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Patient, Knowledgable Math Tutor
John L.

4.9 (235 ratings)

1,182 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $60
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Patient, Knowledgable Math Tutor
Patient, Knowledgable Math Tutor
John L.

4.9 (235 ratings)

1,182 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
4.9 (235 ratings)

1,182 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About John

Bio

Are you looking for help in Algebra, Geometry, Pre-calculus or Calculus? Let me help you master these subjects.

I am an experienced college level tutor, with experience as a peer tutor at the College of DuPage. While there I helped many students achieve success in their courses. I can help with common areas of trouble from simply understanding and interpreting the information in class homework to addressing specific areas of difficulty such as solving equations, factoring, graphing...

Are you looking for help in Algebra, Geometry, Pre-calculus or Calculus? Let me help you master these subjects.

I am an experienced college level tutor, with experience as a peer tutor at the College of DuPage. While there I helped many students achieve success in their courses. I can help with common areas of trouble from simply understanding and interpreting the information in class homework to addressing specific areas of difficulty such as solving equations, factoring, graphing functions, working with trig identities, finding derivatives of functions and using them for problem solving, integration and its applications, and many other topics.

My approach is to help you identify and learn the information you need to understand your subject and connect it to the knowledge you already have, in a friendly, informal, intuitive way. I am knowledgeable, patient, and sympathetic to your struggles as a student. You deserve success for the hard work you've done, and I can help you achieve it.

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Education

College of Dupage
undergrad

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $60
  • Rate details: My normal hourly rate is $60/hr. Discounts are available for appointments starting before 2pm Central Time.
  • Lesson cancellation: 8 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 2/16/2015

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Business

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

Computer

Computer Programming,

Computer Programming

I have experience as a programmer in multiple programming languages, including PHP, Java, Python, Visual Basic, C, C++, Javascript, and others. I have worked as a professional programmer in a PHP/MySQL environment maintaining custom CMS and e-commerce websites. I have also worked as a developer of custom Visual Basic apps to support internal data processing requirements at Quill, Inc. in Lincolnshire, IL. and other companies. I also have helped others learn PHP and Visual Basic and apply it to their own needs.
Microsoft Windows,

Microsoft Windows

I have extensive experience in installing, configuring, and using Microsoft Windows. I am A+ and Network+ certified. I have worked as a computer technician for Rain Trade, Inc. in Lake Bluff, Illinois, where I was responsible for troubleshooting and maintenance of the Windows based workstations, Servers, and Active Directory network. I have extensive experience with common Microsoft Windows applications such as Microsoft Office, web browsers such as Firefox, Chrome, and Internet Explorer. I have experience maintaining, configuring, and using windows, including installing and removing programs, modifying various configuration settings through the control panel apps and other means such as editing the registry, maintaining computers in both a workgroup and active directory domain setting, and various operating system operations using Windows Explorer and the command line prompt. I am familiar with MS Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and other versions (server versions such as Windows Server 2008 etc, and older systems such as Windows 98). In my experiences supporting these system I have frequently interacted with users, training and tutoring them in the proper use of these systems.
General Computer, HTML, Java, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

Corporate Training

General Computer, HTML, Java, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Statistics

English

ACT English, ACT Reading

Homeschool

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have helped many students succeed in algebra 1 and master many skills including factoring and simplifying expressions, graphing functions, and solving equations.
Calculus,

Calculus

I have extensive experience tutoring Calculus and other subjects in math. I was named 2001 Peer Tutor of the Year for Two-Year Colleges by the National Tutoring Association. I can help you with all the challenging aspects of Calculus from brushing up on any algebra skills you might be rusty on to the details of advanced integration techniques!
Geometry,

Geometry

I love tutoring geometry! From basic formulas and principles to complex proofs, I'll be glad to help you succeed in your geometry class!
Precalculus,

Precalculus

I have extensive experience tutoring Precalculus and other subjects in math. I was named 2001 Per Tutor of the Year for Two-Year Colleges by the National Tutoring Association. I can help you with all the challenging aspects of Precalculus from brushing up on any algebra skills you might be rusty on to the details of trigonometry and other more advanced topics.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

I have helped many students prepare for the SAT and score their best, including the Math section.
Algebra 2, Prealgebra, Statistics

Math

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have helped many students succeed in algebra 1 and master many skills including factoring and simplifying expressions, graphing functions, and solving equations.
Calculus,

Calculus

I have extensive experience tutoring Calculus and other subjects in math. I was named 2001 Peer Tutor of the Year for Two-Year Colleges by the National Tutoring Association. I can help you with all the challenging aspects of Calculus from brushing up on any algebra skills you might be rusty on to the details of advanced integration techniques!
Differential Equations,

Differential Equations

Need some help with undetermined coefficients? Variation of parameters? Infinite series solutions? Laplace transforms? I'm your guy for Differential Equations!
Geometry,

Geometry

I love tutoring geometry! From basic formulas and principles to complex proofs, I'll be glad to help you succeed in your geometry class!
Precalculus,

Precalculus

I have extensive experience tutoring Precalculus and other subjects in math. I was named 2001 Per Tutor of the Year for Two-Year Colleges by the National Tutoring Association. I can help you with all the challenging aspects of Precalculus from brushing up on any algebra skills you might be rusty on to the details of trigonometry and other more advanced topics.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

I have helped many students prepare for the SAT and score their best, including the Math section.
Trigonometry,

Trigonometry

Need some help with trigonometry? I help you make your angles alright! From SOHCAHTOA to the Law of Sines I'll help you fill in the clues for your hypotenuse.
ACT Math, Algebra 2, Prealgebra, Probability, Statistics

Most Popular

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have helped many students succeed in algebra 1 and master many skills including factoring and simplifying expressions, graphing functions, and solving equations.
Calculus,

Calculus

I have extensive experience tutoring Calculus and other subjects in math. I was named 2001 Peer Tutor of the Year for Two-Year Colleges by the National Tutoring Association. I can help you with all the challenging aspects of Calculus from brushing up on any algebra skills you might be rusty on to the details of advanced integration techniques!
Geometry,

Geometry

I love tutoring geometry! From basic formulas and principles to complex proofs, I'll be glad to help you succeed in your geometry class!
Precalculus,

Precalculus

I have extensive experience tutoring Precalculus and other subjects in math. I was named 2001 Per Tutor of the Year for Two-Year Colleges by the National Tutoring Association. I can help you with all the challenging aspects of Precalculus from brushing up on any algebra skills you might be rusty on to the details of trigonometry and other more advanced topics.
Algebra 2, Prealgebra, Statistics

Science

ACT Science

Summer

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have helped many students succeed in algebra 1 and master many skills including factoring and simplifying expressions, graphing functions, and solving equations.
Calculus,

Calculus

I have extensive experience tutoring Calculus and other subjects in math. I was named 2001 Peer Tutor of the Year for Two-Year Colleges by the National Tutoring Association. I can help you with all the challenging aspects of Calculus from brushing up on any algebra skills you might be rusty on to the details of advanced integration techniques!
Geometry,

Geometry

I love tutoring geometry! From basic formulas and principles to complex proofs, I'll be glad to help you succeed in your geometry class!
SAT Math,

SAT Math

I have helped many students prepare for the SAT and score their best, including the Math section.
Algebra 2, GED, Statistics

Test Preparation

SAT Math,

SAT Math

I have helped many students prepare for the SAT and score their best, including the Math section.
ACT English, ACT Math, ACT Reading, ACT Science, ASVAB, GED

Examples of Expertise

John has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 16 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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Ratings and Reviews

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4.9 (235 ratings)
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Reviews

Really great, highly recommended!

John has an excellent grasp of the subject matter he tutors. He's patient, and goes out of the way to make sure you understand the material. I was extremely impressed and have continued to contact him for my tutoring needs in a 2nd semester of classes.

Brandon, 6 lessons with John

Really pleaser with John’s tutoring

Both of my children are quickly seeing the results of John’s help with Algebra. They enjoy the lesson and I am Noticing their confidence in maths is improving. I would highly recommend John

Natasha , 32 lessons with John

Very professional and patient tutor

John is good at explaining things in simple terms, and very good at keeping my son focused and engaged. His lessons are very helpful! Not only he answers questions precisely but also he give more examples to make sure my son really gets it and can do it by himself! I would highly recommend John to other students.

Limei, 4 lessons with John

Insightful Algebra Tutor

We worked on algebra. He was a very insightful tutor and have increased my time with him to two days a wk now. I have more confidence now and believe I will do well in my class

Terese, 39 lessons with John

Helpful Prep for College Calculus

A great start to preparing for my upcoming college Calculus class. John is very understanding and patient. We set up a plan for my future success in college. I always know I can rely on John to help me with my math needs. Highly recommend!

Elizabeth, 24 lessons with John

He handles the subject perfectly and is very patient.

Very friendly and gives you the confidence to ask. The way he explains makes you really learn. Not only teaches you superficially, but teaches you from the bases. Definitely we will continue to require his services.

Giovanna, 9 lessons with John

Knowledgeable calculus tutor

Very beneficial for preparing for my up coming Calculus class. I would highly recommend John as a tutor for calculus. John has been very flexible with regards to meeting times and location.

William, 9 lessons with John

Very patient, friendly and consistent

Developing stronger java programming skills. John is prompt and thorough and a very friendly person. John doesn't just teach but he applies real world knowledge on applications that can be used in real world settings.

John, 7 lessons with John

Math miracle worker!

After spending the last semester and a half taking lessons with John, I feel that my mathematical abilities have grown tremendously. His approach to solving problems is very easy to follow and very straight forward. After spending some time with John I really started to adopt his approach and style of problem solving, and it paid off big time in both my calculus 1 and calculus 2 classes. If you're struggling with a math course, I would highly recommend a lesson with him. He is one of the best tutors around, and can definitely help you find success in your math courses. Thanks again for all your help John!

Kyle, 19 lessons with John

Awesome tutor!

Great instructor. He is very knowledgeable about Python/other languages and took the time to explain the answers to my questions in great detail.

Jon, 1 lesson with John
Tutor responded:

Heh! Thanks for the feedback Jon! It was fun!

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