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Experienced, Positive Math & Science Tutor
Terry D.

955 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Hourly Rate: $69
Response time: 17 minutes

About Terry


Bio

My personalized tutoring is based on 25 years of experience as a teacher, school principal, and 1:1 tutor. I enjoy supporting students who experience ADHD, Autism, or Anxiety. I have taught middle school and high school math and science, served as an elementary school principal, with California credentials in Biology, Mathematics, and Administration. I have over 900 hours of effective online teaching with Wyzant. Let's do a Free Video Chat to see what's possible!

My tutoring focus is...

My personalized tutoring is based on 25 years of experience as a teacher, school principal, and 1:1 tutor. I enjoy supporting students who experience ADHD, Autism, or Anxiety. I have taught middle school and high school math and science, served as an elementary school principal, with California credentials in Biology, Mathematics, and Administration. I have over 900 hours of effective online teaching with Wyzant. Let's do a Free Video Chat to see what's possible!

My tutoring focus is built on listening to what you are struggling with, recognizing the key issues, and unlocking them with you quickly to build both your knowledge and your confidence.

My math lessons range from Elementary Math to Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry. I first became a teacher when I remembered how much fun math can be. My goal is to share that joy to turn your current pain into the pleasure of understanding.

I have an integrated understanding of the foundational areas of science. I have studied and taught Biology, Earth Science, Physics, Chemistry, and Climate Change. My math experience serves your work on solving problems and preparing lab reports. Information that may seem overwhelming can be organized and communicated clearly to increase your success and lower your stress!

Please contact me so we can schedule a session or a free video chat! I look forward to helping you.


Education

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Biology
Chapman University
MEd
  • Licensed teacher

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $69
  • Rate details: During this time of incredible learning challenges, I focus on positive, engaging supports to help your student succeed. We will get through this together!
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 1/16/2020

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

ADHD

ADHD

I have over 20 years of experience working directly with students diagnosed with ADHD, ADD, and anxiety issues. As a teacher and an administrator, I've delivered services and supports that make true learning possible at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. I've also received and delivered significant training, and have been an active advocate in many IEP support meetings.
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I've taught Algebra at the middle and high school levels, and have done years of remedial math instruction. I have over 20 years professional education experience as a teacher and school principal. I hold current Math and Science Teaching Credentials, and have a master's degree in curriculum design and instruction.
Biology

Biology

B.S. Biology, Fairleigh Dickinson University Biology Teaching Credential, California Teaching and Tutoring since 1999
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I have current teaching credentials in both math and science, and over 20 years of experience supporting students with ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, and other IEP accommodations. I offer calm support and meaningful systems to help students grow their understanding, complete their assignments on time, and improve their test results and their joy of learning.
GED

GED

My 20 years as an educator have all been focused on working with supporting students who are "non-traditional" learners, including years at Continuation High Schools.
Geometry

Geometry

Credentialed Mathematics Teacher with 20 years of teaching experience. Veteran Geometry tutor.
Physical Science

Physical Science

B.S. Biology, M.A. Curriculum and Instruction and CA Credentialed in science and mathematics.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I have current teaching credentials in both math and science, and over 20 years of experience supporting students with ADHD, anxiety, autism, learning disabilities, and other IEP accommodations. I offer calm support and meaningful systems to help students grow their understanding, complete their assignments on time, and improve their test results and their joy of learning.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I have over 20 years experience as a teacher, school principal, and tutor helping students organize their work and succeed. I also planned and delivered teacher trainings on learning styles, social-emotional learning, common core practices, and study skills. I have a special focus on supporting students with ADHD, ADD, anxiety, autism, and other special needs. My work is tailored with skills learned in my masters degree program on curriculum design and instruction.
Elementary Science
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Ratings and Reviews


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Reviews

Knowledgeable, insightful & patient

Terry is an amazing tutor and we have worked with several. He tutored my son in Algebra. My son went from failing to receiving an A on two exams.! Terry takes the time to understand how your student thinks and has incredible patience. He helped my other son with Physics. Terry helped my older son to be clear with his communications with his teacher, be more organized and understand what he needs to learn and focus on. This guidance helped bump my son's grade up 2 levels. My sons are very different people and Terry was able to understand their needs, how they think, and teach them what they needed. I highly recommended Terry as a tutor.

Kirsten, 17 lessons with Terry

Highly recommend

Terry is a patient, knowledgeable and great tutor. As a neurodivergent adult learner, I feel understood and supported in our sessions. Terry has made me feel excited about learning and that’s a big deal for me; I’ve hated math my whole life until now. I highly recommend him.

Nadine, 5 lessons with Terry

Already seeing progress!

Terry started with my son a couple of weeks ago, and I am already seeing a change in his production and organizational skills for school overall. Not only is Terry an excellent math teacher, but he is also helping our son with ADHD manage his school calendar and tasks. I am very hopeful about Calvin going into the next school year with a plan and the skills he will need to conquer high school!

Jean, 16 lessons with Terry

Knowledgeable and Patient Tutor!

Terry is amazing with our 7th grader! I highly recommend him to anyone whose student is struggling with math. Our child meets with him each week for an hour and Terry has definitely helped him to learn the material when his teacher has not been able to reach him!

Gea, 89 lessons with Terry

Goes the extra mile!!

Terry is a fantastic tutor, he answered my questions, and is helping me with a paper. He was patient, and knowledgeable. My Climate Change class has been very difficult, I needed clarification on several things my instructor said. Terry was able to give it to me. I have had one session so far and I’m looking forward to the next one!!

Amy, 3 lessons with Terry

Very patient!

Terry took the time to sit with my daughter who is a college freshman and is struggling to understand her course content. He made an effort to understand her learning style and then taught her the information in a way that made it easier for her to understand.

Jenn, 1 lesson with Terry

Lifeline for Algebra I

Terry has been FANTASTIC with my son! He doesn't even complain about having to "do math" after school with Terry. Great at communication with me as his mom AND willing to email and send and receive math pages directly from the school. Anxious to see how my son does on his mid-term after working with Terry.

Kimberly, 8 lessons with Terry

Knowledgeable, Patient, kind, friendly Tutor

My daughter struggles in math and is afraid of others becoming inpatient with her, however she absolutely loves Terry because she says he is patient. Terry is patient and kind and is working well to meet my daughter where she is. Thank you

Ida, 7 lessons with Terry

Wonderful Tutor

Terry is a patient, kind and knowledgeable tutor. He really gets to know the students he works with and helps them with study skills and time management tips in addition to tutoring. He knows a student needs immediate help and provides it, but he also takes the long view in teaching them skills for overall academic success over time.

Laura, 17 lessons with Terry

Best tutor I’ve ever had.

I really struggle with math and dread it. Fortunately mow I actually feel confident and look forward to our lessons because I know he’s helping me progress in my goal!

Mariah, 10 lessons with Terry
Hourly Rate: $69
Response time: 17 minutes
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