Award-Winning Trigonometry Tutors serving Columbia, MO

...degree in Architecture. I believe in the effectiveness of studying. The study habits developed in my youth helped me achieve the position of valedictorian in my high school and continue to help me today. School does not have to be the enemy. My infatuation with math and science started in childhood. For years, I used...

...know that math can be frustrating for many students, and so I enjoy helping others gain an understanding of it. I've tutored many students successfully in the past in areas from algebra to calculus and am always happy to do so. I am currently working on my bachelor's degree in mathematics with a teaching certificate...

Math-lover and PhD Candidate who actually LIKES standardized tests. Scored 90th percentile and above in SAT General, SAT Subject Math II, Physics, Chemistry and Biology and the GRE General- all using strategies I'm happy to share. 5+ years teaching and tutoring in Math (Calc I-III, Precalc, MultiCalc, Trigonometry, Algebra etc.) Introductory Physics and Introductory Programming.

...understanding to aspiring students. I believe the best approach to helping a student is to understand their goals. Do they want to pass the class? Are they looking for particular topic help? Are they looking to excel? My approach to teaching the subject matter changes depending on what the student is looking for.

...before learning I was more interested in opportunities outside of school. Since then I have spent 2 years as a scientist in the Pharmaceutical industry. My areas of expertise are (and are not limited to) mathematics and sciences. While working on my degree, I often tutored my classmates and graded papers for several semesters. One...

...up on the nuances of the English language faster than the rest of my family could. With that experience, I realized the benefit I could have on others by simply sharing my understanding on a subject in a way that they could understand. As a result of this experience early on, my philosophy as a...

I want to help students reach their maximum potential to be lifelong learners.

...at the University of Missouri. I am a lover of math and sciences, but have a soft spot for history and English. Over the course of my education, I have taken a plethora of classes that allows me to be able to give back to individuals that are struggling with different material. I needed extra...

...always wanted to be a mathematics teacher and was often teased in school for my love of math and interest in teaching. I have had wonderful experiences teaching junior high, dual credit college courses, helping students in afterschool programs and most recently as a mathematics professor. I love mathematics but more so I enjoy helping...

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...University in St. Louis with honors. I have extensive experience tutoring students through my high school and undergraduate careers. In addition, I have been a teaching assistant for multiple chemistry and biology-related undergraduate courses at Washington University. These experiences have taught me the importance using different teaching styles to accommodate a student learning style and...

I first discovered tutoring when I went to my university's "Student Success Center" to ask a tutor a question about the homework. I became inspired by the tutors. After my brother started to use me as a tutor, I decided that I could be a tutor.

Hi, I'm Lily. I am a senior Mechanical Engineering student at Mizzou. I like building robots and watching movies.

...a sense of achievement. I received my degree in Engineering, which allowed me to study various subjects in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), thus allowing me to get a sense of how all of these subjects interact with each other, specially mathematics as the tool that unites all of them. Although I received...

...sets and accessories for a documentary film festival and am looking toward a future in the field of architecture and design. When not working or in school, I enjoy sunny days outside with my pit bull, Poncho, and making my way around the world on skates, bikes, and anything else on wheels.

...and teaching is one way that I have found joy in helping! I find it really important to meet people where they are at, so regardless of how long I will be with a student, I make it a priority to get to know them and their individual learning styles. I am currently studying to...

...Biology at ASU, and I described 10 species of weevil (snout beetle) that were completely new to science. As part of my degree program, I have taught several different science classes. One of my favorite parts of being a doctoral student has been teaching and working one-on-one with students. To me, there is nothing more...

...want open everybody's eyes to this deep and wonderful truth. Math is something to be enjoyed. I believe that while knowing the formulas and procedures is important, memorizing mathematical formulas without appreciating the concepts is akin to memorizing the lines of a Shakespeare play without paying attention to the underlying prose. My strongest subjects are...

...STEM majors and careers. Currently, I am working on a thesis in discrete geometry and combinatorics, as well as doing research for UCSF where I design machine vision software. I am well positioned to motivate and justify nearly every aspect of math education as being crucial for a future career in science, engineering or education....

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