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JOHN D...MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL MATH; HSPT, SAT, AND GED PREP
John D.

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I’ve always been fascinated with the process of how we come to believe in ourselves (self-efficacy), and how that process helps us to establish an identity and become capable adults. During the adolescent years, this is the most pressing psychosocial issue.

I am blessed to have three sons, each one with different interests. As they were growing up I immersed myself into coaching sports, leading scout packs and troops, teaching religious education, and leading youth ministry. My...

I’ve always been fascinated with the process of how we come to believe in ourselves (self-efficacy), and how that process helps us to establish an identity and become capable adults. During the adolescent years, this is the most pressing psychosocial issue.

I am blessed to have three sons, each one with different interests. As they were growing up I immersed myself into coaching sports, leading scout packs and troops, teaching religious education, and leading youth ministry. My involvement in these activities gave me many platforms to practice coaching/teaching/mentoring. Working with youth is my passion. I have been a full-time mathematics teacher and tutor in middle and high schools; earned MSDE certification in Secondary Mathematics; hold a BS Degree in Civil Engineering from the Virginia Military Institute; and completed master's degree courses at the University of Notre Dame in Baltimore, Maryland. I have worked as a Civil Engineer for 33 years and can bring real life examples into the classroom.

My teaching approach begins with forming and nurturing trusting relationships, as students will not allow themselves to be guided without a positive and trusting relationship. It also focuses on satisfying the student’s needs for competence, autonomy, relationships with others, and fun. I will never charge you for my services if those services are deemed to be unsatisfactory. Our first meeting is an opportunity to get acquainted and is free. I like to use the internet resources for practice outside of tutoring sessions to help students reinforce skills and allow me to assess progress. Fees for online sites are included in my tutoring fee. Students may call me for guidance outside of tutoring sessions for free. Convenient locations for tutoring sessions will be determined.

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Education

Virginia Military Institute
Civil Engineering
University of Notre Dame, Baltimre
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  • Hourly Rate: $20
  • Rate details: I will tailor my rates to accommodate special situations including multiple students, multiple hour lessons, etc.
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  • Background check passed on 2/14/2015

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Algebra 1

Algebra 1

Algebra is my favorite subject as it is all about relationships and real life. I have successfully taken and taught high school and college level Algebra courses for many years. While working as a civil engineer for 33 years, I applied my algebra skills to solve many practical problems. My tutoring clients in Algebra I include middle school, high school, college, and adult learners.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

Algebra I and Algebra II are my favorite subjects as they are all about relationships and real life. I taken and taught Algebra II courses in high school and college as part of the civil engineering degree that I earned. While working as a civil engineer for 33 years, I applied my Algebra II skills to solve many practical problems. My tutoring clients in Algebra II include middle school, high school, college, and adult learners.
Geometry

Geometry

My formal education includes high school level courses and Analytical Geometry courses associated with my BS in Civil Engineering. l have applied those skills often in my 33 year career as a civil engineer. My teaching and tutoring clients include middle school, high school, college, and adult learners. As a Dale Carnegie Institute award winner in "Public Speaking and Effective Human Relations", I am qualified to relate complex and abstract ideas to others.
Linear Algebra

Linear Algebra

Linear algebra involves visualizing in two or more dimensions. I have had a lot of experience applying Linear Algebra concepts in solving practical problems involving systems of equations. In addition I have taken college level Physics, Dynamics, and Statics in which much attention is given to the study of vectors. I recently passed the PRAXIS II Mathematics Content Knowledge Test which contained problems from the field of Linear Algebra including solving Matrices.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

Pre Algebra (along with all of the Algebra Series courses) is my favorite subject as it is all about relationships and real life. I have taken and taught many Pre Algebra middle school and high school level courses. My tutoring clients include middle school, high school, college, and adult learners.
Precalculus

Precalculus

Calculus is a beautiful language as it is all about relationships and real life applications. I took Calculus courses in college as part of the civil engineering degree that I earned. While working as a civil engineer for 33 years, I applied my calculus skills to solve many practical problems. I scored well in the Calculus Section of the PRAXIS II Mathematics Content Knowledge Test and scored 100% on the WyzAnt Algebra II test. My client be includes high school, college, and adult level learners.
Probability

Probability

Probability and Statistics topics are fun to learn about and to teach. I can easily apply those topics to everyday life for almost any person. My experiences with Probability and Statistics include, taking college level courses, teaching high school and middle school level courses, using those skills during my 33 year career as a civil engineer, tutoring 8th graders on those topics for taking the High School Placement Tests, and successfully completing the PRAXIS II Mathematics Content Knowledge Test and WyzAnt Probability Test.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

My educational background includes successful completion of the Dale Carnegie Course on "Effective Communications and Human Relations" in 1985 and recent certification in Speaker Training through the John Maxwell Team. I have over 40 years of public/business speaking experience as a Senior Leader in the Montgomery County Department of Public Works and the Associate Director of the Office of Youth Ministry for the Archdiocese of Washington, D. C. I continue to hone my skills as a middle school math teacher and adult tutor in mathematics.
SAT Math

SAT Math

Coaching other to succeed in raising scores in the SAT or other standard tests is all about the approach to preparing. Create a study plan with me and learn how to prepare. I work with middle school, high school, college, and adult learners.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

Solving and applying triangle side length and angle relationships were at the heart of my BS in Civil Engineering degree and work as a Civil Engineer for 33 years. My teaching and tutoring clients in this subject area include middle school, high school, college, and adult learners. As a Dale Carnegie Institute award winner in "Public Speaking and Effective Human Relations", I am qualified to relate complex and abstract ideas to others.

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AMAZING Tutor!

John was great! He took the time to get some information about what you were learning before the tutoring session. He arrived to the session on time and fully prepared with notes and graphs to help you learn. He typed up a notes page for helpful information and let you keep all notes and graphs. He took the time to explain things clearly and didn't move on until you were comfortable with the material. I definitely recommend him to anyone! He helped me with my Calculus problems and made the subject a lot clearer for me.

Katie, 2 lessons with John

Thorough and Patient

John worked with my son on scatterplots and my son reported that John explained everything thoroughly and shared examples that helped increase his understanding!!

Charlotte, 1 lesson with John

great teacher

Thank you for thoroughly explaining each concepts. My daughter has so far been enjoying each session and learning new concepts

Suhana, 10 lessons with John

Knowledgeable and patient tutor!

John does an amazing job of engaging my daughter and making sure that she understands the topic. He then gives practice problems to hone her understanding so that she is actually learning and not just memorizing.

Dorothy, 13 lessons with John

Great First Session – Knowledgeable Algebra 2 Tutor, Already Scheduled for a Second!

John was fantastic in helping my daughter with Algebra 2. He seemed very knowledgeable and was great at working with her to identify exactly what she needed help with. Highly recommend!

Susan, 8 lessons with John

Patient and helpful

John was helpful because he was organized and prepared for my daughters first lesson. He had solid tips on how to prepare for a first lesson to make it successful.

Danielle, 1 lesson with John

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

John did an amazing job at putting my nervous 8th grader at ease, feeling a little more confident. She left the lesson feeling more confident in her math skills. We would utilize his skills again.

Natalie, 1 lesson with John

Patient, knowledgeable and did I mention patient?

In one lesson, John was able to get my son to understand Algebra in a way his teacher has not been able to do all school year. I have already scheduled another tutoring lesson. So happy we were able to find John. Grateful for all his help!

Vilma, 12 lessons with John

Excellent tutor

John did an excellent job tutoring my daughter in Geometry. He reviewed her homework assignments and helped her understand the areas that she found difficult.

Beverley, 12 lessons with John

John is knowledgeable and a great tutor

John quickly assessed my student to understand his current level and immediately developed a personalized lesson plan. My student is now making excellent progress thanks to John's tailored approach and effective teaching strategies.

Mir, 3 lessons with John
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