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Experienced K-Undergrad tutor specializing in math and computers
Athena F.

61 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $35

About Athena


Bio

Are you looking for a different approach to the basics? A challenge to overcome? Are you lost in the dark and need a flashlight? I have tutored for over two years, to people of all ages. Whether you need help with adding fractions or you want to build a full stack website, I am there to guide you forwards.

I graduated with honors from one of the best high schools in the USA, graduated with honors for an Associates in Mathematics, graduated with honors for a Bachelors of Arts in Teaching...

Are you looking for a different approach to the basics? A challenge to overcome? Are you lost in the dark and need a flashlight? I have tutored for over two years, to people of all ages. Whether you need help with adding fractions or you want to build a full stack website, I am there to guide you forwards.

I graduated with honors from one of the best high schools in the USA, graduated with honors for an Associates in Mathematics, graduated with honors for a Bachelors of Arts in Teaching with a focus on Mathematics, and have taken postgraduate courses over content and pedagogy for teaching computer science. I have worked with over 100 students through a learning center. We focused on building foundational knowledge and expanding educational horizons. My proudest tutoring moment was helping a ninth grader go from being unable to do two digit subtraction all the way to basic algebra in a year.

I have 4 years experience as a Mathematics teacher to high school students. I have taught Algebra I and II, Geometry, and AP Calculus. My favorite lesson is an exploration where students would findand work with imaginary numbers. I have 1 year experience as a CS teacher, having taught AP CSP.

For your short term needs, I will identify and resolve points of confusion. Students who work with me long term can expect individualized, targeted support. Through my education curriculum, I have learned how to plan lessons. Through my tutoring, I have learned how to plan supports. With my tech background, I can and have built tools specifically suited to the student and application.

Over 200 hours in schools working directly with students, combined with over 2 years of tutoring experience, have given me a broad look at how students learn. I will find what works.

Testing scores.
ACT: 31 English, 36 Math, 29 Reading, 33 Science, 30 English/Writing. 32 Composite.
SAT: 750 Biology M, 760 Math 2
GRE: 164 Verbal Reasoning (English), 166 Quantitative Reasoning (Math), 4.5 Analytical Writing (English/Debate)


Education

Northeastern Illinois University
Mathematics and Secondary Education
  • Licensed teacher

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $35
  • Rate details: 2 person session: +50% 3+ person session: Variable
  • Lesson cancellation: 12 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 4/2/2020

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Discrete Math

Discrete Math

I have taken two courses directly relating to discrete mathematics: MATH-185 Discrete Mathematics at the City Colleges of Chicago and MATH 311 Introduction to Advanced Mathematics at Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU), having received an A grade in both. I have also taken the classes MATH-331 Abstract Algebra and MATH-338 Introduction To Real Analysis, both at NEIU. While neither deals explicitly with discrete math, both are related. The reliance upon proof is directly paralleled, even if real analysis is anything but discrete.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

Bachelors of Arts in Mathematics from Northeastern Illinois University. Began tutoring as a job in spring 2018. Have tutored students of all ages (primarily elementary) using specialized and individualized curriculum.
Geometry

Geometry

Bachelors of Arts in Mathematics from Northeastern Illinois University. Began tutoring as a job in spring 2018. Favorite math subject: Geometry.
HTML

HTML

I am a self taught programmer. I started using CSS and HTML to make post templates for forums. Now, I rent multiple VPS to maintain a handful of personal services. I have built several websites, from handwriting CSS and HTML, to using preprocessors, to using Webpack with front end frameworks like VueJS.
JavaScript

JavaScript

I am a self taught programmer. I started using CSS and HTML to make post templates for forums. Now, I rent multiple VPS to maintain a handful of personal services. I have built websites using any number of web technologies. My favorite to date is using VueJS with Typescript/Pus/Sass and Buefy.
Linux

Linux

I have spun up and managed multiple virtual machines, as well as one physical machine, running CentOS or Ubuntu Server. I have set up and maintained a LAMP stack (though cannot code in PHP). I have used Docker to initiate services, and Nginx to manage internal redirects to docker ports. I actively maintain a personal VPN used only for obfuscating internet access.
ACT English
ACT Math
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
American History
Biology
Calculus
Computer Programming
Elementary Science
GED
General Computer
GRE
Literature
Physical Science
Prealgebra
Precalculus
PSAT
Reading
SAT Math
Social Studies
Vocabulary
World History
Writing

Examples of Expertise


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Extremely Knowledgeable.

Athena was able to break down "IF' statements. She was very very patient with me and guided me through each problem i stumbled upon. I highly recommend using Athena.

Steven, 1 lesson with Athena

Knowledgeable and patient turor!

Athena really helped me connect the dots and conceptually understand what I needed to do.

Enjoli, 1 lesson with Athena
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