About |
| Member Since: | May, 2008
(last login 19 days ago) |
| Gender: | Male |
| Preferred Subjects: | General Math, Algebra, Statistics, Trigonometry, Biology, Physics, General Science, English (ESL), Study Skills/Organization, and SAT Math |
| Experience: | I am a down-to-earth, approachable grad student with 8 years of tutoring experience. My academic background is in science, but I have experience tutoring a wide range of subjects.
Courses for which I have paid, referred tutoring experience include: math, biology, English, history, geography, physics, and study skills. I have worked with high school and college students.
I have a bachelor's degree in physics from Tulane University, and a master's degree in neuroscience from Tulane. I am a PhD candidate in neuroscience at UT, with a 4.0 cumulative GPA. My GRE scores are 760 math, 670 verbal.
Good tutoring means having a balance between feeling comfortable and being challenged. So when I work with a student, we go back and forth between old and new material. The old material is comfortable and provides a foothold, and then then we go on to more challenging new material. It takes an experienced tutor to know when to challenge and when to back up and regain our footing.
This approach results in:
(1) Integrating old and new material so nothing is learned as a "separate" or unrelated concept
(2) A session that is neither boring nor frustrating
(3) Measurable progress in each session
I strongly believe students excel when they feel good about what they are doing. Nobody learns well when they are overwhelmed or bored.
My tutoring produces real results. Some successful experiences my students have had: finally understanding (and enjoying!) the math they thought they hated, going into an English test feeling prepared, writing a killer paper, acing an exam, and adopting good study habits which they used for years to come. It is very enjoyable for me to see a student come in at first feeling like they'll never pass a class, and then meeting with them one last time to see the A on their final paper, project, or course grade. It never gets old. I guarantee you are smarter than you think! |
| Hobbies: | When I'm not in school or tutoring, I like: playing piano, Argentine tango, watching movies, swimming, biking. |
Availability |
| Hourly Rate: | $30.00/hr (Cash or Check) |
| Days/Times: | Weekdays after 3PM
Weekends in the morning
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| Lives Near: | 78705 zip code |
| Can Meet: |
On campus for no additional charge
Up to 5 minutes away for no additional charge
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Average 5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Chuck is awesome! He got back to me quickly and we met a few times before my exam. He was a great help. |
| Posted 3 months ago by Mercedes M. |
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