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Duane B.

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Hi, I'm Duane! I graduated from Yale with a degree in Environmental Studies, after which I accepted the Yale-China Fellowship and taught 10th grade English for three years in central China. While I did not anticipate becoming a teacher long-term when I moved to China, I quickly learned that I love teaching! So, when I came back to the United States I took a middle school science teaching position, where I've been for the past three years.

As a teacher and a coach, I often get described as...

Hi, I'm Duane! I graduated from Yale with a degree in Environmental Studies, after which I accepted the Yale-China Fellowship and taught 10th grade English for three years in central China. While I did not anticipate becoming a teacher long-term when I moved to China, I quickly learned that I love teaching! So, when I came back to the United States I took a middle school science teaching position, where I've been for the past three years.

As a teacher and a coach, I often get described as a cheerleader. I bring a lot of energy and enthusiasm to my lessons and I like to present my instruction with my students, not for them. My teaching and tutoring are very collaborative: especially when it comes to science, I know my students have a great deal of lived experience with scientific phenomena, and I want to help them make connections between what they've seen and what scientists know (or think we know!). Through their own logical thinking, my students will arrive at an understanding of scientific concepts -- I'm just there to guide them and cheer them on!

I'm available to tutor not only in sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, and Geology, Environmental Science) but also Algebra, English, and Spanish. If you have any questions or are interested in scheduling a lesson, send me a message!

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Education

Yale University
Environmental Sci
University of Louisville
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

Additional Languages

Spanish

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ACT English

ACT English

I received a perfect score on my ACT English section. A lover of languages, I learn more and more about the mechanics of the English language every time I deepen my understanding of other languages. I taught English as a Second Language in central China for 3 years, where my understanding of grammar became integral to my job.
ACT Math

ACT Math

I earned a 34 on the ACT math section in high school. In college I studied environmental science, which required a ton of intensive math and physics courses. My experience helped me receive a perfect score on the math section of my teaching licensure exams and a nearly perfect score on the GRE math section. In summary, I would love to help you ace your standardized math tests too!
ACT Reading

ACT Reading

I have been teaching science literacy and English as a Second Language for the past 6 years. I teach students how to quickly making sense of a reading and how to think about test questions logically. I scored a 35 on the ACT Reading section when I took it in high school.
ACT Science

ACT Science

I scored a 34 on the ACT Science exam in high school, so I'm familiar with the test. In college and beyond, I have made the kinds of scientific graphs you would find on the exam as part of my degree programs and professional career. I am experienced in interpreting graphs and as a result I have a method for systematically and quickly reading a graph that I teach in my own science classroom.
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I have been teaching and tutoring math and science for the past four years. I am particularly experienced in teaching algebra, unit conversion, and geophysics. When I tutor algebra, I like to show students that they often already have the skills to logic out unfamiliar math problems -- a skill well-suited for standardized testing.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I have been teaching and tutoring math and science for the past four years. I am particularly experienced in teaching algebra, unit conversion, and geophysics. When I tutor algebra, I like to show students that they often already have the skills to logic out unfamiliar math problems -- a skill well-suited for standardized testing.
Biology

Biology

I earned my Bachelors in environmental science from Yale and have experience working in environmental nonprofits. For the past few years I have taught 8th grade environmental science. I am also professionally certified to teach biology at the high school level.
Botany

Botany

I earned my bachelors in Environmental Science at Yale, where I took courses in ecology and biology. Those courses built upon the foundations in plant science I earned through three botany classes in high school, two of which were independent studies. I also spent a summer teaching sustainable gardening techniques, all of which is to say that I am proficient in plant science!
Chemistry

Chemistry

I earned my Bachelors in environmental science from Yale and have experience working in environmental nonprofits. For the past few years I have taught 8th grade environmental science. I am also professionally certified to teach chemistry at the high school level.
Ecology

Ecology

I earned my Bachelors in environmental science from Yale and have experience working in environmental nonprofits. For the past few years I have taught 8th grade environmental science. I am also professionally certified to teach ecology at the high school level.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

My bachelors degree in Environmental Science required a lot of intensive math courses. I am particularly experienced at teaching algebra, unit conversion, and a wide range of topics in geophysics. I also have a lot of experience teaching advanced math and science concepts to elementary and middle school students, and I'd love to help you out with your class too!
English

English

I wrote a number of massive essays for my bachelors at Yale and while there I co-wrote a report that was eventually published. After graduation, I taught English at a high school in central China for several years, and currently teach English as a Second Language to adults. On the side, I have been the primary editor for several public health researchers' scientific papers, many of which were ultimately published.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I took a 3-year Yale fellowship teaching English as a second language to 10th graders in central China. When I returned to teach in the United States, 40% of my students were ESL students and needed language training in addition to the science education I was giving them. In recent years I have designed and taught several 40-hour ESL teaching conferences. My particular specialty is developing students' confidence in speaking English.
Geology

Geology

I earned my Bachelors in environmental science from Yale, where much of my coursework was in geology and geophysics. My particular areas of expertise include climate change, renewable energy, and sustainability. I am professionally licensed to teach physical/environmental science at the middle school and high school level.
Grammar

Grammar

A lover of languages, I learn more and more about the mechanics of the English language every time I deepen my understanding of other languages. I taught English as a Second Language in central China for 3 years, where my understanding of grammar became integral to my job. Since then, I have frequently copyedited research articles for Chinese researchers in public health.
Physical Science

Physical Science

I earned my Bachelors in environmental science from Yale and have experience working in environmental nonprofits. For the past few years I have taught 8th grade environmental science and I am professionally certified to teach physical science at the high school level, as well. My specific areas of expertise are climate change and renewable energy, but I'm experienced in a number of other environmental topics.
Praxis

Praxis

I successfully passed all of the Praxis tests required for prospective teachers to earn their certification. I completed the Middle School Science, Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT), and the Combined Core exams. I received above-average scores for all exams and earned a perfect score for the Core Reading and Math exams.
Proofreading

Proofreading

A lover of languages, I learn more and more about the mechanics of the English language every time I deepen my understanding of other languages. I taught English as a Second Language in central China for 3 years, where my understanding of grammar became integral to my job. Since then, I have frequently copyedited research articles for Chinese researchers in public health.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I have been teaching science literacy and English as a Second Language for the past 6 years. In my teaching posts, I teach students how to quickly making sense of a reading and how to think about test questions logically. I scored a nearly perfect score on the SAT Reading when I took it in high school.
Spanish

Spanish

I grew up speaking a little bit of Spanish, but learned it formally through 10+ years of middle/high school and college Spanish. I spent a few years teaching English as a second language -- teaching skills that are super applicable to teaching other languages. My particular area of expertise is Spanish grammar.
TOEFL

TOEFL

I took a 3-year Yale fellowship teaching English as a second language to 10th graders in central China. When I returned to teach in the United States, 40% of my students were ESL students and needed language training in addition to the science education I was giving them. In recent years I have designed and taught several 40-hour ESL teaching conferences. My particular specialty is developing students' confidence in speaking English.
Track & Field

Track & Field

I ran track and field in high school, where I earned a medal in the 4x400 Meter Relay at Michigan's state meet. That race also earned me a school record. My team was the second place finisher at Michigan's Team State meet that same year, putting us all in our high school's sports hall of fame. Since becoming an educator, I have coached track and field at the middle school and high school level.
Writing

Writing

I wrote a number of massive essays for my bachelors at Yale and while there I co-wrote a report that was eventually published. Since graduation I have been the primary editor for several public health researchers' scientific papers, many of which were ultimately published. On the side, I also help high school students work on their Ivy League application essays.
Anatomy
Astronomy
Elementary Science
Geography
Government & Politics
Italian
Physiology
Prealgebra
Spelling
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A fantastic tutor

Duane is a fantastic English teacher with lots of experience working with ESL students especially. He is patient and knows how to guide his students in small steps along the way. Duane is very humorous and actively engages in his lessons which makes learning fun. After two lessons, my child is very excited and looks forward to his next lesson with Duane already. I enthusiastically recommend Duane to anyone who’s looking for a good tutor. Tiffani

Tiffani, 27 lessons with Duane

Amazing tutor!

My son loves working with Duane and looks forward to his sessions. He has been extremely helpful and encouraging.

Lexie, 5 lessons with Duane

helpful, knowledgeable, funny

basiclly all the energy conversions, energy calculation, overal physics application and function, hes very cooperative and flexable, not at all condesending, my grades are already going up after working with him to understand the content

Savanna, 35 lessons with Duane

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

My screen was shared with Duane to demonstrate how to create a website on Google Sites, as well as how to access Google Classroom. Tutoring sessions took up a lot of my time, and he respected that. Duane was patient and willing to answer any questions I had. He was also open to trying different approaches to make sure I understood the material. The sessions were very helpful, and I was able to create the website and access the Google Classroom with ease.

Kimley, 1 lesson with Duane

helpful, knowledgeable, funny

basiclly all the energy conversions, energy calculation, overal physics application and function, hes very cooperative and flexable, not at all condesending, my grades are already going up after working with him to understand the content

Savanna, 35 lessons with Duane
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