JC-PD LLC

JC-PD LLC is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

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JC-PD LLC offers the following services: Students of all ages are welcome. I have had C programming students as young as 10 and 14, and 8th grade and HS java students. Now, I have a 12th grader learning Java enterprise apps (changed recently to C# .Net asp.net web forms). I have tutored math, physical science, and astronomy for a student in 7th grade. I have taught a 7th grader physics with Hewitt’s Conceptual Physics (slowly). Recently I have had students in research, students working on their Ph.D. dissertation, students working on their MS thesis, and students working on their MS or MBA, as well as elementary students, HS students, and undergraduates in CS (many) or engineering-------------------------------------- As an adjunct professor, I teach statistics, physical science, and college physics. I am a former teaching assistant or teaching fellow in physics during 5 years in graduate school.---------------------------- Currently I am a part-time software engineering consultant using C++ for a US industry (actually ended 10/19). Also, in industry, I have 6 years of experience as a programmer/software engineer. I have 12 years of programming experience in my scientific research at Wash U School of Medicine in St. Louis. Through my dissertation and postdoc, I have 5 years of FORTRAN programming experience. At Wash U School of Medicine, I have 8 years of part-time UNIX system administrator experience. The programming languages C, C++, FORTRAN, python, and Java; the operating systems UNIX, Linux, and Windows; and the shell scripting language bash, and sh are my computer specialties. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Based on 40hrs/week of only programming, I have about 6.3 years of experience with C, 3.6 years of experience with C++, 1.5 years of experience with Java, and 3 months of experience with python. I have several years of experience with shell scripting. I have recently coded JavaFX and Java Swing. I am currently learning Javascript, CSS3, HTML5, and C# asp.net with windows forms. In total, I have been programming for about 30 years.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In addition to math and physics, I tutor C, C++, FORTRAN, Java, JavaFX, python, UNIX, Linux, and shell scripting (bash, sh). I can teach beginning to expert levels in all programming languages, scripting languages, and OS's above, except for Java, C#, and python. Currently, I can help beginning and intermediate level Java and python students. I can also help with beginning C#. I have recently tutored several times a MATLAB for students of engineering course. --------------------------------------------- I work with students online. I will offer classes online, where students can connect from different locations, and they may share the burden of my default rate. The default rate becomes $40 + $5 for each additional student. E.g., 4 students would each pay 1/4 of $40 plus $15. The maximum number of students online is decided by the students themselves for online subject tutoring. Twenty students is the preferred maximum for an online class. With My Zoom, 100 students can join an online class in real time. (Classes must have multiple students to begin).--------------------------------------------------------------- I practice patience and a perfectly positive attitude toward my students, striving to not judge others. In sessions, concepts are explained clearly if there is a need. Otherwise, practice is the focus. Active learning is best in any subject. Teaching strategy in test taking is beneficial to many students. I want to help students learn problematic material. Beating fear of success is possible through sustained small successes. The only real teaching/tutoring goal is to teach a student everything the teacher/tutor knows so that the teacher/tutor is no longer necessary.---------------------------------------------- Learning technical subjects requires problem solving, and learning programming languages requires specifically programming practice. Reading programs, if done carefully, is helpful, but there is no substitute for programming. Just like in mathematics and physics, one must read and actively practice (program) to master the subject. With sufficient programming practice, there is no need to do rote memorization of code idioms -- such things will come naturally. Programming is problem solving, and it is more similar to problem solving in math than in physics, I think. Learning programming is ideally like learning to play a musical instrument. Learning math and physics also require significant practice to by-pass rote memorization, develop speed in problem solving, and develop intuition.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Getting code from the internet is not a preferred approach to programming. It is dangerous to your academic career, and it is not helpful in the long run if it is not significantly modified and understood. I rarely use code from the internet, and I almost always write completely original code to solve a problem. Any code developed jointly during a session should be completely assimilated by the student. It is essential to be able to easily read code in the language at hand.----------------------------------- Note that High School physics teachers with a B.Ed. have the weakest background in physics courses. A High School teacher with a B.S. in physics is much better prepared to teach physics. An M.Ed. high school teacher does not take as many physics courses as a M.S. physics teacher, and could still know less physics than a B.S. in physics teacher. A Ph.D. in education teacher is similar to a M.Ed. in physics teacher in terms of physics courses. A Ph.D. in physics has the most experience in physics courses, and a Ph.D. in theoretical physics is even better prepared. Postdocs also add to a Ph.D.'s preparedness to teach.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In addition to tutoring, freelance software programming services or Software Engineering Consulting (industry rate is $66/hr).-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Education Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville (Mathematics) B.S. with Honors Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, (All but Thesis - straight A's in physics) Washington University in St. Louis (Physics) M.A. Washington University in St. Louis (Physics) PhD Postdoc (Physics) University of Tuebingen, Germany University of Missouri, St. Louis (36 hrs. of math and education courses toward an M.Ed. – straight A’s in math)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Policies Hourly Rate: $40 for Students; $66 for businesses You must provide a verified valid email address before any appointments will be scheduled. Rate Details: No call - no show - hourly rate is charged. Minimum cancellation notice: 5 hours Tutor's lessons: Online only. Payment: (preferred) (1) BOA Zelle if you have a BOA account; (2) Paypal or Venmo; (3) check; (4) Email invoice – major credit cards or debit cards accepted and ACH.--------------------------------------------- Subjects Business Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word-------------------------------------------------------------------- Computer C, C++, C#, python, computer programming, computer science, data structures and algorithms, FORTRAN (90,95 2003 possible), general computer, MATLAB, Java, JavaFX, Java Swing, C# (beginning), Unix, Linux, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft excel, Unix/Linux shell scripting (bash, sh), Windows shell scripting (including power shell), regular expressions, vi, vim.------------------------------------------------------------------------ Corporate Training C++, Java, general computer, German, Java, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft excel, statistics, grammar, FORTRAN, UNIX, Linux------------------------------------------------------------ Elementary Education Elementary math, elementary science, grammar, reading---------------------------------------------------------------- English Grammar, reading, essay writing-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Homeschool Algebra 1, algebra 2, calculus, geometry, physics, prealgebra, precalculus, statistics, reading, SAT math---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Language German------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Math algebra 1, algebra 2, calculus, AP calculus, geometry, linear algebra, prealgebra, precalculus, probability, statistics, trigonometry, ACT Math, elementary math, SAT math, linear algebra, differential equations, advanced engineering mathematics, numerical analysis, complex variables---------------------- Science Physical science, university physics (physics with calc), college physics, elementary or middle school science, AP physics (no Chemistry or Bio at this time), mechanics, E and M, quantum physics, quantum mechanics-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Former tutoring company stats and a partial list of feedback: 245 hours tutoring; 55 students ratings: 5.0/5.0 (110)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Excellent! Very knowledgeable. Excellent service. Very professional. I would recommend Peter to anyone who wants a very smart and knowledgeable tutor. Thank you Peter. -- Mike; 3 lessons with Peter---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Very knowledgeable Peter knows many different ways to approach things, and find the one that he is most knowledgeable with -very intelligent man -- Beckie; 1 lesson with Peter--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Extremely knowledgeable and patient... He volunteers additional information about the discipline. His recommendations for additional reading were very useful. He has devised a very effective curriculum plan for my son. -- Lori; 7 lessons with Peter----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Knowledgeable and patient tutor He helped me better understanding C programming. He knew the subject and he was very patient. I would definitely recommend him for anyone taking a programming class. -- Matt; 7 lessons with Peter--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Really patient and very knowledgeable about Bash Scripting" -- Elizabeth---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- First, I would like to thank Peter for being patient. I was having some trouble with my microphone and he was really patient with me. He is a great tutor. I had a hard time understanding what my Instructor was asking for the assignment. Peter explained the assignment in depth and made sure I got it. He takes extra time to make sure I understand. I can't wait for our next tutoring session. Thank you, Peter! "Patient tutor." --unknown----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- He helped me learn about navigating in Vi editor in Unix and He answered my questions. He also made sure I if I had any more questions or needed any more tutoring. -- Brenda------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Knowledgeable, patient, and proactive tutor! Peter was the only tutor who reached out to me even if during the weekend. When we started having problems exchanging communications by XXXXXX, he proactively contacted me by phone. Considering that we live in different states, I considered it a great act of kindness and availability. He is extremely patient, and transmits, with calm confidence, that the goal will be achieved. In a moment so overwhelming, and full of homework to do, he was able to reassure me that I can do it. Overall, I could not be happier, and I strongly recommend him. I will definitely require his help for the rest of the course and for my future math classes. Two thumbs up! -- Fabio; 6 lessons with Peter-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Knowledgeable C++ tutor Very knowledgeable and uses visuals to help you see projects; very prompt and reliable and very reasonable rates. I recommend him highly. -- Blair; 34 lessons with Peter------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BTW, Erika and I were both very impressed with how well you understood the assignment and at your very compact yet also simple, straight-forward coding style. --not disclosed; Sept 25, 2017; 2 long lessons, continuing; feedback edited for grammar only (> 10 lessons)--------------------------------------------------------------------------- “You are a great tutor!” (verbal comment during an online session) --Richard: May, 2018. HS senior, last semester, IB test prep in calc and physics. (>20 lessons)------------- “Thanks a ton!!! Its nice to have a great teacher like you.” --Reshu; Sun, Sep 2, 2018 “Thank you very much for all your lectures. Great work!” --Reshu; Sun, Aug 26,2018; Mother of tutored son (8th grade) in conceptual physics, geometry, trig, and calc. (16 lessons).------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ “Yes, he likes GUI programming. Looking forward to seeing him to write small programs with logical thinking! Thanks again for your passions in teaching Jonathan Java! :)” --Jimmy: July 3, 2018------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “Thanks for updating his progress! Moving on to the GUI for Tic Tac Toe would be interesting! Regarding the future projects, he said to me that he will discuss with you on coming Friday. Thanks again for your passion!” --Jimmy: July 17, 2018 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ “First of all, I would like to thank you for teaching Jonathan 2 times a week over the Summer holidays, he has been having lots of fun in programming Tic Tae Toe and Hangman.” (Lessons will continue 1 X/week) --Jimmy: Aug 29, 2018; Father of a 10th grader tutored in Java and Java FX. (Johnathan: > 50 lessons) As of Dec 27, 2019 (Johnathan: > 85 lessons)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “Just want to let you know that you are the best programming teacher ever. I have a very great consideration for you. I was so lucky to have gotten your contact.” -- Jean-Paul: Nov 7, 2018; C++ and Java student > 40 lessons-------------------------------------------------------- “That’s amazing what you did - can you go over it please tomorrow !!!” --Alan; Aug 2, 2018 “I think when I see how you do and you teach me, i am learning more that way.” --Alan; Aug 25, 2018; Grad student taking CS bridge course (C++, discrete math, data structs, OS, networking) (> 80 lessons) --Alan: Nov 6, 2018: “Thank you Peter. I am learning so much from you, despite my struggles. I think you are the best computer science tutor and I hope you can tutor me for couple of years ahead.” --Alan: Dec 2019: “Thank you Peter! We had another productive year and I learned a lot with you! Let’s do more learning next year.” --Alan: As of Dec 15, 2019, > 235 lessons-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lately: (Dec 2019) Just finished this semester tutoring C, C++, Java, python, discrete math, MATLAB, CSS3, HTML5, physics, math, a little C# with asp.net (still learning), and a little SQL. I also tutored a little JS, but still learning that too. The C++ course also had a little MFC with visual studio. My students were primarily college students, an experienced DDS, a seventh grader, 9th grader, and several HS students.---------- Consulting in C++ with Adept PD LLC was ended due to dubious practices on the part of Adept. Some schools, including junior colleges, are giving difficult or unreasonable (more difficult than the course level requires) homework assignments, presumably to reduce the student CS population.------ (Spring, 2019) I have tutored data structures in C, C++, and Java – multiple times in C++ and Java. There have been many Java students and C++ students, along with occasional C student and MATLAB students. I helped a student with a bridge course for students with a bachelor’s degree not in CS to enter a MS program in CS or a branch of CS (IT or cyber security). One of my HS JavaFX students is changing to ASP.NET C#. A young student of mine has left the country. I am a software engineering consultant in C++ for an industrial company, which will end soon since the project is essentially finished. My DDS CS student is now focusing on web development for the Summer. My cardiologist python student is on break, waiting for another cardiologist to be hired. Currently I am tutoring and learning Javascript, CSS3, and HTML5.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (The following was written Jan, 2018.) One of my recent students (Sheldon of VA) always said he learned more from me than his professor for his graduate level physics class.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- One of my current students (Khailen of VA), in 6th grade, only needs me to help prepare for math tests. He only needed 4 or 5 regular sessions to become clear with his mathematics.---------------------- Most of my Unix/Linux bash scripting students get 1 lesson and are content. One (Eric) has returned for 1 lesson again after 3 months. Once it is clear on how to approach these programs, there is no longer any need for tutoring.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ My MATLAB student (Lara from MI and my C++, MATLAB, and python student (Melky) student both got A+’s.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please contact Me: Contact Me Now!

No tutoring in person -- online only.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tutoring by appointment only -- no on demand tutoring.--------------------------------------------------------------------- Appointments should usually be made 24 hours in advance.--------------------------------------------------------------