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Experienced High School Math and Comp Sci Teacher
Kelly P.

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I am in my 12th year as a High School Math teacher. I have taught Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, AP Statistics, Intro to Programming and AP Computer Science. (A and Principles) I started tutoring math when I was in High School and have tutored in the Greater Boston Area for the past 12 years in all range of subjects in middle school and high school. I currently teach AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles and a C/C++ course on Pointers and Data Structures.

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I am in my 12th year as a High School Math teacher. I have taught Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, AP Statistics, Intro to Programming and AP Computer Science. (A and Principles) I started tutoring math when I was in High School and have tutored in the Greater Boston Area for the past 12 years in all range of subjects in middle school and high school. I currently teach AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles and a C/C++ course on Pointers and Data Structures.

I love teaching and could not imagine myself doing anything else! I love finding new ways to explain material to help all students understand

I love math, and I use my passion for math to help others understand math. I can come up with examples of most types of problems on the spot to create more practice on a topic a student is struggling with. Through my teaching and tutoring I have learned many ways to explain a problem and can find the best way to explain a concept to a student.
Computer Science used to be a hobby but through happenstance I ended up starting to teach Computer Science and I love it! Computer Science can be tricky to master as it does involve a lot trial and error and being left to explore, which can be scary. I am happy to help guide you in understanding and be there to help you through your explorations

I look forward to working with you!

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Education

Wellesley College
Mathematics
Boston University
Masters
Salem State University
Masters
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Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I have tutored students in Algebra since I was in high school. Algebra can be the first math stumbling block for many students and I have developed many strategies to explain difficult concepts like graphing lines, factoring and systems of equations. Understanding these concepts will lead to a strong base for students and I love helping students see how these topics are relevant to everyday life.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I taught Honors Algebra 2 for a few years and am familiar with all topics covered in Algebra 2. Many schools have different curriculums and through my many years of experience I understand the topics might be covered and how they fit together. Topics include quadratics, polynomials, complex numbers, rational functions, trigonometry, conics, probability, statistics, number theory, cryptography, and more.
C++

C++

I taught an introduction to C++ class. and Now currently teach AP Computer Science. I am familiar with introductory coding in C++ and have materials to help students learn. I enjoy the challenge of coding and showing that to students!
Calculus

Calculus

I have tutored AP Calculus and College Calculus since I took BC Calculus myself in high school. I scored a 5 on my BC Calculus exam and have kept up to date with curriculum changes. I regularly tutor students and have developed good techniques for explaining concepts of derivatives and integrals to help students best understand and apply to relevant topics.
Computer Programming

Computer Programming

I am currently a full time computer science teacher experienced at helping students learn to program and build their knowledge. I am most experienced programming in Java but can also help with beginning/intermediate python, c++, javascript, racket. I currently teach both AP Computer Science courses and generally have an average score of about 4.5
Computer Science

Computer Science

I am currently a full time computer science teacher experienced at helping students learn to program and build their knowledge. I am most experienced programming in Java but can also help with beginning/intermediate python, c++, javascript, racket. I currently teach both AP Computer Science courses and generally have an average score of about 4.5
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

I am currently teaching a dual enrollment cybersecurity course for high school students to receive college credit. The course is similar to AP Cybersecurity and includes performing linux and windows labs. As well as going over all the important concepts in Cybersecurity.
Discrete Math

Discrete Math

I have tutored Mathematics since I graduated from high school and have continued to expand my mathematics knowledge. As a computer programmer on the side, discrete math comes up often in both my teaching and my hobbies. I was a TA for discrete math when I was in college and graded students assignments.
Geometry

Geometry

I have taught CP2 Geometry and Honors Geometry as well as tutored all levels of Geometry. Geometry is my favorite subject to teach as I love the problem solving aspect of it and the clear rules to follow. I have developed strategies to help students understand proofs and work together to put all the steps together.
Java

Java

I have taught AP Comp Sci A for the past 8 years and am an AP reader for the subject. I know the curriculum very well and can help students understand how to pass the test. I am also a proficient Java programmer myself and can help anyone in a first or second year course.
Probability

Probability

I taught AP Statistics for 4 years and graded AP Exams for 2 years. Through this experience I learned a lot about the exam and how to be successful in the exam. Including what is required to show for work for probability questions. I am also currently working on a degree in data science and taking more advanced probability concepts
Statistics

Statistics

I taught AP Statistics for 4 years and graded AP Exams for 2 years. Through this experience I learned a lot about the exam and how to be successful in the exam. Including nailing the hypothesis test questions. I am also currently working on a degree in data science and taking more advanced statistics concepts.
ACT Math
Elementary Math
General Computer
Physics
Prealgebra
Precalculus
SAT Math
Trigonometry

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Great tutor and incredibly helpful.

Kelly was a wonderful teacher for my daughter as she was most confused by the heavier topics weighed on the AP csp exam. Before, she wasn’t able to understand why the correct answer would be that way and now she strives with confidence answering multiple choice questions. Also, giving strategies on the exam especially for selecting multiple choices.

Yannis, 2 lessons with Kelly

Knowledgable and Patient

Kelly is helping my son review for the Comp. Sci AP exam. He took the class last year, but decided to take the AP exam this year so he needs a lot of review. My son said she has been helpful and explains things he does not remember. He enjoys working with her.

Andrea , 5 lessons with Kelly

Knowledgeable APCS Tutor

We just started with Kelly. She is very good and is knowledgeable about the AP CS exam which is very helpful. She went over the key concepts and suggest things for my son to study for the exam. We will continue with Kelly for more sessions.

Daniel, 2 lessons with Kelly

Outstanding Statistics Tutor

Kelly taught me new methods to handle my Statistics problems. She helped me reinforce my existing calculation methods by providing hints and tips and provided me new ways to looking at a problem. We worked through problems sets to get the hang of Statistics.

J, 6 lessons with Kelly
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