Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Broken Arrow, OK

...8th grade Math, Algebra 1, and Algebra II. I have most recently taught 8th grade Algebra 1 to accelerated 8th grade students. I have also taught Algebra 1 Part 1 to classes that were taking Algebra in two years at a slower pace. I am the Math Department Head at my current school. I am responsible for leadership of the six math teachers in our department which includes curriculum mapping, curriculum pacing, testing, etc. in...

...Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, and my J.D. (law degree). I am a patent attorney, which keeps me current and well-versed in a number of subjects. I enjoy working with young people, and put an emphasis on making learning fun and effective. No one student is the same, so I work to figure out what works best for each student. Much of my teaching knowledge comes from my time spent as a teaching assistant in graduate...

...in High School, tutoring Introduction to Electric Circuits during my undergraduate studies and also my current position which is a Teaching Assistant for System Dynamics and control at TU. My desire is to someday pursue a faculty position in Engineering and continue to educate students in the field of engineering, but through that help students learn valuable life skills and things that are discovered about oneself through the rigor of academic learning. When I am...

...you hating math, because once you get through the initial bumps it becomes more familiar and eventually habitual. Next thing you know, you'll be doing everything in your head. I've been around those that started liking math, but later despise it, so I understand what techniques to do to prevent this. I spent most my life in Abu Dhabi, in the UAE, and went through the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and had very good teachers...

...am certified in mild-moderate (special education) PK-12th grade. I am currently studying towards a Masters of Education with a specialization in Special Education from Northcentral University. I plan to add US/Oklahoma History/Government/Economics and English Language Arts to my teaching certificate. My educational philosophy is to make my teaching relevant and meaningful to the learner; that the learner will become more engaged in their learning. I believe my role as an educator is to help the...

...of college. During my summers I had great opportunities to take classes in teaching writing and math. After a few years I was able to teach other teachers how to improve their writing instruction. After 5 years in the classroom I left teaching for a year to become a district math coach. I spent that year helping 15 teachers be better at math instruction as well as facilitating math instruction for district wide training. I...

...to be had and new knowledge to be gained. I like going and doing new things. I hope I never believe that I have learned everything there is to know. For one thing, no one likes a know-it-all, and if I go into situations hoping to learn something, I am never disappointed. I hope to inspire students and friends to do the same. Arrogance, laziness, and boredom all come from the same issue- choosing not...

Let's Solve Some Problems Together!... I like to break things down into mentally manageable chunks that can be done inside your head to make problems easier and more fun.... Talk about where he or she feels most challenged and assess the best approach.... I like to teach students how to approach a problem in a very practical, logical way that they can internalize and use in the future.... I have a great sense of humor and...

Hello! I am looking forward to meeting with you to help you meet your goals for being successful in math! I believe that we all have the potential to achieve more than what we think we can when given the right tools and support. I am here to help provide with that support and guide you to success in math. ... I believe that all students can learn and reach their potential when given the right...

...of mine, and that's why I'm here. My tutoring, teaching, and mentoring experience traces back 5 years. I was a mentor and tutor for the Rutgers Future Scholars program when I was at Rutgers, which involved working with students in 8th through 12th grade on reading, writing, math, science, and also things like professional development, job searching, college preparation, and standardized test preparation. During my senior year at Rutgers I also worked with another program...

...the University of Oklahoma with a Chemical Engineering degree. During my time in college, I have years of experience tutoring and teaching math and chemistry from elementary through college. I primarily tutor middle school and high school math and sciences but also have extensive experience in all forms of engineering and higher mathematics including Calculus and Differential Equations. I believe in incorporating real-world examples to help students understand the application of math in the real...

...mobility in many fields is analytical thinking, reading, and writing. Another crucial skillset I foster in my students is having a growth mindset, the philosophy by Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck which posits that challenge as an opportunity for growth. This means helping students shift their thinking from "I can't do it" to "I can't do it YET." This small grammatical change can be a powerful tool that means the difference between giving up and...

...guy, with a passion for bringing out the best in people. I have 15 years' experience teaching, coaching, and mentoring both children and youth of all ages. In that time, I not only learned how to relate to them, but I also learned how to recognize and nurture their strengths. In my experience, individuals who learn to maximize their gifts, walk with more confidence and perform at a higher level. My favorite activity is spending...

...learning style. As a tutor and instructor for ten years, I strive to find the teaching approach that best fits each student. Although I currently teach college level courses, I enjoy teaching all ages from elementary school to the college level because helping people is the best feeling you can have! With twenty years experience in accounting and business combined with teaching and tutoring elementary age through college, I have a unique range of experience...

...educator is to remove any obstacles that may be hindering this natural desire and to allow my students to learn at their own pace and in their own way. From my perspective, tutoring is much more than helping a student to pass school exams. It is about fostering children's natural love of learning so that they become lifelong learners; those who choose to go on learning-in all areas of their lives-even when they are not...

...way the material was presented. I have a unique gift for being able to explain the same subject in several different ways until I find a method that clicks. I am currently a US History teacher - for the past eight years. Before that I taught Science, Math, and English all at the Fourth and Fifth Grade level. I have also been a children's minister for the past 20 years. I am married and have...

...that were lost or are close, but not quite there: learning the way you want to learn and the way you learn best rather than having topics taught at you. For standardized testing: I have taken the special classes and labored through the workbooks to prepare for taking the exams myself. The trick is to learn the test and know how to beat it with the right tools, and I am eager to pass along...

...is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather that it sticks with you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English, SAT test preparation, math, and psychology. My approach to tutoring is to meet the student where they're at and go from there. I find that this way we can build a productive tutoring relationship where I can help...

...Northwestern University and I will be receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Legal Studies this spring. In the fall, I will begin attending law school at Northwestern Law. For many years, I tutored a wide range of students in Spanish, English literature, and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students...

...enough to access her innate understanding of the world around us, she progressed. Later on, my extensive experience in the classroom as a Jumpstart Corps Member taught me to adapt my teaching style to each childs needs. While some learned better through mnemonics and letter-to-word associations, others preferred to process information and teach content back to me themselves. The greatest lesson I've learned as a tutor is to first step back and let a student...