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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Common Core State Standards - CCSS (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 22 days ago

The session focused on introducing the concepts of improper fractions and mixed numbers. The Tutor used analogies and visual diagrams to explain the definitions and demonstrate how to convert between these forms. The Student practiced identifying mixed numbers from shaded shapes, showing improved understanding of the visual representation of these fraction types.

Understanding Improper Fractions

Understanding Mixed Numbers

Visualizing and Identifying Mixed Numbers

Visualizing and Identifying Improper Fractions

Equivalence and Conversion between Forms

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Student learned 22 days ago

The Student and Tutor reviewed and practiced multiplying and dividing fractions, focusing heavily on simplifying fractions by finding common factors. The Student solved several problems applying both multiplication and the "Keep, Change, Flip" method for division. The next session is scheduled to cover mixed numbers.

Multiplying Fractions

Simplifying Fractions Using the GCF

Dividing Fractions with Keep

Change

Flip (KCF)

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Student learned 25 days ago

The Tutor and Student worked through a series of practice problems involving multiplication and division of fractions. The session heavily focused on correctly applying the "keep, change, flip" rule for division and consistently simplifying all final answers to their lowest terms. They concluded with a final practice problem and plan to meet again tomorrow.

Dividing Fractions: The Keep

Change

Flip Method

Multiplying Fractions Directly

Simplifying Fractions: Using the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)

Order of Operations with Fractions: Operate First

Then Simplify

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Student learned 27 days ago

The Student and Tutor practiced simplifying fractions, focusing on finding common factors and the greatest common factor to reduce fractions. The session then introduced a new topic on combining fraction multiplication and division with simplification, demonstrating different approaches to achieve the final answer. They plan to continue practicing these combined operations in the next session and discuss homework assignments.

Identifying the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)

Simplifying Fractions

Multiplying Fractions

Dividing Fractions: Keep

Change

Flip (KCF)

Strategic Simplification in Fraction Operations

Finding Factors of a Number

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Student learned 29 days ago

The Student and Tutor continued their lesson on simplifying fractions, practicing how to find the greatest common factor (GCF) to reduce fractions to their lowest terms. They successfully simplified two fractions, 5/50 and 30/72, and began work on another, 12/30, which will be completed in the next session.

Identifying Factors of a Number

Determining the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)

Understanding Equivalent Fractions

Simplifying Fractions to Lowest Terms

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The Student and Tutor reviewed previously covered topics of multiplying and dividing fractions before transitioning to a new concept. The session focused on understanding and practicing two methods for simplifying fractions: using the Greatest Common Factor and iterative division. They worked through several practice problems, with plans to continue with more examples in the next session.

Understanding Equivalent Fractions

Simplifying Fractions using the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)

Simplifying Fractions by Repeated Division

Review: Multiplying and Dividing Fractions

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