General Chemistry
32 Week
Course
2 Semesters
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$175/Semester
$320/Year
32 Week
Course
2 Semesters
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$175/Semester
$320/Year
Craig T. Riesen
Tutoring is designed for student growth in:
Study Skills
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Note taking techniques​
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Focus / Concentration
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Building Confidence by Understanding
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KIS (keep it simple; keep in step)
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AGES (problem solving strategy)
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The "Triangle" and "Criss-Cross" Methods (rearranging multi-variable equations)
Test Taking Strategies
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Increase test scores regardless of content
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How to approach a test
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How to complete a test
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How to review/debrief a test
Critical Thinking
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Synthesis (adjusting)
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Analysis (breaking it down into simple parts)
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Evaluation (prioritizing)
Tutoring Sessions:
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For best results, 4 sessions are recommended and sufficient to produce significant improvement in learning and scores in all school courses.
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Students will be led directly using the content of the science course.
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Students desiring extra help or review outside their course (whether with Learning CTR Online or not) should consider the recitation class (Chemistry Recitation / Physics Recitation) or session as an inexpensive option or can set up an individual office hour for the tutoring fee.
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Please do not force your child into tutoring.
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Only students who desire to work hard and improve FOR THEMSELVES are candidates for tutoring.
Kara D
I was struggling in Chemistry class. I had a D average going into the last quarter of the course. After 4 sessions with Mr. Riesen, I received an 85% on the state exam and a B in the course! I had confidence and concentration like never before.
Daniel Z
I had failed the first 4 Chemistry tests of the year. I contacted Mr. Riesen for tutoring. He walked me through study skills, test taking, and critical thinking. By the end of the year, my test average was an 84%! I am taking college Chemistry and have an A!
Loreina T
Physics just didn't come easy for me. I was constantly confused and frustrated. So, I spent 4 sessions with Mr. Riesen. I was amazed at how the lights turned on. He would walk me through my tests and show me how to evaluate what I had done and then help me realign my thinking. Long story short, Physics became a whole lot easier for me.
Phillip C
Mr. Riesen has a way to make things simple and clear. He doesn't lecture or talk at you, but asks questions to lead you step by step into a proper understanding. I was skeptical that anyone could help me in Physics, but I was so wrong. Mr. Riesen showed me strategies for taking a test that had nothing to do with the course content, but raised my test average 13%!
Susie M
The best word to describe my tutoring experience is "wow"! I never knew what focus meant, but Mr. Riesen showed me session after session how to concentrate and block out distractions. By the end of the year I literally spent hours less time studying and understood more, resulting in a full letter grade higher for the course.
Matt B
Mr. Riesen instilled confidence in me. He emphasized concentration (blocking out distractions) and confidence in every session. He led me to understandings so that I could figure problems out for myself. The best part is that everything Mr. Riesen taught me about learning I am applying to every other class I take. It really works!
Tutoring Philosophy
Craig T. Riesen
Certifications
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Physics
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General Science 7-12
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Basic Administation K-12
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Online Instructor
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30+ years Teaching Experience
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Public Schools (26+yr)
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Online (7+yr)