Pre Algebra Tutoring

Very good math student in high school. There is a process of working with the numbers correctly, and the relationships among the numbers never changes. The things we do in math we do because they lead to correct information. We set up the equations based upon known information, solve them, and then get to the information we need.

Algebra Tutoring

With story problems, we have countable things. When we move to algebra, we have variables instead of things. It's like a story problem, but we don't know what things they are. The variables are placeholders. The ways of solving equations you already worked on with story problems. It's a matter of displaying the information according to accepted form.

Algebra II Tutoring

Algebra is a progressive discipline. There is a lot more graphing, picturing quadratic equations and linear functions in Algebra II. It's doable. We will work on clear and concise understanding, sweep away issues that keep you from understanding, and see where these things are applied.

Economics Tutoring

I took economics in high school. I understand the basics and read The Economist. This is a big world with lots of interconnected things in it. One thing necessarily affects something else. Where do the effects become negligible from its source?

Homework Coach Tutoring

No matter what the subject, there is a way to structure your time, your workspace, your general environment, and your focus to get things done. Mental and physical discipline, even including what you eat and how much sleep you get, can affect the ease of completing assignments. I had challenges in high school and college. I know how to deal with less than optimal. I made the grades.

Psychology Tutoring

Psychology 101, Personality Theory, Counseling Psychology.

Middle School Math Tutoring

The basic operations of math follow rules. The rules are based upon the fixed relationships among numbers that don't ever change. This is why math is so useful and we use math in describing so many things. We will work on where the problems are, emphasizing the rules and the process.

Math Tutoring

The slow and steady way to make the math stick. Your book, supplement the teacher's way with some additional reinforcement. Anticipate success. The rules of math are not as hard as you think.

Music Theory Tutoring

The notes, the staffs, the timing, the key signatures to show the relevant scales. I am not perfect at by any means, but I know what the challenges are. The beauty of music comes in structuring what otherwise could be a disturbing noise. We will examine the features and help you get down the road.

Reading Tutoring

An author intends the reader to understand what was written. We will work on understanding things by reading things. It stretches the mind to see images and concepts that are not photographed or drawn. We are only limited by our imagination. When we read, we will find out where you are. We will use your educational materials, grow your ability to understand, and discover the mental discipline we need to focus and filter through the words.

Elementary Math Tutoring

There is where you are in your current understanding and where you need to go to face the next things to learn. Every lesson will focus on your materials, the processes to learn, and the rules of doing them to effectively get to the desired information.

3rd Grade Math Tutoring

I taught remedial math at this level to one cohort of students.

4th Grade Math Tutoring

I taught remedial math to one cohort at this level.

Anatomy Physiology I Tutoring

Worked for over 5 years as a medical transcriptionist.

Anatomy Physiology II Tutoring

Worked over 5 years as a medical transcriptionist.

English Tutoring

Good grammar skills. Have been exposed to the grammar systems of Spanish, French, Classical Greek, and Biblical Hebrew. The language is meant to be able to communicate based upon rules that we agree upon as we read, write, listen and speak.

Philosophy Tutoring

Basic Philosophy 1988 A. Motifs in Christian Thought 1988 A. Social Ethics and Moral Decision-making 1990 A.

Reading Comprehension Tutoring

Letters to sounds, words to things. If you can say it, you can picture it. If you can picture it, you can learn about it by reading.

Religion Tutoring

Basic Christianity 1987 A. Survey of Historical Theology 1992 B. Lutheran Confessions A-/B. Western Christian Life and Thought 1992 B-. Lutheran Reformation 1993 C. Religious Bodies of America 1993 B-. Early Church History 1993 A. Church in the 19th and 20th century 1995 B. Hymnology 1995 B.

Study Skills Tutoring

I am quite familiar with the needs of juggling priorities in a busy life. I will help you set up a schedule, advise on workspace, and explain the need for discipline and effort to get the information in for those skills you intend to use.

Writing Tutoring

Writing and Research 1987 A.

Biology Tutoring

High school biology and college biology. Two scoops.

ESL Tutoring

The words of a language are constructed out of parts. The principles of these issues are governed by morphology (shape of words). The words are arranged in set patterns according to its syntax. The meaning is received and sent when the words make sense to both parties to a communication. I have been exposed to Spanish, French, German, Classical Greek, and Biblical Hebrew. We will work on valuing the way English does it as we compare its way to your original language's way.

Earth Science Tutoring

Basic earth science is about the things that are on this planet. Basics of environment, geology, the water cycle and its relationship to plants and animals past and present. I don't really stake a claim on creation or evolution. Those issues come up, and we can talk, but the facts don't require a consistent opinion 100% of the time.

5th Grade Math Tutoring

I taught remedial math to one cohort at this level.

6th Grade Math Tutoring

I taught remedial math to one cohort at this level.