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I am an entrepreneurial travel-loving media professional living in New Orleans. I have a Master in Business Administration from Tulane University and I love teaching all sorts of subjects, especially math. In terms of hobbies, you can find me long-distance running, studying data science, exploring ...
Tulane University of Louisiana
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Northwestern University
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Certified Tutor
2+ years
Intensely curious, I am interested in STEM subjects and the liberal arts. I tutor to help you reach your educational goals and because it's immensely gratifying to see my students succeed.
Stanford University
MBA

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Hello! My name is John Roche an I am an accounting tutor. I am 23 years old and grew up in Portsmouth, RI. I did my undergrad in accounting at Merrimack College in North Andover, MA and I received my MSA from Notre Dame in South Bend, IN. While at Notre Dame I was a tutor for student athletes. I ...
University of Notre Dame
MS
Merrimack College
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Certified Tutor
2+ years
Marc
I firmly believe that the vast majority of students who believe they are "bad at math" have tragically internalized this identity without true justification. I have personally seen students of mine shed that persona and it is a special thing to witness.
Harvard University
Master's/Graduate

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Blair
I enjoy helping students by explaining concepts in ways that make sense to them, by eliciting their feedback and tailoring my approach to their individual needs, and by conveying my enthusiasm for the learning process. It's great to see the light come on and to see their progress. I have an undergr...
London Business School
Undergraduate Degree
Princeton University
Undergraduate Degree

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Rima
I am an experienced Instructor holding 2 masters degree and finalizing my PhD dissertation. I'm experienced with more than 11 years of teaching all levels from K to university students. You learn with excitement and achieving great results. I'm always committed to my students and follow up committed...
Lebanese university
Master's/Graduate

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Odeh
As a seasoned finance professional and dedicated educator, I bring over 20 years of expertise spanning business valuation, mergers and acquisitions, portfolio and fund management, and financial consultancy. Holding both the CFA and CAIA charters, I have a deep understanding of financial markets, inv...
University of Jordan
Master's/Graduate
University of Jordan
Bachelor
york university
Professional (JD, MD, DMD, etc)

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Bruce
I have tutored and/or taught mathematics since 2009. I have received graduate degrees in mathematics from Clark Atlanta University and the University of Florida. I am very patient with my students and strive to develop their skills, strategies and critical thinking.
University
Bachelor's

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Time value of money, WACC, and DCF analysis are the backbone of every finance course, but they trip students up when the formulas pile on without context. Dariel approaches each concept by grounding it in a decision — should this company take on debt or equity, is this project worth pursuing — so th...
University of Virginia Darden School of Business
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Florida International University
MS

Certified Tutor
2+ years
As a passionate educator with a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Houston, I have tutored many subjects such as Math, Finance, and the GMAT exam. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering a supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to ask questions and ...
University
Bachelor's
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Carlo
Elementary School Math Tutor • +1 Subjects
As a dedicated tutor with a Master's in Enterprise Risk Management from Columbia University and a Bachelor's in Finance from Seton Hall University, I bring over 4 years of experience in teaching finance, accounting, and risk management. My professional background spans 18 years in finance and accounting, allowing me to offer students not just theoretical knowledge but also practical insights from the industry. I believe in fostering a supportive learning environment where concepts are simplified, and students are encouraged to ask questions. My passion for tutoring stems from a desire to help individuals navigate their academic and professional journeys, and I have previously mentored youth through the Big Brother program. I look forward to empowering students to achieve their goals in finance.
Emmanuel
AP Statistics Tutor • +7 Subjects
I have been teaching Math and Statistics for over 15 years. I am very passionate about teaching these subjects and want to make the teaching of theses subjects easy and interesting to students. My students love my teaching methods and have earned me a 5 star rating on rate your professor. I have Masters Degrees in Mathematics and Physics from Kishnov State University, Moldove and from the University of Alberta, Canada. I am happy when my students are happy and understand what I teach them.
Clark
Middle School Math Tutor • +14 Subjects
I have a PhD (Yale) in history and an MBA (UCLA) in finance. I have excellent writing and research skills, and have made extensive use of German and French -- spoken and for research. My work in finance has required skills with mathematics. I have taught university classes in finance and international economics. Another area of much interest, related to my background in history and public policy, is US constitutional law. I published a book on monetary history (*Gold, France, and the Great Depression*) , and a more recent book of essays on topics in economics and diplomatic history (http://books.ksplibrary.org/978-625-7501-75-0/ ) .... I have worked extensively on government-related projects, often in the greater Middle East. Effective tutoring should do more than impart techniques -- it should certainly do that -- it should help a student come away with some interest in and enthusiasm for the topic. (Soft evidence for the last is that my daughter earned a PhD in neuro-science, and credits me with inspiring her.)
Tyler
Statistics Tutor • +8 Subjects
With a strong background in STEM education and administration, I am passionate about helping students achieve academic success through personalized learning. My experience as a high school STEM teacher has allowed me to guide students in subjects such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, renewable energy technology, supply chain management, and manufacturing systems. Additionally, my administrative expertise has honed my ability to provide structured and efficient support to learners of all levels. I have earned certifications from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, International Business Machines (IBM), and the New York Institute of Finance, dedicating years to making complex concepts more engaging and accessible. My tutoring style is adaptive, ensuring that each student's unique learning needs are met with patience and clarity. I believe in creating a supportive learning environment where students feel confident in tackling challenges and mastering new skills. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am particularly passionate about STEM-related fields, as they shape the future of technology and innovation. Beyond academics, I enjoy exploring advancements in artificial intelligence, renewable energy solutions, and automotive technology. My goal is to inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning in every student I work with.
Andrew
Finance Tutor • +1 Subjects
I hold a Master's degree in Finance from Harvard University, where I developed a strong foundation in analytical thinking and problem-solving. With over 2 years of tutoring experience, I specialize in business and finance, and I am passionate about making complex concepts accessible to my students. My teaching approach emphasizes real-world applications and interactive learning, which fosters a supportive environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions and explore their ideas. Witnessing a student's moment of clarity is incredibly rewarding, and it fuels my commitment to education. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy engaging with sports, both as a participant and a spectator, which enriches my perspective and allows me to connect with students on various levels.
Byron
Applied Mathematics Tutor • +47 Subjects
I like helping students. I am very patient. I have experience teaching Calculus classes at the University of Miami. I have done private tutoring for all levels of math up to Calculus, as well as Statistics, Business Math, and Math Finance. I have worked in the actuarial field. I have an undergraduate degree in mathematics from Michigan State University and a Master's degree in mathematics from the University of Miami. I worked for The Princeton Review as a tutor for the SAT. I did very well on both the SAT and ACT, and like teaching students how to do better on those. I like history, too, and always find it fun to tutor history.
Jonathan
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +36 Subjects
I appreciate the opportunity to share what I've learned with others, to help them succeed. I am a retired civil service employee with extensive experience in defense planning and budget. My interests and hobbies include investments, and strategy games.
Angelo
Finance Tutor • +10 Subjects
I love helping students in topics related to math, to finance (public and private equity) and to engineering. I believe that if I can't explain concept, then I don't understand it. By that same token, if a student can't explain a concept back to me, then they don't understand it even if they say they do. I believe in getting to know all students, as their background is intricately connected with how they learn.
Glenda
Spanish Tutor • +15 Subjects
ACCOUNTING: Need help in making sense of all those accounting principles and entries that you must make?? FINANCE: Do you find the subject matter INTIMIDATING?? ESPANOL: You want help from someone who is sympathetic to the challenges of learning a new language and can make the experience enjoyable and not a drudgery?? Then I am the tutor for you!!!
Bibhash
AP Statistics Tutor • +28 Subjects
I am a CFA Charter holder, an MBA in Finance, and a Certified Risk Manager. I have been teaching the CFA course over the last 5 years. I also teach college level and school level Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Maths, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics Statistics, Corporate Finance and, Personal Finance. I have earlier scored a 720 in the GMAT and have taught students for the GRE, SAT, and the GMAT courses. With my practical experience and academic background, I am able to blend the two while explaining important concepts to students. I am also someone who teaches students tricks to do well in exams. If young students want to become class toppers, I can teach them tricks and tips to make marked improvements in their grades. On the practical certification side, I have also done Security Analysis in both the Equity and the Debt markets.
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Students often find time value of money concepts challenging—particularly present value, future value, and discount rate calculations—because they require both conceptual understanding and precise mathematical execution. Other common pain points include mastering financial ratio analysis (liquidity, profitability, leverage ratios) and understanding how to interpret them in context, balance sheet mechanics and the accounting equation, and connecting supply and demand curves to real market behavior. Many students can memorize formulas but struggle to apply them to case studies or understand why a particular financial metric matters for decision-making.
Strong Finance tutors focus on building conceptual foundations first—explaining why the time value of money exists (opportunity cost) before diving into NPV calculations, or why certain financial ratios reveal business health before students compute them. They use real-world scenarios: analyzing an actual company's balance sheet, discussing how interest rates affect bond valuations, or walking through a merger's financial impact. This approach helps students see Finance as a decision-making tool rather than a collection of equations, making formulas stick and enabling them to tackle unfamiliar problems with confidence.
Beyond basic algebra, Finance requires comfort with statistical analysis (standard deviation, correlation, probability distributions), financial modeling (building multi-year projections and sensitivity analyses), and understanding how to interpret data in spreadsheets. Students also need to master accounting mechanics—journal entries, T-accounts, and how transactions flow through financial statements—since errors here cascade through ratio analysis. Tutors help students develop these skills by working through progressively complex problems, from simple present value calculations to building a three-statement model, ensuring students understand both the mechanics and the logic behind each step.
Strong Finance fundamentals are essential groundwork for both paths. CPA candidates need deep accounting knowledge, so tutoring that emphasizes GAAP principles, consolidation accounting, and audit concepts provides a head start. CFA candidates benefit from tutoring that builds expertise in financial analysis, valuation methods, and portfolio management concepts tested at each level. Tutors familiar with these career tracks can prioritize topics and problem types that align with professional exams, helping students build knowledge that transfers directly rather than treating Finance as isolated coursework.
AP Economics focuses on microeconomic and macroeconomic principles—supply and demand, elasticity, fiscal and monetary policy—with less emphasis on financial statement analysis or valuation. College-level Finance builds on economic thinking but shifts toward practical business applications: how to value a company, analyze investment decisions, and understand capital markets. Tutors adjust their approach accordingly: AP students need help connecting abstract concepts like opportunity cost to real decisions, while college Finance students need to master technical skills like calculating WACC or interpreting financial ratios alongside economic reasoning.
Balance sheets intimidate students because they require understanding the accounting equation (Assets = Liabilities + Equity) as a dynamic system, not just a formula. Students often memorize account classifications but can't explain why a loan appears on the liability side or how retained earnings connect to profitability. Expert tutors build this understanding by starting with simple transactions—a company borrows money, buys equipment, earns revenue—and showing how each flows through the balance sheet step-by-step. Once students see the balance sheet as a snapshot of financial position that changes with every business decision, they can analyze real companies' statements and spot red flags like deteriorating liquidity or excessive leverage.
Investment analysis requires students to synthesize multiple Finance skills: reading financial statements, calculating growth rates, understanding discount rates, and making judgment calls about future performance. Tutors help by working through complete valuation examples—say, using discounted cash flow analysis to value a stock—where students see how assumptions about revenue growth and terminal value drive the final answer. This hands-on approach reveals why small changes in discount rate assumptions create large valuation swings, helping students develop the critical thinking needed for real investment decisions rather than just plugging numbers into formulas.
Marginal analysis—understanding how one additional unit changes total cost, revenue, or profit—is foundational to Finance decisions but abstract for many students. Tutors make it concrete by using business scenarios: should a company produce one more unit given its cost structure? Should an investor add one more stock to a portfolio? Opportunity cost is similarly mastered through examples: choosing between two projects means giving up the benefits of the rejected option, which should factor into the decision. When tutors connect these concepts to real capital budgeting problems or pricing decisions, students develop intuition that transfers to unfamiliar problems on exams or in case competitions.
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