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Comprehensive Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Tutor, K12-College
Dan J.

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I tutored all the way up to a senior level linear algebra course at the Michigan State University Math Learning Center for two years. I then applied for and was accepted as an undergraduate trigonometry teaching assistant leading recitation, office hours, and extensive grading with advanced student feedback.

In graduate school, I instructed a senior level lab in analog integrated circuits. My passion is to learn how you learn and show you how enjoyable it really is. Math and science as...

I tutored all the way up to a senior level linear algebra course at the Michigan State University Math Learning Center for two years. I then applied for and was accepted as an undergraduate trigonometry teaching assistant leading recitation, office hours, and extensive grading with advanced student feedback.

In graduate school, I instructed a senior level lab in analog integrated circuits. My passion is to learn how you learn and show you how enjoyable it really is. Math and science as languages often require translation to enhance student comprehension. I look forward to meeting your needs.

I am personable and open to fundamental questions. I let the student know that in a tutoring session, there will be no belittling of an individual's current level of understanding. I work towards encouraging student privacy rights in my own personal ethics and guidelines set forth that I learned working in education as a student teaching assistant at the university years ago.

Send me a message. We shall discuss your current skills and ask how far you want to go building new skills. Online tutoring is preferred. I do ask that for face to face tutoring, you make arrangements to get to Belding. The Belding Library is currently the best location.

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Education

(Graduated) Michigan State University
Elec. Engr. and Math
(Attended) Michigan State University
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Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I led a discussion classroom for Algebra 2 and Trigonometry (a branch of geometry) at Michigan State as an undergraduate. I held office hours to tutor students one on one.
Calculus

Calculus

I successfully raised a high school senior's calculus exam scores from a C range to B+ with one two hour tutoring session. She now has the tools needed to succeed independently.
Differential Equations

Differential Equations

I took Honors Ordinary Differential Equations, achieving a 4.0 at Michigan State University. I also took Partial Differential Equations, achieving a 4.0. In my undergraduate honors level graduate course Linear Systems Theory, a highly theoretical applicable course in ODE systems, I achieved a 3.5
Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

I graduated with a 3.7769/4.0 with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics from Michigan State University in 2008. I was accepted as a research assistant at the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory where I performed theoretical control and stability analysis. My particular expertise is in control systems, especially Linear System Theory.
Finite Math

Finite Math

Finite mathematics is defined is everything before calculus. You cannot do calculus without the preliminaries. I have passed the calculus exam easily, ergo I am fully qualified to tutor the finite mathematics, especially since I tutored and lectured pre-calculus and trigonometry at Michigan State University as an undergraduate teaching assistant.
Geometry

Geometry

I have used and applied algebraic geometry, trigonometry, classical physics, and I now study rigorous techniques of proof writing in an Archimedes compilation of classical Euclidean geometry.
Linear Algebra

Linear Algebra

I tutored Linear Algebra proof writing techniques at the MSU Math Learning Center for one year. I was a highly sought after tutor for my ability to translate abstractions into a student's language. I achieved a 4.0 in both introductory Linear Algebra and a senior level course in highly theoretical finite dimensional vector spaces using the seminal text "Linear Algebra Done Right".
MATLAB

MATLAB

I have performed various control systems and electromagnetics calculations, including an electromagnetic impedance matching .m file for my Michigan State University undergraduate EE curriculum. I have used Simulink proficiently for Digital Nonlinear Control in a laboratory setting for inverted pendulum control, and z transform calculations. MATLAB has been particularly useful in my private research into nonlinear induction motor control research.
Physical Science

Physical Science

My middle school physical science was sharpened by a Science Olympiad lab, so I do understand 7th grade education and how to prepare for it. I took physics in 10th grade and often helped the seniors. I took honors calculus physics at MSU and did collaborative projects. I can explain any degree of physical science ideas in language you can both understand.
Physics

Physics

I took 3 physics courses in algebra based physics in high school. Then I had honors physics mechanics and electromagnetics in college. Tutoring is my passion.
Social Studies

Social Studies

Social Studies, or social sciences are of particular interest to me. Geography (measurement of Mother Earth in Greek) as it leads into the study of society was an auto-didactic study of mine from a very early age. I performed in the Geography Bee state finals in 8th grade after taking a simplistic test. I only failed to answer two questions incorrectly on very complex geographic topics intersection with social studies. In high school, I excelled at World History through the ages from ancient Greece to the Roman Empire, Mesoamerican empires, Mongolian intrusions into the Middle East and Russia, modern history of war, etc. I am in the process of sharpening my understanding of psychology as a social science through gender theory on a more rigorous basis. I have a deep interest in economics as an applied social science for the stabilization of economies through currency alterations. The intersecting psychology, geography, politics, etc. of the economics social science (a social study) is continuing private research. For Middle School social studies, I can tell you I performed independent research on the rules of order (parliamentary procedure) in 5th grade and studied the history of war extensively. Civil War historical projects on Abraham Lincoln were quite intriguing. I have had numerous study sessions and interactions with classmates for instructive purposes in AP U.S. History, whereupon I achieved a 5/5 score, the only one in the course to do so. I excelled in sifting useful information from extraneous information, and am fully capable of setting up similar exercises for students.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I led undergraduate classroom discussion and office hours for MTH 116, Trigonometry and Pre-calculus at Michigan State Fall 2006. I excelled at and improved one on one student interactions.
ACT Math
Algebra 1
American History
Elementary Math
Elementary Science
Geography
Grammar
GRE
Prealgebra
Precalculus
SAT Math
Spelling
Vocabulary
Writing

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Patient, knowledgeable, and responsive.

Dan was quick to respond when my Daughter needed review tutoring for her AP Calculus and Senior Final Exam. After completing two sessions, Dan was patient, knowledgeable, and helped her feel more comfortable with taking these exams.

Michael, 2 lessons with Dan

GREAT SESSION WILL USE AGAIN!

Dan was great. Very knowledgeable about algerbra and took his time to help me understand the material. I am neuordiverse so the steps sometimes are hard for me to grasp but he worked hard to help me grasp it. Wyzant had some technical difficulties but we navigated around it. Thank you.

Sincere, 2 lessons with Dan

Very knowledgeable

We were surprised on how much material Dan got through in just one hour, he was quick and covered a lot, but not so fast that my son couldn’t digest the material. He is very knowledgeable and good at explaining anything my son had questions on. We would definitely use him again to help prepare for a test.

Alyce, 1 lesson with Dan

Excellent tutor

Dan is a great tutor. He helped my daughter with AP Algebra and my daughter was able to understand her assignment much better.

Shannon, 10 lessons with Dan

Excellent tutor

Dan is a great tutor. He helped my daughter with AP Algebra and my daughter was able to understand her assignment much better.

Shannon, 10 lessons with Dan

Excellent tutor

Dan is a great tutor. He helped my daughter with AP Algebra and my daughter was able to understand her assignment much better.

Shannon, 10 lessons with Dan

Excellent tutor

Dan is a great tutor. He helped my daughter with AP Algebra and my daughter was able to understand her assignment much better.

Shannon, 10 lessons with Dan

Excellent tutor

Dan is a great tutor. He helped my daughter with AP Algebra and my daughter was able to understand her assignment much better.

Shannon, 10 lessons with Dan

Excellent tutor

Dan is a great tutor. He helped my daughter with AP Algebra and my daughter was able to understand her assignment much better.

Shannon, 10 lessons with Dan

Excellent tutor

Dan is a great tutor. He helped my daughter with AP Algebra and my daughter was able to understand her assignment much better.

Shannon, 10 lessons with Dan
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