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Sami

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Sami

Bachelor of Science (Economics and Computer Science)
Sami's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Statistics
Geometry
Calculus

Few finance tutors can draw on both a Duke economics and computer science background and hands-on experience at a Fortune 500 company. Sami breaks down concepts like discounted cash flow, capital structure, and risk-return tradeoffs by grounding them in the real corporate decisions he's encountered ...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science (Economics and Computer Science)

Yale School of Management

Current Undergrad Student, Business Administration and Management

Test Scores
ACT
35
Benjamin

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Benjamin

Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics (minor: Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
Benjamin's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
Trigonometry
Middle School Math
Calculus

Time value of money, capital budgeting, and risk-return tradeoffs aren't just textbook exercises for Benjamin — they were core to his Finance degree at Notre Dame. He connects formulas like NPV and IRR to real decision-making scenarios so the math carries meaning beyond the problem set. Rated 5.0 by...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics (minor: Innovation and Entrepreneurship)

Test Scores
Perfect Score
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

David

Masters, Business
David's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

Running a startup means David lives finance daily — building cash flow projections, valuing equity, and weighing capital structure decisions in real time. His UChicago MBA gave him the theoretical framework, but it's the hands-on work with DCF models, ratio analysis, and funding rounds that makes hi...

Education

University of Chicago

Masters, Business

Carleton College

Bachelors, Economics

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Angelo

Master's/Graduate
Angelo's other Tutor Subjects
Finance
Personal Finance
College Accounting
Business Calculus

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 ...

Education

University of Chicago

Master's/Graduate

University of Pennsylvania

Master's/Graduate

Certified Tutor

Hari

Masters, MBA (Finance and Management)
Hari's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Statistics
Calculus

Time value of money, capital budgeting, WACC, portfolio risk — finance courses pile on quantitative concepts fast, and falling behind on one topic cascades into the next. Hari earned his MBA with a finance concentration and applies that depth to walk through DCF models, ratio analysis, and valuation...

Education

University of South Florida-Main Campus

Masters, MBA (Finance and Management)

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1410

Certified Tutor

13+ years

Romeo

Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Romeo's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Multivariable Calculus
Competition Math

Time value of money, net present value, and portfolio risk calculations are ultimately math problems dressed in business language. Romeo's mathematics degree and PhD-track training give him the quantitative fluency to break down discounted cash flow models and amortization schedules so the numbers a...

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1510

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Elliot

Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Elliot's other Tutor Subjects
Statistics
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays

Elliot is heading into financial markets after graduating from UChicago's economics program, so concepts like time value of money, portfolio theory, and capital structure aren't abstract textbook topics for him — they're the tools of his upcoming career. He unpacks financial models step by step, con...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Alan

MBA
Alan's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math

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.

Education

Stanford University

MBA

Certified Tutor

Hanna

Bachelor of Science, Finance
Hanna's other Tutor Subjects
1st-5th Grade Writing
1st-5th Grade Reading
Pre-Algebra
Elementary Math

Hanna earned her B.S. in Finance from NYU, where she studied financial modeling, valuation, and capital markets in one of the country's top business programs. She unpacks concepts like time value of money, risk-return tradeoffs, and financial statement analysis in concrete terms that connect theory ...

Education

New York University

Bachelor of Science, Finance

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

Andrew

MBA in Finance
Andrew's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

Andrew teaches finance as an adjunct professor, which means he's constantly explaining time value of money, capital budgeting, and risk-return tradeoffs to students encountering them for the first time. His engineering background adds a quantitative rigor that's especially useful when students hit D...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MBA in Finance

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelor's in Engineering

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Frank

College Algebra Tutor • +45 Subjects

I am a retired Wall Street research executive turned teacher/tutor and have spent the last 2 years teaching and tutoring students in Westchester for standardized tests and academic subjects (high school, college, and graduate level). I have taught over two hundred students in the classroom and have privately tutored over 30 students in: Statistics (both AP and college level), Physics (regents, high school, AP, and SAT II), Math (SAT, SAT II level 1 and 2, Algebra, Trig, Pre-Calc, and Business Math), and Business (Graduate level Finance and Marketing). I have tutored students preparing for the SAT, SSAT, and ISEE exams and am qualified and prepared to tutor the ACT and GMAT tests. Hobbies: books, photography, writing, reading, music, art

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Max

Statistics Tutor • +27 Subjects

I'm currently a senior at the Ohio State University, where I'm majoring in Finance and Economics. I will be working in Investment Banking in Chicago after graduation. I have extensive experience in Excel, PowerPoint, and other office applications, as well investing and personal finance. Hobbies: books, reading, music, writing, art

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Magnus

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +28 Subjects

I am a two-time graduate of the University of Virginia. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Economics in May 2021 and recently completed my Master's of Science in Business with a concentration in Finance in June 2022. In my time as an undergraduate and graduate student at UVA, I had the opportunity to study abroad in London, Barcelona, and Copenhagen. These unique experiences familiarized me with working and learning in diverse environments and developed the holistic approach I now bring to problem-solving. Since graduation, I have moved to New York City and will soon start as a Financial Analyst at a top international law firm. In my free time, I feel enthusiastic about giving back what I've learned to help students advance their skills and gain confidence in their ability to perform in a variety of subjects. From assisting my little brother with his Math homework to guiding my classmates through a difficult assignment, I have experience working with students of all ages and skill levels and am committed to helping them achieve their full potential. I can tutor a broad range of subjects, however, I am most passionate about Economics, Math, and Standardized Testing. As someone who went through tutoring for Standardized Testing myself, I know just how stressful and frustrating the process can be at times. I hope to use a fun and patient approach to sharing the techniques I learned so I can help alleviate some of the anxiety surrounding Standardized Testing. I am a strong believer that education can help students find success in any subject they are struggling with and I look forward to working with you.

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Victor

Calculus Tutor • +19 Subjects

I am a senior at The University of Georgia studying finance and entrepreneurship. I have completed summer internships with SunTrust Robinson Humphrey in Atlanta as well as with Moelis & Company in New York City. After graduating in May, I will be joining Alvarez & Marsal, a management consultancy. I have a passion for learning as well as helping others unlock their potential.

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Eric

AP Statistics Tutor • +58 Subjects

I am a senior at New York University studying Finance, Statistics, and Computer Science. I have been tutoring for almost five years at the high school and test prep level and I love the mentoring experience! I believe whole-heartedly in a multi-faceted approach to learning and strive for depth of practice as well as breadth of knowledge. I am well trained in all of the subjects I have listed on my profile, whether through tutoring experience or academic and professional exploration. High school sciences have been a strength of mine since taking the AP exams in high school. Through tutoring, I have kept up to date with changes in the exam and curriculum. My proudest moment was when one of my Honors Chemistry students achieved a 13 point increase in grading from the first quarter of the school year - from 83 to 96. Through my professional and undergraduate education, I am intensely familiar with finance, accounting, comp science, and economics.

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Ryan

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +29 Subjects

I am looking to get some more experience tutoring and teaching with the idea of pursuing further academic work in the future.

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Andrew

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +107 Subjects

I am a great tutor because not only are my fundamental verbal and quantitative skills strong, but I am able to communicate my reasoning and problem solving skills quickly and clearly.

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Rahi

AP Calculus BC Tutor • +68 Subjects

I am very proficient in math and economics as well as test prep in ACT and GMAT. I can tutor a wide arrange of subjects and have a passion for helping others learn from my knowledge and tutoring expertise.

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Vignesh

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +28 Subjects

I'm a finance student at the University of Georgia dedicated to helping my students learn math and other skills through practice and hard work. I began my tutoring career at Kumon where I developed a passion to help other students excel in their academic careers. My teaching philosophy is practice, the only to truly master a subject is to practice it until you can do it with your eyes closed.

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Joyce

College Algebra Tutor • +32 Subjects

I'm a senior at Penn who has been tutoring for 5+ years. I love meeting new students and trying my best to solve not only student's current academic and personal goals, but I also try to help them build the skills they need to succeed in the future. I believe everyone has the ability to learn anything they want; the key is practice and hard work. I also recognize that everyone is different so I try to tailor my tutoring to the student's style and needs! Hobbies: books, reading, music, writing, art

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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