Yes you can! Physics, Math, Economics, and Grades 4-8 Tutoring

Keven H.

Algebra 1

Algebra I is the foundational high school algebra course. As such, it's very important to help our students succeed. Addressing any difficulties early can help prepare students for success throughout their high school experience. Key concepts addressed include: - Algebraic thinking and symbolic reasoning; - Function concepts. Students use functions to determine one quantity from another, to represent and model problem situations, and to analyze and interpret relationships; - Relationship between equations and functions; - Using mathematical models to solve meaningful problems. I can apply real-world experience as an Air Force pilot, engineer, and economist to helping a student understand and develop an appreciation for algebra and math in general. As a certified teacher, I understand the expectations students face in mastering course material and preparing to succeed on State Assessments.

Algebra 2

Algebra II in Texas includes and builds upon these areas: (1) Basic understandings of number, operation, and quantitative reasoning; patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking; geometry; measurement; and probability and statistics. (2) Algebraic thinking and symbolic reasoning. Symbolic reasoning plays a critical role in algebra; symbols provide powerful ways to represent mathematical situations and to express generalizations. Students study algebraic concepts and the relationships among them to better understand the structure of algebra. (3) Functions, equations, and their relationship. The study of functions, equations, and their relationship is central to all of mathematics. Students perceive functions and equations as means for analyzing and understanding a broad variety of relationships and as a useful tool for expressing generalizations. (4) Relationship between algebra and geometry. Equations and functions are algebraic tools that can be used to represent geometric curves and figures; similarly, geometric figures can illustrate algebraic relationships. Students perceive the connections between algebra and geometry and use the tools of one to help solve problems in the other. (5) Tools for algebraic thinking. Techniques for working with functions and equations are essential in understanding underlying relationships. Students use a variety of representations (concrete, pictorial, numerical, symbolic, graphical, and verbal), tools, and technology (including, but not limited to, calculators with graphing capabilities, data collection devices, and computers) to model mathematical situations to solve meaningful problems. (6) Underlying mathematical processes. Many processes underlie all content areas in mathematics. As they do mathematics, students continually use problem-solving, language and communication, and reasoning (justification and proof) to make connections within and outside mathematics. Students also use multiple representations, technology, applications and modeling, and numerical

Macroeconomics

Economics, as a social science, is the study of the allocation of scare resources by societies, groups, enterprises, and individuals. A knowledge of economics is fundamental to business, government, international, and non-profit organizations, and helps individuals improve their decision-making as consumers, suppliers, and voters. Economics is a broad discipline, with many sub-disciplines. Some of these sub-disciplines include microeconomics, macroeconomics, public finance, international trade, monetary systems, labor/industrial economics, managerial economics, urban economics, transportation economics, econometrics and forecasting. In secondary schools and introductory college courses, the focus is on the basic principles concerning production, consumption, and distribution of goods and services. Students analyze the interaction of supply, demand, and price. Students investigate the concepts of specialization and international trade, economic growth, key economic measurements, and monetary and fiscal policy. Students study the roles of the Federal Reserve System and other financial institutions, government, and businesses in a free enterprise system. Students apply critical-thinking skills using economic concepts to evaluate the costs and benefits of economic issues. I have a Master's degree in economics, and have 25 years of experience in the public/governmental sector. I enjoy guiding students as they discover economic principles and learn new ways to think about the world. If you need help with economics, I'm just the tutor for you!

Microeconomics

Economics, as a social science, is the study of the allocation of scare resources by societies, groups, enterprises, and individuals. A knowledge of economics is fundamental to business, government, international, and non-profit organizations, and helps individuals improve their decision-making as consumers, suppliers, and voters. Economics is a broad discipline, with many sub-disciplines. Some of these sub-disciplines include microeconomics, macroeconomics, public finance, international trade, monetary systems, labor/industrial economics, managerial economics, urban economics, transportation economics, econometrics and forecasting. In secondary schools and introductory college courses, the focus is on the basic principles concerning production, consumption, and distribution of goods and services. Students analyze the interaction of supply, demand, and price. Students investigate the concepts of specialization and international trade, economic growth, key economic measurements, and monetary and fiscal policy. Students study the roles of the Federal Reserve System and other financial institutions, government, and businesses in a free enterprise system. Students apply critical-thinking skills using economic concepts to evaluate the costs and benefits of economic issues. I have a Master's degree in economics, and have 25 years of experience in the public/governmental sector. I enjoy guiding students as they discover economic principles and learn new ways to think about the world. If you need help with economics, I'm just the tutor for you!

Physics

Physics is the study of the natural world at its most basic level, especially the interactions of energy and matter. It is a very broad field, with many sub-disciplines. At the secondary and introductory college level, physics usually involves the study of mechanics (motion, forces, work, momentum, impulse, energy, gravitation), heat, thermodynamics, wave properties, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, special relativity, and a basic introduction to quantum phenomena. It's a fascinating subject, as it forms the basis for most other sciences and engineering fields. Physics is "phun!"

Prealgebra

Prealgebra prepares the student for the transition to more formal algebra courses by reinforcing math reasoning skills and introducing new concepts and models. The primary focal points are using basic principles of algebra to analyze and represent both proportional and non-proportional linear relationships and using probability to describe data and make predictions. Throughout mathematics in Grades 6-8, students build a foundation of basic understandings in number, operation, and quantitative reasoning; patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking; geometry and spatial reasoning; measurement; and probability and statistics. Students use concepts, algorithms, and properties of rational numbers to explore mathematical relationships and to describe increasingly complex situations. Students use algebraic thinking to describe how a change in one quantity in a relationship results in a change in the other; and they connect verbal, numeric, graphic, and symbolic representations of relationships. Students use geometric properties and relationships, as well as spatial reasoning, to model and analyze situations and solve problems. Students communicate information about geometric figures or situations by quantifying attributes, generalize procedures from measurement experiences, and use the procedures to solve problems. Students use appropriate statistics, representations of data, reasoning, and concepts of probability to draw conclusions, evaluate arguments, and make recommendations. Specific knowledge and skills include: - Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. -- compare and order rational numbers in various forms including integers, percents, and positive and negative fractions and decimals; -- select and use appropriate forms of rational numbers to solve real-life problems including those involving proportional relationships; -- approximate (mentally and with calculators) the value of irrational numbers as they arise from problem situations; -- express numbers in scientific notation; -- compare

Precalculus

Precalculus combines much of what students have learned in previous courses providing the tools needed to apply math skills to real world problems in business, agriculture, technology applications, arts, and sciences. The course also prepares students for college-level math. In Precalculus, students continue to build on the Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry foundations as they expand their understanding through other mathematical experiences. Students use symbolic reasoning and analytical methods to represent mathematical situations, to express generalizations, and to study mathematical concepts and the relationships among them. Students use a variety of representations, tools, and technology to model functions and equations and solve real-life problems. Specific areas of study include polynomial, rational, power, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and piecewise-defined functions. The student is expected to: - describe functions symbolically and graphically; - determine the domain and range; - describe symmetry of graphs of even and odd functions; - recognize and use connections among significant values; - investigate the concepts of continuity, end behavior, asymptotes, and limits; - apply basic transformations; - perform operations including composition and inverses; - investigate logarithmic properties, trigonometric identities, and exponential properties; - use functions and their properties, tools and technology, to model and solve meaningful problems and model real-life data. As an engineer, economist, and secondary math/science teacher, I'm well prepared to help students master this demanding course, and to see connections with their future goals whether bound for college, career, or military service.