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10 yr vet. Math/English/Writing/Vocab Tutor for 2nd - 10th students
Peter B.

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Via tutoring centers, public schools, and Wyzant, I have been tutoring for almost 10 years. I am a Northwestern Univ. Grad with a degree in English/Essay Writing. I also possess a Teaching Certification/Degree from Northeastern. I am an experienced math and writing tutor who will teach basic math concepts and/or expository writing with patience and strong communication skills. In addition, I teach Math and English daily for District 65-Evanston.

I have taught ages 6 - 16. I was a...

Via tutoring centers, public schools, and Wyzant, I have been tutoring for almost 10 years. I am a Northwestern Univ. Grad with a degree in English/Essay Writing. I also possess a Teaching Certification/Degree from Northeastern. I am an experienced math and writing tutor who will teach basic math concepts and/or expository writing with patience and strong communication skills. In addition, I teach Math and English daily for District 65-Evanston.

I have taught ages 6 - 16. I was a volunteer tutor for many years at the Francis Scott Key School. I also taught Junior Achievement while working in the corporate world.

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Education

Northwestern University
Liberal Arts and Creative Writing
Northeastern Illinois (Teaching Degree)
Graduate Coursework
College of Dupage
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  • Hourly Rate: $30
  • Rate details: Can provide a discount for multiple days or multiple students. thanks. Avg tutor rate is 40/hr. My lower rate is a solid value. pb
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 6/26/2015

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Algebra 1

Algebra 1

Have taught math for over 10 years; I teach math at a public school, at a public middle school, and at a math tutoring center. And, for ten years via Wyzant.
Common Core

Common Core

For common core math, I have worked in the public school system for three years, teaching math at all grade levels from 1st to 8th grade. At Evanston, we have used IXL, iReady Math, ST Math, and other math websites which feature the understanding of concepts and math problems rather than plugging into formulas. Additionally, I have tutored math where understanding math concepts, working on word problems, and understanding why and how we solve is most important, rather than the use of repetition or memorization. iReady Math has been the most valuable and it focuses on improving math weaknesses for students based on diagnostic testing. Peter Braun
DOS

DOS

Regarding DOS, I provided computer support at Systat in the late 80's using DOS based computers. Most of the support issues related to needed changes to a user's config.sys file and autoexec.bat file. I took a formal class at Oakton C.C. in DOS and received an A grade. I also took a formal refresher class in DOS at the College of DuPage and received a B grade. I have been using personal computers since 1986. I owned both a 286 and a 386 computer running DOS. I am A+ Comptia Certified; and the majority of my test related to DOS and the use of its operating system. In addition, I formally studied Unix at the College of DuPage. The Unix command driven OS is similar to DOS. Even with Windows, I drop down to the command line to use DOS for certain tasks such as batch renames, which are easier to do in DOS than in Windows. Regards, Peter B.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

Regarding K-6 teaching, I am state certified for 6 - 12 English and K-12 substitute teaching. At Northeastern, I student taught English at a private Chicago Catholic school at the 5th grade level; and I student taught Math and Social Science at the 5th grade level at the APMA school in Chicago. (Albany Park Multicultural Academy). Since then, I have taught 3rd through 9th grade lesson plans for Junior Achievement in Glen Ellyn and Lisle. I volunteer tutored at the 3rd grade level at the Francis Scott Key school for three years. While tutoring Math, I have focused mainly on fractions, decimals, percents, reduction, and equivalents. I am currently Wyzant certified for elementary Math and Prealgebra. Recent tutoring experiences have focused on fractions, division, and reduction.
Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel

Excel and Advanced Excel courses at the college level. Used Excel in the corporate world for 20 years. Use Excel for all my billing and budgeting. I also use Libre Office, a clone of Excel. Peter
Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Windows

Regarding MS Windows, I have used Windows PCs with the Windows Operating system since it first came out. I worked in IT, and I have expertise in using Windows to install software, adjust settings, work with the control panel, check the system Info, and see versions. I work with Photos and with Picture data. I was even an expert with DOS, so I know why all the commands exist, and how they went from typed commands to mouse and folder selections, copy, paste, or transfer, rename, etc. I can also help with views, sortations, and finds; plus know when to index and when to avoid it.
Photography

Photography

I am a Northwestern grad with a degree in expository writing. I also possess a teaching certification/degree from Northeastern. For photography, I have been a lifelong photographer as a hobby. I learned on manual rangefinder cameras in the 1970's. I was a yearbook photographer in middle and high school; and involved in dark room work. I have expertise with relationships between shutter speed and aperture for proper exposure. I am familiar with depth of field, bulb, time exposures, panning, F stops, fast lenses, SLRs, digital photography, ISO speed, white balance, focal lengths, zoom, telephoto, wde angle, and the inverse relationship between shutter and diaphram. I have read multiple books on digital photography, SLRs, Canon cameras, and Olympus cameras. I own an SLR, and use it in manual mode and aperture preferred mode, along with shutter preferred mode or time value mode. I am familiar with most if not nearly all the menu choices on my SLR cameras, and why the photographer would choose them. I am familiar with locking exposure, locking focus, manual focus, exposure compensation, and bracketing. I am familiar with the use of JPEG file saving, RAW file saving and conversions, or saving to both simultaneously. I am familiar with the various digital storage cards and sizes and speeds of memory cards. I know how to transfer digital photos via USB cable or via a card reader. In addition, I am familiar with the various settings on the dials, fill flash, red eye reduction, forced flash, and bounce flash. Lastly, I am familiar with burst mode, live view, spot metering, average metering, and center weighted metering., image stabilization, use of tripods and monopods, and locking the mirror. I have utilized the Macro mode of my lenses.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I am an Northwestern Grad with a degree in Expository Writing. I also possess a Teaching Certification/Degree from Northeastern. Regarding study skills, I had poor study skills until college. I went to the student help center and learned about time management, organization, test taking skills, and essay skills. For certification, I have just finished reading and studying two study skills books. One is Super Study Skills, the Ultimate Guide to Tests and Studying by Laurie Rozakis. In this guide, the author introduces the reader to study schedules, organization, study centers, use of computers, improving memory, previewing text while reading, making predictions while reading, skimming, finding main ideas, using SQ3R, using SMRR, using context clues, preparing for tests, group study, being prepared, test taking skills, and evaluating tests. I also read Study Power by William Luckie, which was similar to the above. I should be able to help students by eliminating cramming, preparing daily, creating a schedule, and reducing test anxiety. We can determine if they should do homework alone or with a buddy or group. We can look at note taking skills and how notes are taken. We can also look at active listening and active reading. Does the student highlight the text while reading, take notes while reading, and study their notes?
Tennis

Tennis

Regarding tennis, I have been a lifelong player, starting to play at the age of seven. I took lessons at our local park district at the beginner, intermediate and advanced level. As a teen, I went to a tennis summer camp, where I played and took lessons every morning for three weeks. In High School, I played on our tennis team for four years. Later, in college at Northwestern, I played on the intramural tennis team. As an adult, I have taken adult lessons at the Heritage tennis club. There, I learned how to instruct by being introduced to mini-tennis and dozens of class drills. I also watch my son's tennis lessons at the junior level. During the summer, I have taken intermediate lessons with the park district, and learned under different instructors. I possess all shots--slice backhand and forehand, top spin backhand and forehand, one handed backhanded and two handed backhand; flat serve, slice serve, and drop shot. I can teach all the shots. I also experimented with all grips: continental, eastern, and western and understand the pluses and minuses to the different grips. I am an extremely consistent player, who would help students by rarely missing; and hitting near them while learning stroke production. I am an avid watcher of tennis on TV. Lastly, I have read dozens of books on Tennis. I grew up watching Vic Braden teach tennis on TV; and I have read his instructional books. My main focus on learning is to hit against a backboard to solidify ground strokes. I also love drills where we can beat records for most volleys in a row; or longest rally. I have taught my son to love the game; and have improved my wife's game significantly.
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading
American History
Elementary Math
Elementary Science
English
ESL/ESOL
GED
General Computer
Geography
Geometry
Grammar
HTML
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Prealgebra
Proofreading
Reading
SAT Math
SAT Reading
SAT Writing
Social Studies
Spelling
Vocabulary
Writing
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Reviews

Very knowledgeable and confident.

Got Peter to help get my 10 year old son back on track and prepared for 5th grade. The one on one interaction for the first 2 sessions were great and my son is being challenged to the fullest, which is a plus for me. My son is actually looking forward to the next session instead of the video games. That should say a lot in itself. Thank you Peter!!

George, 19 lessons with Peter

Knowledgeable, patient, and efficient tutor

Peter is a very knowledgeable and patient tutor. In this lesson, he taught us about foreign words used in English, which was both interesting and helpful. He also patiently guided us on how to use the online platform, which made the class smooth and comfortable. His teaching style is very efficient and engaging, and my child really enjoyed the lesson. We look forward to continuing to learn with him.

Fiti, 2 lessons with Peter

Engaging Tutor

This was my first lesson for my daughter. She liked the lesson and came a little out of her shell. She likes learning vocabulary! Mr. B was patient, relatable, and kept her attention.

Kenitra, 1 lesson with Peter

Knowledgeable and very patient kind person

Peter helped my son Algebra nine grade My son was great time to work with Peter. He knows how to keep the young kids engaged and making subjects more interesting to learn He covered a lot in just a short duration. I Highly recommend your service. Thank you again!

Rok , 1 lesson with Peter

A tutor who values the child's true level

Peter and my son were great to work with. They communicate well and always have exciting topics to discuss. My son says Peter has a lot of interesting topics to talk about and he has a lot of fun in class. I am glad that Peter is able to choose materials and assign homework to my child based on his actual level.

Pei, 47 lessons with Peter

Engaging and enthusiastic

My 4th grader daughter has been taking lessons with Peter for her math skills. He is very engaging and has the ability to make confusing concepts easy to understand. Peter is not only thorough but also brings a lot of fun energy to each lesson, which has really captured my daughter's interest. My child looks forward to her sessions with him and has shown noticeable improvement in her understanding in the subject. Highly recommended.

Hongkoh, 19 lessons with Peter

Knowledgeable and patient

Peter helped my son with Fractions. He is knowledgeable and patient. He used a simple way to get my son to understand the concept. He has helped my son not only like math and algebra equally looking forward to learning more.

Regina, 7 lessons with Peter

Great tutor!

Peter is very knowledgeable and also skilled at explaining things in a way that makes them easy to understand. He’s also very kind and supportive, and that encourages you to stick to it!

Hugh, 19 lessons with Peter

Engaging

My kid liked English and Math session with Peter. It was very engaging. He made my kid think over every question and tried to connect with day to day things. Would definitely continue with the classes.

Smi, 10 lessons with Peter

Knowledgeable and patient tutor A+

I want to thank Peter for the tutoring my son. He’s knowledgeable, patent, engaging, enthusiastic, flexible. Peter tutors my son in English. Thank you again. I highly recommend your service!

Anna, 172 lessons with Peter
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