Care.com logo
Child CareTutoringSenior CarePet CareHousekeeping

Find a job

Find trusted tutors in your area

Enter a zip code to get matched with caregivers that meet your needs

Start matching
Karl D.
Background checked

Mesa, AZ 85201

from $50 per hour

(21)

Join to contact

Karl completed a CareCheck

This is the background check we require for all caregivers.

About Karl

Experience: 10 yrs

I teach hundreds of students every semester. With degrees in physics and mathematics, and minors in biology and computer science, I became an interdisciplinary science graduate student at Arizona State University (ASU), where I completed a Master's Degree in Bio-Electrical Engineering. I seek to undo the damage and negative effects students often suffer/endure from poor teaching practices. I strive to replace this distaste with a passion for the fundamentals of the subjects, just as a long line of teachers have done for me. I am constantly researching new ways, and inventing new tools, to teach. Currently, I am writing a book that will make these creative teaching ideas available and inspire further progression in education. Please contact me for professional, high-quality, state of the art tutoring. My extensive background knowledge of how language, art, and science intertwine allows me to appropriately teach children or college graduate students. Here is a brief summary of my teaching experience: 1. Private Math, Science, Language, and Writing instructor and tutor: 14+ years. 2. Over the past 14 years I've developed a specialty helping students with disabilities and learning disorders, most especially (I have extensive experience with) ADHD, but also Dyslexia, Anxiety, Autism, Spectrum Disorders, OCD, OCPD, PTSD, Vision Impairment, and others. 3. Math & Science Tutor Staff: (a) 6 months as a volunteer in a Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) tutoring center. (b) One year as an employee in CGCC tutoring center. 4. Mentor for Wildcat Middle School 8th Grade Science Classes. 5. Physics Student Mentor - I assisted incoming freshmen students with their transition to the University of Arizona (UA) physics department. 6. Physics Factory Assistant - Helped UA math professor perform exciting science demonstrations and experiments for visiting junior high students. 7. Physics Undergraduate Council - I assist with the retention of UA physics undergrads by offering support and guidance. Represent the interests and needs of these students when meeting with the department head and faculty. 8. My family used to run a summer school for kids. As a teenager, I was a (fun) math teacher for 3 months every summer! 9. I come from a long line of teachers. My mother, both of her parents, and their parents dedicated their lives to education and teaching. 10. I have also tutored foreign students (Italian, Indian, Vietnamese, Chinese, Spanish) in English pronunciation, writing, accent reduction, et cetera. 11. Graduate Teaching Associate: 3 years. I currently teach hundreds of undergraduate students each semester at Arizona State University, while working on a book about science education, with aspirations to become a college teacher and educator.

Reviews

5.0
based on 21 reviews
JL

Justin L.

Reviewed on 9/10/2019

In addition to making room in his schedule on short notice to tutor our son, Karl provided him with needed confidence to allow him to start understanding his accelerated math topics. Karl was very patient with him and our son is again excited about mathematics. We plan to use Karl on an on-going basis.

Services

Subjects

Art

Art - Art History

Art - Drawing

Art - Painting

Computers

Computers - Basic

Computers - C

Computers - Computer Basics

Computers - Computer Science

Computers - HTML

Computers - Java

Computers - Linux

Computers - Microsoft Excel

Computers - Microsoft Office

Computers - Microsoft Powerpoint

Computers - Microsoft Windows

Computers - Microsoft Word

Computers - Programming

Computers - Windows

English

English - ESL

English - Grammar

English - Language Arts K-6

English - Literature

English - Reading

English - Writing

Foreign Language

Foreign Language - Spanish

Math

Math - Algebra 1

Math - Calculus

Math - Elementary School Math

Math - Geometry

Math - Middle School Math

Math - Pre-Calculus

Music And Drama

Music Drama - Singing

Musical Instruments

Musical Instruments - Drums

Programming, Building, & Repairing Computers

Science

Science - Biology

Science - Chemistry

Science - Elementary Science

Science - Life Science

Science - Middle School

Science - Physics

Science - Psychology

Special Education

Special Education - ADD / ADHD

Special Education - Dyslexia

Special Education - Emotional Behavior

Special Education - Learning Disabled

Special Education - Mildly Handicapped

Test Prep

Test Prep - 3rd grade SOL

Test Prep - 5th grade SOL

Test Prep - ACT

Test Prep - Elementary Standard Testing

Test Prep - GED

Test Prep - GMAT

Test Prep - GRE

Test Prep - Middle School SOL

Test Prep - PSAT test

Test Prep - Private School Entrance

Test Prep - SAT Math

Test Prep - SAT Verbal

Test Prep - TOEFL

Rates

Recurring jobs

$50-75/hr

Can help with

Help with pets

Online tutoring

Tutoring at center for learning

Tutoring in seachers's home

Tutoring in student's home

Qualifications

Education

University of Arizona - 2009

Bachelor degree - Bs: Math & Physics; Minors: Biology & Comp.science

Arizona State University - Tempe - 2015

Graduate degree - Bio-electrical Engineering

Languages

English

Spanish

Professional skills

Certified teacher

Other Qualifications & Credentials

As an interdisciplinary ASU graduate student with a passion for effectively communicating science

I can coordinate tours of various interdisciplinary labs in ASU's state-of-the-art facilities for interested students.

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Non-smoker

Safety

CareCheck

Completed

Similar caregivers nearby

Astrid O.

Astrid O.

Phoenix

About Care
  • About us
  • Careers
  • Terms of use
  • Privacy policy
Care.com does not employ any caregiver and is not responsible for the conduct of any user of our site. All information in member profiles, job posts, applications, and messages is created by users of our site and not generated or verified by Care.com. You need to do your own diligence to ensure the job or caregiver you choose is appropriate for your needs and complies with applicable laws.
Care.com® HomePay℠ is a service provided by Breedlove and Associates, LLC, a Care.com company.
“Care.com" and "There for you" are service marks or registered service marks of Care.com, Inc. 2007-2024 Care.com, Inc. All rights reserved.