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Patient and Effective Math and Spanish Tutor
Patricia C.

4.8 (241 ratings)

571 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $60
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About Patricia

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My love of tutoring comes from a life-long love of learning, and a desire to inspire that love in others. I know that when a student is struggling to understand the material, whether due to the teacher's teaching style or a student's lack of practice, that can really turn a student off to school and learning for a long time. I try to turn that feeling around by not only helping the student understand their current material, but helping them develop a plan for future classes, and teaching...

My love of tutoring comes from a life-long love of learning, and a desire to inspire that love in others. I know that when a student is struggling to understand the material, whether due to the teacher's teaching style or a student's lack of practice, that can really turn a student off to school and learning for a long time. I try to turn that feeling around by not only helping the student understand their current material, but helping them develop a plan for future classes, and teaching them the importance of practice and dedication.

I have been tutoring part-time since 2005, and I specialize in many levels of math and Spanish. I have taken many Math courses including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus (both single- and multi-variable), linear algebra, and differential equations. I have taken many advanced Spanish courses and have spent time studying in both Mexico and Spain. For most lessons, I do a brief chapter overview and then we work on homework problems or extra examples if need be. When I teach, I explain concepts simply and clearly, and in different ways if necessary. I provide as many examples and real-world applications as possible. I also find that reviewing past homework assignments and tests is very beneficial. But every student is different, so I'm very flexible.

My schedule is also very flexible. I do work part-time, but I have plenty of time to meet, especially afternoons, evenings, and weekends. I am open to setting up a regular weekly schedule or just as needed.

I try to be flexible with time as well. I have a 2-hour cancellation policy because I know things can come up last minute. If the lesson is cancelled more than 2 hours out, there will be no charge. Less than that, I bill at half rate, and if I'm on my way to the lesson or have gotten there, I will charge for the full lesson.

I often meet with students in their home, in a coffee shop, or in a library -- whatever is the most comfortable and convenient for the student and/or parents.

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Education

Cornell College
Art, Spanish, LAS
National American University
Other

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $60
  • Travel policy: Within 15 miles of Rapid City, SD 57701
  • Lesson cancellation: 2 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 11/2/2012

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

ACT Math
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
Calculus
Elementary Math
Geometry
Grammar
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Physics
Prealgebra
Precalculus
Probability
Proofreading
Reading
SAT Math
Spanish
Spelling
Trigonometry
Vocabulary
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Ratings and Reviews

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4.8 (241 ratings)
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Reviews

Algebra 2

First session went really well! My son couldn’t believe how quickly he understood some of the algebra he has been struggling with all semester! Patricia was wonderful!

Katie , 16 lessons with Patricia

Patient and kind tutor

Patricia was so nice to my very upset daughter and she was beyond patient. She had great knowledge and spoke to my daughter in a way that my daughter understood the lesson completely.

Sarah, 1 lesson with Patricia

Álgebra 1

Patricia was very helpful with assessment and helping my daughter with Algebra. She is very friendly and knowledgeable in the mathematics content area. My daughter was comfortable, which made the lessons easy to learn.

Monica, 11 lessons with Patricia

Competent/patient/kind

Patricia has been extremely helpful for our son. It’s like a weight is lifted off his shoulders after they meet. She has a way of explaining/teaching concepts to him that he’s able to understand and learn! I would recommend Patricia without a doubt. She’s very dependable and very good at tutoring!! We are so grateful to have found her!

Tasha, 15 lessons with Patricia

very sweet, quiet and knowledgeable tutor

She helped him understand permutations and combinations. She works well with him. She’ll be back next week to go over everything for his test.

Cherie, 4 lessons with Patricia

very sweet, quiet and knowledgeable tutor

She helped him get started on his Science report. She’s very patient and good. We plan to have her come regularly next school year.

Cherie, 4 lessons with Patricia

very sweet, quiet and knowledgeable tutor

She was able to help him through his whole math test and another lesson. She’s very patient and encouraging. We will contact her again.

Cherie, 4 lessons with Patricia

She was patient and knowledgeable.

Patricia did a good job at taking the time to explain to my son how to do a math problem. She was helpful to me as well. We look forward to her return this Saturday when she will help him finish up his math for the school year.

Cherie, 2 lessons with Patricia

Patient and Helpful

Helped me with calculus homework helped me understand what I should be doing and what I was doing wrong. Explained things differently whenever I didn't understand an explanation. 10/10

Shawn, 9 lessons with Patricia

Fast Improvement

Our daughter is showing improvement in math after only a few sessions. We have had trouble working with her with the different way we learned. Patricia is familiar with the way the are learning in school and is a huge help - worth every cent!!!

Barry, 21 lessons with Patricia
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