Tutoring Services

Microsoft PowerPoint

noreply@blogger.com (Nathan Dice) — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 21:11:00 +0000

Here is a list of topics we will be discussing during our tutoring session.

* Creating a Presentation in PowerPoint
     -- Examining the PowerPoint Window
     -- Entering Slide Text
     -- Adding a New Slide
     -- Applying a Design Theme
     -- Comparing Presentation Views
     -- Printing a PowerPoint Presentation
*Modifying a Presentation
     -- Entering Text in the Outline Tab
     -- Formatting Text
     -- Converting Text to SmartArt
     -- Inserting and Modifying Shapes
     -- Editing and Duplicating Shapes
     -- Aligning and Grouping Objects
     -- Adding Slide Headers and Footers
     -- Checking Spelling in a Presentation
*Inserting Objects into a Presentation
     -- Inserting Text from Microsoft Word
     -- Inserting Clip Art
     -- Inserting and Styling a Picture
     -- Inserting a Text Box
     -- Inserting a Chart
     -- Entering and Editing Chart Data
     -- Inserting a Table
     -- Insert and Format WordArt
*Finishing a Presentation
     -- Understanding Masters
     -- Customizing the Background Style
     -- Using Slide Show Commands
     -- Setting Slide Show Transitions and Timings
     -- Setting Slide Animation Effects
     -- Inspecting a Presentation
     -- Evaluating a Presentation
     -- Creating a Design Template

For tutoring in this subject, all you need is a compute with Microsoft Excel 2010 installed.

Contact me at n.dice@yahoo.com for more information.

Microsoft Excel

noreply@blogger.com (Nathan Dice) — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 03:30:00 +0000

Hello and welcome to the Excel portion of my blog. If you require tutoring in this subject, here is what to expect from the sessions.

* Creating a Worksheet and an Embedded Chart
* Formulas, Functions, and Formatting
*What-If Analysis, Charting, and Working with Large Worksheets
*Financial Functions, Data TAbles, and Amortization Schedules
*Creating, Sorting, and Querying a Table
*Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
*Creating Templates, Importing Data, and Working with SmartArt, Images, and Screen Shots
*Working with Trendlines, PivotTables Reports, PivotChart Reports, and Slicers
*Formula Auditing, Data Validation, and Complex Problem Solving

You will need a computer with Microsoft Excel 2010 installed and this book for tutoring in this subject:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0053YLXO0/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=silhil-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0053YLXO0

When you click on the link, option number two is the one you need. It says paperback product.

Thanks for choosing my services for your needs.

Any questions, contact me at n.dice@yahoo.com

Composition I

noreply@blogger.com (Nathan Dice) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 02:27:00 +0000

Here is what is expected to be covered during the Composition I tutoring

*An Introduction to Writing
*The Writing Process
*The First and Second Steps in Writing
*The Third and Fourth Steps in Writing
*Four Bases for Revising Writing
*Exemplification
*Narration
*Description
*Process
*Cause and Effect
*Comparison or Contrast
*Definition
*Division-Classification
*Argument
*Introduction to Essay Development
*Writing the Essay
*Introductions, Conclusions, and Titles
*Patterns of Essay Development
*Writing a Research Paper

Please note that depending on the number of tutoring sessions, not all of the areas mentioned above will be covered.

For this tutoring session you will need the book in the link below.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0073371858/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=silhil-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0073371858

You will also need:

Pencils, Paper

For more info and to sign up, contact me at n.dice@yahoo.com

Business Math

noreply@blogger.com (Nathan Dice) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 03:18:00 +0000

Hello, and thank you for reviewing my Business Math blog. If you feel you need help in Business Math, or already scheduled tutoring in this subject with me, then these are the areas that will be covered:

Banking

Discounts: Trade and Cash

Markups and Markdowns: Perishables and Breakeven Analysis

Payroll

Simple Interest

Promissory Notes, Simple Discount Notes, and the Discount Process

Compound Interest and Present Value

Annuities and Sinking Funds

Installment Buying, Rule of 78, and Revolving Charge Credit Cards

In order to participate in this tutoring session, make sure to order a copy of the book using the link below.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0073377538/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=silhil-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0073377538

Also, make sure you have the following:

Paper, Pencils, Calculator

Algebra I, Pre-Algebra, and Basic Math for High School

noreply@blogger.com (Nathan Dice) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 03:32:00 +0000

Thank you for choosing me for your Algebra I help. Below are the areas that I will be helping you during our tutoring sessions.

· Variables in Algebra

· Exponents and Powers

· Order of Operations

· Equations and Inequalities

· A Problem Solving Plan Using Models

· An Introduction to Functions

· The Real Number Line

· Addition of Real Numbers

· Subtraction of Real Numbers

· Adding and Subtracting Matrices

· Multiplication of Real Numbers

· The Distributive Property

· Division of Real Numbers

· Probability and Odds

· Solving Equations Using Addition and Subtraction

· Solving Equations Using Multiplication and Division

· Solving Multi-Step Equations

· Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

· Solving Decimal Equations

· Formulas and Functions

· Coordinates and Scatter Plots

· Graphing Linear Equations

· Quick Graphs Using Intercepts

· The Slope of a Line

· Direct Variation

· Quick Graphs using Slope-Intercept Form

· Solving Linear Equations Using Graphs

· Functions and Relations

· Writing Linear Equations in Slope-Intercept Form

· Writing Linear Equations Given the Slope and a Point

· Writing Linear Equations Given Two Points

· Point-Slope Form of a Linear Equation

· The Standard Form of a Linear Equation

· Solving One-Step Linear Inequalities

· Solving Multi-Step Linear Inequalities

· Solving Compound Inequalities

· Solving Absolute-Value Equations and Inequalities

· Graphing Linear Inequalities in Two Variables

· Stem-and-Leaf Plots and Mean, Medium, and Mode

· Box-and-Whisker Plots

· Solving Linear Systems by Graphing

· Solving Linear Systems by Substitution

· Solving Linear Systems by Linear Combinations

· Special Types of Linear Systems

· Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities

· Multiplication Properties of Exponents

· Zero and Negative Exponents

· Division Properties of Exponents

· Scientific Notation

· Exponential Growth Functions

· Exponential Decay Functions

· Solving Quadratic Equations by Finding Square Roots

· Simplifying Radicals

· Graphing Quadratic Functions

· Solving Quadratic Equations by Graphing

· Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula

· Applications of the Discriminant

· Graphing Quadratic Inequalities

· Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

· Multiplying Polynomials

· Special Products of Polynomials

· Solving Polynomial Equations in Factored Form

· Factoring + bx + c

· Factoring Special Products

· Factoring Using the Distributive Property

· Ratio and Proportion

· Percents

· Direct and Inverse Variation

· Simplifying Rational Expressions

· Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions

· Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

· Functions Involving Square Roots

· Operations with radical Expressions

· Solving Radical Equations

You will need to have the following items for this session:

Pencils
Paper
Graphing Calculator

I use the following textbook when I tutor:

McDougal Littell
Algebra 1
ISBN: 0-618-25018-2

If you don't have it, use this link to order one:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0618250182/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=silhil-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0618250182

When you look at the page that pops up, option two is the one you need. It will say "Hardcover, January 2006."

My Tutoring Blog

noreply@blogger.com (Nathan Dice) — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0000

Hello, and welcome to my tutoring blog. Here, I am offering to provide a tutoring service for those in need of assistance in their classes. Below are the subjects I can help with:

Accounting I and II (Associate Degree Level)
Algebra I (Middle and High School Level)
Basic Math
Business Math (Associate Degree Level)
Composition I (Up to Associate Degree Level)
Excel
Payroll/10 Key (Associate Degree Level)
Pre-Algebra (Middle and High School Level)
PowerPoint, Basic
Word, Basic

I will be adding more to this list as time goes on. I do charge a fee, depending on the grade level of the client.

I also will be adding posts discussing each subject in general and what is expected to learn from my tutoring that subject.

Starting November 1, I will be availabe from 8 am to 11 am, 1 pm to 3 pm, and 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm on Sundays through Thursdays

Fridays and Saturdays 8 am to 11 am, 1 pm to 3 pm, 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm and 9pm to 11pm.

For more information, contact me at n.dice@yahoo.com