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ACT, SAT, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, & Electrical Eng'g
Tim K.

1,818 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $60
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ACT, SAT, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, & Electrical Eng'g
ACT, SAT, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, & Electrical Eng'g
Tim K.

1,818 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

1,818 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Tim


Bio

My passion for tutoring is related to my love of learning. My specialties include physics, math from pre-algebra to calculus and beyond, chemistry, electrical engineering, and astronomy.

I've tutored teenagers and youths in mathematics and science, taught college students in electronics, and trained professionals in electrical engineering. I have over 25 years of electrical engineering experience.

I am flexible with my time, but I do require a 12-hour cancellation notice. I meet students...

My passion for tutoring is related to my love of learning. My specialties include physics, math from pre-algebra to calculus and beyond, chemistry, electrical engineering, and astronomy.

I've tutored teenagers and youths in mathematics and science, taught college students in electronics, and trained professionals in electrical engineering. I have over 25 years of electrical engineering experience.

I am flexible with my time, but I do require a 12-hour cancellation notice. I meet students at suitable locations such as public libraries, but I'm willing to travel to another location that is more convenient for you.

I look forward to hearing from you and helping you in your education!


Education

Wayne State University
Electrical Engineering
University of Michigan College of Engineering
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $60
  • Rate details: $60/hr at Palatine Library and online, except advanced & college courses. Elec engg varies from $60 to $90/hr. 50% charge for late cancellations & all EE cancellations, 100% charge for no-shows.
  • Lesson cancellation: 12 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 12/18/2013

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Business

GRE

GRE

Students who work with me improve their standardized test scores. Standardized tests have predictable types of problems, which I will help you anticipate. Students also benefit when I teach them particular test-taking strategies. Preparing in advance will help you quickly prioritize to use your time more efficiently, yielding more time for the toughest questions. Also, since many problems are multiple-choice I will help you understand how to quickly rule out wrong answers to improve your chances of correctly answering the same toughest questions. I will help you maximize your standardized test score.

Corporate Training

Statistics

Statistics

I have over 12 years of experience tutoring, teaching, and training students in a variety of math subjects, including Statistics. I also have over 25 years of experience as an electrical engineer. Engineering utilizes statistics in a variety of ways. I have lived and breathed mathematics all of my life and have helped many students improve their math grades.

Elementary Education

Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I have over 12 years of experience tutoring, teaching, and training students in a variety of math subjects. I also have over 25 years of experience as an electrical engineer. I have lived and breathed mathematics all of my life and have helped many students improve their Elementary math grades.

Homeschool

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have over twelve years of experience tutoring, teaching, and training students in a variety of math subjects, including Algebra 1. I also have over 25 years of experience as an electrical engineer. I have lived and breathed mathematics all of my life and have helped many students improve their algebra grades.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have over twelve years of experience tutoring, teaching, and training students in a variety of math subjects. I also have over 25 years of experience as an electrical engineer. I have lived and breathed mathematics all of my life and have helped many students improve their algebra 2 grades.
Calculus,

Calculus

One of the most demanding applications of calculus is engineering. I have a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Wayne State University. I have over 25 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer in design, development, test, applications, training, and sales. I also have six years of experience teaching electronics.
Chemistry,

Chemistry

I have more than 12 years of experience teaching, training, and tutoring science, math, and electronics. My clients have ranged in age from youths to adults. I also have over 25 years of experience in electrical engineering, one of the most demanding applications of math and science.
Geometry,

Geometry

I have over 12 years of experience tutoring, teaching, and training students in a variety of math subjects. I also have over 25 years of experience as an electrical engineer. I have lived and breathed mathematics all of my life and have helped many students improve their geometry grades.
Physics,

Physics

One of the most important applications of physics is electrical engineering. I have a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Wayne State University. I have over 25 years of experience as an electrical engineer in design, development, test, applications, training, and sales. I also have six years of experience teaching electronics.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I have over 12 years of experience tutoring, teaching, and training students in a variety of math subjects, including Prealgebra. I also have over 25 years of experience as an electrical engineer. I have lived and breathed mathematics all of my life and have helped many students improve their math grades.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

I have more than 12 years of experience teaching, training, and tutoring math, science, and electronics. My clients have ranged in age from youths to adults. I also have over 25 years of experience in electrical engineering, one of the most demanding applications of mathematics.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

Students who work with me improve their standardized test scores. Standardized tests have predictable types of problems, which I will help you anticipate. Students also benefit when I teach them particular test-taking strategies. Preparing in advance will help you quickly prioritize to use your time more efficiently, yielding more time for the toughest questions. Also, since a majority of the problems are multiple-choice I will help you understand how to quickly rule out wrong answers to improve your chances of correctly answering the same toughest questions. I will help you maximize your standardized test score.
Statistics

Statistics

I have over 12 years of experience tutoring, teaching, and training students in a variety of math subjects, including Statistics. I also have over 25 years of experience as an electrical engineer. Engineering utilizes statistics in a variety of ways. I have lived and breathed mathematics all of my life and have helped many students improve their math grades.

Math

ACT Math,

ACT Math

Students who work with me improve their standardized test scores. Standardized tests have predictable types of problems, which I will help you anticipate. Students also benefit when I teach them particular test-taking strategies. Preparing in advance will help you quickly prioritize to use your time more efficiently, yielding more time for the toughest questions. Also, since a majority of the problems are multiple-choice I will help you understand how to quickly rule out wrong answers to improve your chances of correctly answering the same toughest questions. I will help you maximize your standardized test score.
Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have over twelve years of experience tutoring, teaching, and training students in a variety of math subjects, including Algebra 1. I also have over 25 years of experience as an electrical engineer. I have lived and breathed mathematics all of my life and have helped many students improve their algebra grades.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have over twelve years of experience tutoring, teaching, and training students in a variety of math subjects. I also have over 25 years of experience as an electrical engineer. I have lived and breathed mathematics all of my life and have helped many students improve their algebra 2 grades.
Calculus,

Calculus

One of the most demanding applications of calculus is engineering. I have a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Wayne State University. I have over 25 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer in design, development, test, applications, training, and sales. I also have six years of experience teaching electronics.
Differential Equations,

Differential Equations

I have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Wayne State University. My degree included courses in differential and integral calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and even further advanced mathematics. I also have a master's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Michigan, which included even more advanced applications of mathematics such as random processes. I have over 25 years of engineering industry experience. Finally, I have over 12 years of teaching, training, and tutoring experience in mathematics, electrical engineering, and physics.
Electrical Engineering,

Electrical Engineering

I have a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Wayne State University. I have over 25 years of experience as an electrical engineer in design, development, test, applications, training, and sales. I have over 12 years of tutoring experience and six years teaching electronics.
Geometry,

Geometry

I have over 12 years of experience tutoring, teaching, and training students in a variety of math subjects. I also have over 25 years of experience as an electrical engineer. I have lived and breathed mathematics all of my life and have helped many students improve their geometry grades.
Linear Algebra,

Linear Algebra

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Wayne State University and a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan. I have over 25 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer. Linear algebra was the last in the four math class sequence and matrices (an inherent part of linear algebra) have been an occasional tool in my engineering career.
Physics,

Physics

One of the most important applications of physics is electrical engineering. I have a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Wayne State University. I have over 25 years of experience as an electrical engineer in design, development, test, applications, training, and sales. I also have six years of experience teaching electronics.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I have over 12 years of experience tutoring, teaching, and training students in a variety of math subjects, including Prealgebra. I also have over 25 years of experience as an electrical engineer. I have lived and breathed mathematics all of my life and have helped many students improve their math grades.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

I have more than 12 years of experience teaching, training, and tutoring math, science, and electronics. My clients have ranged in age from youths to adults. I also have over 25 years of experience in electrical engineering, one of the most demanding applications of mathematics.
Probability,

Probability

I have over 12 years of experience tutoring, teaching, and training students in a variety of math subjects, including Probability. I also have over 25 years of experience as an electrical engineer. I have lived and breathed mathematics all of my life and have helped many students improve their math grades.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

Students who work with me improve their standardized test scores. Standardized tests have predictable types of problems, which I will help you anticipate. Students also benefit when I teach them particular test-taking strategies. Preparing in advance will help you quickly prioritize to use your time more efficiently, yielding more time for the toughest questions. Also, since a majority of the problems are multiple-choice I will help you understand how to quickly rule out wrong answers to improve your chances of correctly answering the same toughest questions. I will help you maximize your standardized test score.
Statistics,

Statistics

I have over 12 years of experience tutoring, teaching, and training students in a variety of math subjects, including Statistics. I also have over 25 years of experience as an electrical engineer. Engineering utilizes statistics in a variety of ways. I have lived and breathed mathematics all of my life and have helped many students improve their math grades.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I have over 12 years of experience tutoring, teaching, and training students in a variety of math subjects. I also have over 25 years of experience as an electrical engineer. I have lived and breathed mathematics all of my life and have helped many students improve their trigonometry grades.

Most Popular

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have over twelve years of experience tutoring, teaching, and training students in a variety of math subjects, including Algebra 1. I also have over 25 years of experience as an electrical engineer. I have lived and breathed mathematics all of my life and have helped many students improve their algebra grades.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have over twelve years of experience tutoring, teaching, and training students in a variety of math subjects. I also have over 25 years of experience as an electrical engineer. I have lived and breathed mathematics all of my life and have helped many students improve their algebra 2 grades.
Calculus,

Calculus

One of the most demanding applications of calculus is engineering. I have a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Wayne State University. I have over 25 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer in design, development, test, applications, training, and sales. I also have six years of experience teaching electronics.
Chemistry,

Chemistry

I have more than 12 years of experience teaching, training, and tutoring science, math, and electronics. My clients have ranged in age from youths to adults. I also have over 25 years of experience in electrical engineering, one of the most demanding applications of math and science.
Geometry,

Geometry

I have over 12 years of experience tutoring, teaching, and training students in a variety of math subjects. I also have over 25 years of experience as an electrical engineer. I have lived and breathed mathematics all of my life and have helped many students improve their geometry grades.
Physics,

Physics

One of the most important applications of physics is electrical engineering. I have a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Wayne State University. I have over 25 years of experience as an electrical engineer in design, development, test, applications, training, and sales. I also have six years of experience teaching electronics.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I have over 12 years of experience tutoring, teaching, and training students in a variety of math subjects, including Prealgebra. I also have over 25 years of experience as an electrical engineer. I have lived and breathed mathematics all of my life and have helped many students improve their math grades.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

I have more than 12 years of experience teaching, training, and tutoring math, science, and electronics. My clients have ranged in age from youths to adults. I also have over 25 years of experience in electrical engineering, one of the most demanding applications of mathematics.
Statistics

Statistics

I have over 12 years of experience tutoring, teaching, and training students in a variety of math subjects, including Statistics. I also have over 25 years of experience as an electrical engineer. Engineering utilizes statistics in a variety of ways. I have lived and breathed mathematics all of my life and have helped many students improve their math grades.

Science

ACT Science,

ACT Science

Students who work with me improve their standardized test scores. Standardized tests have predictable types of problems, which I will help you anticipate. Students also benefit when I teach them particular test-taking strategies. Preparing in advance will help you quickly prioritize to use your time more efficiently, yielding more time for the toughest questions. Also, since a majority of the problems are multiple-choice I will help you understand how to quickly rule out wrong answers to improve your chances of correctly answering the same toughest questions. I will help you maximize your standardized test score.
Astronomy,

Astronomy

I am an officer in a local astronomy club and have over twelve years of experience tutoring, teaching, and training students in a variety of science subjects. I also have over 25 years of experience as an electrical engineer, including working for NASA when I was in college. I have lived and breathed science all of my life.
Chemistry,

Chemistry

I have more than 12 years of experience teaching, training, and tutoring science, math, and electronics. My clients have ranged in age from youths to adults. I also have over 25 years of experience in electrical engineering, one of the most demanding applications of math and science.
Electrical Engineering,

Electrical Engineering

I have a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Wayne State University. I have over 25 years of experience as an electrical engineer in design, development, test, applications, training, and sales. I have over 12 years of tutoring experience and six years teaching electronics.
Physical Science,

Physical Science

One of the most important applications of physical science is electrical engineering. I have a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Wayne State University. I have over 25 years of experience as an electrical engineer in design, development, test, applications, training, and sales. I also have six years of experience teaching electronics.
Physics,

Physics

One of the most important applications of physics is electrical engineering. I have a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Wayne State University. I have over 25 years of experience as an electrical engineer in design, development, test, applications, training, and sales. I also have six years of experience teaching electronics.
Geology

Summer

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have over twelve years of experience tutoring, teaching, and training students in a variety of math subjects, including Algebra 1. I also have over 25 years of experience as an electrical engineer. I have lived and breathed mathematics all of my life and have helped many students improve their algebra grades.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have over twelve years of experience tutoring, teaching, and training students in a variety of math subjects. I also have over 25 years of experience as an electrical engineer. I have lived and breathed mathematics all of my life and have helped many students improve their algebra 2 grades.
Calculus,

Calculus

One of the most demanding applications of calculus is engineering. I have a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Wayne State University. I have over 25 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer in design, development, test, applications, training, and sales. I also have six years of experience teaching electronics.
Chemistry,

Chemistry

I have more than 12 years of experience teaching, training, and tutoring science, math, and electronics. My clients have ranged in age from youths to adults. I also have over 25 years of experience in electrical engineering, one of the most demanding applications of math and science.
Geometry,

Geometry

I have over 12 years of experience tutoring, teaching, and training students in a variety of math subjects. I also have over 25 years of experience as an electrical engineer. I have lived and breathed mathematics all of my life and have helped many students improve their geometry grades.
Physics,

Physics

One of the most important applications of physics is electrical engineering. I have a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Wayne State University. I have over 25 years of experience as an electrical engineer in design, development, test, applications, training, and sales. I also have six years of experience teaching electronics.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

Students who work with me improve their standardized test scores. Standardized tests have predictable types of problems, which I will help you anticipate. Students also benefit when I teach them particular test-taking strategies. Preparing in advance will help you quickly prioritize to use your time more efficiently, yielding more time for the toughest questions. Also, since a majority of the problems are multiple-choice I will help you understand how to quickly rule out wrong answers to improve your chances of correctly answering the same toughest questions. I will help you maximize your standardized test score.
Statistics

Statistics

I have over 12 years of experience tutoring, teaching, and training students in a variety of math subjects, including Statistics. I also have over 25 years of experience as an electrical engineer. Engineering utilizes statistics in a variety of ways. I have lived and breathed mathematics all of my life and have helped many students improve their math grades.

Test Preparation

ACT Math,

ACT Math

Students who work with me improve their standardized test scores. Standardized tests have predictable types of problems, which I will help you anticipate. Students also benefit when I teach them particular test-taking strategies. Preparing in advance will help you quickly prioritize to use your time more efficiently, yielding more time for the toughest questions. Also, since a majority of the problems are multiple-choice I will help you understand how to quickly rule out wrong answers to improve your chances of correctly answering the same toughest questions. I will help you maximize your standardized test score.
ACT Science,

ACT Science

Students who work with me improve their standardized test scores. Standardized tests have predictable types of problems, which I will help you anticipate. Students also benefit when I teach them particular test-taking strategies. Preparing in advance will help you quickly prioritize to use your time more efficiently, yielding more time for the toughest questions. Also, since a majority of the problems are multiple-choice I will help you understand how to quickly rule out wrong answers to improve your chances of correctly answering the same toughest questions. I will help you maximize your standardized test score.
GRE,

GRE

Students who work with me improve their standardized test scores. Standardized tests have predictable types of problems, which I will help you anticipate. Students also benefit when I teach them particular test-taking strategies. Preparing in advance will help you quickly prioritize to use your time more efficiently, yielding more time for the toughest questions. Also, since many problems are multiple-choice I will help you understand how to quickly rule out wrong answers to improve your chances of correctly answering the same toughest questions. I will help you maximize your standardized test score.
SAT Math

SAT Math

Students who work with me improve their standardized test scores. Standardized tests have predictable types of problems, which I will help you anticipate. Students also benefit when I teach them particular test-taking strategies. Preparing in advance will help you quickly prioritize to use your time more efficiently, yielding more time for the toughest questions. Also, since a majority of the problems are multiple-choice I will help you understand how to quickly rule out wrong answers to improve your chances of correctly answering the same toughest questions. I will help you maximize your standardized test score.

Examples of Expertise


Tim has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 5 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

Ratings and Reviews


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Reviews

Excellent teacher

Tim has been teaching my son geometry and physics this year as part of his homeschooling program. He is extremely reliable and probably the most knowledgeable tutor we have used. My son enjoys his sessions with Tim and feels that his time is being well spent and that he is getting a lot out of the sessions. I would highly recommend Tim’s services to anyone looking for help with math or physics.

Cindy, 136 lessons with Tim

Outstanding, effective teaching methods in Physics.

Excellent feedback on a recent test to correct the wrong answers. in addition Tim covered applying Ohm's and Watt's Laws in Physics. Plus enough time was given to the practice of problem areas I have with the concepts which only earned "C" grades. Tim earned an A+. Thank you Tim. See you next week.

Anonymous, 4 lessons with Tim

Tim was awesome!!

Tim really helped me understand the material I am looking forward to more lessons from him.Microwave engineering is a tough subject but he is able to break it down so I fully understand doing plots and the theory of the subject matter.

Jose, 5 lessons with Tim

Great teacher

Helped me understand the fundamentals of what I was doing in a very patient and understanding manner. He made it very simple for me

Sri, 2 lessons with Tim

Incredibly helpful

Tim helped me with a very peculiar project and was excellent!!!! .

Jeremy, 2 lessons with Tim

Amazing Tutor!

Really helped me understand phase shifts with op amps. Explanations were really informative and he made sure I understood the topic every step of the way! Definitely would recommend him!

Zoey, 1 lesson with Tim

Excellent Tutor

Tim did a great job helping me better understand a Digital Technology project I had for a college class. It involved transitioning a logic diagram onto a breadboard. I plan to use him again and highly recommend him!

Angela, 3 lessons with Tim

Excellent teacher

Tim has been teaching my son geometry and physics this year as part of his homeschooling program. He is extremely reliable and probably the most knowledgeable tutor we have used. My son enjoys his sessions with Tim and feels that his time is being well spent and that he is getting a lot out of the sessions. I would highly recommend Tim’s services to anyone looking for help with math or physics.

Cindy, 136 lessons with Tim

Tim gave my daughter confidence in SAT/ACT math

My daughter isn't a terrible math student, but she tends to make silly errors on standardized tests. Some of the more advanced material on the tests she hadn't covered in school yet (invisible numbers, permutations, etc.). By working with Tim for the last several months, she has gained a lot of confidence in terms of her math skills. She recognizes many of the problems on the standardized tests and knows the approaches to solve them. Thanks, Tim!

Lara, 33 lessons with Tim

Tim K. is a great tutor

Tim was helping with school work for my child. I really appreciate that. I am very excited to work with him more in the future. Thank you so much Tim for being such a good tutor.

Juhi, 4 lessons with Tim
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