750 Thornton College Algebra Tutors

...Algebra really should be renamed Puzzle math because it really is just solving a puzzle. Algebra 2 is an extension of algebra 1, so I like to evaluate students' skills and dig down to the core problem of what they are struggling with. Often times if their algebra 1 skills are rusty, it can cause issues in algebra 2, so I like to work with old skills... read more

...I specialize in upper level mathematics, but Algebra in the basic tool behind everything. In addition to tutoring, I have coached football, basketball and baseball. My work with individual athletes and teams has provided me with the tools and skills to motivate and encourage my students.... read more

...We focus on practicing these problems, and do a brief review on test taking strategies. I have an undergraduate degree in both philosophy and physics. In philosophy, my expertise is philosophy of science, which goes hand-in-hand with my physics degree. I have taken classes in ethics, epistemology, philosophy of science, ancient Greek philosophy,... read more

...I began helping students prepare for this exam in 2001 and have, personally, scored a perfect 800 in both the math and writing portions of the exam (my highest critical reading score is a 750, which is a 98 percentile rank). Most students struggle with the vocabulary questions found in the critical reading sections of the exam, so helping students... read more

...Services I provide during the school year include private, one-on-one sessions; support with homework, test prep, and note-taking; pre-assessments upon request to identify areas of weakness and guide instruction; and supplemental material for reform curriculum such as CMIC and CMP. I hold my sessions at a local library and coffee shop in Westminster... read more