Ph.D. (math), CELTA, available to tutor math and English

In 1995, I earned a Master's degree in mathematics from Clemson University, and in 1999, I earned the Ph.D. in mathematics, also from Clemson. During my time at Clemson, I taught a range of math courses, both at Clemson and at nearby community colleges. After earning the Ph.D., I taught at several institutions of higher learning, including the U.S. Military Academy, Southern Illinois University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and The Pennsylvania State University. In 2011, I traveled to South America to earn the CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from a school sponsored by the University of Cambridge, then taught English at a school in Cuenca, Ecuador. Then, I relocated to Malaysia to teach secondary-level math and science courses at a school in Kuala Lumpur, as well as mentor math and science teachers there. I recently returned to the United States, and call the Elgin area home.

I have tutored math students since 1993, and have had the pleasure of seeing these students demonstrate marked improvement in their performances. I am patient in explaining concepts to my charges, and work hard to get them to show me that they understand the concepts, and can solve the problems themselves. While adhering to a timetable is important, it's not altogether necessary to make certain that we get through a certain amount of material in a given session. Rather, it's important that the student thoroughly understands each of the concepts we are able to address.

I also have experience in tutoring students in English, primarily in the area of TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language). Patience in working with the student, and a varied approach that includes plenty of opportunities to speak, write, and read English, are what's important here. You want to push the student to the edges of her or his "comfort zone" without overwhelming her or him, and a great way to do this is to get the student to speak to you, in English, about things that interest her or him.

Donald's Subjects

Math:	ACT Math, algebra 1, algebra 2, calculus, geometry, prealgebra, precalculus, SAT math, statistics, trigonometry
English:	English, ESL/ESOL, grammar, proofreading
Test Preparation:	ACT Math, SAT math
Language:	ESL/ESOL
Elementary Education:	grammar
Corporate Training:	ESL/ESOL, grammar, proofreading, statistics
Homeschool:	algebra 1, algebra 2, calculus, English, ESL/ESOL, geometry, prealgebra, precalculus, SAT math, statistics

Algebra 1

EXPERIENCE: Since 1993, I have both taught and tutored beginner, intermediate, and advanced algebra at the high school, community college, and university levels.

BACKGROUND: I have taught mathematics courses ranging from algebra, geometry, and financial math to trigonometry, calculus, and differential equations at several institutions of higher learning, including Clemson University, The United States Military Academy, Southern Illinois University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology,... Read More

Algebra 2

I have nearly twenty years of experience in teaching and tutoring Algebra 2 in high schools and community colleges nationwide.

I also have a great deal of experience in teaching mathematics at the university level. I have taught math courses ranging from algebra, geometry, and financial math to trigonometry, calculus, and differential equations at several institutions of higher learning, including Clemson University, The United States Military Academy, Southern Illinois University,... Read More

Calculus

I have tutored and taught both differential and integral calculus for almost twenty years. I have taught Calculus I and II at Clemson University, The United States Military Academy, Southern Illinois University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Illinois State University, Wittenberg University, and The Pennsylvania State University.

Geometry

EXPERIENCE: For over fifteen years, I have both taught and tutored geometry at the high school, community college, and university levels.

BACKGROUND: I have taught mathematics courses ranging from algebra, geometry, and financial math to trigonometry, calculus, and differential equations at several institutions of higher learning, including Clemson University, The United States Military Academy, Southern Illinois University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Illinois State University,... Read More

Prealgebra

I have both taught and tutored pre-algebra students for over fifteen years.

I have taught mathematics at several institutions of higher learning, including Clemson University, The United States Military Academy, Southern Illinois University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Illinois State University, Wittenberg University, and The Pennsylvania State University.

Precalculus

EXPERIENCE: Since 1993, I have both taught and tutored pre-calculus at the high school, community college, and university levels.

BACKGROUND: I have taught mathematics courses ranging from algebra, geometry, and financial math to trigonometry, calculus, and differential equations at several institutions of higher learning, including Clemson University, The United States Military Academy, Southern Illinois University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Illinois State University, Wittenberg... Read More

Trigonometry

EXPERIENCE: Since 1993, I have both taught and tutored trigonometry at the high school, community college, and university levels.

BACKGROUND: I have taught mathematics courses ranging from algebra, geometry, and financial math to trigonometry, calculus, and differential equations at several institutions of higher learning, including Clemson University, The United States Military Academy, Southern Illinois University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Illinois State University, Wittenberg... Read More

SAT Math

EXPERIENCE: I have assisted students in SAT Exam preparation for over a decade. Students whom I help prepare for the exam succeed not only because I help them learn the material, but also because they act on the time management and studying tips I give to them. My objective is to help create a well-rounded student, one who is able to translate the lessons he or she has learned under my tutelage to other endeavors.

BACKGROUND: Since 1993, I have taught mathematics courses ranging from... Read More

ACT Math

EXPERIENCE: I have tutored students in ACT Exam preparation for over a decade. Students whom I tutor succeed not only because I help them learn the material, but also because they act on the time management and studying tips I give to them. My goal is to help create a well-rounded student, one who is able to translate the lessons he or she has learned under my tutelage to other endeavors.

BACKGROUND: Since 1993, I have taught mathematics courses ranging from algebra, geometry, and financial... Read More

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Education

Undergrad, Bob Jones University Graduate, Masters, Clemson University, Clemson, SC Graduate, PhD, Clemson University, Clemson, SC

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Donald will travel within 20 miles of Dundee, IL 60118.

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