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Algebra,Pre-Calc Trigonometry Tutor Available evenings
David S.

859 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $25
Response time: 40 minutes

About David


Bio

I like to help students solve each individual Math problem, and don't mind going through the problems step by step. I try to give illustrations when possible, and help students to understand how a rule might apply to a given problem.

I want to make myself available to whoever can use my help. I want to help students understand why certain rules apply in solving algebra, pre-calculus, calculus, or trigonometry problems. As far as experience, I worked for my college as a math tutor while...

I like to help students solve each individual Math problem, and don't mind going through the problems step by step. I try to give illustrations when possible, and help students to understand how a rule might apply to a given problem.

I want to make myself available to whoever can use my help. I want to help students understand why certain rules apply in solving algebra, pre-calculus, calculus, or trigonometry problems. As far as experience, I worked for my college as a math tutor while still in college, and nowadays tutor family members when needed. I work full-time as a computer programmer, but tutoring is my passion, because it provides an opportunity to get out there and make a difference in my community, as opposed to sitting in front of a computer all day long without much interaction with the general public during the work day. Seeing students improve their problem-solving skills motivates me to do better, not only in my career, but also in developing long-term relationships.


Education

Texas Lutheran College
undergrad
Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX
Graduate Coursework

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $25
  • Rate details: When needing to drive far, I normally ask for a two hour minimum.
  • Lesson cancellation: 2 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 5/30/2017

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I have many years experience tutoring math subjects through Precalculus, including Algebra 1.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I have many years' experience in helping students in algebra concepts, explaining difficult things, step by step.
Calculus

Calculus

I don't tutor in the advanced Calculus topics such as double or triple integration, but I can help with some of the basics, going step by step.
Microsoft Access

Microsoft Access

In November 2013, I started developing a new billing software in Access to replace the existing one used at work. At the time, I already knew how to import text files, do some simple queries, and some very simple report generation, but knew little about coding in VBA. I since then completed and implemented this new billing software at work (in Feb 2016), and am continuing to enhance by adding more functionalities to it. I did not take a class to learn Access, but learned a lot by trial & error.
Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel

not highly experienced in Excel, but may be able to assist.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I have tutored math students as young as 4th grade.
Precalculus

Precalculus

I have many years of experience tutoring precalc and algebra.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

Trig is something that I enjoy tutoring even while I was still in college. Subjects include identities, graphing, and derivatives. I tutored other students, which I enjoyed on a part time basis.

Examples of Expertise


David has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 56 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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Ratings and Reviews


Rating

4.8 (234 ratings)
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Reviews

Mr David

Mr David is a great tutor. Patient. Helpful. And supportive. Kind. And caring. I hope I can keep him as my tutor. Best tutor ever, although I have only had one. Almost had another but he had issues and canceled but then he never got back to me either. Mr David is responsive. Thanks!

Kristina, 4 lessons with David

Very thorough tutor

David went through the study material for my son’s upcoming test and he provided all the details necessary for my son to review and build confidence before the exam. My some got an A in the course! Highly recommend David. He’s very thorough.

Dan, 6 lessons with David

Very thorough tutor

David went through the study material for my son’s upcoming test and he provided all the details necessary for my son to review and build confidence before the exam.

Dan, 6 lessons with David

Knowledgeable and Patient

Responds messages promptly. He helped my daughter with Pre Calculus on her High School Junior year. He went over limit problems as x approaches a number from the left or right hand side. He also covered rewriting quotients that had the sum or difference of two fractions in either the numerator or denominator. At the end he left his notes with her.

BRUNO, 2 lessons with David

Amazing

It went wonderfully. David is very patient, knowledgeable, and very friendly with the student. He identifies the level of knowledge that student has and the necessary pace that is comfortable for student, quickly adjusts to the student needs. Pleasant experience, and hope to continue our sessions.

Tatiana, 7 lessons with David

Nice and helpful

David sends pictures of the questions and lessons we covered which is helpful to look back at. He is very nice and helpful. I hope to get help from him again when I have another exam.

Milo, 13 lessons with David

Nice and helpful

David sends pictures of the questions and lessons we covered which is helpful to look back at. He is very nice and helpful. I hope to get help from him again when I have another exam.

Milo, 13 lessons with David

Great tutor

David is great at working the problem out to show you how to solve it, he sent me the white boards he worked on during our session and I would use him in the future he is definitely worth the money.

Audrey, 1 lesson with David

Thorough and patient

He is professional, nice, knowledgeable and patient with my son. And follows through with help during unexpected times of need. My son walks away with an excellent understanding each time.

Sonya, 6 lessons with David

Nice and helpful

David sends pictures of the questions and lessons we covered which is helpful to look back at. He is very nice and helpful. I hope to get help from him again when I have another exam.

Milo, 13 lessons with David
Hourly Rate: $25
Response time: 40 minutes
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