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Patient and Effective STEM Tutor; A Perfect Fit For Your Needs
Ray E.

4.7 (57 ratings)

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I have been teaching and tutoring on/off for over five years. I have taught students ages 5 to 50 in person and online and most STEM subjects. I specialize in math and computer programming and am starting a job as a full-stack developer, so if you need help in Java/SQL/REACT, I can help. I am also proficient in Python and data science.

I have a bachelor of science degree in biology from the University of Houston, a minor in chemistry, and a former education major. I am also about a third...

I have been teaching and tutoring on/off for over five years. I have taught students ages 5 to 50 in person and online and most STEM subjects. I specialize in math and computer programming and am starting a job as a full-stack developer, so if you need help in Java/SQL/REACT, I can help. I am also proficient in Python and data science.

I have a bachelor of science degree in biology from the University of Houston, a minor in chemistry, and a former education major. I am also about a third of the way to a PhD should I ever want to return to graduate school. Given my current career trajectory, if I ever do go back, it will be for a computer science-related field, so I'd have to start back at square one.

All that said, I was terrible at math and science in high school, and there were times I'd rather have my teeth pulled out with rusty pliers than go to Algebra or Geometry, but for some reason, that all changed in college. I actually started to enjoy STEM subjects and am passionate about helping students try to see how fun it can be.

I am most comfortable teaching math (algebra, algebra II, precalculus, calculus 1 and 2, and stats), science (biology, chemistry [no orgo], and physics), and computer science/programming (Python, Java, SQL, Data Science, and Machine Learning). I can also help with the math/science sections of the SAT, ACT, and GRE tests.

In my free time, I enjoy gaming (right now, all I have time for is my weekly D&D campaign). I'll try to watch the Texans when I have a free Sunday afternoon, but it can sometimes be too disheartening. I am also writing a novelization of my D&D character.

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Education

University of Houston
Biology
University of North Texas
Graduate Coursework
University of Colorado Boulder
Graduate Coursework

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $35
  • Rate details: Group sessions (up to 3 students) are available for 1.5 times the base hourly rate. In-person lessons outside of a 15-mile radius are subject to a surcharge ($1/mile) or an extended minimum duration.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 11/1/2022

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

ACT Math

ACT Math

I have tutored several students specifically on the ACT Math and Science sections. I have taken several official ACTs (i.e. from the big red book) and routinely score in the 35-36 range on the math and 33-34 range on the science sections. Given that I struggled with math through high school, now that I understand it I have a passion for helping students who struggle realize that it's not nearly as difficult as we sometimes make it out to be. I am currently an MS in Data Science candidate at UC Boulder with a 3.8 GPA.
ACT Science

ACT Science

I have been tutoring since college and have been teaching SAT/ACT test prep for over a year now,
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I have an extensive background in math and science. I'm still not 100% sure why, but I struggled immensely in math through high school, but once I got to college it "clicked". In fact, the only math class I took in college that I didn't get an A in was Calculus III. I also have been tutoring math for a few years now, so if you're looking for an empathetic, experienced, and skilled tutor send me a message.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

Extensive experience tutoring math and science from 1st grade through graduate school.
Biology

Biology

Freshman Biology, Anatomy and Physiology (have taught undergraduates in both), Human Physiology, Genetics, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Neuroscience.
Biostatistics

Biostatistics

I have completed coursework in advanced statistics and biostatistics totaling 9 hours (6 hours of graduate level) with a 4.0. I can tutor up to and including some multi-variate statistics (MANOVA, MANCOVA, etc.). Normally, undergraduate statistics courses terminate with one or perhaps two way ANOVA. My personal statistics program of choice is R, ma0inly because it is 100% free, but I am willing to work with SPSS or SAS at the pupil's preference.
Calculus

Calculus

BS in biology minor in chemistry from UH. Pre-calculus, Calc 1, Calc 2, Stats [undergrad & grad], Biostats [graduate] all with A's. B's in Calc 3 and ODE. Three years of STEM tutoring experience.
Chemistry

Chemistry

BS in biology, a minor in chemistry from the University of Houston.
Computer Science

Computer Science

I hold a bachelor of science degree from the University of Houston, where I took extra math and computer science coursework. For most of my career, I have had to learn new programming languages and computer science methodologies, and now am currently an MS in Data Science candidate with a 3.9 GPA. As part of my master's degree, I have taken coursework in data structures, algorithms, and statistical programming.
Data Science

Data Science

I am currently an MS in Data Science student at the University of Colorado Boulder with a 3.8 GPA. Additionally, I have 5 years of experience within the clinical and health care data industries.
Elementary Science

Elementary Science

Math and science tutor with a bachelor of science degree in biology and several years of tutoring/teaching experience.
GED

GED

I have several years of experience tutoring math and science at all levels.
Physics

Physics

Primarily comfortable teaching classical mechanics (aka physics 1). I've taught several students.
Precalculus

Precalculus

3+ years experience tutoring math and science.
Python

Python

I am an MS in Data Science grad student with approximately 5 years of experience in data science and analytics. I have tutored several Python students and taught Python classes to adults and children of all ages.
SAT Math

SAT Math

I have tutored several students specifically on the SAT Math section. I have taken several official SATs (i.e. from the big blue book) and routinely score in the 720+ range on the math section. Given that I struggled with math through high school, now that I understand it I have a passion for helping students who struggle realize that it's not nearly as difficult as we sometimes make it out to be. I am currently an MS in Data Science candidate at UC Boulder with a 3.8 GPA.
SQL

SQL

Ray is currently an MS in Data Science candidate at the University of Colorado Boulder with a 3.9 GPA (as of October 2022) and has three years of professional experience utilizing SQL in various roles, from software development to database administration.
Statistics

Statistics

BS in biology minor in chemistry from UH. Pre-calculus, Calc 1, Calc 2, Stats [undergrad & grad], Biostats [graduate] all with A's. B's in Calc 3 and ODE. Three years of STEM tutoring experience.
Anatomy
Biochemistry
Computer Programming
Ecology
Elementary Math
Geometry
HTML
Java
Microsoft Excel
Physical Science
Physiology
Prealgebra
Probability
Trigonometry

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Reviews

SQL Statements

Ray helped me to be better understand SQL statement logic, and he was very encouraging! Thank you for your help, patience, and time. I think I have a little bit better idea and understanding moving forward. This is challenging stuff for someone with little to no programming/IT background/knowledge.

Linzy, 1 lesson with Ray

Knows Excel very well. patient , fully present and

I learned how to customize an Excel Gannt Chart including multiple functions that are really important in my work. I would like to work with Ray again to continue working

Leland, 1 lesson with Ray

very knowledgeable

Ray met with us on short notice and is very kind and knowledgeable. He helped my son and a friend with a dual credit college math class. Thank you.

Cheryl, 1 lesson with Ray

Methodical and easy going

Ray explained SQL queries and was able to help me find the answer myself. Just what I needed. I was able to complete my assignment successfully. I'm able to use what I have learned.

Megan, 23 lessons with Ray

Algorithms and Data Structurds

We went over merging tables and helped me with hints in it along with two other assignments in it to let me know ehat to do from here in which we were able to go over one programming assignment to start off with

Harris, 2 lessons with Ray
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