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Jim J.

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Bio

Hello. I am a math teacher at both a high school and a community college outside of Phoenix, Arizona, with 34 years of teaching experience. Most of my career has been spent teaching math, physics, and chemistry at the high school level but I have experience teaching middle school as well as experience as an adjunct lecturer at the university level. I am comfortable teaching students of all levels: general students, gifted students, and students with special needs. My favorite thing about...

Hello. I am a math teacher at both a high school and a community college outside of Phoenix, Arizona, with 34 years of teaching experience. Most of my career has been spent teaching math, physics, and chemistry at the high school level but I have experience teaching middle school as well as experience as an adjunct lecturer at the university level. I am comfortable teaching students of all levels: general students, gifted students, and students with special needs. My favorite thing about teaching is watching students get excited when everything suddenly becomes clear and they "get it". That visible joy and the resulting boost in self-confidence is what I work for.

Contact me if you need help catching up, keeping up, or getting ahead in your studies. I am happy to share strategies that support your learning and ensure your success! :) Jim


Education

B.S. Eastern Kentucky University
Math and Science Education
Northern Kentucky University
Masters
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  • Hourly Rate: $50
  • Rate details: Group rates for up to 4 students are available. Just ask!
  • Lesson cancellation: 3 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 4/24/2017

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Approved Subjects

Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and a Master's Degree in Secondary Education (Mathematics) with 31 years of teaching experience at the high school and college levels Algebra 1.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and a Master's Degree in Secondary Education (Mathematics) with 31 years of teaching experience at the high school and college levels including Algebra 2.
Calculus

Calculus

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and a Master's Degree in Secondary Education (Mathematics) with 31 years of teaching experience at the high school and college levels including Calculus I and Calculus II.
Geometry

Geometry

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and a Master's Degree in Secondary Education (Mathematics) with 31 years of teaching experience at the high school and college levels (including Geometry).
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and a Master's Degree in Secondary Education (Mathematics) with 31 years of teaching experience at the high school and college levels including Prealgebra.
Precalculus

Precalculus

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and a Master's Degree in Secondary Education (Mathematics) with 31 years of teaching experience at the high school and college levels precalculus.
Probability

Probability

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and a Master's Degree in Secondary Education (Mathematics) with 31 years of teaching experience at the high school and college levels including probability.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and a Master's Degree in Secondary Education (Mathematics) with 31 years of teaching experience at the high school and college levels including Trigonometry.
ACT Math

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The best math tutor

Jim tutored me through Calculus 1 (math 30) and I plan on working with him next semester in Calculus 2 (math 31). Jim is amazing. Math has always been challenging for me. I feel like I have to work three times as hard as everyone else in class, just to be ok at it. I think calculus is difficult, even for really good math students, but Jim made it all make sense! If you are like me and find math intimidating, Jim is the tutor for you. I wish I had met him earlier in my math endeavors. I can't imagine taking a class without him as my tutor.

John, 19 lessons with Jim

Knowledgeable, patient

Algebra 2. No issues with explaining problems. Easy to understand. Will continue to use as needed. Very reasonable fee , compared to other tutors we used in past

Steve, 3 lessons with Jim

Miracle worker

My son was placed in Algebra 2 having never taken Algebra 1 and was struggling. In 2 sessions his grade went from a C minus to a solid B. I actually learned how to plot the speed, arc and distance of an arrow just eavesdropping. So impressed!

Colleen, 8 lessons with Jim

Knowledgable and patient

Jim was great with my son and my son really liked him. He was very knowledgeable and patient with teaching. Him currently being a math teacher is an asset and we will continue using him in the future.

Kimberly, 5 lessons with Jim

Knowledgeable and patient

Jim is an amazing tutor. He's helped our son tremendously with his Calculus 1 class (college level). Jim has been very flexible in setting up times for tutoring. Hire him -- you won't be disappointed! Five stars all the way!

Dan, 12 lessons with Jim

geometry tutoring

Jim has provided further explanation that my son has needed to help him understand his geometry lessons better and improve on his test scores.

Misty, 17 lessons with Jim

Tutor with skills to simplify complex concepts

Teaching me pre-calc. Getting better grades on tests. Helping me get more consistent completion of assignments bc he helps me understand all the concepts. …………………………,,,……….

Bobby, 4 lessons with Jim

Wonderful Teacher

Jim was amazing with my daughter. She was very hesitant to get a tutor didn’t think she needed one. In one hour he taught my daughter math that she had been struggling on for weeks. We will definitely be scheduling more sessions. Thx Jim!!!

Candace, 2 lessons with Jim

online geometry lesson

Whether in person or online tutoring sessions Jim does a great job helping my son grasp the starting concepts of geometry before he will be taking the class this upcoming year in school.

Misty, 17 lessons with Jim

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Helping my son get a head start on Geometry for high school. My son has already stated if his algebra teacher explained lessons in the manner that Jim explains lessons that he would have done much better in his algebra class!

Misty, 17 lessons with Jim
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