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Experienced Math and Logic Tutor
Richard S.

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Hourly Rate: $20
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About Richard


Bio

I have been tutoring both high school and college students for over 30 years. This fall I will be teaching three classes of College Algebra at Truckee Meadows Community College and two classes of Statistics at Napa Valley College. Furthermore, at the university level I have taught technical math, college algebra, precalculus, business math, calculus, and symbolic logic. I also taught SAT math preparation classes at a private college preparatory school. I have a BA in Mathematics (Southern...

I have been tutoring both high school and college students for over 30 years. This fall I will be teaching three classes of College Algebra at Truckee Meadows Community College and two classes of Statistics at Napa Valley College. Furthermore, at the university level I have taught technical math, college algebra, precalculus, business math, calculus, and symbolic logic. I also taught SAT math preparation classes at a private college preparatory school. I have a BA in Mathematics (Southern New Hampshire University), an AB in Economics and Philosophy (University of Georgia) PBK, a MA in Philosophy (University of Georgia) and a MA in Mathematics (Appalachian State University).

For logic students: My special areas of expertise include effective truth-table construction, truth trees, "Fitch" style proof systems (intelim rules with scope lines) , the natural deduction software products called "Fitch" and "Carnap," techniques for constructing proofs, translating English into symbolic code, basic set theory, categorical syllogisms, and Existential Graphs.


Education

Southern New Hampshire University
Mathematics
University of Georgia
Masters
Appalachian State University
Masters

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  • Background check passed on 4/2/2017

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Approved Subjects

Logic

Logic

I taught approximately twelve classes in symbolic logic and critical thinking while a graduate student at the University of Georgia, and symbolic logic was my special area of study while a philosophy major. The topic of my Master's thesis concerned C.S. Peirce's Existential Graphs (a graphical logic system that looks something like Venn diagrams). I have tutored symbolic logic since 1986.
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Excellent Tutor!

Richard is a great tutor with a profound knowledge of math. He has a strong ability for teaching math concepts in a way that are easy to understand. Highly recommend him!

Teresa, 6 lessons with Richard
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Really smart and knowledgeable

You can tell his passion for the material instantly. Inexplicably his hourly rate is relatively speaking low, which makes me think he is only tutoring for the love of the game. Highly recommended

Adam, 2 lessons with Richard

Very nice and patient

Richard was so great with my 16 year old son. He was in need of help preparing for a test in Integrated 2. He was able to learn what he needed to and pass his test

Linda, 1 lesson with Richard

Exceptional Educator

Dr. Richard is an exceptional formal logic teacher. He explained complex concepts in a way that was easy to understand, patiently answered my questions and provided valuable feedback throughout our sessions. I highly recommend Dr. Richard.

Anonymous, 3 lessons with Richard

Caring and professional teacher!

He is considerate and teaches well step by step. Also, it was good that they took notes so that my son could understand well even though it was an online class.

Jaesun, 9 lessons with Richard

Very helpful!

Richard was very helpful with my Algebra class. He is patient and takes each problem step by step at a pace that worked for me. I would work with him again in the future.

Ellen, 6 lessons with Richard

Patient and fun tutor

Richard was one of a couple logic tutors I found who understood the type of logic I'm trying to learn and could communicate it well. It's a complex subject and while other tutors attempted to teach me a new way to do it (confusing me far more), he met me where I was and worked to help me learn the concepts the way I need to for my class. I'm super grateful that he took the time to familiarize with what I needed.

Genevieve, 1 lesson with Richard

Great explanations!

Mr. Richard was ready to explain every question and confusion I had, and his explanations provide clear insight with memorable sayings that help me during tests!

Meena, 1 lesson with Richard

Great pre calc tutor!

My daughter had a great experience with Richard and definitely will use his services again. He was easy to follow and knew how to teach her in a way she could understand and stay interested.

Stephanie, 1 lesson with Richard

Excellent tutor

My son said Richard made the tutoring session fun. I will definitely use Richard again the next time my son needs help with AP calculus

Van, 13 lessons with Richard
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