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Stuart T.

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Seasoned Tutor with a knack for simplifying

University of Missouri Kansas City

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About Education Qualifications

Fun Facts

I have been helping people with learning for most of my life in one way or another. One thing that people like about the way I tutor is that I start with the idea that the student is smart enough to understand the subject - it is just a matter of finding a way of explaining it that makes sense to them! This is different for each student and I love the challenge of finding the way that makes it easy for them to learn the material.

About Me

I am a programmer/consultant with a BS in science/texas/fort-worth">Computer Science/Telecommunications. For the 'science' requirement, I took Biology, instead of the standard Chemistry or Physics. Before I was a science/texas/fort-worth">Computer Science major, I had completed all of the requirements for an Elementary Education degree except for the Student Teaching portion. I have been a substitute teacher during periods between Programming Jobs.

Experience

I have been a tutor for most of my life. When I was young, I realized that school came easily to me. I learned early on that other kids wanted me to let them cheat, but I would tell them "I won't help you cheat, but I will help you learn" and that was when I started being a tutor. I have an insatiable curiosity and a love of learning new things. I especially love seeing how others understand things in their own unique way.

Approach

My approach is largely the Socratic Method, because I find that most students are smarter than they feel they are in the moment and I try to draw out their own knowledge. If someone is 'hitting a brick wall' with the standard approach, I will try to find an alternate explanation of the concept - usually building with the blocks of what they do understand, in order to make the tough parts manageable.

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University of Missouri Kansas City

Computer Science / Telecommunications

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Biology I Tutoring

For the 'Science' portion of my Bachelor of Science degree, I chose Biology, I received an A in Biology 109, an A in Biology 109 Lab, and a B in General Biology II. Over the years I have tutored several children (including my own) in Biology at various levels.

College Algebra Tutoring

I did well in math in high school. I got 100% on my college Math entrance exam, so I was able to go straight to Trigonometry. I got an A's in Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus in college. Math has always come naturally to me and I have a knack for helping people understand the underlying principles.

English Tutoring

Helping students to grasp the fundamentals of English is something I am passionate about. Helping them to be able to read and write with skill opens up many opportunities and give many advantages in life. I have gotten A's in every English class I have ever taken (except for one, where I got a B!). I have always loved the written word and love to see others introduced to the power and beauty of language.

Math Tutoring

Pre Calculus Tutoring

Reading Comprehension Tutoring

I have always loved the written word and love to see others introduced to the power and beauty of language. Helping students to grasp the mechanics of English is something I am passionate about. Helping them to be able to read and understand with skill opens up many opportunities and give many advantages in life. I have gotten A's in every English class I have ever taken (except for one, where I got a B!). I have been a reader since before kindergarten and believe that a love of reading will serve a student well their whole life.

Algebra Tutoring

Algebra II Tutoring

Astronomy Tutoring

I got an A in Astronomy 110, Stars and Galaxies. I have continued to be fascinated with astrophysics since then. I have a passion to see students understand just how amazing space is. I have had the opportunity to tutor many students over the years and love to see them get past their obstacles.

Biology Tutoring

Economics Tutoring

Economics was the first college class I tutored someone in while I was in college. I got an A in economics in college and have also tutored students over the years in the subject. It is my view that economics can be made understandable to anyone - because we all use economic concepts in our own choices. The more complex concepts build on the fundamentals we all understand.

Geography Tutoring

I have taken two college courses in Geography, one more 'hard science' based and one more 'cultural geography' based. I got A's in both courses. I have always loved all aspects of Geography from climate zones to weather patterns to rock types to cultural patterns and movements. My love of Geography is an asset when helping a student who is having trouble because it can show them that the knowledge is worth learning.

Pre Algebra Tutoring

Science Tutoring

The sciences have always come easily to me. I placed 10th in the state in the UIL Science competition in 1986. I have continued to be fascinated with all branches of science since then. I love the challenge of presenting the information to a student in a form that makes sense to THEM. The reward of seeing them 'light up' when the knowledge finally makes sense to them is very satisfying. And it is something that I have seen many times.

History Tutoring

History is something that I developed a passion for in college. I have learned that the teacher can make all the difference in this subject. My professor told the story of western civilization as though it was a soap opera! He was able to make it come alive by bringing out the humanity of the people involved, which gave meaning to the vast trends and movements that have shaped our world. It is my goal to awaken students' minds to the fact that people are people across time and distance and that the decisions that were made in the past can be understood and learned from in the present.

Math Advance Tutoring

I have done well in math my whole life. I got 100% on my college Math entrance exam, so I was able to go straight to Trigonometry. I got an A's in Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus in college. Math has always come naturally to me and I have a knack for helping people understand the underlying principles. I love the challenge of breaking down mathematical concepts to their most basic parts in order to help the student understand that math is something they can use and depend on and is not something to be intimidated by..

Middle School Math Tutoring

Elementary Math Tutoring

Social Studies Tutoring

I have taken many Social Studies classes. I got an A in Cultural Geography at UMKC. I have always loved all aspects of Social Studies from climate zones to weather patterns to cultural patterns and population movements. My love of Cultural Geography is an asset when helping a student who is having trouble because it can show them that the world is a fascinating place and that the knowledge they are working on is worth learning.

Microsoft Access Tutoring

I have over 20 years experience working with Microsoft Access, from version 2.0 to Access 2016. I have designed, programmed, maintained and rewritten many databases over the years. It is an active part of my current job. I have been a professional Access trainer in the course of my career and enjoy seeing students gain the confidence to be able to build their own solutions once they are given the tools and training.

SQL Tutoring

I have use SQL in my daily job as a programmer for over 20 years. I have used both PL/SQL and Transact SQL. I have trained many of my coworkers over the years in SQL programming. I am familiar with creating Tables, Cursors, Stored Procedures, Transactions and many more aspects of SQL. One of the most important benefits of my tutoring is that I focus on teaching the student WHY to use a programming concept and not just HOW (i.e. what command to type).

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