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Retired NASA Mathematician and Engineer/Now Mentor and Tutor
James J.

4.9 (309 ratings)

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I have the following experiences in working with students in Mathematics, STEM, sports, and church over the past 50 years. I taught more than 40 days as a substitute Mathematics teacher in Prince Georges County Public Schools in grades 4-12 during 2011-2012 school year. I observed that many of the students showed amazement when they recognized that they could solve most of the Math problems if they received a little help. Similarly, over the past 50 years with NASA and in retirement many...

I have the following experiences in working with students in Mathematics, STEM, sports, and church over the past 50 years. I taught more than 40 days as a substitute Mathematics teacher in Prince Georges County Public Schools in grades 4-12 during 2011-2012 school year. I observed that many of the students showed amazement when they recognized that they could solve most of the Math problems if they received a little help. Similarly, over the past 50 years with NASA and in retirement many of my high school and college age students in Sunday school, or in one on one tutoring, or in internships in the workplace, showed positive excitement and appreciation when they grasped the materials and arrived at the correct solutions after overcoming their struggles. Similar experiences exist with my own 3 children and with 6 grandchildren in academics and in sports, where I coached boys and girls from grades 1-8 at the club and travel levels in baseball, basketball, and soccer.

My approach is to allow or to request that the students express the extent that they can relate to the problems to be solved from their personal knowledge or lessons by covered by teachers or from textbooks. Then I would provide additional information to build bridges leading from where the students are to the needed solutions. This approach has served me well in working with students at the elementary, secondary, college, and professional levels. Additionally, I have represented NASA at school and universities across the USA. I am confident that I possess the knowledge, skill set, and general experience to bring together my excellent grasp of Mathematics, the required learning materials, and the student(s) for the successful grasp of the lesson materials by the student(s). I have observed the amazement of students when "they get it". I'm ready to start when you decide that I can help make "for you" the difference between doing poorly and doing well or between failing and passing.

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Education

Virginia Union University
Mathematics
Howard University
Masters
Cathelic Univ. of America
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Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I have substituted for more than 40 hours in Mathematics up through Algebra 2 in Prince Georges County. I had great success and left favorable impressions with students, who wanted or needed to learn.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

Elementary Math Qualifications In 2016 I mentored and coached one 5th grader in general elementary Math and one 6th grader in honors Pre-Algebra Math including Common Core for a total of 90 hours. Tremendous efforts by both students under my tutoring and coaching helped these students be successful by the end of the school year
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I have substituted in middle and high school math classes with great success up through Algebra II and have had good rapport with students who want to learn and improve their learning and their grades.
Precalculus

Precalculus

I have over 40 hours of substituting in mostly Mathematics classes in Prince Georges County for Math Classes up to Calculus. I had much success with students, who wanted to learn and with students, who saw that I had knowledge and skills to help them do better in Mathematics.
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All smiles for Nira!

Mr. James is great! Today was his first day with my daughter, i have never seen her so happy about doing math before. She is looking forward to learning more from Mr. James. She is so happy, i'm happy for her. Today was the first time she didnt get frustrated about doing homework! all smiles, Thank you.

Arlisa, 11 lessons with James

Very calm with my child

Went over some of the challenges he has from the beginning and they worked through them together.They both seem to hit it off as both were walking through the review and my child said he enjoys his tutoring class and look forward to another one.

Funmilola, 25 lessons with James

Awesome Gentleman

James is a great help, he just needs to be reminded to allow the student some time to answer his questions. Other than that, he is phenomenal. You should give him an opportunity to serve your child.

Louis, 2 lessons with James

Wonderful and patient tutor

My son is not a fan of schoolwork in the summer however James has found a way to make my son almost excited to work with him on his math work. His style, method of engagement, and ability to teach my son in way that works is amazing and speaks to his mastery of the subject matter.

Michelle, 30 lessons with James

A kind and patient tutor

James obviously enjoys tutoring, smiles and tries to make the hour enjoyable while doing math. He is patient and reassures my grandson, encouraging him to ask questions and take as much time as he needs to get a good understanding of the problems he is working on.

Christina, 6 lessons with James

Great first lesson

James was very helpful with my son's math. Patient and knowledgeable. Will definitely use again. Thank you! Highly recommend. Hoping our schedule permits another lesson soon.

Tami, 1 lesson with James

Knowledgeable and Patient

James worked with my son on solving math problems that he had just learned that day. At the end of the session my son was happy with the session and wanted to continue to work with James. James was patient and worked with him to ensure he was comfortable and knew what to do. He is looking forward to working with James for his next session,

Glynnis, 12 lessons with James

Helpful and Patient

He is working really well with my son who has ADHD and keeps him interested in working on Algebra. Very easy to work with and super easy to work with appt. times.

April, 2 lessons with James

Knowlegebal and nice teacher

James is knowledgeable and nice. My daughter had 2 calssess with him and my daughter was very encouraged by him. She likes the lesson. James responded quickly and very flexbility.

Sunny, 9 lessons with James

Very Good Lesson

Thank you for being patient when assisting our son to understand the problems while making it fun for him to learn along the way.

Elijah, 1 lesson with James
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