Duane Baptiste
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Duane Baptiste
Bachelors degree
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My name is Duane Ryan Baptiste, and I have always been passionate about leveraging my experiences to assist others. Academically, I hold a bachelor's degree in Mathematics. Professionally, I bring to the table 8 years of tutoring experience, 5 years of teaching experience, and 3 years in leadership roles. Throughout my educational career, I have taught in various parts of the New York City Metropolitan Area and collaborated with leaders from diverse educational agencies, both large and small. I have worked with the City University of New York and the Human Resources Administration of New York State. Currently, I am a freelance tutor with Varsity Tutors, a national tutoring agency. Black Wisdom Concepts is a Supplemental Education Services program I developed to support learners from diverse backgrounds. To summarize its essence, it aims to bridge gaps in traditional education and enrich the knowledge we acquire in school. In the words of a notable book, "There are three types of knowledge: Inert knowledge, Activated Ignorance, and Activated Knowledge." My educational philosophy is rooted in the belief that learning should be applicable and relatable to our daily lives, rather than simply memorized and forgotten. My goal is to create a hub of knowledge that teaches essential life skills and enhances our appreciation for the education we receive in school.
Duane graduated from Allegheny College

Specialities of your tutor
Common Core State Standards - CCSS (USA)
Exam Simulation
Homework help
Problem Solving
Test Strategy
Mental Math
State-Specific Standards (USA)
Student types for classes
College students
Home schooled
High School students
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Elementary School students
Middle School students
Class overview
My name is Duane Ryan Baptiste, and I have always been passionate about leveraging my experiences to assist others. Academically, I hold a bachelor's degree in Mathematics. Professionally, I bring to the table 8 years of tutoring experience, 5 years of teaching experience, and 3 years in leadership roles. Throughout my educational career, I have taught in various parts of the New York City Metropolitan Area and collaborated with leaders from diverse educational agencies, both large and small. I have worked with the City University of New York and the Human Resources Administration of New York State. Currently, I am a freelance tutor with Varsity Tutors, a national tutoring agency. Black Wisdom Concepts is a Supplemental Education Services program I developed to support learners from diverse backgrounds. To summarize its essence, it aims to bridge gaps in traditional education and enrich the knowledge we acquire in school. In the words of a notable book, "There are three types of knowledge: Inert knowledge, Activated Ignorance, and Activated Knowledge." My educational philosophy is rooted in the belief that learning should be applicable and relatable to our daily lives, rather than simply memorized and forgotten. My goal is to create a hub of knowledge that teaches essential life skills and enhances our appreciation for the education we receive in school.
Duane also teaches
Elementary School Math
Geometry
High School Math
Linear Algebra
Middle School Math
Pre Algebra
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining

10 day Refund
Free Tutor Swap

Mathematics concepts taught by Duane
The student and tutor worked through problems involving vector operations, including scalar multiplication and subtraction. They also addressed an inequality problem related to perimeters and began a ratio problem involving geometric shapes. The student will resend problematic materials for the next session.
Vector Operations: Scalar Multiplication
Vector Operations: Addition and Subtraction
Inequalities and Perimeter Calculations
Ratios and Equilateral Triangles
The Tutor and Student worked through problems involving ratios in geometry, algebraic expressions for area, and probability concepts including biased dice and compound events. They practiced solving for unknown variables and calculating probabilities using addition and multiplication rules. The session concluded with a plan to revisit more complex problems in the next meeting.
Ratio and Proportion
Area of a Triangle and Algebraic Expressions
Solving Linear Equations
Probability and Events
The Tutor and Student worked through various mathematics problems, including converting fractions to percentages, understanding function machines and algebraic expressions, identifying quadrilaterals and their symmetries, and applying the Pythagorean theorem to solve a geometry problem. They also practiced interpreting data from bar charts and calculating ratios.
Ratios and Proportions
The Pythagorean Theorem
Quadrilaterals and Their Properties
Function Machines and Algebraic Expressions
Converting Fractions to Percentages
The tutor and student worked through several word problems involving decimal operations, including division, multiplication, addition, and subtraction. They focused on correctly setting up and executing division with decimals, understanding place value for rounding, and applying these concepts to real-world scenarios like cost per mile and bank balance calculations. The student will send photos of practice booklets for review in the next session.
Dividing Decimals
Multiplying by Powers of 10
Bank Balance Calculations
Cost Per Mile Calculation
Perimeter of a Rectangle
The session focused on the student learning to divide decimals by integers and other decimals. The student practiced rewriting decimal division problems to use whole number divisors. The student was assigned to practice dividing decimals on a recommended math website and explore available quizzes on the platform.
Division by Integers
Division by Decimals
Terminating vs. Repeating Decimals
Checking Division with Multiplication
Division Problem Representations
The Student practiced performing fraction operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) with mixed numbers and simplifying the results. They worked through a quiz involving these operations and received feedback. The session concluded with the tutor providing a resource link for additional practice problems and outlining plans to focus on word problems involving fractions and transition to decimals in the next session, with an eye toward an exam in May.
Multiplying Fractions
Dividing Fractions
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Simplifying Fractions
Problem Solving with Fraction Multiplication
Converting Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions
Teaching tools used by tutor
Quizzes
Graphing Tools
Assessment
Digital whiteboard
Interactive lessons
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Record lessons
Note taking
Open Q&A

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