Chuck B.
Private tutor in San Marcos, TX
Education
Bachelor's degree with Honors - Mathematics, Thomas Edison State University, 4.0 GPA. Current - Masters, Atmospheric Sciences, University of Oklahoma
Experience
- 5+ years of tutoring experience - 4.0 GPA - taken CLEPs, DSSTs, GRE I've instructed mathematics and meteorology at a military ground school, with over 500+ contact hours. I currently am an adjunct professor of mathematics at a local university. I have taken every math class known to man... Calculus I-IV, Geometry, Graph Theory, Ring Theory, Combinatorics... you name it, I've taken it. I help students improve their scores on the SAT, ACT, GRE, CLEP, DSST, etc. I usually teach them the math, chemistry/science side, but also help them in the writing and critical thinking area. As an Airman, I'm expected to demonstrate such concepts when out in the field - I hope to pass along this understanding to my students. As a 'hobby', I tutor students on the side. From personal experience, there appears to be a correlation between how a professor explains concepts to students like of mathematics. This is so important because we need more people who enjoy learning the beauty behind mathematical manipulation and pursue the journey of creating new mathematical ideals. I even tutor students from other classes that aren't in mine! I see my ability to teach students as the metaphor of the rider and the horse: one can always bring a horse to water, but you can't make it drink. The horse must determine for itself whether or not it wants to drink. I also define the potential of a student in the same light: everyone has the seed of potential to become proficient at any subject, but it is up to you on whether you have the discipline and desire to tend to your seed and help it grow into a strong, self-sustaining tree. As with anything, repetition and continuous exposure is a great friend when it comes to learning a subject well. Please let me emphasize that this is not a magical solution, where you will wake up and realize the subject. While some have had those moments (including myself), my approach is more safer, more grounded and more desirable for success. I am more than happy to discuss my tutoring expectations and my plans with the student, if desired. My starting price is $45 an hour, one-on-one. This rate is subject to change when discussing scheduling opportunities (hourly, weekly, monthly, etc.) and the number of students (singular or multiple). I am most known for my Group sessions (2-5 students), and offer a $5 discount per student that is in the class. This works both ways - the client can bring students with them, or I can combine single sessions into one group session. I can accommodate both virtual and online studies. I am also available to discuss other teaching opportunities, such as GRE, SAT, etc.
Subject Expertise
SAT MathematicsElementary MathElementary AlgebraFinite MathematicsGeneral ChemistryGeometryGMAT QuantitativeGREGRE Subject Test in MathematicsGRE QuantitativeGRE Quantitative ReasoningGRE Subject Test in ChemistrySAT MathElectromagnetismSAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1PSAT MathematicsMiddle School MathSAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2Mathematical Foundations for Computer Science7th Grade mathStatisticsMultivariable CalculusPre-CalculusLinear AlgebraNon-Euclidean GeometryAP Physics 2: Electricity and MagnetismSAT Subject Test in PhysicsApplied Mathematics11th Grade math12th Grade math8th Grade math9th Grade mathACCUPLACER College-Level MathACT MathAlgebra 1Algebra 2AlgorithmsAP Calculus ABAP Calculus BCAP ChemistryAP Statistics10th Grade mathCalculus 1Calculus 2Calculus 3ChemistryCLEP CalculusCLEP College AlgebraCLEP College MathematicsCLEP ChemistryCLEP College CompositionCLEP PrecalculusCollege EssaysCollege AlgebraCOMPASS Mathematics
Availability
Any day at any time, Any day at any time
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away at my regular hourly rate
Hobbies
I hail from the great nation of Texas, participating in aspects of life such as outdoorsman, ranch work, archery and shooting, hunting, canoeing, and the like. As a licensed pilot, I like flying different types of aircraft and enjoying the view of the ground from above. I have worked (volunteered) with the National Weather Service in Central Texas, gaining experience I will need to pursue a career in Meteorology.
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