Homework Help & Tutor Testimonials

Credentials

David Roth

I have an MS in chemistry from the University of Oklahoma.

As a graduate student I was head teaching assistant in charge of chemistry labs, grading exams, keeping records of grades, laboratory safety inspections, etc.

I have taught at various community colleges, however those jobs are very low-paying so I decided to start my own tutoring business and that is what I do full-time now. I have been doing this full time since 2004.

A little about myself: I'm 40 years old, married, we have one beautiful baby girl and she's so amazing that I think I want to have about 1000 more. ;-) I love to study math in my free time and I wish I had more free time to do so.

In-person tutoring location: I normally meet students either at their school, a library, or coffeeshop. If the parents will be home, I do not mind coming to the house. However, if you are located far from my usual location/s, I will have to charge a little extra for travel time.

Teaching methods: I prefer to tutor people one-on-one rather than via the internet, but I try not to limit myself, so I'm branching out to the e-world. Online tutoring is a bit slow and inefficient for actual real-time tutoring (via chatroom)--typing math equations and symbols if very difficult!--but if all that is required is a little homework help, then email works great. For true learning, I encourage students to do as much of the homework themselves as they possibly can and I try to provide homework help to smooth over the rough areas. If the student simply watches me solve problem after problem... the student is not really learning that way. The student needs to learn to solve the problems on their own. I love nothing more than to have a student say "Y'know... I think I can do this on my own now. I don't think I'll need your help." This means I lose a customer, but I can add one more success to my list.

Advice to students: For studying math, chemistry, and physics, it is VITAL that you solve as many homework problems from the back of the chapter as you possibly can. Or at least as many homework problems as you have time for. Math and science is much like driving, you can read about it or watch other people do it, but you won't really learn how until you "get behind the wheel" and solve the homework problems on your own. All I can do is smooth over the rough areas and perhaps show you some strategies and short-cuts that will make things easier for you. The true learning is up to you, the student. I cannot pour knowledge directly from my head into yours. If only life were that simple... but it isn't. Learning requires work. A tutor is just a tool that can help make learning a little faster.

Testimonials

David,

You are awesome!

After seeing your explanations and calculations (physics I) to those specific homework questions are well above and beyond what was covered in class. I'm not sure how the instructor expected us to answer them, so I'll be sure to tailor my responses accordinlgy (and will keep your detailed explanations in my hip pocket for future reference).

I can hardly thank you enough for your prompt reply and efforts in getting this to me so quickly. These type of "emergency" homework assignments are rare...

I anticipate plenty more work to be sent your way, and glad to have such an expert such as yourself standing by to assist in getting me through my class difficulties (and difficulties are putting it mildly...Haha!)...

Thanks again and have a great day!

Chuck...

********************************************** Thanks a lot David, I was able to understand atoms much better and I did my project easily. When I get my grade, I will send you another e-mail telling you what it was!!

Thanks,
Samantha

(and a later email)
Hello David, im sorry I haven't e-mailed you...i just wanted to let you know i got 4 A's on my Atom's project! THANKS A LOT!!

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David, you made this (calculus--series and sequences) really clear for me. I could follow the solutions you gave me really easy. I know it was a lot of work. Thanks!

Dan

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Hi David,

Got the solutions. It helped greatly. I asked my prof about the plane being off course and he said to ignore that. I"m glad you showed me both ways. Thank's. Curious as to where are you located at? Thank's for the prompt service and I'll be using you for homework help throughout the semester.

Regard's
Dan

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Hi David

Thanks for your detailed explanations (chemistry lab homework). Now I can understand much better.

Best regards,
Kyoung

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Wow! That was fast and very detailed work (Physics I)! Thanks a million, and I hope you are available for future help with homework!

Allison

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Okay...
I have dozens more testimonials I could add to this list... but I'm not going to keep this updated any more. I think you get the idea. Most every student likes the way I provide homework help. I can't say that I have a 100% sucess rate, probably more like 98% or higher! In fact, I don't remember the last time I had an unhappy customer.