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Brian

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Brian

PHD, Technology & Information Mgmt (Indef. deferred)
Brian's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
Statistics Graduate Level
Pre-Algebra
Finite Mathematics

I'm a recent graduate of the California Institute of Technology in Economics and Computer Science. I was also accepted at Harvard, Princeton, MIT, and Stanford. I have a broad range of interests spanning science, math, engineering, social science, the humanities, the arts, and athletics (I also play...

Education

University of California-Santa Cruz

PHD, Technology & Information Mgmt (Indef. deferred)

California Institute of Technology

Bachelors in Economics and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Rithi

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Rithi

Masters, Biotechnology
Rithi's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

I am now a medical student at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Masters, Biotechnology

Duke University

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Tessa

Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
Tessa's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

I'm an undergraduate student at Yale University, with a prospective double major in Mathematics and History. I strive to bring students toward their lightbulb moments not by repeating facts until they're drilled in, but by helping my students understand precisely why the laws of science, the rules o...

Education

Yale University

Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1590
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Jamie

Masters in Education, Special Education
Jamie's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
IB Further Mathematics
Discrete Math

I am very flexible with teaching, ethics and focus on student needs, styles and interests. In languages especially, I can bring students to great leaps in proficiency through low-stress, research-backed methods like immersion in "comprehensible input" and learning through stories and cultural materi...

Education

CUNY Hunter College

Masters in Education, Special Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Sabry

Doctor of Philosophy, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Sabry's other Tutor Subjects
Applied Mathematics
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB

I am a graduate of Alexandria University, with a B.Sc. in Nuclear Engineering. In addition, I received a Ph.D. degree from University at Buffalo, Chemical and Biological Engineering Department, in 2015. During that time, I have been working as a teaching assistant and a co-instructor for both underg...

Education

Alexandria university

Bachelor of Science, Nuclear Engineering

University at Buffalo

Doctor of Philosophy, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Emily

Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am currently a student at the University of Chicago going into my sophomore year. I'm working towards a double major in public policy and international relations with a minor in Middle Eastern studies, and I hope to go to law school after I graduate. I've done paid and volunteer tutoring for three...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, International Relations

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Wesley

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Wesley's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
IB Mathematics SL
IB Mathematics HL
IB Mathematical Studies SL

I am currently a graduate student at Institute of Optics at the University of Rochester conducting research in Biophysical Chemistry. I recently graduated in June 2017 from the University of California - Irvine with two Bachelor degrees. One was in Biomedical Engineering and the other was in Materia...

Education

University of California-Irvine

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1570

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Ellyn

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Ellyn's other Tutor Subjects
Applied Mathematics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

I am a mathematics instructor at Tarrant County College and I am interested in helping math and engineering students achieve success!

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

The University of Texas at Austin

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Juan

Bachelor's
Juan's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Statistics Graduate Level
Pre-Algebra

I am a Senior at the University of Florida studying Industrial Engineering and Statistics. My areas of expertise include Statistics, High School and College level Math, and Government. I emphasize maintaining trust and steady communication with my students to maintain a healthy and comfortable learn...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
ACT
31

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Yuanxin

Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Yuanxin's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Statistics Graduate Level

I am currently a certified math teacher. I went to The Chinese University of Hong Kong for my bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, and University of Southern California (USC) for my master's degree in Financial Engineering. I am big fan of Harry Potter and piano-playing. More importantly, I ...

Education

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Shahnawaz

Masters, Applied Mathematics
Shahnawaz's other Tutor Subjects
3rd-12th Grade Math
Pre-Algebra
Linear Algebra
College Algebra

I am a graduate student who will start their PhD from University of Maryland in Applied Mathematics this fall. I completed my MSc in Applied Mathematics from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich in Switzerland. I did my Bachelor in Science, majoring in Mathematics, from Lahore University...

Education

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich

Masters, Applied Mathematics

Lahore University of Management Science

Bachelors, Mathematics

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Abby

Bachelor's
Abby's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
IB Mathematics HL
IB Further Mathematics HL
College Algebra

I am a student at Arizona State University and Barrett the Honors College. I am pursuing a degree in chemical engineering and two minors in Spanish and mathematics. I plan on attending medical school upon graduation. I have been a tutor for nearly four years in multiple areas. Primarily, I have tuto...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

Michelle

Master of Arts, International Affairs
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
IB Mathematics SL
IB Mathematics HL
IB Mathematical Studies SL
IB Further Mathematics HL

I am not someone who is satisfied when a student memorizes steps to solve a problem. I always want the student to understand what he/she is doing and why they are doing. This insight will make them a stronger, faster and better student, particularly in the field of mathematics. This brings the stude...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Master of Arts, International Affairs

Pomona College

Bachelor in Arts, Mathematical Economics

Test Scores
SAT
1430

Certified Tutor

Emily

Master of Fine Arts, Photography
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP Language Composition
AP Statistics
Pre-Algebra
IB Mathematics SL

I'm a educator and visual artist with many years of experience teaching and tutoring high school and college students. I have a BA in Political Science from New College of Florida and a MFA in Photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design. While I'm a photographer by trade, I also have a p...

Education

Savannah College of Art and Design

Master of Fine Arts, Photography

New College of Florida

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Matthew

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Matthew's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra

I am a Senior at Worcester Polytechnic Institute studying Mechanical and Robotics Engineering. I am here to help with any Math, Science, Engineering or other tutoring needs. My main approach is to focus on mastery over work pace. I encourage my students to strive for perfection on the basic material...

Education

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1430

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Shahnawaz

12th Grade Math Tutor • +68 Subjects

I am a graduate student who will start their PhD from University of Maryland in Applied Mathematics this fall. I completed my MSc in Applied Mathematics from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich in Switzerland. I did my Bachelor in Science, majoring in Mathematics, from Lahore University of Management Science in Pakistan.

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Abby

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +60 Subjects

I am a student at Arizona State University and Barrett the Honors College. I am pursuing a degree in chemical engineering and two minors in Spanish and mathematics. I plan on attending medical school upon graduation. I have been a tutor for nearly four years in multiple areas. Primarily, I have tutored mathematics for middle school and high school students. I also have experience in test preparation for the SAT, ACT, IB, AP and Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS). Additionally, I have tutored in multiple sciences, such as physics and biology. I very devoted to education and to intend to see to it that every student has the quality of education that I have been privileged to receive. Outside of school, I spend my free time shopping, trying new restaurants, doing yoga, and spending time with friends.

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Michelle

IB Mathematics SL Tutor • +44 Subjects

I am not someone who is satisfied when a student memorizes steps to solve a problem. I always want the student to understand what he/she is doing and why they are doing. This insight will make them a stronger, faster and better student, particularly in the field of mathematics. This brings the student long term results that could extend far beyond the work done in the tutoring sessions. Mathematics is my love and economics is my passion and because of this I bring incredible enthusiasm for the subject to my work. I bring the beauty of mathematics into my explanations, through theoretical and visual interpretations. In my spare time I like to paint and run. Hobbies: writing, painting, books, music, running, art, travel, reading

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Emily

AP Statistics Tutor • +103 Subjects

I'm a educator and visual artist with many years of experience teaching and tutoring high school and college students. I have a BA in Political Science from New College of Florida and a MFA in Photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design. While I'm a photographer by trade, I also have a passion for and expertise in Math and the Natural Sciences -- as well as French and Spanish, having studied and worked in both Paris and Central America. While I'm proficient now, I struggled with both languages early on, and understand the challenges of both starting a new language and in moving from a conversational to a more proficient level. I'm also available for ACT and SAT test prep -- and work especially well with students who are visual learners (though I have a wide range of materials and resources for all styles of learning!).

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Matthew

AP Calculus BC Tutor • +104 Subjects

I am a Senior at Worcester Polytechnic Institute studying Mechanical and Robotics Engineering. I am here to help with any Math, Science, Engineering or other tutoring needs. My main approach is to focus on mastery over work pace. I encourage my students to strive for perfection on the basic material, before moving to the hard stuff. That way you won't only "kinda know" two things, but truly understand the material. Outside of class I enjoy, hiking, playing the saxophone, cooking and building robots.

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Jonathan

AP Calculus BC Tutor • +57 Subjects

I am currently a graduate student in Chemical Engineering at the University of Delaware. I am working on using magnetic and flow fields to create advanced materials by directing the self-assembly process of nanoparticles . I have tutored students in Chemistry, Physics and Math all throughout undergraduate and graduate work. I truly enjoy breaking material down into its core components that allows the students to understand complicated information. Hobbies: running, reading, cooking, music, writing, art, books

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Timothy

AP Calculus BC Tutor • +31 Subjects

I am currently a tenured mathematics professor at a local university, and I have been at this institution since 2001. I have an undergraduate degree and a PhD in mathematics. I have been tutoring mathematics in many situations since I was in high school. I have experience teaching and tutoring mathematics across the curriculum at the college/university, high school, and developmental levels. I have several years of experience serving as a Reader (grader) for AP Calculus exams. Hobbies: sports, books, reading, writing, music, art

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Terry

Applied Mathematics Tutor • +102 Subjects

I am an extremely well qualified tutor with many years of practical experience in subject matter combined with 4 years of teaching students. I believe education is the foundation of success. I enjoy knowing that my students are interested in becoming more knowledgeable and proficient in the selected subject matter. I want to help every one of my students achieve their goals and also help make their dreams a reality.

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Nikhil

Applied Mathematics Tutor • +43 Subjects

I am currently a sophomore at New York University studying Mathematics. Math and science have always fascinated me due to their application towards everyday technology. Along with economics, these are my favorite subjects to tutor because they involve concrete answers deeply rooted in logic. As a tutor, I strive to help students better understand complex problems and develop problem-solving skills. This mindset is obviously crucial for tests, but it also helps students develop analytical techniques that can benefit them in innumerable ways. Outside academics, I enjoy reading about current affairs, weight lifting, and of course, watching Netflix.

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Christopher

Middle School Math Tutor • +57 Subjects

I am a student at the Ohio State University, where I am currently studying for a degree in Finance. I have been tutoring students at all ages for the last four years, with a focus on high school students preparing for ACT and IB exams. I am passionate about History and English, where I focus on college entrance papers, essay writing and, standardized test preparation, especially IB and ACT. I feel very comfortable helping students in a wide range of subjects. I have most frequently tutored high school students, but have greatly enjoyed experiences helping younger students. I have additional experience aiding students with difficulties with communication, such as those with speech impediments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Students often find complex numbers and their applications particularly challenging, especially when moving beyond basic arithmetic to geometric interpretations and De Moivre's theorem. Matrices and their operations—particularly understanding when multiplication is defined and interpreting results geometrically—trip up many learners. Additionally, proof techniques in Further Mathematics require a conceptual shift from procedural math; students struggle with induction, contradiction, and understanding why a proof is valid beyond just following steps. Tutors help students see how these abstract concepts connect to concrete examples and build the logical reasoning skills needed.

Proofs require moving beyond "plug and solve" to understanding the logical structure of mathematical arguments. A tutor can break down proof techniques—induction, contradiction, direct proof—by working through simple examples first, then gradually building to more complex ones. Rather than memorizing proof templates, you'll learn to recognize which technique fits a problem and why it works. Tutors also help you practice "backwards thinking," starting from what you want to prove and working back to known facts, which is essential for tackling unfamiliar proof problems on exams.

Matrices are abstract because they're often taught as mechanical operations (multiply rows by columns) without connecting to what they represent—transformations, systems of equations, or data organization. A tutor helps by grounding matrix operations in visual and practical contexts: seeing how a matrix transforms a shape on a graph, or how matrix multiplication models real-world processes. Once you understand *why* matrix multiplication works the way it does and *what* the result means, the procedures become intuitive rather than arbitrary rules to memorize.

Complex numbers feel alien because they extend beyond the real number line—but they're much less mysterious when visualized on the complex plane. A tutor helps you see complex numbers as points or vectors, making operations like addition (vector addition) and multiplication (rotation and scaling) geometrically meaningful. This visual foundation makes advanced topics like polar form, De Moivre's theorem, and roots of complex numbers far more intuitive. Practice with real examples—finding cube roots or solving polynomial equations—reinforces why complex numbers matter beyond abstract theory.

In Further Mathematics, showing work is critical because examiners want to see your reasoning, not just your final answer. A tutor teaches you how to structure solutions clearly: stating what you're doing at each step, justifying logical jumps, and explaining your approach. This isn't busywork—it helps *you* catch mistakes and understand whether you're solving the right problem. Tutors also help you recognize when a shortcut is acceptable versus when you need to show every step, and how to present proofs and complex calculations in ways that earn full marks.

Multi-step problems in Further Mathematics often require combining several concepts—for example, using complex numbers to solve a polynomial, then interpreting the roots geometrically. Tutors break these down by teaching you to identify the *structure* of the problem: What concept is being tested? What's given, and what do I need to find? Which techniques apply? By practicing this decomposition strategy, you learn to tackle unfamiliar problems systematically rather than feeling lost. Tutors also help you recognize common problem patterns and which toolkit (matrices, complex numbers, proof techniques) each one requires.

Further Mathematics exams test both technical skill and the ability to apply concepts in unfamiliar contexts—which naturally creates anxiety. Tutors build confidence by ensuring you understand *why* techniques work, not just how to execute them, so you can adapt to novel questions. Regular practice with past papers, combined with detailed feedback on your reasoning and presentation, shows you exactly where you stand. Most importantly, tutors help you see patterns across topics and recognize that many "new" exam questions are actually variations of concepts you've already mastered, transforming panic into recognizable problem-solving.

Beyond deep subject knowledge, an effective Further Mathematics tutor understands the conceptual scaffolding—how complex numbers build on polynomials, how matrices connect to transformations and systems, how proof techniques develop logical thinking. They can diagnose whether you're struggling with procedural steps or the underlying concept, and adjust accordingly. Strong tutors also recognize curriculum variations (different exam boards emphasize topics differently) and can teach flexibly. Crucially, they help you develop mathematical communication skills—the ability to explain your thinking clearly—which is as important as getting the right answer in Further Mathematics.

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