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Theodore B.

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Seattle, WA (98105)

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I am an experienced and patient math and science tutor. I am a practicing scientist in the field of Hydrology, and I enjoy not only using math and science everyday, but also finding ways to help others understand these beautiful tools and principles. I have tutored since I was a high school student, tutoring my classmates in algebra and geometry. I have been a teaching assistant in Geology at the college level, and I have also been a volunteer ESL tutor at Bellevue Community College. It is important to me to find ways to make complex concepts clearer and easier to understand. I do this through analogies with everyday life, diagrams, and examples. Because everyone's life experience and background is different, I try to learn about my clients' background and level of understanding during the process of teaching them, so that I can relate concepts to what is familiar to them.

I work on campus at UW, so I'm primarily available weeknights and weekend afternoons. But if you are near UW, I may be able to schedule lessons during week days as well. Also, due to my work and family schedule, it is difficult for me to travel outside of Seattle city limits. For lessons outside of Seattle, I have to charge a higher rate to compensate for travel time, mileage, etc.

Theodore's Subjects

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Test Preparation:
  • ACT Math,
  • ACT Science,
  • SAT math
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Algebra 1

As a scientist developing and running hydrology and climate models, I use the concepts and tools of algebra, geometry, precalculus, trigonometry, calculus, and differential equations almost every day.

Algebra 2

As a scientist developing and running hydrology and climate models, I use the concepts and tools of algebra, geometry, precalculus, trigonometry, calculus, and differential equations almost every day.

Calculus

As a scientist developing and running hydrology and climate models, I use the concepts and tools of algebra, geometry, precalculus, trigonometry, calculus, and differential equations almost every day.

Chemistry

I use general chemistry fairly often as part of my work. As a hydrologist, I deal with atmospheric physics and chemistry (with emphasis on the ideal gas law, saturation, condensation of water vapor, etc). Meanwhile, for my dissertation, I have been dealing with the carbon cycle, studying greenhouse gas emissions from wetlands. For this I typically deal with aqueous chemistry, stoichiometry, pH, reaction rates, etc.

Physics

As a scientist developing and running hydrology and climate models, I use the concepts and tools of physics almost every day.

Precalculus

As a scientist developing and running hydrology and climate models, I use the concepts and tools of algebra, geometry, precalculus, trigonometry, calculus, and differential equations almost every day.

Trigonometry

As a scientist developing and running hydrology and climate models, I use the concepts and tools of algebra, geometry, precalculus, trigonometry, calculus, and differential equations almost every day.

Statistics

I use statistics almost every day in my work in scientific research. I have used various software tools to analyze statistics, including Excel, SPSS, Matlab, R, and Splus, as well as writing my own statistical functions in Perl and C.

Public Speaking

I have extensive experience in public speaking. I regularly give scientific talks as part of my work. I also have been a member of Toastmasters International for 2 years, and earned their Competent Communicator certification.

C

I have used C in my work (scientific research) for 20 years now. I have used it to create relatively small data processing tools as well as a large hydrologic model. For the last 8 years, in the University of Washington's Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, I have been the administrator for the Variable Infiltration Capacity (VIC) large-scale hydrologic model, written in C. This model is used by hundreds of scientists and engineers at institutions around the world.

Computer Programming

I have used C, Fortran, and Perl (and to a lesser extent, Java and SQL) in my work (scientific research) for 20 years now, developing applications ranging from relatively small data processing tools to database/web applications to a large hydrologic model. For the last 8 years, in the University of Washington's Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, I have been the administrator for the Variable Infiltration Capacity (VIC) large-scale hydrologic model. This model is used by hundreds of... Read More

Fortran

I have used Fortran (both Fortran 77 and Fortran 90) in my work (scientific research) for 20 years now, in applications ranging from data processing to hydrologic models.

Linux

I have used UNIX an LINUX systems for my work for approximately 20 years now. I not only have a large vocabulary of UNIX commands under my belt, but I understand the essentials of how the operating system and networks function. I do not claim to have the knowledge of a systems administrator, but I can certainly guide someone through using the system.

Perl

I use Perl programming every day in my work, and have used Perl for the last 15 years. I have used Perl to handle complex data processing and analysis procedures in which various other software tools are run in combination. I have used it to set up large systems, such as a drought monitoring system that, on a daily basis, runs hydrologic models over the entire US, processes their outputs, and posts maps of current drought conditions on the internet.

UNIX

I have used UNIX an LINUX systems for my work for approximately 20 years now. I not only have a large vocabulary of UNIX commands under my belt, but I understand the essentials of how the operating system and networks function. I do not claim to have the knowledge of a systems administrator, but I can certainly guide someone through using the system.

Civil Engineering

I am currently completing a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering (specializing in hydrology, water resources, and climate impacts) at the University of Washington.

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