator... read more