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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
5+ years
Carrie
UNC Chapel Hill '16: BS Biology, BS Psychology, minor in Chemistry. Licensed 6-12 science educator with prior tutoring experience (Kaplan Test Prep, Huntington Learning Center) for pre-K through adult students in subjects ranging from phonics to honors-level high school science, as well as ACT/SAT/G...
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Certified Tutor
14+ years
Laura
I graduated from Indiana University in 2022 with a degree in biology and journalism. While my academic background may seem unrelated to the legal field, this diverse foundation allows me to bring a unique perspective to LSAT tutoring for the Logical Reasoning section. During my LSAT preparation, I e...
Indiana University
Bachelor, Biology and Journalism

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Michael W.
I received my doctorate in sociology at the City University of New York. Over the course of my studies, I have taught more than 25 college-level courses to students with a wide variety of backgrounds in a number of subjects. This means that I have written exams, graded exams, published papers, prese...
New York University
Master of Philosophy, Sociology
Northeastern University
Master of Science, Criminal Justice

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Lee
I have always enjoyed helping my fellow students learn math and science. I feel like I can relate to many students because I have a variety of interests such as tennis, robotics, and reading. I try to make my sessions as fun as possible so that my students will remain interested in the subject matte...
JCCC
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Tamika
I graduated cum laude from York College, City of New York as well as Pace University. My undergraduate degree is in Psychology and my Master' Degree is in Education.I have six years teaching experience in self contained and inclusion settings. In order for students to reach their maximum potential, ...
Pace University-New York
Masters, Education
CUNY York College
Bachelors, Psychology

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Naftali
I am an undergraduate junior at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. I am getting a Bachelor of the Fine Arts in Dramatic Writing with an emphasis on Screenwriting and a minor in Child and Adolescent Mental Studies. I have tutored and taught for Kaplan Test Prep in the past. While I tutor...
New York University
Current Undergrad, Dramatic Writing

Certified Tutor
6+ years
I currently live in a small town in Pennsylvania called Gilbertsville. However, I am also a sophomore at Holy Family University, a school in Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I am studying mathematics and business intelligence at Holy Family, and I hope to successfully pass my knowledge onto as ...
Holy Family University
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics

Certified Tutor
15+ years
Robert
I graduated from Chaminade High School in the class of 2014 and went on to graduate from Colgate University in 2018 with a Bachelor's in English with a focus in Creative Writing and a Minor in Film and Media Studies. I have several years of experience tutoring Middle, High School and College level E...
Colgate University
Bachelor in Arts, English

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Sashwat
I believe that students can benefit from learning sciences through catering to their learning style whether they are a visual learner or auditory learner, I strive to ensure that students become successful. Additionally, I find that learning becomes much more efficient when it is engaging and taught...
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
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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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