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Andrew

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Andrew

Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering
Andrew's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Linear Algebra
College Algebra
Multivariable Calculus

A Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering means Andrew has relied on eigenvalue problems, matrix decompositions, and systems of linear equations as everyday tools for modeling biological systems — not just as homework exercises. He's especially strong at bridging the gap when courses shift from row reductio...

Education

University of North Texas

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Vanderbilt University

Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1480
Richard

Certified Tutor

Richard

Bachelor in Arts, Government
Richard's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Linear Algebra

A year as a course assistant in Harvard's math department — teaching introductory calculus — gave Richard a front-row seat to where students first stumble with abstraction, a skill that translates directly to linear algebra's shift from matrix arithmetic to reasoning about vector spaces and linear m...

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts, Government

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1600
ACT
36
Dylan

Certified Tutor

Dylan

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Dylan's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Linear Algebra
College Algebra

Studying linear algebra at Northwestern's engineering program means Dylan doesn't just know the theory — he's applied vector spaces, matrix transformations, and eigenvalue decompositions in dynamics and systems courses. That applied perspective makes abstract proofs and computations feel grounded in...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1500
ACT
31
Julie

Certified Tutor

Julie

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Julie's other Tutor Subjects
6th-12th Grade math
9th-12th Grade Writing
9th-12th Grade Reading
AP Statistics

Studying statistics and machine learning at Princeton means Julie uses linear algebra daily — from matrix transformations to eigenvalues to vector spaces. She teaches the subject with an eye toward both theoretical understanding and practical application, connecting abstract proofs to the computatio...

Education

Princeton University

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Test Scores
SAT
1570
Sam

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Sam

PHD, Statistics
Sam's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Statistics Graduate Level
Pre-Algebra
Linear Algebra

A PhD in Statistics built on a biomedical engineering foundation means Sam has leaned heavily on matrix algebra — from multivariate regression to principal component analysis — where understanding rank, column space, and decompositions isn't optional. He breaks down the theoretical side by showing s...

Education

University of Iowa

PHD, Statistics

Northwestern University

Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1490
Ben

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Ben

Bachelors, Mathematics
Ben's other Tutor Subjects
9th-12th Grade math
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Linear Algebra

Ben's math degree from Penn means he's worked through linear algebra at the level where determinants, diagonalization, and abstract vector spaces all connect — not just as isolated chapters but as a unified framework. He's especially sharp at teaching students to build intuition around concepts like...

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1560
Sarah

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Sarah

Bachelor's in Mathematics (minor: Creative Writing and Statistics)
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Linear Algebra
College Algebra
Trigonometry

Sarah's Penn math degree covered linear algebra at the proof-heavy level where determinants and row reduction give way to abstract vector spaces, linear maps, and dimension arguments — and her statistics minor means she's also seen how matrix factorizations and eigendecompositions power real data an...

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor's in Mathematics (minor: Creative Writing and Statistics)

Test Scores
ACT
35
Kiran

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Kiran

Bachelor of Science, Physics
Kiran's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
Linear Algebra
Multivariable Calculus
Statistics

Studying physics at Stony Brook means Kiran has diagonalized Hamiltonians, decomposed tensors, and solved coupled systems where linear algebra isn't a separate course but the backbone of every calculation. That physics-native fluency is especially useful for teaching determinants, eigenvectors, and ...

Education

Stony Brook University

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Test Scores
SAT
1510
ACT
34
Enrico

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Enrico

Bachelor of Science
Enrico's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Linear Algebra
Multivariable Calculus
Trigonometry

Enrico's current research in Spectral Graph Theory at MIT means he uses linear algebra daily — eigenvalues, matrix decompositions, and vector spaces aren't textbook abstractions for him but working tools. He teaches the subject by grounding definitions like span, basis, and linear independence in ge...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1570
ACT
36
Monika

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Monika

Master of Science, Mathematics
Monika's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Linear Algebra
Finite Mathematics
Trigonometry

Vector spaces, eigenvalues, and matrix decompositions can feel impossibly abstract without someone who lives in that world daily. As a PhD student in mathematics at the University of Memphis with degrees from Delhi University and IIT Bombay, Monika teaches Linear Algebra with the depth of someone wh...

Education

IIT Bombay

Master of Science, Mathematics

Delhi University

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

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