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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State-Specific Standards (USA)

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Common Core State Standards - CCSS (USA)

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Mental Math

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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 5 days ago

The Tutor and Student focused on dividing fractions, practicing the 'Keep, Change, Flip, Multiply' method through several example problems. They also covered simplifying fractions, including identifying common factors for reduction and canceling terms before multiplication. The session concluded with plans to continue the lesson on Friday morning.

Dividing Fractions: The Keep

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Multiplying Fractions

Simplifying Fractions

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Student learned 6 days ago

The Student and Tutor reviewed operations with mixed numbers, specifically focusing on addition and subtraction of fractions. They practiced converting mixed numbers to improper fractions, finding common denominators, and applying cross-multiplication to solve problems. The session concluded with a plan to continue reviewing these concepts in the next class.

Adding Mixed Numbers: The Shortcut Method

Converting Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions

Finding Common Denominators & Creating Equivalent Fractions

Subtracting Mixed Numbers: The Improper Fraction Method

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Student learned 13 days ago

The Student and Tutor worked on arithmetic operations involving fractions and mixed numbers. They practiced adding and subtracting mixed numbers by converting them to improper fractions, finding common denominators, performing the operation, and then converting the result back to a mixed number using repeated subtraction. They also completed an exercise focused solely on converting an improper fraction to a mixed number.

Converting Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions

Finding a Common Denominator (Least Common Denominator - LCD)

Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers

Converting Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers (Repeated Subtraction Method)

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Student learned 16 days ago

The Student and Tutor practiced core fraction operations, including subtraction and multiplication. They reviewed two methods for fraction subtraction: cross-multiplication and finding the least common denominator, and also worked on simplifying fractions by identifying common factors like 2 and 3. The session concluded with a plan to continue practice in the next meeting.

Subtracting Fractions: Least Common Denominator (LCD) Method

Simplifying Fractions

Multiplying Fractions

Subtracting Fractions: Cross-Multiplication Method

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Student learned 19 days ago

The tutor and student worked through various problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions. They practiced finding common denominators, converting between improper fractions and mixed numbers, and applying the rules for each operation. The next session will continue practicing multiplication and division with mixed numbers.

Finding a Common Denominator

Converting Fractions: Improper to Mixed Numbers

Multiplying Fractions

Dividing Fractions

Working with Mixed Numbers in Operations

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Student learned 20 days ago

The Tutor and Student practiced converting mixed numbers to improper fractions and performing subtraction with them. They worked through several examples, converting fractions to common denominators and then subtracting numerators. The next session will involve more examples of these operations.

Converting Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions

Operations with Improper Fractions (Addition & Subtraction)

Converting Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers

Fractions as Pairs

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