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Douglas M.

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Hello, my name is Doug, and I believe I can be the BEST ACADEMIC TUTOR for you! Born and raised in eastern/central rural Pennsylvania, with interests in sports, music, movies, and reading.

I began tutoring as a freshman in high school, and now have over 30 years of tutoring experience in a variety of courses/subjects, including math, physics and engineering!

I earned my BS in Engineering Science from Penn State with a minor in Engineering Mechanics. I was also a Schreyer Honors...

Hello, my name is Doug, and I believe I can be the BEST ACADEMIC TUTOR for you! Born and raised in eastern/central rural Pennsylvania, with interests in sports, music, movies, and reading.

I began tutoring as a freshman in high school, and now have over 30 years of tutoring experience in a variety of courses/subjects, including math, physics and engineering!

I earned my BS in Engineering Science from Penn State with a minor in Engineering Mechanics. I was also a Schreyer Honors College student, Dean's List, several honor societies, and graduated with honors. I was a peer tutor for the university and aided students in many of the math, science, and engineering courses. I continued my education earning MS & PhD in nuclear engineering from Penn State. I have also had the pleasure of instructing physics and engineering courses for Penn State.

I have tutored students of all ages to improved grades in the following areas (Courses specific to Penn State are in Parenthesis):

Elementary Sciences and Mathematics,
Physics (PHYS 211, PHYS 212, PHYS 213, PHYS 214, PHYS 250, PHYS 251)
Chemistry (CHEM 110, CHEM 112)
Linear Algebra (MATH 18)
Algebra (MATH 21, MATH 22, MATH 081)
Calculus (MATH 083, MATH 110, MATH 111, MATH 140, MATH 141, MATH 230, MATH 231)
Trig /PreCalc (MATH 26, MATH 082)
Matrices/Linear Algebra (MATH 220)
Differential Equations (MATH 250, MATH 251)
Geometry
Computer Programming (C++, FORTRAN, MATLAB, PYHTHON)
Statistics (STAT 200)
Engineering (E MCH 211 - Statics, E MCH 212 - Dynamics, E MCH 210 - Statics and Strengths, E MCH 213 Strengths and Properties of Materials, M E 300 - Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, and Heat Transfer).

If you don't see a specific course please contact me, to see if I can help. I alter my methods to fit the learning methods and needs of each student and offer group discounted rates as the group dynamic can increase the learning curve for many students.

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Education

The Pennsylvania State University - Schreyer Honors College - University Park
Engineering Science
Pennsylvania State University, University Park
Masters
Pennsylvania State University, University Park
PhD

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $55
  • Rate details: Group Rates at $5/hour for each additional student! Cancellation fees are equal to half of requested / scheduled session length with a minimum fee equal to a 30 minute lesson.
  • Lesson cancellation: 3 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 6/11/2020

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

ACT Math

ACT Math

I have tutored math courses at various levels for over 20 years. At Penn State, these include many variety of math courses such at MATH 17, MATH 83, MATH 21, MATH 22, MATH 26, MATH 4, among other which include concepts of algebra, trigonometry, geometry, pre-calculus, and additional areas of mathematics. These mathematics courses are the fundamentals of the math subject sections of the SAT and ACT. In addition, I have successfully assisted several students to improved test scores in their SAT and ACT sections.
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I have tutored math courses at various levels for over 20 years. At Penn State, these include many variety of math courses such at MATH 17, MATH 83, MATH 21, MATH 22, MATH 26, MATH 4, among other which include concepts of algebra 1, trigonometry, geometry, pre-calculus, and additional areas of mathematics.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I have tutored math courses at various levels for over 20 years. At Penn State, these include many variety of math courses such at MATH 17, MATH 83, MATH 21, MATH 22, MATH 26, MATH 4, among other which include concepts of algebra 2, trigonometry, geometry, pre-calculus, and additional areas of mathematics.
AutoCAD

AutoCAD

I was taught AUTOCAD as part of my engineering curriculum. I have also utilized and successfully taught AutoCAD as a portion of the introduction to engineering course.
Basketball

Basketball

I played several years of basketball throughout my middle school and high school years and assisted with youth programs in my local community.
C++

C++

I have successfully completed several courses in computer programming using the C++ language. I have also tutored fellow students through the university tutoring center.
Calculus

Calculus

I have tutored students at high school and college for nearly 20 years. At Penn State I have assisted students in business calculus courses: MATH 110 and MATH 111. I have also work with Penn State students in MATH 140, MATH 141, MATH 230, MATH 231, MATH 232 in the calculus sequence. In addition, I have worked with several students throughout the country via online interface on WyzAnt with great success.
Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

I have regularly instructed Engineering Mechanics courses at Penn State including, E MCH 210, E MCH 211, E MCH 212, E MCH 213, which are the subjects of Statics, Dynamics, Strengths of Materials, Thermodynamics, and Fluid Mechanics. I have a PhD in Nuclear Engineering with research focus in Thermal Hydraulics. In addition, I have successfully aided students in Fluid Dynamics, Heat Transfer, and Thermodynamics courses here and online which provide a foundation for assisting many engineering students include those pursuing Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering

I have regularly instructed Engineering Mechanics courses at Penn State including, E MCH 210, E MCH 211, E MCH 212, E MCH 213, which are the subjects of Statics, Dynamics, Strengths of Materials. I have a PhD in Nuclear Engineering with research focus in Thermal Hydraulics. In addition, I have successfully aided students in Structural Design, Advanced Material courses here and online, which provide students pursuing Civil Engineering with assistance in many of the foundational courses in their major!
Computer Programming

Computer Programming

Throughout my academic career, I have learned and utilized programming skills in programming languages including C++, FORTRAN, PASCAL, VISUAL BASIC, and MATLAB. My most recent research has utilized FORTRAN and MATLAB extensively including creation and execution of several source code files for data processing and correlation verification.
Differential Equations

Differential Equations

I have tutored students at high school and college for nearly 20 years. At Penn State I have assisted students in MATH 250, MATH 251, MATH 252 which are the Partial and Ordinary Differential Equation courses in the math sequence offerings using textbooks by Zill and Wright or by Boyce and DiPrima. In addition, I have worked with several students throughout the country via online interface on WyzAnt with great success.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I have tutored students at various ages primarily in math and sciences, but have also assisted students in other subjects such as geography, social studies, and grammar.
Fortran

Fortran

I have experience with several versions of FORTRAN including, FORTRAN77, FORTRAN95, and Compaq Visual Fortran. My undergraduate and graduate theses included creation of several programs for post processing of data and additional analysis. These programs included I/O portions to enable multiple uses.
Geometry

Geometry

I have tutored math courses at various levels for over 20 years. At Penn State, these include many variety of math courses such at MATH 17, MATH 83, MATH 21, MATH 22, MATH 26, MATH 4, among other which include concepts of algebra, trigonometry, geometry, pre-calculus, and additional areas of mathematics.
Linear Algebra

Linear Algebra

Linear Algebra (Matrices) was a course I successfully completed with an 'A' as a student. I have successfully tutored students in the course since that time in MATH 220 as it is offered at Penn State. I have familiarity with tutoring students utilizing the textbook by David Lay accordingly.
MATLAB

MATLAB

Throughout my academic career, I have learned and utilized skills in MATLAB including the use of the software and the creation of m file programs. My most recent research has utilized MATLAB extensively in data processing and graphical presentation of that data.
MCAT

MCAT

I have successfully tutored previous students in the key physical sciences subject areas of general chemistry and physics in preparation for MCAT testing. These students have performed well on this section of the MCAT.
Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

I have regularly instructed Engineering Mechanics courses at Penn State including, E MCH 210, E MCH 211, E MCH 212, E MCH 213, which are the subjects of Statics, Dynamics, Strengths of Materials, Thermodynamics, and Fluid Mechanics. I have a PhD in Nuclear Engineering with research focus in Thermal Hydraulics. In addition, I have successfully aided students in Fluid Dynamics, Machine Design, Heat Transfer, and Thermodynamics courses here and online.
Microsoft Publisher

Microsoft Publisher

I was trained on this software as part of the Microsoft Suite training and have successfully assisted several individuals previously in creation of layouts for cards and posters. I personally have also created multiple posters, signs, fliers, and greeting cards. The posters were designed for conference and course presentations, some of which have received presentation awards. Greeting cards have been created for my personal photo Christmas cards over the past 4-5 years.
Physics

Physics

I have tutored students at high school and college for nearly 20 years. At Penn State I have assisted students in pre-med/pre-vet/science major courses: PHYS 250 and PHYS 251. I have also work with engineering Penn State students in PHYS 211, PHYS 212, PHYS 213, PHYS 214 in the physics sequence. In addition, I have worked with several students throughout the country via online interface on WyzAnt with great success.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I have tutored math courses at various levels for over 20 years. At Penn State, these include many variety of math courses such at MATH 17, MATH 83, MATH 21, MATH 22, MATH 26, MATH 4, among other which include concepts of Prealgebra, trigonometry, geometry, pre-calculus, and additional areas of mathematics.
Precalculus

Precalculus

I have tutored math courses at various levels for over 20 years. At Penn State, these include many variety of math courses such at MATH 17, MATH 83, MATH 21, MATH 22, MATH 26, MATH 4, among other which include concepts of algebra, trigonometry, geometry, pre-calculus, and additional areas of mathematics.
SAT Math

SAT Math

I have tutored math courses at various levels for over 20 years. At Penn State, these include many variety of math courses such at MATH 17, MATH 83, MATH 21, MATH 22, MATH 26, MATH 4, among other which include concepts of algebra, trigonometry, geometry, pre-calculus, and additional areas of mathematics. These mathematics courses are the fundamentals of the math subject sections of the SAT and ACT. In addition, I have successfully assisted several students to improved test scores in their SAT and ACT sections.
Soccer

Soccer

I played several years of soccer in high school and assisted with youth soccer programs in my local community.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I have tutored math courses at various levels for over 20 years. At Penn State, these include many variety of math courses such at MATH 17, MATH 83, MATH 21, MATH 22, MATH 26, MATH 4, among other which include concepts of algebra, trigonometry, geometry, pre-calculus, and additional areas of mathematics.
American History
Chemistry
Elementary Math
Elementary Science
General Computer
GRE
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Physical Science
Probability
Proofreading
SPSS
Statistics
Writing

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Fantastic tutor!

Douglas has helped me daughter this semester with her gen Ed math class. I am not exaggerating when I say she probably would not have passed the class without him. She is not strong in Math but had to take a course for her liberal arts degree. Douglas was very knowledgeable and was able to explain the material so that she had a better understanding. He was very flexible to schedule time with and worked with my daughter to accommodate her schedule. I would highly recommend Douglas!

Lisa, 16 lessons with Douglas

Knowledgeable and Patient Tutor

Mr. Douglas is extremely knowledgeable and smart when it comes to statics. He breaks down complex concepts in a way that’s easy to understand and always provides helpful practice problems to reinforce what you’ve learned. His guidance has made a big difference in my understanding and confidence. If you need help in statics, Mr. Douglas is the tutor to go to!

Anuradha, 5 lessons with Douglas

Great tutor.

Doug tutored me in statics. He is a great tutor. He is reliable, patient, clear and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him.

Julian, 4 lessons with Douglas

great tutor

Douglas is very helpful and patient. He helped me break down confusing concepts in my college Statics class. I will continue to use his help.

Laurie, 4 lessons with Douglas

Knowledgeable and Patient Tutor

Doug provided great and understandable explanations for calculus, trigonometric, and pre-calculus problems. When I didn't understand a question, Doug made sure it was explained fully to me. He also provided assistance in messages and put me back on the right track. I 100% recommend Doug for any math related tutoring!

Rook, 1 lesson with Douglas

Great tutor!

Douglas tutored me in Statics. He does a great job breaking down the problems and making sure I was able to understand them. Scheduling was easy. Highly recommend!

Tanner, 8 lessons with Douglas

5 stars Tutor

Doug was Excellent Tutor on helping me with my Statics class. I did very well in the Final Exam. I recommend him to all college student taking classes in Engineering, or Physics. Thanks.

Kamal, 16 lessons with Douglas

Calculus

Douglas met with my daughter and was very thorough. He helped her with concepts that she was having difficulty understanding. She plans on meeting with him on a regular basis so she doesn’t fall behind.

Lisa, 1 lesson with Douglas

Statics Tutoring

Douglas is great tutor! Explained the the concepts clearly and showed me details that my school instructor had omitted. He enabled me to get more problems done with ease.

Monique, 31 lessons with Douglas

fabulous tutor

Did an amazing job explaining college business calculus so that my son scored 20 points higher than his last test.

Shannon, 6 lessons with Douglas
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