(107) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Sparks
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John
Duke Grad Specializing in Writing, Math, and Study Skills
Hey there. My name is John, and I am a teacher, tutor, and academic coach. Through my experiences as an educator, I've recognized that many students are not being taught the fundamentals of learning. Additionally, many families are underserved by the educational system and traditional tutors. Both options often focus on memorization over understanding, testing over critical thinking, and passing over growing, problem-solving, and living to one's full potential. Based on these observations,... Read more
Ed
Electronics Engineering & Science Tutor
I have a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology, and have worked in the industry for about 35 years. My main specialty has been radio communications and microwave. I also have radiotelephone and amateur radio licenses, so I tend to have a good balance between the theoretical and practical aspects of electronics. I have finished a 2 year long teacher training program at a church in Los Angeles, and have also taken a number of classes in C... Read more
Claudia
Science tutor teacher
Born in Veracruz, Mexico and living in the USA for the last 7 years, I am fluent in Spanish and English and knowledgeable about both cultures. SI he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Veracruz and a Master’s degree in Marine Ecology from the CICESE (Ensenada Center for Scientific Research and Higher Education). At the California Institute for Biodiversity, in San Francisco, CA, I worked to improve science literacy and promote environmental education to address ... Read more
William
Architect, Inventor, Entrepreneur, Author
I started out going to one of the most competitive architecture schools in the nation. This after growing up in a Midwest town where all the public buildings and large private buildings were commissioned from world famous architects, and generally published widely. I didn't have to think too hard to notice that some of these work better than others. I guess I always had a sense of that. One of the things that made the school I went to so competitive was that we entered all the regional and na... Read more
Chalyse
Middle School Study Hall Instructor
My name is Chalyse and I work at the a S.T.E.M. Academy as a licensed, long term sub. I have worked in this position for the last 2 school years and love every second of it! I am currently taking online courses to gain my Master's in Education, specifically to teach Math. Math and ELA are my favorite academic subjects but I also have a passion for music. I play piano, sing, guitar and violin. I have been married to my husband, Jake, for 3 years and have a dog, Odin, who loves attention! I... Read more
Jenny
Passionate and Effective, Knowledgeable Academic Writer, Editor, Tutor
I love learning. I am working on my PhD from University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. I have years of educational experience and over ten years of teaching experience in sociology, urban studies, and writing and reading comprehension, as well as ESL experience and a passion for all of these subjects. Sociology is my passion. I have been teaching sociology at the college level for over five years and have a masters degree in the field. Learning has always been my life, my outlet for creativity, an... Read more
Nehal
Need help for either you or your kids?
Hi, how are you? My name is Nehal (a.k.a Nick), and I'm an 18 year old college student majoring in Physics and Education. Also, I LOVE HELPING PEOPLE LEARN! I've helped numerous middle and high schoolers overcome their difficulties in school (particularly with Math), and I hope to do the same with either you or your kids. I've worked at an after-school center for about 2 years helping children learn basic math and reading skills; as such, I'm especially proficient in working with children ag... Read more
Tim
CPA with practical accounting and business experience
Two important factors of being a tutor/mentor are education and experience. When it comes to education, my qualifications include having both and MBA and a CPA. These two credentials display the wide variety of education that I possess. Regarding experience, my whole career has been spent in the corporate business and accounting field primarily with Fortune 500 Companies. One of the hallmarks of my experience is my ability to mentor employees and co-workers. By using the mixture of m... Read more
Andrew
Private Experienced Tutor (Math, Engineering, Technical Writing)
I am a recent graduate in Mechanical Engineering and currently employed as a Process Engineer. This background has given me a great appreciation for math and has taught me the importance of learning how to develop learning skills. My tutoring focuses on teaching students how to learn on their own and gives them a structured way to approach problem solving. This method prepares them for further coursework and problem solving in the work place and other facets in their life. I have taken cal... Read more
Alana
Special Education/Elementary Education Tutor
I have nine years experience teaching elementary age students in all subject areas. For eight of those years, I worked as a special education teacher to students with learning disabilities as well as students with autism spectrum disorder. I have experience using the Wilson Reading Program as well as Recipe for Reading to help students with dyslexia learn to read. I have also developed techniques to help students who struggle with reading comprehension. Before I became a certified teacher,... Read more
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