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Experienced Middle and High School Math Tutor - Math Diva
Deborah P.

4.8 (896 ratings)

2,989 hours tutoring

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Experienced Middle and High School Math Tutor - Math Diva
Experienced Middle and High School Math Tutor - Math Diva
Deborah P.

4.8 (896 ratings)

2,989 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
4.8 (896 ratings)

2,989 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Deborah

Bio

Hello students and parents:

My name is Deborah P., and I have over ten years of experience teaching mathematics in secondary education, seven of which include teaching all levels of Algebra with traditional and inquiry-based curriculum. In addition, I have instructed students in middle school mathematics through Pre-calculus. Currently, I tutor middle school and high school mathematics. I am looking forward to assisting your student and helping them to achieve their fullest potential...

Hello students and parents:

My name is Deborah P., and I have over ten years of experience teaching mathematics in secondary education, seven of which include teaching all levels of Algebra with traditional and inquiry-based curriculum. In addition, I have instructed students in middle school mathematics through Pre-calculus. Currently, I tutor middle school and high school mathematics. I am looking forward to assisting your student and helping them to achieve their fullest potential this school year.

I incorporate a variety of strategies in my instruction-tutoring methods to reach every student. Examples of strategies utilized are direct instruction; helping students work out problems. Other methods are visual and hands-on instruction, or I will use everyday experiences to relate to the math concept and if necessary I will use authentic inquiry-based methods and questioning. We will also study and learn the vocabulary-key terms associated with mathematical concepts for better understanding. And, of course, I will include practice and drills to reinforce math skills and concepts. All of these strategies are designed not only to master a concept, but also to help students better understand and apply the concept to other situations-subjects.

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Education

Illinois Institute Of Technology
Chemical Engineering
Northwestern University
Other
Illinois Institue of Technology
MEd

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $55
  • Rate details: Group Rates: $80/hr for a group of 2-3 people. Rate for College Math: $50/hr & up based on the course level.
  • Lesson cancellation: 2 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 8/28/2016

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Homeschool

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have over ten years of experience teaching mathematics in secondary education, seven of which include teaching all levels of Algebra with traditional and inquiry-based curriculum. My expertise and knowledge includes basic algebraic operations such as order of operations, evaluating expressions, simplifying and expanding the distributive property. I really enjoy explaining how to solve one-step and two-step equations to students in middle or high school. In additon, I am able to help students develop logical and critical thinking skills to solve simple and challenging word problems.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I bring over ten years of teaching mathematics in secondary education; four of which include teaching College Prep Algebra and Advanced Algebra. My expertise includes solving systems of equations and inequalities, matrices and determinants. In addition, I have helped students to gain knowledge and understanding of exponential and logarithmic functions, quadratic and polynomial functions, and trigonometric functions. My goal is to build upon the algebraic and geometric skills learned in previous courses so your student can use prior knowledge to gain new knowledge about more functions.
Geometry,

Geometry

My expertise in teaching Geometry includes explaining the following concepts and skills: -Points, lines and collinear points -Planes and intersection of two planes Practice drawing and naming points, lines, collinear points and planes -Line segments and their measures Practice drawing, naming and measuring line segments Using the Segment Addition Postulate and algebra Finding segment length using distance formula Angles and their measures Practice naming angles, and measuring angles with a protractor Classifying types of angles: acute, obtuse, right and straight Exploring the concepts of Bisector: Mini-project: Folding Bisectors for angles and segments Finding midpoints and endpoints of segments -Using the Angle Addition Postulate Calculating measures of adjacent angles Using angle bisectors - Angles and Intersecting lines Identify vertical angles and linear pairs Identify complimentary and supplementary angles Finding angle pairs in multi-step problem Reasoning and Proofs Write reasons for steps in a proof and justify your statements for Line Segments Angle pairs Similar and Congruent Figures, Quadrilaterals and Right Triangle Trigonometry
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

My experience with tutoring Pre-algebra has included helping students to master the arithmetic of fractions: adding and subtracting fractions with like and unlike denominators, multiplying and dividing fractions. Also the arithmetic of decimals: adding, subtracting and multiplying and dividing decimals Identifying and generating equivalent forms of rational numbers including whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Using exponents to represent whole numbers,and exponential and scientific notation In addition, I will reinforce the algebraic order of operation and the commutative, associative, and distributive properties to evaluate expressions. Also evaluating simple algebraic expressions with one variable. Ratios to describe to proportional situations and other concepts will be reinforced as needed.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

I bring over ten years of teaching mathematics in secondary education; five of which include teaching and tutoring Precalculus. My expertise involves helping students to connect concepts learned in Algebra 2 and build a bridge to what they are learning in Precalculus. In addition, I help students to gain knowledge and improve understanding of exponential and logarithmic functions, quadratic and polynomial functions, and trigonometric functions, graphs and equations. My goal is to build upon the algebraic and geometric skills learned in previous courses so your student can use prior knowledge to gain new knowledge about more functions.
Chemistry, Physics, SAT Math

Math

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have over ten years of experience teaching mathematics in secondary education, seven of which include teaching all levels of Algebra with traditional and inquiry-based curriculum. My expertise and knowledge includes basic algebraic operations such as order of operations, evaluating expressions, simplifying and expanding the distributive property. I really enjoy explaining how to solve one-step and two-step equations to students in middle or high school. In additon, I am able to help students develop logical and critical thinking skills to solve simple and challenging word problems.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I bring over ten years of teaching mathematics in secondary education; four of which include teaching College Prep Algebra and Advanced Algebra. My expertise includes solving systems of equations and inequalities, matrices and determinants. In addition, I have helped students to gain knowledge and understanding of exponential and logarithmic functions, quadratic and polynomial functions, and trigonometric functions. My goal is to build upon the algebraic and geometric skills learned in previous courses so your student can use prior knowledge to gain new knowledge about more functions.
Geometry,

Geometry

My expertise in teaching Geometry includes explaining the following concepts and skills: -Points, lines and collinear points -Planes and intersection of two planes Practice drawing and naming points, lines, collinear points and planes -Line segments and their measures Practice drawing, naming and measuring line segments Using the Segment Addition Postulate and algebra Finding segment length using distance formula Angles and their measures Practice naming angles, and measuring angles with a protractor Classifying types of angles: acute, obtuse, right and straight Exploring the concepts of Bisector: Mini-project: Folding Bisectors for angles and segments Finding midpoints and endpoints of segments -Using the Angle Addition Postulate Calculating measures of adjacent angles Using angle bisectors - Angles and Intersecting lines Identify vertical angles and linear pairs Identify complimentary and supplementary angles Finding angle pairs in multi-step problem Reasoning and Proofs Write reasons for steps in a proof and justify your statements for Line Segments Angle pairs Similar and Congruent Figures, Quadrilaterals and Right Triangle Trigonometry
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

My experience with tutoring Pre-algebra has included helping students to master the arithmetic of fractions: adding and subtracting fractions with like and unlike denominators, multiplying and dividing fractions. Also the arithmetic of decimals: adding, subtracting and multiplying and dividing decimals Identifying and generating equivalent forms of rational numbers including whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Using exponents to represent whole numbers,and exponential and scientific notation In addition, I will reinforce the algebraic order of operation and the commutative, associative, and distributive properties to evaluate expressions. Also evaluating simple algebraic expressions with one variable. Ratios to describe to proportional situations and other concepts will be reinforced as needed.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

I bring over ten years of teaching mathematics in secondary education; five of which include teaching and tutoring Precalculus. My expertise involves helping students to connect concepts learned in Algebra 2 and build a bridge to what they are learning in Precalculus. In addition, I help students to gain knowledge and improve understanding of exponential and logarithmic functions, quadratic and polynomial functions, and trigonometric functions, graphs and equations. My goal is to build upon the algebraic and geometric skills learned in previous courses so your student can use prior knowledge to gain new knowledge about more functions.
Trigonometry,

Trigonometry

I bring more than ten years of teaching mathematics in secondary education; four of which include teaching College Prep Algebra and Advanced Algebra w/Trigonometry. My expertise includes solving systems of equations and inequalities, matrices and determinants. In addition, I have helped students to gain knowledge and understanding of exponential and logarithmic functions, quadratic and polynomial functions, and trigonometric functions. My goal is to build upon the algebraic and geometric skills learned in previous courses so your student can use prior knowledge to gain new knowledge about more functions.
ACT Math, Physics, SAT Math

Most Popular

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have over ten years of experience teaching mathematics in secondary education, seven of which include teaching all levels of Algebra with traditional and inquiry-based curriculum. My expertise and knowledge includes basic algebraic operations such as order of operations, evaluating expressions, simplifying and expanding the distributive property. I really enjoy explaining how to solve one-step and two-step equations to students in middle or high school. In additon, I am able to help students develop logical and critical thinking skills to solve simple and challenging word problems.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I bring over ten years of teaching mathematics in secondary education; four of which include teaching College Prep Algebra and Advanced Algebra. My expertise includes solving systems of equations and inequalities, matrices and determinants. In addition, I have helped students to gain knowledge and understanding of exponential and logarithmic functions, quadratic and polynomial functions, and trigonometric functions. My goal is to build upon the algebraic and geometric skills learned in previous courses so your student can use prior knowledge to gain new knowledge about more functions.
Geometry,

Geometry

My expertise in teaching Geometry includes explaining the following concepts and skills: -Points, lines and collinear points -Planes and intersection of two planes Practice drawing and naming points, lines, collinear points and planes -Line segments and their measures Practice drawing, naming and measuring line segments Using the Segment Addition Postulate and algebra Finding segment length using distance formula Angles and their measures Practice naming angles, and measuring angles with a protractor Classifying types of angles: acute, obtuse, right and straight Exploring the concepts of Bisector: Mini-project: Folding Bisectors for angles and segments Finding midpoints and endpoints of segments -Using the Angle Addition Postulate Calculating measures of adjacent angles Using angle bisectors - Angles and Intersecting lines Identify vertical angles and linear pairs Identify complimentary and supplementary angles Finding angle pairs in multi-step problem Reasoning and Proofs Write reasons for steps in a proof and justify your statements for Line Segments Angle pairs Similar and Congruent Figures, Quadrilaterals and Right Triangle Trigonometry
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

My experience with tutoring Pre-algebra has included helping students to master the arithmetic of fractions: adding and subtracting fractions with like and unlike denominators, multiplying and dividing fractions. Also the arithmetic of decimals: adding, subtracting and multiplying and dividing decimals Identifying and generating equivalent forms of rational numbers including whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Using exponents to represent whole numbers,and exponential and scientific notation In addition, I will reinforce the algebraic order of operation and the commutative, associative, and distributive properties to evaluate expressions. Also evaluating simple algebraic expressions with one variable. Ratios to describe to proportional situations and other concepts will be reinforced as needed.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

I bring over ten years of teaching mathematics in secondary education; five of which include teaching and tutoring Precalculus. My expertise involves helping students to connect concepts learned in Algebra 2 and build a bridge to what they are learning in Precalculus. In addition, I help students to gain knowledge and improve understanding of exponential and logarithmic functions, quadratic and polynomial functions, and trigonometric functions, graphs and equations. My goal is to build upon the algebraic and geometric skills learned in previous courses so your student can use prior knowledge to gain new knowledge about more functions.
Chemistry, Physics

Science

Chemistry, Physics

Summer

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have over ten years of experience teaching mathematics in secondary education, seven of which include teaching all levels of Algebra with traditional and inquiry-based curriculum. My expertise and knowledge includes basic algebraic operations such as order of operations, evaluating expressions, simplifying and expanding the distributive property. I really enjoy explaining how to solve one-step and two-step equations to students in middle or high school. In additon, I am able to help students develop logical and critical thinking skills to solve simple and challenging word problems.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I bring over ten years of teaching mathematics in secondary education; four of which include teaching College Prep Algebra and Advanced Algebra. My expertise includes solving systems of equations and inequalities, matrices and determinants. In addition, I have helped students to gain knowledge and understanding of exponential and logarithmic functions, quadratic and polynomial functions, and trigonometric functions. My goal is to build upon the algebraic and geometric skills learned in previous courses so your student can use prior knowledge to gain new knowledge about more functions.
Geometry,

Geometry

My expertise in teaching Geometry includes explaining the following concepts and skills: -Points, lines and collinear points -Planes and intersection of two planes Practice drawing and naming points, lines, collinear points and planes -Line segments and their measures Practice drawing, naming and measuring line segments Using the Segment Addition Postulate and algebra Finding segment length using distance formula Angles and their measures Practice naming angles, and measuring angles with a protractor Classifying types of angles: acute, obtuse, right and straight Exploring the concepts of Bisector: Mini-project: Folding Bisectors for angles and segments Finding midpoints and endpoints of segments -Using the Angle Addition Postulate Calculating measures of adjacent angles Using angle bisectors - Angles and Intersecting lines Identify vertical angles and linear pairs Identify complimentary and supplementary angles Finding angle pairs in multi-step problem Reasoning and Proofs Write reasons for steps in a proof and justify your statements for Line Segments Angle pairs Similar and Congruent Figures, Quadrilaterals and Right Triangle Trigonometry
Chemistry, Physics, SAT Math

Test Preparation

ACT Math, SAT Math

Ratings and Reviews

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4.8 (896 ratings)
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Reviews

Thank you!

We are so happy to have Ms. Deborah again! Ms. Deborah is very patient and thorough. Our daughter always leaves each session with confidence. Thank you working with us again!

Tracey, 28 lessons with Deborah

Multiplication with fractions and division

She's been very pacient with my son and he feels comfortable with Deborah at firts he didn't want any tutoring and now he actually liked. And little by little he feels more confident

Martha , 5 lessons with Deborah

Deborah is very knowledgeable of the subject.

She helped me prepare for my precalculus exam. She explained each concept thoroughly to make sure I had an understanding of each concept. She also helped me feel confident with the concepts reviewed during the tutoring session.

Stan, 5 lessons with Deborah

Fantastic tutor!

Deborah is an outstanding teacher. She was such a great help with my daughter and now she is helping my son with Algebra II. We are so fortunate to have found her!

Kevin, 63 lessons with Deborah

Tutoring for Geometry

Deborah was great. My daughter got an "A" on her final examination, after she was struggling in her class. Deborah was really helpful and really detailed in her lessons with my daughter and provided updated summaries for me.

Kam, 2 lessons with Deborah

Great Tutor

Deborah has really helped my daughter with her math and her grades have improved since she started working with her. Deborah is able to work with her at her own pace and patiently work with my daughter on the concepts she needs to improve.

Eddrick, 14 lessons with Deborah

Great Tutor!

Deborah is helping my daughter with concepts in Geometry. Deborah is great at helping her understand Geometry which has been a struggle for my daughter. Would definitely recommend!

Letty, 5 lessons with Deborah

Very knowledgeable

She has been able to help my daughter understand her Advanced Algebra and her grades are improving drastically. My daughter enjoys her sessions. We plan to continue having tutoring sessions while she is still in this class.

William, 5 lessons with Deborah

Knowledgeable and thorough

She was thorough, easy to understand and I really appreciate it. She was awesome! If you need help please contact her. Also, the assignment was on triangle sum and exterior angles and parallel lines cut by a transverse.

LaShundra, 10 lessons with Deborah
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