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Doug C.

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I started teaching 8th grade mathematics in the early 70's. Each year after that I moved onto the next grade level, teaching Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Math Analysis, Probability, and Calculus. One set of students moved with me from 8th through 12th grade. When they graduated, they all got t-shirts with "Mr C. 5-year letterman" emblazoned on the back.

I also taught night school at the local university and took night classes at the same time in order to get my Masters in Mathematics. I...

I started teaching 8th grade mathematics in the early 70's. Each year after that I moved onto the next grade level, teaching Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Math Analysis, Probability, and Calculus. One set of students moved with me from 8th through 12th grade. When they graduated, they all got t-shirts with "Mr C. 5-year letterman" emblazoned on the back.

I also taught night school at the local university and took night classes at the same time in order to get my Masters in Mathematics. I gave up teaching to become a computer programmer in the early 80's, from which I am now retired.

One of my 5-year letter students sent me a letter after her first year in college where she blew away the curve on the first pre-calculus final. When asked how she did so well: "because I am a 'Mr C.' 5-year letterman". She expressed how grateful she was to have had me as her mathematics teacher for 5 consecutive years.

My philosophy on tutoring-teaching is to make sure students are learning to think logically and for themselves.

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Education

Mount Union College
Mathematics
Youngstown State University
Masters

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Algebra 1

Algebra 1

Qualifications for tutoring algebra students include: 1. Master's Degree in Mathematics from Youngstown State University. 2. Have taught children at all levels from 8th grade through 12th, and also college level courses at YSU. 3. Reputation as very patient teacher with the ability to make difficult concepts easy to understand.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

Qualifications for tutoring Algebra 2 students include: 1. Master's Degree in Mathematics from Youngstown State University. 2. Have taught children at all levels from 8th grade through 12th, and also college level courses at YSU. 3. Reputation as very patient teacher with the ability to make difficult concepts easy to understand. If you or your child is having problems with Algebra 2, it is important that the tutoring sessions address the root of the problem. We will need to determine if there are just some concepts that need clarification, or if the difficulties will require a return to basics. The first session will determine the steps that need to be taken to overcome the problems.
Calculus

Calculus

Qualifications for tutoring Calculus students include: 1. Master's Degree in Mathematics from Youngstown State University. 2. Have taught children at all levels from 8th grade through 12th, and also college level courses at YSU, including Calculus. 3. Reputation as very patient teacher with the ability to make difficult concepts easy to understand.
Geometry

Geometry

Qualifications for tutoring Geometry students include: 1. Master's Degree in Mathematics from Youngstown State University. 2. Have taught children at all levels from 8th grade through 12th, and also college level courses at YSU. 3. Reputation as very patient teacher with the ability to make difficult concepts easy to understand. If you or your child is having problems with Geometry, it is important that the tutoring sessions address the root of the problem. We will need to determine if there are just some concepts that need clarification, or if the difficulties will require a return to basics. The first session will determine the steps that need to be taken to overcome the problems.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

Qualifications for tutoring pre-algebra students include: 1. Master's Degree in Mathematics from Youngstown State University. 2. Have taught children at all levels from 8th grade through 12th, and also college level courses at YSU. 3. Reputation as very patient teacher with the ability to make difficult concepts easy to understand.
Precalculus

Precalculus

Qualifications for tutoring precalculus students include: 1. Master's Degree in Mathematics from Youngstown State University. 2. Have taught children at all levels from 8th grade through 12th, and also college level courses at YSU. 3. Reputation as very patient teacher with the ability to make difficult concepts easy to understand.
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Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Doug has been working with my daughter for a month now to review algebra concepts and help her prepare for Algebra 2. He is great! He has a clear plan, breaking down concepts she never seemed to understand before; and he provides practice work throughout the week for her to establish competency. We are thrilled to have found him.

Danna, 4 lessons with Doug

Exceptional

Doug is an exceptional teacher. I am so glad we found him. He understood all our requirements and started the structured classes. He follows and guides as needed between the classes too. We are taking Geometry class with him for the summer and plan to finish it in summer.

Sonal, 33 lessons with Doug

Excellent Tutor

Doug was an excellent teacher. Recently, I have been struggling with Algebra and Doug helped me to understand the concepts of Systems of Inequalities. I really appreciate all his help and i highly reccomend him.

Raysa, 6 lessons with Doug

Help in preparation for final IB Exmas

Doug has been a great support to our daughter as she sits her final high school exams. He is very patient, structured and really pleasant in his teaching. Our daughter really enjoys his tutoring and company!

Sophia, 12 lessons with Doug

Great tutor

Doug is an amazing tutor. He is very knowledgeable and patient. He always replies to queries very quickly. He has helped our son a lot to get a better understanding of math concepts.

Warren, 33 lessons with Doug

Very helpful

I am too anxious to interrupt class and have the teacher keep pausing because I do not understand a certain part so this lesson made me feel much safer & calmer. Doug is a great 1 on 1 tutor and helped me understand what I needed to.

Kylei, 1 lesson with Doug

Informative and patient tutor.

Doug picked up exactly where my daughter's math teacher had left gaps, and knew exactly how to explain how to fill those gaps in. We are continuing to work with him

Jen, 5 lessons with Doug

So thankful for Doug - he is the best!

My high schooler has been working with Doug since summer to stay on top of his PreCalculus class. He enjoys math but also has some learning difficulties. Doug is EXTREMELY patient and explains everything clearly so my son gets it. Doug is a seasoned instructor so when my son struggled (and even failed!) with testing he repeatedly reviewed key strategies to make sure my son was showing all his steps so he can be successful in any math situation. Doug is flexible and accommodates our weekly schedule graciously, even meeting on weekends and around his vacation hours. We hope he will be available to tutor when my son tackles AP math next year. Doug goes above and beyond in caring for his students.

Eudora, 82 lessons with Doug

Very knowledgeable and patient

Doug helped my daughter with many topics in Algebra 2 and had a minimal time to do it in, (4-5 sessions) to prepare for her final and bring her grade from a D to a C. He did it! So grateful we found him! He is very thorough and patient!

Heather, 4 lessons with Doug

Very knowledgeable and accommodating

Doug helped my son tremendously with his end of year geometry work which seemed insurmountable.. He was also very accommodating to our schedules. We will definitely work with him again.

Gracie, 3 lessons with Doug
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