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Roger B.

Math and Physics Tutor Focused on Deeper Understanding

Katonah, NY (10536)

Travel Radius 15 miles
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I firmly believe that all students can learn, understand, and even enjoy math and physics. Math is the language of science and also a fascinating and beautiful subject. Physics is the science that explains the world we live in at the most fundamental level. Many students struggle because they have not properly learned math in earlier grades or because they don’t know how to prepare for tests. Difficulty with math then limits their ability to learn physics and other science beyond the introductory level, closing off rewarding and interesting careers in science and engineering.

I grew up in Chappaqua and graduated from Horace Greeley High School in 1983. After getting my Ph.D. in mathematics in 1994, I worked in the software industry for 18 years; during most of this time, I focused on delivering technical presentations and demos and training customers how to use software. While I have made good money in software, I have felt a lack of reward on a more personal level. I decided last summer to become a math teacher so I can make a more personal and lasting impact on the lives of young people. I am currently obtaining a Certificate of Graduate Study in mathematics learning and teaching from Drexel University. Initially, I started tutoring to improve my resume, but I have really enjoyed it and have gotten positive feedback from parents and students; in fact, I am currently considering doing tutoring full-time instead of becoming a classroom teacher.

Last fall, I got very high scores on 3 New York State teacher certification exams: The Liberal Arts and Science Test: 298 out of 300; The Secondary Assessment of Teaching Skills: 295 of 300; The Mathematics Content Specialty Test: Perfect score of 300.

My approach to tutoring is to determine what students currently do and don't understand and then leverage their current understandings as the basis for teaching them new math and physics concepts. I try to identify and correct misconceptions that they have, many of which go back to elementary school. I then try to make sure they understand the topics they are currently learning. I also suggest better study habits and test-taking strategies that can lead to better results on their tests.

I look forward to working with you or your children in the near future. I can tutor at your house, my house, or at one of the local public libraries that allow tutoring. Since I still do have a full-time job, I currently tutor in the evenings and on weekends.

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Algebra 1

While the content of algebra 1 courses can vary in different schools, typical topics include: expressing arithmetical statements algebraically, solving simple equations for an unknown variable, monomials, polynomials, solving linear equations that relate two variables, graphing linear equations, solving systems of two linear equations, modeling and solving word problems, factoring and products of polynomials, square roots, and solving quadratic equations.

Algebra 2

While the content of algebra 2 courses can vary in different schools, typical topics include: polynomials, rational expressions of polynomials, first degree equations and inequalities, exponents, roots, radicals, second degree equations and inequalities, systems of equations, matrices, determinants, relations and functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences and series, and the binomial theorem.

American History

I took both American History and American History AP in high school many years ago. Just a few years ago, while reading a book on John Adams, I realized that I had forgotten a lot of what I had learned. So, I started a project of relearning our history by reading an entire bookshelf worth of books about it (The Oxford University series on American History is particularly good). So, I know the subject quite well. It's not a primary focus for me, but I would be happy to help students studying it.

Calculus

I sometimes feel like I've been doing calculus my whole life, but I guess it's only been 2/3. I spent two years learning it in high school and used it extensively in later math and physics classes. I also taught it while getting my Ph.D. in Mathematics. I can help students understand all calculus topics including differentiation and integration as well as many applications of them. Calculus has always been one of my favorite subjects. My goal with students is not just to help them get good grades... Read More

Geometry

Geometry includes a lot of topics which are often taught at different levels from elementary school to high school. I can help you better understand: lines, angles, triangles, polygons, polyhedra, circles, congruence, similarity, symmetry, tessellations, area, surface area, volume, methods of proof, constructions, and geometric transformations. If you're in a high school geometry course learning how to prove theorems, I can adjust my explanations to the level of rigor expected by your teacher.

German

I took German in college and then lived in Germany for 1.5 years. During that time, I mostly hung out with Germans and spoke German, unlike most Americans who study abroad and hang out with other Americans and mostly speak English. When I went to Germany, my German was the weakest of the 20 students in my program; but after 6 months, I spoke better German than they did. While my pronunciation still has an American accent, I am essentially fluent in German, or as much as a non-native speaker can... Read More

Physics

I really love physics and have studied quite a bit of it over the years, even after college. I taught myself quantum mechanics, general relativity, and some string theory. But the focus of tutoring for most students is usually some or all of: Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Optics, Oscillators and Waves, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Elementary Quantum Physics.

The difficulty with physics is setting up problems correctly. Once you've done that, the rest is just applying... Read More

Prealgebra

Many students struggle when making the transition from the concrete mathematics of the early grades to the abstract mathematics of algebra. There are a variety of techniques that can make that transition easier. For instance, many students find it helpful to build tables representing potential solutions and then derive algebraic equations from the tables. I help Prealgebra students learn these techniques and grow more comfortable with abstraction.

Students also struggle with word problems... Read More

Precalculus

I can help you (or your children) learn the advanced algebra and trigonometry that you need before starting calculus. This could include: real and complex numbers, various types of functions, the major trigonometric functions and their inverses, exponentials and logarithms, conic sections, sequences and series, vectors, polar coordinates, and matrices and determinants.

Trigonometry

I can help you or your children better understand the following topics of trigonometry: angles, trigonometric functions (sin, cos, tan, cot, sec, and csc), solutions of right triangles, graphs of trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities and simplifications, trigonometric addition and subtraction formulas, using the Law of Sines and the Law of Cosines to analyze triangles, inverses of trigonometric functions, and solving of trigonometric equations.

Statistics

Unlike many other branches of mathematics, statistics does require tutoring focused on a specific end target which is usually passing a statistics course or the AP Statistics exam. Otherwise, there are too many topics and ways of teaching them which might or might not help a student accomplish their ultimate goal. For example, some textbooks use a lot of calculus while others use none at all. Fortunately, I've read several probability and statistics books at different levels and can tutor you... Read More

SAT Math

I've always done well on standardized tests, especially in mathematics, since I have always prepared for them in a methodical fashion, making sure I understood what would be on the test and making sure I learned everything I needed. Of course, I'm obviously good at math, or I would not have been able to get a Ph.D. In it.

Physical Science

Physical science is the combination of physics and chemistry as taught in middle schools. When tutoring younger students in these subjects, it is important to avoid using math and concepts that they have not yet studied. For instance, the tutor should not start talking about vectors and sines or cosines since the student won't have any idea what he is talking about. I tailor my tutoring to the content being provided by the teacher and the textbook. My goals are to help students get good grades... Read More

Probability

I didn't have the chance to study probability or statistics when I was in high school and am glad to see that students now have the opportunity in some schools to take AP Statistics which includes some Probability. One could even argue that understanding statistics and probability is more important than calculus these days. I think everyone should understand basic probability and statistics so that they can better understand things like election polls and news articles about the benefits or harm... Read More

ACT Math

I've always done well on standardized tests, especially in mathematics, since I have always prepared for them in a methodical fashion, making sure I understood what would be on the test and making sure I learned everything I needed. Of course, I'm obviously good at math, or I would not have been able to get a Ph.D. In it.

Elementary Math

Many people tend to think of elementary mathematics as only including arithmetic and basic geometry and measurement concepts, But it also includes early algebraic and probability concepts. The first appear when students learn relationships between time, distance, and rate. The latter appear when students learn about averages and medians. Of course the biggest focus of elementary school math remains on addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percents, and ratios. Read More

Differential Equations

Differential equations are equations that involve an unknown function and one or more of its derivatives. They are solved by determining the functions that satisfy the equations. They are very common in physics, engineering, economics, and many other sciences. They can be classified as ordinary or partial depending on whether they only have ordinary or also have partial derivatives. (the latter occur in functions with more than one variable.). They can also be classified as linear or nonlinear... Read More

Linear Algebra

I have a Ph.D. In Mathematics and taught linear algebra during summer school while getting my Ph.D. from The University at Buffalo. I've also used vectors and matrices extensively in many other math and physics courses.

Logic

Mathematical logic provides the theoretical foundation beneath all mathematics. It includes formal logical systems, set theory, model theory, recursion theory, and proof theory. It is also related to the field of logic within philosophy. Students in high school or college are most likely to encounter logic in the form of symbolic logic in which statements are expressed formally and precisely with symbols representing And, Or, Not, Implies, Exists, and For All. Students might also encounter logic... Read More

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