Anyone know a good tutor that knows fist year engineering math like that back of his hand? Ive had bad experiences with a couple of retarded tutors that dont know anything.

I would be willing to tutor you, and I am quite proficient in first year engineering math. I can get you references if you wish, and provide you with a transcript (I got 12's in the 1st year eng math courses).

I also have lots of experience tutoring.

Please PM me for more details

The Math department provides a tutoring list. I recommend someone with a PhD or currently pursuing a Masters degree.

Stay away from first or second year students who have high marks in the course. They think they know everything.

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Looks like Elliot made a post before me, if he's in ECE, give him a try.

Speaking of which, how did you do in 2E15? Those poor 50+ students didn't make it.

Originally Posted by Bhaltair

The Math department provides a tutoring list. I recommend someone with a PhD or currently pursuing a Masters degree.

Stay away from first or second year students who have high marks in the course. They think they know everything.

Despite my obvious bias on this matter, I beg to differ. Yes, there may be some first or second year "tutors" who think and act like they know everything. However, you also frequently come across Masters and PhD students who have horrid teaching skills. Just because they can understand and apply the concepts does not necessarily mean they can teach them.

I have been tutoring at various levels for numerous years, and think I am very good at explaining material in a way that makes sense to students.

I do agree that you cannot base tutoring skills solely off marks, which is why I offered to provide references (past tutoring students, and, if you wish, PhD Candidates) that can attest to my tutoring abilities.

Originally Posted by Bhaltair

Speaking of which, how did you do in 2E15? Those poor 50+ students didn't make it.

We havent taken that course yet, I assume you mean 2CI5..

I did fairly well. Despite my direct reference to my marks above, I don't really like to broadcast how I did in classes. But suffice to say I was not one of the unfortunate 50+

Anyhow, lets not hijack this thread.

Originally Posted by Elliott779

We havent taken that course yet, I assume you mean 2CI5..

I did fairly well. Despite my direct reference to my marks above, I don't really like to broadcast how I did in classes. But suffice to say I was not one of the unfortunate 50+

Anyhow, lets not hijack this thread.

Ah yes, you assumed correctly. It appears I am thinking about 2E15 already.

Glad to hear.

Paras: I sent you a private message. Send me an email if you have any questions.

Go to the math help centre, free math help. It may not be as personalized as a private tutor, but it's free and the next best thing.