Berkeley Churchill

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What I teach:

I gladly tutor

What I'll do:

Qualifications:

I am currently a math and computer science double major with senior standing in the College of Creative Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. I am also pursuing a minor in Global Peace and Security, and spend considerable time learning to be a stage lighting designer in the Theater and Dance department. Through my coursework at UCSB, I have completed the equivalent of a typical mathematics undergraduate curriculum with grades of A- or better (almost always better!) in all undergraduate courses. I continue to take graduate courses in mathematics to extend my knowledge.

I have tutored students at my high school since September 2005. I was also the founder and president of the Bothell High School math club from 10th grade until I graduated, and subsequently became president of the math club at UCSB. Consequently I have had many opportunities to tutor classmates and give lectures. I also have experience working with special needs students. The combination of my teaching experience and my extensive knowledge of mathematics makes me an excellent tutor.

My Teaching Philosophy:

I believe that students learn best when they discover ideas on their own. However, this is sometimes very difficult without assistance. When tutoring, I consider myself responsible for providing information so that students can answer questions independently. This requires patience on the student's part as well as my own; the student must be willing to think critically about a question without giving up. Conversely I must be patient while the student learns and provide assistance as needed. Through this practice I believe that pupils will not only gain a deep understanding of the subject matter, but will also develop valuable critical thinking skills that will assist them throughout their life.

Interested?

I will tutor in individual or group settings. Locations are flexible. Tutoring via email is also a possibility.

Pricing:

I offer several options. Email me if you're interested.

These are new rates effective for Spring 2010. All rates are doubled during finals week.

For my purposes, finals week at UCSB for Spring 2010 is the eight-day period starting on June 4th and ending June 11th. In general, it is the last day of instruction through the last day of finals according to the approved academic calendar.

Individual Sessions - $18/hour base rate

In any given 7-day period, the first two hours of tutoring are $18/hour. Each additional hour is $6 more than the previous hour. For example, if you want three hours of tutoring in one week, the charge is $18 + $18 + $24 = $60. Moreover, all rates double during UCSB's finals week.

Is that one annoying concept holding you up? Do you think your problems can be resolved quickly? Maybe you just need to meet once. If you're having more trouble then it may be best to meet a few times.

Group Sessions - Cheap (especially for large groups, contact me for details).

Is your teacher not quite getting the idea across? This is a great economical option if several people are having difficulty with a course. In a group session I will review the difficult concepts then answer questions about homework and the material. Email me to schedule or for more information.

Test Preparation - $130

Need help before a final? I will meet twice with you for an hour each time to discuss difficult concepts and to work on practice problems. After assessing your strengths and weaknesses, I will put together a set of practice problems and a practice exam. We will meet on two other occasions for an hour each to discuss the practice problems and review the practice exam. I'll also answer questions via email during this time as necessary. The details are flexible - we can arrange to meet more or less depending on your needs.

Week of unlimited E-mail tutoring - $60/week

Freely ask for assistance on any homework problems are concepts for one week. I will check and answer emails at least twice a day (often more often!). This is extremely convenient if you feel you understand the basic concepts, but you need help getting through homework.

Per E-mail tutoring - 30¢/minute

Not sure how much help you'll need? Send me an email when you get stuck, and I will answer promptly. I charge 30¢/minute it takes to answer the email. For short questions, this is usually five minutes ($1.50). For questions requiring a little more elaboration it may take ten to fifteen minutes ($3-$4.50). For longer responses, more questions or references to homework problems, price will increase proportionately.

Other Arrangements

I'm more than happy to work out something special, just for you. Send me an email!




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