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9+ years
Andrew
I'm from upstate New York and I love to be outside, play guitar, and work out. I have 3 siblings, so I'm used to helping people strengthen their skills and learn new ones. I love most math classes, and I'm attending Boston College in the Carroll School of Management Honors Program. I intend on major...
Boston College
Current Undergrad Student, Finance

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Jay
I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and moved to Hong Kong in 2010. I majored in Economics and Psychology and minored in Math at the University of Pennsylvania. I'm currently a 7th Grade Science Teacher at Success Academy Charter Schools in New York City. I undertook a summer teaching residency, Sum...
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor in Arts, Economics

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Bridget
I received my Bachelor of science in Biology from Roosevelt University. I received my Master of Science in Biology and Doctorate in Adult and Higher Education from Northern Illinois University. Teaching Biology is my passion. I currently teach Biology at Fayetteville Technical Community College in N...
Northern Illinois University
Master of Science, Biology, General
Roosevelt University
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Northern Illinois University
Doctor of Science, Adult and Continuing Education

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Nihar
Since childhood I've had a passion for teaching and learning math. I started actually competing in math tournaments starting in high school, but even in middle school I would do math for fun. Soon realizing my deep passion for math I ended up going to college for mathematics and now currently work a...
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Statistics

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Lila
I always loved learning and excelled in school but only when I became a teaching assistant in college did I realize how much teaching is something I am great at and passionate about.I love to see my students excel and will work with them until they feel confident with their mastery of the material w...
Harvard University
Masters, Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Studies Program
Barnard College
Bachelors, Linguistics

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Sarah
I have a few years of experience in teaching general biology and chemistry, organic chemistry, microbiology, genetics, biochemistry, and mathematics from students in elementary school-graduate level. I am passionate about helping students achieve their goals, big and small. During my sessions, I cat...
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Science, Neurobiology and Behavior

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Justin
My name is Justin Gustafson. I am currently a Special Education Teacher in Racine Wisconsin. I teach at a Math intensive school. Due to the requirements of my job I supplement multiple courses, Pre Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Biology, and English. I have done countless interventions in ...
Carthage College
Bachelor in Arts, Special Education

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Ame
Hello, I am a bilingual Senegalese-American student at Columbia University, majoring in Architecture with a minor in Gender studies. For the past six years, I have been tutoring French to undergraduate students, and English Literature, Social Studies and Math to students grades one through eight. As...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelors, Architecture

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jordan
I earned my degrees at Miami Dade Honors College and the University of Central Florida, one in computer science and the other in math education, respectively.I have been tutoring for 14 years in various subjects, but I am most strong in mathematics. Math is my favorite subject to teach because it's ...
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Education, Mathematics Teacher Education

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Zain
I am a graduate of Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut. I received my Bachelor of Arts from the interdisciplinary College of Social Studies and earned certificates in South Asian studies, international relations, and social, cultural, and critical theory. I graduated with honors for my se...
Wesleyan University
Bachelors, College of Social Studies
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Most students struggle with trigonometric identities, function transformations, and connecting trigonometry to the unit circle. Word problems involving exponential and logarithmic functions are also challenging because they require translating real-world scenarios into mathematical models. Expert tutors help students recognize patterns in these topics and develop strategies to tackle multi-step problems confidently.
Pre-Calculus teachers focus on showing work because it reveals your student's reasoning and helps identify where misconceptions occur. This foundation is critical for Calculus, where understanding the "why" behind each step directly impacts success. Tutors can help your student organize their work clearly and develop problem-solving strategies that teachers want to see.
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The first session focuses on understanding your student's strengths, challenges, and learning style. The tutor will likely review recent classwork or assessments to identify specific areas—whether it's trigonometric identities, function notation, or word problems—and create a personalized plan. This diagnostic approach ensures tutoring addresses exactly what your student needs rather than starting from scratch.
Calculus builds directly on Pre-Calculus foundations: understanding functions, limits, and rates of change. Tutoring that emphasizes conceptual understanding—not just procedure—ensures your student enters Calculus with genuine comprehension rather than fragmented knowledge. Students who grasp why trigonometric identities work and how functions transform are far better positioned to succeed with derivatives and integrals.
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