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James C.

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Hi. My name is Jim. I have a bachelor degree in mechanical engineering from Marquette University and another bachelor degree in math from Illinois State University. I have also attended summer classes for 4 years that taught me how to include real life situations in math curriculum. These classes also showed me different methods to teach math topics so that all students are able to comprehend the topics.

I have been teaching for the last 20 years. Before that I worked as a mechanical...

Hi. My name is Jim. I have a bachelor degree in mechanical engineering from Marquette University and another bachelor degree in math from Illinois State University. I have also attended summer classes for 4 years that taught me how to include real life situations in math curriculum. These classes also showed me different methods to teach math topics so that all students are able to comprehend the topics.

I have been teaching for the last 20 years. Before that I worked as a mechanical engineer in the nuclear power industry. I have spent most of those 20 years teaching high school classes which have included Algebra 1 to AP Calculus AB and everything in between. As for on-line tutoring, I have been been doing it for over five years. On-line tutoring has helped me a lot in the classroom. It has shown me the different ways students learn, and led me to different ways to teach topics based on students' learning styles.

In the classroom and when tutoring, I ask a lot of questions when I am helping students solve problems. This way they are more involved in the process, and I can see where they are struggling. This teaching strategy helps the student understand the process being used to solve a problem and gets them to use past math knowledge. I get a great deal of satisfaction when a student has that light bulb go off, and they understand the reasoning used to solve a problem. I feel it is important for students to understand the reasoning that goes into the steps used to solve a problem as it it is to just do the steps because that is the method that needs to be used.

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Illinois State University
Math
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Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I have taught Algebra 1 (Math 1 and 2) for for over 10 years. This includes basic Algebra 1 classes and college prep Algebra 1 classes. These Algebra 1 classes included linear, quadratic, and rational equations and functions. They have also included graphing functions.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I have taught Algebra 2 (Math 3) for for over 10 years. This includes basic Algebra 2 classes and college prep Algebra 2 classes. These Algebra 2 classes included linear, quadratic, rational, radical, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic equations and functions. They have also included trigonometry and conic sections.
Calculus

Calculus

I am certified to teach AP Calculus AB and have taught the class for 3 years. This class included limits, derivatives, and integrals. It has also included related rates, implicit differentiation, area between curves, and volume of revolved solids.
Geometry

Geometry

I have taught Geometry for for over 10 years. This includes Math 1 and Math 2 integrated classes. These geometry classes included characteristics of lines, planes, polygons, and circles . They have also included proofs, surface area, and volume of solids.
Precalculus

Precalculus

I have taught Pre-Calculus for for over 7 years. These Pre-Calculus classes included linear, quadratic, rational, radical, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic equations and functions. They have also included trigonometry and conic sections.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I have taught classes that included trigonometry and specifically trigonometry for over 10 years. These classes right triangle and unit circle trig. They have also included trig forms of complex numbers, trig equations, verifying trig identities, and trig formulas for angle addition/subtraction, double angles, half-angles, etc..

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Last Minute Session

Our son realized on a Sunday afternoon that he didn't know how to do his Algebra homework. We were able to book a session with James in a couple of hours, and it was great. Our son said he was really helpful and explained everything very clearly. He was very happy with the session.

Elizabeth, 4 lessons with James

Right on time

Mr James was very helpful. My daughter felt good about her math lesson. She actually walked away with confidence trusting the process. We appreciate you and look forward to our next lesson. Thank you Mr James

Kia, 4 lessons with James

Patient, kind & knowledgable

Very impressed & grateful for James help with my daughter. My daughter was full of anxiety & hopelessness on geometry homework and James helped her immensely. Will definitely be reaching out to him again. Thank you, James!

Ashlee, 9 lessons with James

Great Algebra 2 Tutor

James is a great Algebra 2 tutor. He really knows the subject well and was able to help my daughter prepare for a test. We will definitely schedule another session with him when needed.

April, 10 lessons with James

Helpful

My daughter really appreciated James' help and his calm demeanor. We booked him as an instant book, very last minute. We didn't know what to expect but James was great. He helped her prepare for her test the following day! We will definitely use him again.

Lauren, 2 lessons with James

Above and beyond

We appreciate that James went a little overtime for us. We were a bit late due to traffic and I was not expecting him to go over, but it was very helpful that he did.

Judy, 1 lesson with James

Excellent!

Great tutor. Very quick in responding and worked well With our narrow timelines. Very knowledgeable and an excellent tutor! My 16-year-old honor student Said he’s the best tutor she’s had yet.

Shani, 2 lessons with James

Flexible and responsive

James was easy to set up our appointment and was super understanding when we had to reschedule last minute. We are setting up another appointment to work with James.

Trista, 3 lessons with James

Knowledgeable and VERY patient.

James is my son's AP Calculus tutor. My son's teacher is determined to stay on schedule and that has lead to him pushing ahead regardless of where his students are. James has closed that gap for my son, bridging concepts not covered in class but still present on homework, quizzes and tests. He's very patient and my son has returned to the videos of their session to refresh his memory on how to solve problems. This has allowed my son to build a solid foundation and do quite well in class.

Katherine, 24 lessons with James

Knowledgeble and patient tutor

james went over pre test materials and homework questions on logs. I got B minus on my first test. With James help I got A minus. I usually study first and ask James

Tae, 14 lessons with James