...So...why be a tutor? I started tutoring my kids in math & science when they were in middle school because it looked like they would begin to lose ground otherwise. I discovered I liked it, and would up tutoring them and their friends later on. (read more)
...I was involved in designing, maintaining and developing database systems for the finance industry. I have a Master's degree in Computer Science and 5 years experience developing testing tools in Perl as well as reporting tools. I have a Master's degree in Computer Science and 5 years experience developing real-time software in C/C++ on a Solaris (UNIX) and Linux platform. (read more)
...My interest in tutoring begins with a deep love for the subject matter, which means that for me there's no substitute for actually understanding it: getting the right answer isn't nearly as important as being able to explain why it's right. As a tutor, my main job isn't to talk, but to listen: I... (read more)
My background in programming and teaching is strengthened by hands-on experience and curriculum development across various educational settings. During my time as a Teaching Assistant for an introductory Java programming course at Colorado State University, I was actively involved in supporting stu... (read more)