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Tutor for Math, SAT Test Prep, Accounting, C++ Programming, Excel

Tutor for Math, SAT Test Prep, Accounting, C++ Programming, Excel

$50/hour

5.0 (823 ratings)

  • 3,012 hours tutoring

About Don

Bio

Numerous successes in school and many years of work experiences as a supervisor prepared me to do well as a tutor.

At my high school, two out of three years, I ranked in the top three on the national math test.

While in college I did extremely well in subjects in which attention to detail was critical. More than one instructor requested my help in proofreading and editing mathematics or computer science textbooks.

In the workplace, I was promoted to Service Manager and given many workers...

Numerous successes in school and many years of work experiences as a supervisor prepared me to do well as a tutor.

At my high school, two out of three years, I ranked in the top three on the national math test.

While in college I did extremely well in subjects in which attention to detail was critical. More than one instructor requested my help in proofreading and editing mathematics or computer science textbooks.

In the workplace, I was promoted to Service Manager and given many workers to train. I discovered that each person had a different way of learning. If I did not get the desired result from one of these workers, I would reconsidered the teaching approach I used with them to see if it could be improved.

When I returned to college to study Computing and Software Systems, I observed that most instructors either did not have the time or the desire to adapt to the students’ needs. Wanting to help, I enrolled in a tutor training course and then worked in computer and math labs, where I could assist my classmates in many subjects. As a tutor, I am often able to provide what the instructor cannot.

I am patient and understanding, but also thorough and detail oriented. Rather than just showing the students a correct way to perform an operation, I prefer to ask the right questions that will help the student think of a way to find it.

I like seeing people reach their potential--and, if I am able in some way to help them in getting there, I find that especially fulfilling.

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Education

University of Washington
Computing and Software Systems

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $50
  • Rate details: Lower In-person hourly rates available for many Off-Peak hours.
  • Lesson cancellation: 20 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 6/30/2014

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Subjects

Business

Financial Accounting,

Financial Accounting

I have been assisting students with Economics (both Micro- and Macro-) ever since the first time I took the college courses over 20 years ago. After receiving an almost perfect score in both classes, I decided to help other students achieve similar results. My purpose is not just to help you reach the correct answer but rather to help you understand how it all works together. I find it is better for me to help you see the repeating patterns because they are much easier to remember than just a list of facts.
Macroeconomics,

Macroeconomics

I have been assisting students with Economics (both Micro- and Macro-) ever since the first time I took the college courses over 20 years ago. After receiving an almost perfect score in both classes, I decided to help other students achieve similar results. My purpose is not just to help you reach the correct answer but rather to help you understand how it all works together. I find it is better for me to help you see the repeating patterns because they are much easier to remember than just a list of facts.
Managerial Accounting,

Managerial Accounting

The first time I took a college Accounting course, my instructor told me I had done better than any of his previous students...and he had been teaching for many years. That prompted me to take the second semester of the course, in which I had similar results. Many years ago, when I gave up construction for something a little less physically demanding, I decided to take more Accounting courses and to include them among my tutoring subjects. I find that regularly re-auditing the courses helps keep me current with how Accounting is being taught, and that it helps me be the best tutor I can be.
Microeconomics,

Microeconomics

I have been assisting students with Economics (both Micro- and Macro-) ever since the first time I took the college courses over 20 years ago. After receiving an almost perfect score in both classes, I decided to help other students achieve similar results. My purpose is not just to help you reach the correct answer but rather to help you understand how it all works together. I find it is better for me to help you see the repeating patterns because they are much easier to remember than just a list of facts.
GMAT, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word

Computer

C++,

C++

As part of the requirements of the University of Washington's Computing and Software Systems bachelor's degree, I completed four C++ courses and then used the programing experience to complete many projects for other courses. Additionally, I took a college course on tutoring techniques and later was paid to tutor and/or monitor various computer labs. I did very well in all of the C++ classes and was able to help others because of my training.
Computer Programming,

Computer Programming

As part of the requirements of the University of Washington's Computing and Software Systems bachelor's degree, I completed four C++ courses and then used the programming skills to complete many projects for other courses. I did very well in all of my C++ classes and had opportunities to help other students with their programming. Since then, I have also studied Java and Python and have tutored many college students to help them write code with those languages for their programming courses.
Computer Science,

Computer Science

I have been a student in the computing and software systems bachelor's degree program at the Bothell, WA, campus of the University of Washington. In fact, I have finished all of the required classes except the 400-hour internship, for which I am currently searching. Studies for this program included computer science, computer hardware, system analysis & design, and a lot of software development--mostly using C++. I also took a college course on tutoring techniques and later was paid to tutor and/or monitor various computer labs.
General Computer, Java, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word

Corporate Training

C++,

C++

As part of the requirements of the University of Washington's Computing and Software Systems bachelor's degree, I completed four C++ courses and then used the programing experience to complete many projects for other courses. Additionally, I took a college course on tutoring techniques and later was paid to tutor and/or monitor various computer labs. I did very well in all of the C++ classes and was able to help others because of my training.
Macroeconomics,

Macroeconomics

I have been assisting students with Economics (both Micro- and Macro-) ever since the first time I took the college courses over 20 years ago. After receiving an almost perfect score in both classes, I decided to help other students achieve similar results. My purpose is not just to help you reach the correct answer but rather to help you understand how it all works together. I find it is better for me to help you see the repeating patterns because they are much easier to remember than just a list of facts.
Microeconomics,

Microeconomics

I have been assisting students with Economics (both Micro- and Macro-) ever since the first time I took the college courses over 20 years ago. After receiving an almost perfect score in both classes, I decided to help other students achieve similar results. My purpose is not just to help you reach the correct answer but rather to help you understand how it all works together. I find it is better for me to help you see the repeating patterns because they are much easier to remember than just a list of facts.
General Computer, GMAT, Java, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Statistics

Elementary Education

Elementary Math

Homeschool

Calculus,

Calculus

Math, for a long time, has been one of my passions. Another is helping others to understand and enjoy it. I especially like tutoring students that really want to learn and have found that those taking Calculus are usually very serious about understanding it.
Macroeconomics,

Macroeconomics

I have been assisting students with Economics (both Micro- and Macro-) ever since the first time I took the college courses over 20 years ago. After receiving an almost perfect score in both classes, I decided to help other students achieve similar results. My purpose is not just to help you reach the correct answer but rather to help you understand how it all works together. I find it is better for me to help you see the repeating patterns because they are much easier to remember than just a list of facts.
Microeconomics,

Microeconomics

I have been assisting students with Economics (both Micro- and Macro-) ever since the first time I took the college courses over 20 years ago. After receiving an almost perfect score in both classes, I decided to help other students achieve similar results. My purpose is not just to help you reach the correct answer but rather to help you understand how it all works together. I find it is better for me to help you see the repeating patterns because they are much easier to remember than just a list of facts.
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Prealgebra, Precalculus, SAT Math, Statistics

Math

Calculus,

Calculus

Math, for a long time, has been one of my passions. Another is helping others to understand and enjoy it. I especially like tutoring students that really want to learn and have found that those taking Calculus are usually very serious about understanding it.
ACT Math, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Prealgebra, Precalculus, Probability, SAT Math, Statistics, Trigonometry

Most Popular

Calculus,

Calculus

Math, for a long time, has been one of my passions. Another is helping others to understand and enjoy it. I especially like tutoring students that really want to learn and have found that those taking Calculus are usually very serious about understanding it.
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Prealgebra, Precalculus, Statistics

Music

Music Theory

Other

Macroeconomics,

Macroeconomics

I have been assisting students with Economics (both Micro- and Macro-) ever since the first time I took the college courses over 20 years ago. After receiving an almost perfect score in both classes, I decided to help other students achieve similar results. My purpose is not just to help you reach the correct answer but rather to help you understand how it all works together. I find it is better for me to help you see the repeating patterns because they are much easier to remember than just a list of facts.
Microeconomics

Microeconomics

I have been assisting students with Economics (both Micro- and Macro-) ever since the first time I took the college courses over 20 years ago. After receiving an almost perfect score in both classes, I decided to help other students achieve similar results. My purpose is not just to help you reach the correct answer but rather to help you understand how it all works together. I find it is better for me to help you see the repeating patterns because they are much easier to remember than just a list of facts.

Science

Physical Science

Summer

Calculus,

Calculus

Math, for a long time, has been one of my passions. Another is helping others to understand and enjoy it. I especially like tutoring students that really want to learn and have found that those taking Calculus are usually very serious about understanding it.
Macroeconomics,

Macroeconomics

I have been assisting students with Economics (both Micro- and Macro-) ever since the first time I took the college courses over 20 years ago. After receiving an almost perfect score in both classes, I decided to help other students achieve similar results. My purpose is not just to help you reach the correct answer but rather to help you understand how it all works together. I find it is better for me to help you see the repeating patterns because they are much easier to remember than just a list of facts.
Microeconomics,

Microeconomics

I have been assisting students with Economics (both Micro- and Macro-) ever since the first time I took the college courses over 20 years ago. After receiving an almost perfect score in both classes, I decided to help other students achieve similar results. My purpose is not just to help you reach the correct answer but rather to help you understand how it all works together. I find it is better for me to help you see the repeating patterns because they are much easier to remember than just a list of facts.
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, SAT Math, Statistics

Test Preparation

ACT Math, GMAT, PSAT, SAT Math, SSAT

Examples of Expertise

Don has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 8 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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Ratings and Reviews

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All reviews patient helped my daughter accomplished explains things short notice

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Don is an excellent tutor and very patient and resourceful

Don is an excellent tutor. He is patient and tries many different techniques to connect with my son. My son is Autistic and had trouble communicating and is also prone to throwing fits when he gets frustrated. Don is able to patiently explain things to him even when he is throwing a fit. Under Don’s tutoring, my son has gone from a C student to an A student in math.

Michele, 466 lessons with Don

Great tutor, will definitely help you

Don is an awesome tutor who really helped with my microeconomics work. He is great at making difficult topics easy to understand. He will definitely help you and I would highly recommend him.

Luca, 3 lessons with Don

AMAZING

Don has been working on Algebra 2 with my daughter for a couple weeks now and it’s been very helpful. He teaches her in a style that makes sense and we trust she will build up her confidence with math once again.

Joelle, 8 lessons with Don

Well versed and patient tutor

Help my son with the law of sines and law of cosines, in a way that helped him lock in the concepts. He took the time to evaluate my sons current understanding and then provided the proper directions to steer him through the material.

Maurice, 4 lessons with Don

Good With Disabilities!

I struggle with ADHD, Dyslexia, and Math. Luckily, Don is good at math! Being a student with learning challenges is challenging. It can be tough finding an excellent tutor who is willing and has enough perseverance to work with me. COVID-19 has hit schools hard, and because of that, classes moved to online. I now had to take my inferential statistics class online! This class is called PSY 362, and it is offered at Central Washington University to people who are majoring in nursing, psychology, and nutrition. This statistics class is a little different than a typical business and math statistics class because it focuses on hypotheses and healthcare. On top of the short notice, I suck at numbers and can't do any math in my head. My calculator is my lifeline in math class. I looked for a tutor, who had enough time available to really helped me learn, and was skilled enough to set up a Zoom meeting. Don knows more about computers than me, and I am a 21-year-old college student! Don helped me master ANOVA, and keep my grade an A (98%). I really have to thank Don for showing me how easy math can be.

Sadie, 25 lessons with Don

Very helpful

Don patiently went over the material in Financial Accounting that caused my consternation. After he finished, I was able to perform the tasks on my own with confidence. Thanks Don!

Angelia, 4 lessons with Don

Great tutor

I have tasked Don with a particular problem that I can only take so far without a computer program. Don has met the challenge and I could not be happier with his work.

Robert, 15 lessons with Don

Knowledgeable and helpful tutor

Don has been my accounting tutor for accounting. He is very knowledgeable of the topic and also shows you how to effectively use excel for accounting which is very useful skill to have especially in a business or personal use. Don provides examples to help with your thought process that helps you learn the process more. If you're needing help in your accounting class, Don is the tutor for you.

Nathaniel, 77 lessons with Don

Great SAT Tutor

Don was very flexible in meeting my son at a mutual location. After my son's multiple sessions with Don, he was more confident. Don was able to break down the areas where he should concentrate and provided him some tools to help him. Greatly appreciate his flexibility, teaching techniques and knowledge.

Erik, 3 lessons with Don

Don is one of the best in Math!

My son loves Don's teaching style! He is very patient and knowledgeable! He always satisfied student and parent needs or wants and kept the learning interested. He is one of the best in Math!!!

Ray, 113 lessons with Don
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