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

Duane graduated from Allegheny College

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Homework help

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Test prep strategies

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Mental Math

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Learning Plans

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Practice Tests

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Exam Simulation

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State-Specific Standards (USA)

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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 also teaches

Algebra

Algebra

Algebra 2

Algebra 2

Arithmetic

Arithmetic

Calculus

Calculus

College Algebra

College Algebra

College Math

College Math

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Mathematics concepts taught by Duane

Student learned 2 days ago

The student and tutor explored the principles of algebra, focusing on simplifying expressions by combining like terms and applying the distributive property. They practiced solving equations by isolating variables and learned to distinguish between simplifying expressions and finding specific numerical solutions for variables. The next session will involve reviewing additional practice problems on expressions.

Expressions vs. Equations

Rules of Signs for Operations

The Distributive Property

Combining Like Terms

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Student learned 9 days ago

The student and tutor worked through a series of math problems focusing on percentages, discounts, interest calculations, and markups. The student practiced applying these concepts to word problems, reinforcing their understanding of financial mathematics and numerical operations. They planned to move on to algebra in the next session.

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Calculating Sale Price with Percentage Increase

Simple Interest Formula

Applying Discounts and Calculating Sale Prices

Comparing Scores Using Percentages

Calculating Percentage of a Total

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Student learned 30 days ago

The tutor and student focused on mastering percentage problems by dissecting the formula 'is over of equals rate over 100'. They practiced identifying the parts of percentage problems and worked through examples solving for the rate, part, and base. The student was assigned additional practice problems from a handout for the next session.

Percentage Formula: Is Over Of

Identifying Parts

Base

and Rate

Solving for Rate

Base

and Part

Decimal Conversion and Calculation

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The Tutor and Student reviewed topics including prime factorization, exponent rules (product, quotient, negative exponents), and algebraic expressions like the difference of squares. They worked through several practice problems and planned to continue with calculator-based math exercises in the next session before the upcoming test.

Prime Factorization and Largest Capacity

Understanding Measurement Intervals and Rounding

Laws of Exponents

Difference of Squares Factoring

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The student and tutor reviewed several mathematical concepts including rates of change, geometric congruency, trigonometry with special right triangles, solving simultaneous equations, and prime factorization. They practiced applying formulas and theorems to solve word problems and geometric proofs. The next session will focus on algebra, percentages, and geometry.

Solving Leaky Bucket Problems

Triangle Congruence Criteria

Special Right Triangles (30-60-90)

Solving Simultaneous Linear Equations

Prime Factorization with Powers

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Student learned about 2 months ago

The Student and Tutor worked through several math problems covering Venn diagrams, probability, percentage calculations, scientific notation, and estimations using conversion graphs. The Student practiced applying different problem-solving techniques and converting between fractions, decimals, and percentages. They will revisit scientific notation and similar equation-based questions in the next session.

Venn Diagrams

Percentage Problems

Unit Conversion Using Graphs

Scientific Notation

Solving Equations

Long Division

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