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5 Stars (Top 1% USA) Algebra, Trig, Calculus, Physics, +
5 Stars (Top 1% USA) Algebra, Trig, Calculus, Physics, +
R Bruce N.

5.0 (1,603 ratings)

3,415 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (1,603 ratings)

3,415 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Top 1% nationwide tutor - Online Specialist - geometry, algebra, trigonometry, calculus 1,2,3, physics, ESOL, ACT, SAT, ASVAB, Portuguese, etc. ALL ages.

Very busy time of year. Almost zero time for driving. Online works great! Just look at the reviews, please.

Patient, creative, and knowledgeable turns confusion into understanding quickly and easily.

Kids and adults welcome!

1st Class Honors Graduate engineer from Scotland - years in US multinationals around the world, and

more years...

Top 1% nationwide tutor - Online Specialist - geometry, algebra, trigonometry, calculus 1,2,3, physics, ESOL, ACT, SAT, ASVAB, Portuguese, etc. ALL ages.

Very busy time of year. Almost zero time for driving. Online works great! Just look at the reviews, please.

Patient, creative, and knowledgeable turns confusion into understanding quickly and easily.

Kids and adults welcome!

1st Class Honors Graduate engineer from Scotland - years in US multinationals around the world, and

more years of teaching many, many subjects (even foreign languages).

Math, Computers, or Languages all share one thing in common. We need to learn “how to learn” it.

I KNOW how you feel if you're having a hard time. Confused? Lost?

I KNOW - I was there once!

I found the way to learning success and will love to share it with you.

Studying can be easy and fun when you "get it."

I get a kick out of helping students “get it”, because it's awesome to share the "light-bulb" experience.

Learning can be fun with common sense, light, and easy teaching methods.

PS: I home school my two boys.
Can you imagine an old guy like me with two kids?
I tell you – that is a lot of fun.

Why do I tutor?
From my tutoring experience, with hundreds of regular students, I see that I can help - a lot. That's it.

Here to help you with:
Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Microsoft products, Mac, Physics, SAT, ACT, Language Arts, Career Development and resumes - even Portuguese!

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Education

George Watsons College
undergrad
Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland
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Business

Career Development,

Career Development

As a graduate engineer, entered multinationals via steel manufacture (England) and then auto parts (US Steel, Brazil). From there moved into hospital products (Johnson & Johnson Brazil) and on into self employment. Taught Career Development in Technical Colleges (resume building, interview techniques, behavior, anger management, office technology, etc). Great experience in change management and its impact on careers. Experience as a technical person in manufacture, engineering management, upper level management on to directorships - going through the multiple changes required in personal style, leadership, and behavior. Graduate in Manager Development Program of US Steel leading to world-standard management. Well-versed in Transactional Analysis and Emotional Intelligence applied to business.
Microsoft Word,

Microsoft Word

MS Word is the international standard for producing text. Mastery of Word makes it easy to produce tip-top professional-looking documents with more resources available than most of us can imagine. It's a VERY powerful tool TOO powerful for most - but can be mastered relatively quickly with a little one-on-one training.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

Many say they would rather die than speak in public - but it is easy with practice and knowledge. I first learned with Toastmasters Club. We would meet once a week and each of us would make a brief presentation on our week and the week to come. Practice makes perfect! There are many helpful techniques, like voice projection, for example which allow for good clear diction without forcing the vocal chords - scanning the audience as if in a conversation - doing mouth relaxation before to soften facial expression - speech rhythm and modulation - body language - how to prepare and then use notes. Finally emotional and mental posture play a major role in conveying the message adequately. I have stood on stage hundreds of times, and spoken before groups of tens and also tens of thousands with equal ease - in English and in Portuguese. It's easy when you know how!

Computer

General Computer,

General Computer

I was really lucky to find a fabulous computer teacher in the 90's. He taught me how to knock down and rebuild a computer and all the fancy stuff that software could do. I was then on PC's and stuck there for years. Most of my clients were on Windows, so there was no option. But, three years ago I was able to move over to Mac and love it. Whatever your needs, software, search engine optimization, even basic HTML - I have resources to help you. Remember that the secret is NOT to know it all, but to know WHERE to look!
Macintosh,

Macintosh

I learned Microsoft Windows in the mid 1980's with a great teacher, but, it didn't take long to discover that Windows really is a massive bandage covered in band-aids! Just look at the volumes of updates they put out constantly to "fix" issues. Several years ago, I finally made it to my MacBook and they say, "Once on a Mac - Never Go Back! It takes a little while to adjust to Mac's interface. That's where I can help you. I studied and spent a many hours digging around to become fully familiar with the system. That's time I can save you! Once you know your way around, you'll find that Macs are intuitively easy to grasp and manage. They make common sense, and you'll see that many of MS recent ideas are really copied from Mac. I can help you feel comfortable with your Mac in just a few short hours.
Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word

MS Word is the international standard for producing text. Mastery of Word makes it easy to produce tip-top professional-looking documents with more resources available than most of us can imagine. It's a VERY powerful tool TOO powerful for most - but can be mastered relatively quickly with a little one-on-one training.

Corporate Training

Career Development,

Career Development

As a graduate engineer, entered multinationals via steel manufacture (England) and then auto parts (US Steel, Brazil). From there moved into hospital products (Johnson & Johnson Brazil) and on into self employment. Taught Career Development in Technical Colleges (resume building, interview techniques, behavior, anger management, office technology, etc). Great experience in change management and its impact on careers. Experience as a technical person in manufacture, engineering management, upper level management on to directorships - going through the multiple changes required in personal style, leadership, and behavior. Graduate in Manager Development Program of US Steel leading to world-standard management. Well-versed in Transactional Analysis and Emotional Intelligence applied to business.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I lived in Brazil for 30 years. In 1990's started a school teaching English to top executives in multinational companies. We taught from beginner to boardroom negotiation levels. English is very different from Spanish and Portuguese. Understanding the differences and also the similarities helps you to see HOW to speak English. Building a sentence is easy if you know how. até logo
General Computer,

General Computer

I was really lucky to find a fabulous computer teacher in the 90's. He taught me how to knock down and rebuild a computer and all the fancy stuff that software could do. I was then on PC's and stuck there for years. Most of my clients were on Windows, so there was no option. But, three years ago I was able to move over to Mac and love it. Whatever your needs, software, search engine optimization, even basic HTML - I have resources to help you. Remember that the secret is NOT to know it all, but to know WHERE to look!
Microsoft Word,

Microsoft Word

MS Word is the international standard for producing text. Mastery of Word makes it easy to produce tip-top professional-looking documents with more resources available than most of us can imagine. It's a VERY powerful tool TOO powerful for most - but can be mastered relatively quickly with a little one-on-one training.
Portuguese,

Portuguese

Portuguese shares common roots from the Latin. English, French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese all share many points of convergence - more than at first meets the eye. Years of in-depth experience has shown that learning a foreign language is more a matter of mastering the structure of the language (convergence and divergence) than anything else. Once the "mechanics" of the structure are mastered it's a simple matter to build vocabulary and add on words and phrases. The speed of learning can be astounding. I learned in six months! Nowadays totally 100% bilingual.
Proofreading,

Proofreading

I first got involved - deeply - in languages when I moved to Brazil and had to learn Portuguese VERY quickly. The methods I learned in that process stood me in good stead when I later set up and ran a very successful school teaching English to executives in Brazil. Subsequently, I became very involved in translating and interpreting (both simultaneous and consecutive) and had to delve even deeper into the nuances of language across cultures. Proofreading was a useful spin-off from all this experience, as I had found ways to quickly spot errors (both in substance and grammar) very quickly.
Public Speaking,

Public Speaking

Many say they would rather die than speak in public - but it is easy with practice and knowledge. I first learned with Toastmasters Club. We would meet once a week and each of us would make a brief presentation on our week and the week to come. Practice makes perfect! There are many helpful techniques, like voice projection, for example which allow for good clear diction without forcing the vocal chords - scanning the audience as if in a conversation - doing mouth relaxation before to soften facial expression - speech rhythm and modulation - body language - how to prepare and then use notes. Finally emotional and mental posture play a major role in conveying the message adequately. I have stood on stage hundreds of times, and spoken before groups of tens and also tens of thousands with equal ease - in English and in Portuguese. It's easy when you know how!
Grammar

Elementary Education

Elementary Math,

Elementary Math

I homeschooled both my boys and shared the joy of learning to read and handle numbers. Currently teach at a local tutoring service where I help kids of all ages from K-12 all the way through college math.
Phonics,

Phonics

Phonics is the art of translating vowel sequences into long or short sounds. Long sounds can be equated to the sounds of the alphabetic vowels, a, e, i, o, u. The short sounds, are like, cat, get, bit, cot, and cut. Most consonants, in English, carry a stable sound pattern and can be memorized easily. Consonant sequences, like 'ph', 'th', and 'sh' all carry a specific sound. Once a vowel sequence is recognized as such, then reading capability increases exponentially. I have used phonics to teach reading to both my boys, whom I home-school, with enormous success. It not only has taught them to read well, but has enhanced their spelling abilities. Phonics is a tool I have used to help teach adults English as a Foreign Language. I set up and ran an English school for executives in Sao Paulo, Brazil (1990s) where I designed, wrote, and taught all the major concepts of the English language (from basic to advanced levels). This included phonics to improve pronunciation and accent reduction, while enhancing reading skills. I recently taught ESOL here in Suwanee, Georgia (Donna/Dr. Davis - Dental Office) where phonics was the initial focus. The students left that office recently.
Grammar, Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary

English

ACT Reading,

ACT Reading

I homeschooled both my boys and shared the joy of learning to read and handle numbers. As an executive in multinationals around the world developed the critical skills to sifting tons of information and finding the key essentials quickly.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I lived in Brazil for 30 years. In 1990's started a school teaching English to top executives in multinational companies. We taught from beginner to boardroom negotiation levels. English is very different from Spanish and Portuguese. Understanding the differences and also the similarities helps you to see HOW to speak English. Building a sentence is easy if you know how. até logo
Proofreading,

Proofreading

I first got involved - deeply - in languages when I moved to Brazil and had to learn Portuguese VERY quickly. The methods I learned in that process stood me in good stead when I later set up and ran a very successful school teaching English to executives in Brazil. Subsequently, I became very involved in translating and interpreting (both simultaneous and consecutive) and had to delve even deeper into the nuances of language across cultures. Proofreading was a useful spin-off from all this experience, as I had found ways to quickly spot errors (both in substance and grammar) very quickly.
Public Speaking,

Public Speaking

Many say they would rather die than speak in public - but it is easy with practice and knowledge. I first learned with Toastmasters Club. We would meet once a week and each of us would make a brief presentation on our week and the week to come. Practice makes perfect! There are many helpful techniques, like voice projection, for example which allow for good clear diction without forcing the vocal chords - scanning the audience as if in a conversation - doing mouth relaxation before to soften facial expression - speech rhythm and modulation - body language - how to prepare and then use notes. Finally emotional and mental posture play a major role in conveying the message adequately. I have stood on stage hundreds of times, and spoken before groups of tens and also tens of thousands with equal ease - in English and in Portuguese. It's easy when you know how!
TOEFL,

TOEFL

Teaching of English as a Foreign Language is a particular skill when it is applied to adults. A mother tongue is a powerful part of our psyche and can be used to facilitate, or hinder the assimilation a new language. Children, by nature, do not have this potential barrier. A fast and successful learning curve can be obtained for adult students when constructive comparisons are made with the essential structure of the mother tongue and target language. When essential structures, like grammar, syntax, prepositions, etc. all make sense, then learning becomes more fun and far more productive.
Grammar, Reading, SAT Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary

Homeschool

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

Algebra 1 can seem like a big step from the concrete world into abstracts. This can bamboozle many students - but it's not that hard... There are really simple and quick ways to make this a seamless and EASY process. Algebra is a very powerful tool in multiple situations, so it's well worth the effort to make it work for you. Repeat - work for you - not scare you.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 kicks in with much more powerful analysis tools to describe and evaluate real-life situations in hundreds of scientific disciplines. It is a must for those following the sciences - but can intimidate if the core concepts aren't fully mastered. Getting a solid grounding in core concepts is the key to turning Algebra 2 from a scary snake into an inoffensive (but very useful) worm.
Calculus,

Calculus

Calculus is where math really brings years of preparation into fine focus and offers powerful ways of resolving extremely complex problems - easily and quickly. Many students are unecessarily scared of calculus. Don't be! If you study and master the basic concepts then (as in other disciplines) you will find you can hold your own and smile at your prowess. Two major calculus areas are; "differentiation" - which looks at rates of change of functions, and "integration" - which allows you to calculate areas and volumes of functions which, otherwise, with lesser math skills, would be impossible to calculate. This is "turbo-math" at is very best! Enjoy it!
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I lived in Brazil for 30 years. In 1990's started a school teaching English to top executives in multinational companies. We taught from beginner to boardroom negotiation levels. English is very different from Spanish and Portuguese. Understanding the differences and also the similarities helps you to see HOW to speak English. Building a sentence is easy if you know how. até logo
Geometry,

Geometry

Geometry can seem daunting because you "have to" memorize so many theorems. But, in reality, if you break each theorem down into common sense (often with a quick sketch) then a hazy notion or idea can turn into a clear understanding instantly.
Physics,

Physics

#1 - First Class Honors Degree in Mechanical Engineering after bombing in the first year! Thrown into math teaching at 19 and turned it all around!! Math was suddenly so easy! And math is central to physics! Physics is a fascinating subject and universally useful. But, it can seem daunting at first. The secret is to keep your cool and get clear explanations of the concepts. Once this is down and mastered you'll see that you can do it too! I know how you feel if you are struggling because I used to. Will share all my secrets and get you smiling again.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

Most students struggle with Algebra because they haven't gotten their minds around the notion of strange variables like "x". This barrier can be broken down in minutes with a common sense explanation. Algebra is a major stepping stone to multiple sciences and must be mastered to facilitate future academic progress.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

As algebra, trigonometry skills consolidate, we move toward calculus (differential and integration calculus) which employs extremely powerful math skills. Pre-calculus is the bed rock upon which calculus stands. Many schools only get into full-blown calculus at college levels - not high school. But you have to build a concrete foundation before you get to calculus. THEN - it is easy!
SAT Math,

SAT Math

SAT, ACT, GMAT, and other exams are used to test general skill sets in math, language arts, etc. SAT in particular can be very challenging and requires dedicated preparation with a good prep book and a great tutor to walk you through the confusion. Let's make it easy!
Reading, SAT Reading, Spelling

Language

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I lived in Brazil for 30 years. In 1990's started a school teaching English to top executives in multinational companies. We taught from beginner to boardroom negotiation levels. English is very different from Spanish and Portuguese. Understanding the differences and also the similarities helps you to see HOW to speak English. Building a sentence is easy if you know how. até logo
Portuguese,

Portuguese

Portuguese shares common roots from the Latin. English, French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese all share many points of convergence - more than at first meets the eye. Years of in-depth experience has shown that learning a foreign language is more a matter of mastering the structure of the language (convergence and divergence) than anything else. Once the "mechanics" of the structure are mastered it's a simple matter to build vocabulary and add on words and phrases. The speed of learning can be astounding. I learned in six months! Nowadays totally 100% bilingual.
TOEFL

TOEFL

Teaching of English as a Foreign Language is a particular skill when it is applied to adults. A mother tongue is a powerful part of our psyche and can be used to facilitate, or hinder the assimilation a new language. Children, by nature, do not have this potential barrier. A fast and successful learning curve can be obtained for adult students when constructive comparisons are made with the essential structure of the mother tongue and target language. When essential structures, like grammar, syntax, prepositions, etc. all make sense, then learning becomes more fun and far more productive.

Math

ACT Math,

ACT Math

#1 - First Class Honors Degree in Mechanical Engineering after bombing in the first year! Thrown into math teaching at 19 and turned it all around!! Math was suddenly so easy! I know how you feel if you are struggling because I used to. Will share all my math secrets and get you smiling again.
Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

Algebra 1 can seem like a big step from the concrete world into abstracts. This can bamboozle many students - but it's not that hard... There are really simple and quick ways to make this a seamless and EASY process. Algebra is a very powerful tool in multiple situations, so it's well worth the effort to make it work for you. Repeat - work for you - not scare you.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 kicks in with much more powerful analysis tools to describe and evaluate real-life situations in hundreds of scientific disciplines. It is a must for those following the sciences - but can intimidate if the core concepts aren't fully mastered. Getting a solid grounding in core concepts is the key to turning Algebra 2 from a scary snake into an inoffensive (but very useful) worm.
Calculus,

Calculus

Calculus is where math really brings years of preparation into fine focus and offers powerful ways of resolving extremely complex problems - easily and quickly. Many students are unecessarily scared of calculus. Don't be! If you study and master the basic concepts then (as in other disciplines) you will find you can hold your own and smile at your prowess. Two major calculus areas are; "differentiation" - which looks at rates of change of functions, and "integration" - which allows you to calculate areas and volumes of functions which, otherwise, with lesser math skills, would be impossible to calculate. This is "turbo-math" at is very best! Enjoy it!
Differential Equations,

Differential Equations

Isaac Newton and his peers were clever guys. They broke the wall down when they discovered linearization of curves and derivatives. The Industrial Revolution resulted. Calculus resolves incredibly complex problems with power and ease. #1 - First Class Honors Degree in Mechanical Engineering after bombing in the first year! Thrown into math teaching at 19 and turned it all around!! Math was suddenly so easy! I know how you feel if you are struggling because I used to. Will share all my math secrets and get you smiling again.
Geometry,

Geometry

Geometry can seem daunting because you "have to" memorize so many theorems. But, in reality, if you break each theorem down into common sense (often with a quick sketch) then a hazy notion or idea can turn into a clear understanding instantly.
Physics,

Physics

#1 - First Class Honors Degree in Mechanical Engineering after bombing in the first year! Thrown into math teaching at 19 and turned it all around!! Math was suddenly so easy! And math is central to physics! Physics is a fascinating subject and universally useful. But, it can seem daunting at first. The secret is to keep your cool and get clear explanations of the concepts. Once this is down and mastered you'll see that you can do it too! I know how you feel if you are struggling because I used to. Will share all my secrets and get you smiling again.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

Most students struggle with Algebra because they haven't gotten their minds around the notion of strange variables like "x". This barrier can be broken down in minutes with a common sense explanation. Algebra is a major stepping stone to multiple sciences and must be mastered to facilitate future academic progress.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

As algebra, trigonometry skills consolidate, we move toward calculus (differential and integration calculus) which employs extremely powerful math skills. Pre-calculus is the bed rock upon which calculus stands. Many schools only get into full-blown calculus at college levels - not high school. But you have to build a concrete foundation before you get to calculus. THEN - it is easy!
Probability,

Probability

Probability is the calculation of the likelihood of something happening, or not. If it is certain, then it gets a 1, meaning 100% certain. If it is impossible, then it gets a zero. This branch of math has applications in a myriad of life and work situations, like insurance, financial decisions, business strategies, and even gambling - they all use probability calculations to make them viable.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

SAT, ACT, GMAT, and other exams are used to test general skill sets in math, language arts, etc. SAT in particular can be very challenging and requires dedicated preparation with a good prep book and a great tutor to walk you through the confusion. Let's make it easy!
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

First Class Honors Degree in Mechanical Engineering after bombing in the first year! Thrown into math teaching at 19 and turned it all around!! Math was suddenly so easy! And math is critical! I know how you feel if you are struggling because I used to. Will share all my secrets and get you smiling again. Trigonometry is basically the mathematical measurement of shapes and the angles that form them. Terms like tangents, sines, and cosines - are concepts that must be mastered in order to move forward. As "trig" progresses, then the relationships between these terms, trig identities, and unit circle, become even more fundamental and important to an understanding of graphing and transformations. A solid foundation of the basics is vital - with that - trig is really very easy. Trig has myriad applications in calculus - it's very, very important.

Most Popular

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

Algebra 1 can seem like a big step from the concrete world into abstracts. This can bamboozle many students - but it's not that hard... There are really simple and quick ways to make this a seamless and EASY process. Algebra is a very powerful tool in multiple situations, so it's well worth the effort to make it work for you. Repeat - work for you - not scare you.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 kicks in with much more powerful analysis tools to describe and evaluate real-life situations in hundreds of scientific disciplines. It is a must for those following the sciences - but can intimidate if the core concepts aren't fully mastered. Getting a solid grounding in core concepts is the key to turning Algebra 2 from a scary snake into an inoffensive (but very useful) worm.
Calculus,

Calculus

Calculus is where math really brings years of preparation into fine focus and offers powerful ways of resolving extremely complex problems - easily and quickly. Many students are unecessarily scared of calculus. Don't be! If you study and master the basic concepts then (as in other disciplines) you will find you can hold your own and smile at your prowess. Two major calculus areas are; "differentiation" - which looks at rates of change of functions, and "integration" - which allows you to calculate areas and volumes of functions which, otherwise, with lesser math skills, would be impossible to calculate. This is "turbo-math" at is very best! Enjoy it!
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I lived in Brazil for 30 years. In 1990's started a school teaching English to top executives in multinational companies. We taught from beginner to boardroom negotiation levels. English is very different from Spanish and Portuguese. Understanding the differences and also the similarities helps you to see HOW to speak English. Building a sentence is easy if you know how. até logo
Geometry,

Geometry

Geometry can seem daunting because you "have to" memorize so many theorems. But, in reality, if you break each theorem down into common sense (often with a quick sketch) then a hazy notion or idea can turn into a clear understanding instantly.
Physics,

Physics

#1 - First Class Honors Degree in Mechanical Engineering after bombing in the first year! Thrown into math teaching at 19 and turned it all around!! Math was suddenly so easy! And math is central to physics! Physics is a fascinating subject and universally useful. But, it can seem daunting at first. The secret is to keep your cool and get clear explanations of the concepts. Once this is down and mastered you'll see that you can do it too! I know how you feel if you are struggling because I used to. Will share all my secrets and get you smiling again.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

Most students struggle with Algebra because they haven't gotten their minds around the notion of strange variables like "x". This barrier can be broken down in minutes with a common sense explanation. Algebra is a major stepping stone to multiple sciences and must be mastered to facilitate future academic progress.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

As algebra, trigonometry skills consolidate, we move toward calculus (differential and integration calculus) which employs extremely powerful math skills. Pre-calculus is the bed rock upon which calculus stands. Many schools only get into full-blown calculus at college levels - not high school. But you have to build a concrete foundation before you get to calculus. THEN - it is easy!
Reading

Other

ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I lived in Brazil for 30 years. In 1990's started a school teaching English to top executives in multinational companies. We taught from beginner to boardroom negotiation levels. English is very different from Spanish and Portuguese. Understanding the differences and also the similarities helps you to see HOW to speak English. Building a sentence is easy if you know how. até logo

Science

Physics

Physics

#1 - First Class Honors Degree in Mechanical Engineering after bombing in the first year! Thrown into math teaching at 19 and turned it all around!! Math was suddenly so easy! And math is central to physics! Physics is a fascinating subject and universally useful. But, it can seem daunting at first. The secret is to keep your cool and get clear explanations of the concepts. Once this is down and mastered you'll see that you can do it too! I know how you feel if you are struggling because I used to. Will share all my secrets and get you smiling again.

Special Needs

Phonics

Phonics

Phonics is the art of translating vowel sequences into long or short sounds. Long sounds can be equated to the sounds of the alphabetic vowels, a, e, i, o, u. The short sounds, are like, cat, get, bit, cot, and cut. Most consonants, in English, carry a stable sound pattern and can be memorized easily. Consonant sequences, like 'ph', 'th', and 'sh' all carry a specific sound. Once a vowel sequence is recognized as such, then reading capability increases exponentially. I have used phonics to teach reading to both my boys, whom I home-school, with enormous success. It not only has taught them to read well, but has enhanced their spelling abilities. Phonics is a tool I have used to help teach adults English as a Foreign Language. I set up and ran an English school for executives in Sao Paulo, Brazil (1990s) where I designed, wrote, and taught all the major concepts of the English language (from basic to advanced levels). This included phonics to improve pronunciation and accent reduction, while enhancing reading skills. I recently taught ESOL here in Suwanee, Georgia (Donna/Dr. Davis - Dental Office) where phonics was the initial focus. The students left that office recently.

Summer

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

Algebra 1 can seem like a big step from the concrete world into abstracts. This can bamboozle many students - but it's not that hard... There are really simple and quick ways to make this a seamless and EASY process. Algebra is a very powerful tool in multiple situations, so it's well worth the effort to make it work for you. Repeat - work for you - not scare you.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 kicks in with much more powerful analysis tools to describe and evaluate real-life situations in hundreds of scientific disciplines. It is a must for those following the sciences - but can intimidate if the core concepts aren't fully mastered. Getting a solid grounding in core concepts is the key to turning Algebra 2 from a scary snake into an inoffensive (but very useful) worm.
Calculus,

Calculus

Calculus is where math really brings years of preparation into fine focus and offers powerful ways of resolving extremely complex problems - easily and quickly. Many students are unecessarily scared of calculus. Don't be! If you study and master the basic concepts then (as in other disciplines) you will find you can hold your own and smile at your prowess. Two major calculus areas are; "differentiation" - which looks at rates of change of functions, and "integration" - which allows you to calculate areas and volumes of functions which, otherwise, with lesser math skills, would be impossible to calculate. This is "turbo-math" at is very best! Enjoy it!
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I lived in Brazil for 30 years. In 1990's started a school teaching English to top executives in multinational companies. We taught from beginner to boardroom negotiation levels. English is very different from Spanish and Portuguese. Understanding the differences and also the similarities helps you to see HOW to speak English. Building a sentence is easy if you know how. até logo
Geometry,

Geometry

Geometry can seem daunting because you "have to" memorize so many theorems. But, in reality, if you break each theorem down into common sense (often with a quick sketch) then a hazy notion or idea can turn into a clear understanding instantly.
Physics,

Physics

#1 - First Class Honors Degree in Mechanical Engineering after bombing in the first year! Thrown into math teaching at 19 and turned it all around!! Math was suddenly so easy! And math is central to physics! Physics is a fascinating subject and universally useful. But, it can seem daunting at first. The secret is to keep your cool and get clear explanations of the concepts. Once this is down and mastered you'll see that you can do it too! I know how you feel if you are struggling because I used to. Will share all my secrets and get you smiling again.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

SAT, ACT, GMAT, and other exams are used to test general skill sets in math, language arts, etc. SAT in particular can be very challenging and requires dedicated preparation with a good prep book and a great tutor to walk you through the confusion. Let's make it easy!
Reading

Test Preparation

ACT Math,

ACT Math

#1 - First Class Honors Degree in Mechanical Engineering after bombing in the first year! Thrown into math teaching at 19 and turned it all around!! Math was suddenly so easy! I know how you feel if you are struggling because I used to. Will share all my math secrets and get you smiling again.
ACT Reading,

ACT Reading

I homeschooled both my boys and shared the joy of learning to read and handle numbers. As an executive in multinationals around the world developed the critical skills to sifting tons of information and finding the key essentials quickly.
ASVAB,

ASVAB

#1 - First Class Honors Degree in Mechanical Engineering after bombing in the first year! Thrown into math teaching at 19 and turned it all around!! Math was suddenly so easy! I know how you feel if you are struggling because I used to. Will share all my math secrets and get you smiling again.
Career Development,

Career Development

As a graduate engineer, entered multinationals via steel manufacture (England) and then auto parts (US Steel, Brazil). From there moved into hospital products (Johnson & Johnson Brazil) and on into self employment. Taught Career Development in Technical Colleges (resume building, interview techniques, behavior, anger management, office technology, etc). Great experience in change management and its impact on careers. Experience as a technical person in manufacture, engineering management, upper level management on to directorships - going through the multiple changes required in personal style, leadership, and behavior. Graduate in Manager Development Program of US Steel leading to world-standard management. Well-versed in Transactional Analysis and Emotional Intelligence applied to business.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

SAT, ACT, GMAT, and other exams are used to test general skill sets in math, language arts, etc. SAT in particular can be very challenging and requires dedicated preparation with a good prep book and a great tutor to walk you through the confusion. Let's make it easy!
TOEFL,

TOEFL

Teaching of English as a Foreign Language is a particular skill when it is applied to adults. A mother tongue is a powerful part of our psyche and can be used to facilitate, or hinder the assimilation a new language. Children, by nature, do not have this potential barrier. A fast and successful learning curve can be obtained for adult students when constructive comparisons are made with the essential structure of the mother tongue and target language. When essential structures, like grammar, syntax, prepositions, etc. all make sense, then learning becomes more fun and far more productive.
SAT Reading

Examples of Expertise

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Great Tutor

This tutor really helped me to review SAT math before I took my SAT. During the test his tips and review helped me immensely in the math section. He was also really nice and caters to how the student learns. I highly suggest him!!

Sydney, 1 lesson with R Bruce

Thanks Bruce!

Bruce is great, easy to brainstorm and bounce ideas with, and is a cool person. He helped update my resume and I feel confident sending it out to employers. Thanks Bruce!

Rob, 2 lessons with R Bruce

Patient, Funny, and All-Around Great

Bruce is an amazing tutor who everyone enjoys learning from. He teaches people in my office Portuguese and they've all learned a lot and enjoy getting to learn a new language with such a fun and exciting tutor. Highly recommend to anyone hoping to learn the language.

Manuel, 5 lessons with R Bruce

Fantastic!!

Bruce was a fantastic and patient teacher who simplified the ideas I needed to learn. He was fantastic and is a very kind person! He helped me understand concepts in physics and apply them to problems.

Sam, 1 lesson with R Bruce

Fixing Resume

I have never used a tutor before and this session was much better than I expected. Bruce was amazing and gave me so many tips on how to make my resume look as best as it could. Before I wasn't very confident on how my resume looked, but with all the information that he gave me I feel like I can walk into an interview knowing he resume will shine to the employer. Bruce was extremely helpful, funny, and I would highly recommend Bruce to anyone. I will be requesting him for any help that I might need. Thanks for everything, Bruce!!

Michael, 1 lesson with R Bruce

Bruce is the Best!

My daughter needed some urgent help for her Pre calculus test in couple of days. I heard about Wyzant through my friend and shortlisted Bruce as he had taken many calculus lessons. Was concerned about the online approach first, still gave it a try. Bruce responded immediately and gave his time the same day...actually night 10 to 12 as he had back to back classes scheduled until 10PM. My daughter absolutely loved it. She understood all the difficult concepts that she had trouble with. Basically, she is a very smart kid in PACE, all AP classes, straight A's in all subjects. But, some topics in precalc have been tough for her and I am really glad we found Bruce. He is patient, keeps students engaging, knowledgeable, flexible, willing to help...a combo tough to find. All in all, Bruce is the Best.

Raj, 2 lessons with R Bruce

Knowledgeable and patient tutor.

Bruce went over geometry homework with my son. I was a bit concerned about the online tutoring but my child said he didn't have an issue with it so I am happy that it worked out and looking forward to scheduling future sessions.

Sheiai, 5 lessons with R Bruce

Wonderful tutor

Mr. Bruce works with both my teenagers in two very completely different math concepts. My boys have expressed how well he explains the concepts and how helpful its been working with him! Highly recommend!!!

Kate, 8 lessons with R Bruce
Tutor responded:

Thank you, Kate for your kind words. The boys are great! Bruce

Very Knowledgeable Tutor in AP Physics and AP Calculus!

We were so worried when our daughter signed up for AP Physics C which is one of the hardest Physics classes in high school. Bruce is very good and knowledgeable to help her navigate this course. He's also very accommodating whenever we need help for the test/quiz. And, if you ever wonder about the effectiveness of online session, he's very effective online as he's in person. We've done both.

Emile, 9 lessons with R Bruce
Tutor responded:

Hi Emile, Thank you. I trust Jessica is now flying higher. As for all of us, she just needs to keep practicing, reviewing, and seeking fuller understanding. She CAN!! Bruce

Hourly Rate: $55
Response time: 14 minutes
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