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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
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Thanh
I am a 24yo academic with a B.S. in Physics and Mathematics. I have completed 2 years of graduate studies in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. I am an enthusiastic and patient person, and have experience tutoring many different math subjects for a wide variety of students. My specialty is fi...
University of Arkansas
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Ben
I am currently in the final year of my PhD program at The University of Texas at Austin, where I also completed my undergraduate education. During the last decade, I developed expertise in a wide variety of subjects in the humanities and social sciences because of my interdisciplinary approach to my...
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
The University of Texas at Austin
Doctor of Philosophy, History
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Daniella
My personal statement is simple. I believe that every person can be successful so long as they are afforded the ability to learn in a way that makes sense to them, and I believe that every person should be treated like a person. I have found a love of teaching and of literature through teachers who ...
University of New Haven
Master of Science, Education
university of Albany
Bachelor in Arts, English
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Megan
I am a rising sophomore at Amherst College, one of the nation's top liberal arts colleges. I am pursuing a double major in mathematics and philosophy - the combination of STEM and the humanities was a key reason why I chose Amherst and the liberal arts experience for my education. Ever since my fres...
Amherst College
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and Statistics
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Emma
HI! I am a current college student majoring in psychology and law. I will be graduating in May and then I will be attending law school in the fall. I have tutored throughout my college career and am CRLA study skills certified. I really enjoy tutoring for psychology, but I am also really interested ...
Plymouth State University
Bachelors, Psychology and Law
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Jasmine
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Kent State University at Kent
Masters, Teaching English as a Second Langauge
SUNY at Binghamton
Bachelors, Russian and Linguistics minor
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Spencer
Learning didn't come easily to me at first. Only when I understood how the brain really works could I understand the effective ways of learning. Now I love helping others grasp the same principles I have studied! More than anything, I am here to provide encouragement and support and I am willing to ...
Brigham Young University-Provo
Bachelor of Science, Genetics
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Ben
My goal as a tutor is to help students to succeed in their classes and understand important concepts related to the class materials with opportunities to ask questions.
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science, Biochemical Engineering
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Shelley
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Western Governors University
Master of Science, Nursing (RN)
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University of Florida
Bachelor in Business Administration, Marketing
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Pre-Calculus requires moving from procedural problem-solving ("how do I solve this?") to conceptual understanding ("why does this work?"). Students need to see connections between functions, transformations, and trigonometry rather than just memorizing formulas. Personalized tutoring helps students build this deeper understanding by working through concepts at their own pace and asking questions without time pressure.
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.
Graphing requires visualizing how changes to equations translate to shifts and stretches on a coordinate plane—something many students find abstract. Tutors work through multiple examples to help students see the patterns: how changing coefficients affects the graph, why the order of transformations matters, and how to verify their graphs make sense. This visual-conceptual connection is much easier to build in personalized instruction.
Math anxiety often stems from feeling lost or embarrassed to ask questions in a large classroom. Personalized tutoring creates a judgment-free space where students can ask "basic" questions, work through problems slowly, and build confidence through small wins. When students understand concepts deeply rather than memorizing procedures, anxiety decreases and they approach problems with more curiosity than fear.
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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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