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Sami

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9+ years

Sami

Bachelor of Science (Economics and Computer Science)
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Pre-Algebra
Statistics
Geometry
Calculus

I am a Duke University graduate in Economics and Computer Science. I am currently pursuing an MBA degree at the Yale School of Management. I have worked in the financial field, both at a management consulting firm and a fortune 500 company. My hobbies include playing and coaching soccer.

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Duke University

Bachelor of Science (Economics and Computer Science)

Yale School of Management

Current Undergrad Student, Business Administration and Management

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ACT
35
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Laura

Bachelors, Economics
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Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Statistics
Middle School Math

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors, Economics

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SAT
1510
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Jack

B.A. in Theatre and Economics
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AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4

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Northwestern University

B.A. in Theatre and Economics

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ACT
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10+ years

Shoaib

Masters, Economics
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Pre-Algebra
Statistics
Calculus

I am an Economics Master Student from Rutgers University (Top 10%) and Undergraduate in Economics with massive mathematical courses. I have 3 years tutoring experience and have the ability to teach kids from various ethnic, income, language and cultural backgrounds.

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Rutgers University-Newark

Masters, Economics

Universiti Malaya

Bachelors, Economics

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Mary

PhD in Chemistry
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Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra

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University of Chicago

PhD in Chemistry

Lafayette College

Bachelors, Chemistry/Phyics

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Mosab

Current Grad Student, Health Sciences
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College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry
Calculus

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Tufts University

Bachelors, International Relations and Arabic

Harvard University

Current Grad Student, Health Sciences

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SAT
1540
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Mark

Current Grad Student, Bioengineering
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Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus

I am interested in tutoring math and math-related subjects including economics. Throughout sessions I will always try to convey exactly how important it is to learn the information, because like it or not, even if the student is not interested in learning, I want to convey that in life we often are ...

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University of Illinois at Chicago

Current Grad Student, Bioengineering

University of Illinois at Chicago

Current Undergrad, Bioengineering

Test Scores
ACT
34
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Hari

Masters, MBA (Finance and Management)
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Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Statistics
Calculus

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University of South Florida-Main Campus

Masters, MBA (Finance and Management)

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1410
Albert

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Albert

Masters in Business Administration
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Calculus
Algebra
SAT Subject Test in Chinese with Listening
SAT Reading

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University of California Los Angeles

Masters in Business Administration

Wuhan University

Bachelor in Arts, Broadcast Journalism

Clark

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5+ years

Clark

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
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Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
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University of Massachusetts-Boston

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Yale University

Doctor of Science, History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Microeconomics requires students to think abstractly about how individuals and firms make decisions based on incentives and constraints. The biggest hurdles typically include understanding supply and demand curves, grasping elasticity concepts, and applying mathematical models to real-world scenarios. Many students struggle with the transition from memorizing definitions to reasoning through economic problems, especially when graphs and calculus are involved. Personalized tutoring helps identify exactly where a student's understanding breaks down and rebuilds foundational concepts before moving forward.

In a classroom setting, instructors move through material at a pace designed for the average student, which often leaves gaps in understanding. With personalized tutoring, a tutor can slow down on concepts you find challenging—whether that's consumer theory, production costs, or market structures—and accelerate through areas where you're already strong. Tutors can also adapt their teaching style to how you learn best, use examples relevant to your interests, and immediately address misconceptions before they compound into bigger knowledge gaps.

An excellent microeconomics tutor combines deep subject knowledge with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly. They should be skilled at translating abstract economic theories into tangible examples—showing how supply and demand applies to concert tickets or housing markets, for instance. Great tutors also ask probing questions to uncover what students truly understand versus what they've memorized, then adjust their approach accordingly. They're patient with the mathematical components of microeconomics and can help students develop problem-solving strategies rather than just providing answers.

With consistent personalized tutoring, students typically see improvements in several areas: higher test scores and exam performance, deeper conceptual understanding that transfers to new problem types, increased confidence when analyzing economic scenarios, and better grades in introductory economics courses. Many students move from viewing microeconomics as a collection of formulas to memorize into actually understanding how individuals and firms behave in response to incentives. The timeline for improvement depends on your starting point and how frequently you meet with a tutor, but most students notice measurable progress within 4-6 weeks of regular sessions.

Tutoring covers the full spectrum of introductory and intermediate microeconomics: consumer and producer theory, utility maximization and budget constraints, elasticity of demand and supply, market structures (perfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly, monopolistic competition), factor markets, game theory, and welfare economics. For advanced students, this may extend to asymmetric information, externalities, and public goods. Tutors align their focus with your specific course curriculum and textbook, whether you're taking AP Microeconomics, an introductory college course, or an upper-level economics class.

While microeconomics isn't purely mathematical, comfort with graphs, basic algebra, and calculus (for intermediate courses) is helpful. However, struggling with the math component doesn't mean you can't master microeconomics concepts. A tutor can help you understand the economics first, then show you how the math represents those ideas—why a downward-sloping demand curve makes sense, what a slope actually means in an economic context, or how to interpret a derivative. Breaking the math into digestible pieces alongside economic reasoning makes it much more manageable.

One of the most powerful aspects of personalized microeconomics tutoring is connecting theory to the real world. Instead of working through abstract textbook examples, tutors can discuss how price changes affect your decisions as a consumer, how firms determine pricing strategies, or how government policies influence markets you care about. This approach strengthens your understanding because you're building mental models grounded in observable behavior. It also makes microeconomics feel relevant and interesting rather than theoretical, which improves both motivation and retention.

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