Richard A.
Rockledge, FL
Teaching runs in my family
California State College
MathematicsIndiana University of Pa.
Master'sAbout Richard
I have been a teacher most of my life. After graduating from college, I began my teaching career at a high school in Pennsylvania which lasted 36 years. While teaching full time, I attended graduate school earning a Master of Science in mathematics. During those 36 years at a high school, I also taught part-time for a community college for 21
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Travels within 15 miles of Rockledge, FL 32955Richard offers online lessons
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"Knowledgeable & patient tutor"
- G, Satellite Beach, FL on 9/29/17I have had problems with math all my life and this tutor makes Algebra clear and logical to me. He is patient and helps me focus and work on my weak areas in math.
"Very Informative"
- Alessandra, Fair Lawn, NJ on 8/6/17Richard helped me review for an exam on hypothesis testing, that I wasn't feeling so confident about, we went over my test review sheet and I feel like I have a better grasp of the concepts then I did before.
"Very patient"
- Lilya, Merritt Island, FL on 8/1/17I was really behind the 8 ball in my college level statistics class. Richard worked me in a short time frame and made it understandable. While I will never be a world class mathematician, I will pass my class.
"Awesome Tutor."
- Amy, Melbourne, FL on 5/2/17He came for the first lesson for my son. My son had a test the next day in prob/statistics. Has been struggling all year. He finally got a passing grade!!!! Not only that, but a high B. After only 1 meeting!! Son said he explained it so well.
"Knowledgeable tutor"
- Denise, Merritt Island, FL on 4/26/17Richard was very knowledgeable and helpful as my tutor. I would highly recommend him for all who have questions regarding statistics. Meeting area was great with little to no distractions. He was also very flexible with his time as I only contacted him the night before our first tutoring section. Overall grade A tutor!!
"Straight, to the point and great at teaching the theory"
- Todd, Lisle, IL on 2/11/17My daughter usually just needs a little additional explanation on the theory/process as she takes an online class and this time drew a teacher that is on her way out. Richard has given my daughter her love of math back!
"Very knowledgable, prepared and patient!"
- Jill, Melbourne, FL on 12/17/16Richard tutored my son for his Geometry exam. He was very knowledgable and patient with him, as he really struggles in math. My son actually didn't mind going to tutoring when meeting with Richard. He said he learned a lot and felt like he was very prepared for his exam after just 4 sessions.
"Informative, concise & patient"
- Daniel, Merritt Island, FL on 12/12/16For students needing help in the Fundamentals of Statistics, I recommend Richard. He's very good at explaining the material for my mathematically challenged mind, and patient when I have to review problems several times. He is very kind and easy to understand. I very much appreciate his help.
"Knowledgeable and patient Tutor"
- Jessica, Rego Park, NY on 12/6/16He worked with me step by step until I understood the material! There was a lot of confusion for me in statistics, but he cleared everything up for me! He is very knowledgeable and patient
"Timely and knowledgeable"
- Brandon, Tampa, FL on 2/17/16He helped my son prepare for his Algebra II exam via 2 sessions. My son felt very confident with the exam content after working with Richard.
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Algebra 1
I have taught algebra 1 to students at Greater Latrobe Junior and Senior High Schools for 36 years. In addition to that I have taught algebra at a community college in Pennsylvania, Valencia College and Eastern Florida State College.
Algebra 2
I have taught algebra 2 for 36 years in a public high school and part-time for 21 years for a community college. After retiring I taught 6 years for Valencia College and 2 years for Eastern Florida State College. Since then I have tutored for WyzAnt with close to 400 hours.
Geometry
I taught high school mathematics in Pennsylvania for 36 years and taught geometry for most of those years. My experience in geometry spans writing proofs(traditional approach) to a more intuitive approach(modern).
Prealgebra
In addition to teaching 36 years in a public school in Pa., I tutored students in a variety of subjects including prealgebra who could not attend school while they were ill or incapacitated in some way so that they could complete their school year successfully.
Precalculus
In addition to teaching precalculus at the high school level, I most recently have taught precalculus at Valencia College and Eastern Florida State College from 2004 to 2012. I am also familiar with the TI-83 graphing calculator which is commonly used in classrooms.
Probability
I have taught probability as a part of statistics courses for the Westmoreland County Community College for 21 years, Valencia College for 6 years, Eastern Florida State College for 2 more years and 2 years for WyzAnt.
Statistics
I taught statistics for 21 years at a community college in Pa. and during that time I instituted a course in statistics at the high school where I taught mathematics. After coming to Florida, I taught statistics at Valencia College(6 years) and Eastern Florida State College(2 years).
Trigonometry
At the high school level I taught trigonometry based on right triangle(traditional method) and also on the unit circle(modern method). After 36 years of teaching at that level, I retired and moved to Florida and taught trigonometry as a part of a pre-calculus course for Valencia College for 6 years.
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Richard A.
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Teaching runs in my family