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Michael A.

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Amazing AFOQT, ASVAB, TEAS, and HESI Tutor for Math and English
Amazing AFOQT, ASVAB, TEAS, and HESI Tutor for Math and English
Michael A.

4,845 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

4,845 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Michael


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Preparing for timed tests requires a different skill set. I teach students to use mental math, logic, and common sense to improve their time management. I explain math problems in ways students can understand. I show them how to deconstruct words to expand their word knowledge and how to recognize verbal analogies. I never talk down to students. I offer them words of encouragement to boost their confidence. I am a great listener and able to tailor my approach to your specific needs. Students...

Preparing for timed tests requires a different skill set. I teach students to use mental math, logic, and common sense to improve their time management. I explain math problems in ways students can understand. I show them how to deconstruct words to expand their word knowledge and how to recognize verbal analogies. I never talk down to students. I offer them words of encouragement to boost their confidence. I am a great listener and able to tailor my approach to your specific needs. Students describe me as knowledgeable, polite, and patient.

Patience is what makes me an effective test prep tutor. I have helped over 160 students pass the AFOQT, ASVAB, HESI A2, TEAS, ACCUPLACER, and TSI. 40 of my AFOQT students have raised their prior scores by 10 to 62 points. 16 of my ASVAB students have raised their prior scores by 14 to 37 points. 14 of my HESI A2 students have earned scores ranging from 84% to 100%. 12 of my TEAS students have scored between 80% and 100% on their test. 19 of my ACCUPLACER and TSI students have passed their test.

I also tutor Algebra I/II, College Algebra, Calculus I. My students' averages have risen 2-4 grades in as few as 1-3 weeks. I show students different approaches to solving a question. I teach shortcuts to help students identify solutions faster. As our lessons progress, my goal is to serve less as an instructor and more as a supporter and facilitator. I value your time, and I will always arrive at each lesson promptly and well-prepared. Our lessons will always be structured, professional, and free of judgment.


Education

Christopher Newport University
Mathematics

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $60
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  • Background check passed on 8/24/2022

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Approved Subjects

Homeschool

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have 25+ years of experience tutoring middle, high school, and college students in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and College Algebra. I also have experience as a college algebra instructor in the Math Emporium at a local community college. I teach students how to evaluate algebraic expressions and solve equations using various methods. I also assist them with translating word problems into the correct expression or equation. This has helped them improve by two to four letter grades. After a single tutoring session, one of my algebra students went from 40% to 71% on his next test. Another of my algebra students went from an F to 92% in three weeks. A third algebra student improved from 22% to 80%.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have 25+ years of experience tutoring middle, high school, and college students in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and College Algebra. I also have experience as a college algebra instructor in the Math Emporium at a local community college. I teach students how to evaluate algebraic expressions and solve equations using various methods. I also assist them with translating word problems into the correct expression or equation. This has helped them improve by two to four letter grades. After a single tutoring session, one of my algebra students went from 40% to 71% on his next test. Another of my algebra students went from an F to 92% in three weeks. A third algebra student improved from 22% to 80%.
Calculus,

Calculus

I have 25+ years of experience tutoring high school AP calculus students and working as a calculus tutor in the Christopher Newport University math lab, where I provided one-on-one and small group tutoring for Calculus 1 and Business Calculus. I also assisted students with using pre-calculus and calculus course software. Additionally, I graded homework for an advanced calculus professor at CNU.
Precalculus

Precalculus

I have more than two decades of experience tutoring high school and college precalculus, including in Christopher Newport University's math lab. I show students how precalculus merges concepts from algebra and trigonometry, and how it applies to fields like physics and engineering. After just two lessons, my most recent precalculus student earned 95% on his next two tests.

Math

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have 25+ years of experience tutoring middle, high school, and college students in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and College Algebra. I also have experience as a college algebra instructor in the Math Emporium at a local community college. I teach students how to evaluate algebraic expressions and solve equations using various methods. I also assist them with translating word problems into the correct expression or equation. This has helped them improve by two to four letter grades. After a single tutoring session, one of my algebra students went from 40% to 71% on his next test. Another of my algebra students went from an F to 92% in three weeks. A third algebra student improved from 22% to 80%.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have 25+ years of experience tutoring middle, high school, and college students in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and College Algebra. I also have experience as a college algebra instructor in the Math Emporium at a local community college. I teach students how to evaluate algebraic expressions and solve equations using various methods. I also assist them with translating word problems into the correct expression or equation. This has helped them improve by two to four letter grades. After a single tutoring session, one of my algebra students went from 40% to 71% on his next test. Another of my algebra students went from an F to 92% in three weeks. A third algebra student improved from 22% to 80%.
Calculus,

Calculus

I have 25+ years of experience tutoring high school AP calculus students and working as a calculus tutor in the Christopher Newport University math lab, where I provided one-on-one and small group tutoring for Calculus 1 and Business Calculus. I also assisted students with using pre-calculus and calculus course software. Additionally, I graded homework for an advanced calculus professor at CNU.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

I have more than two decades of experience tutoring high school and college precalculus, including in Christopher Newport University's math lab. I show students how precalculus merges concepts from algebra and trigonometry, and how it applies to fields like physics and engineering. After just two lessons, my most recent precalculus student earned 95% on his next two tests.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I show students how to model word problems using trigonometric functions. I help them to master the Unit Circle, prove trigonometric identities, and solve trigonometric equations. I also teach them how to apply the concepts of trigonometry to SAT and ACT math problems. I can make trigonometry as easy as a² + b² = c².

Most Popular

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have 25+ years of experience tutoring middle, high school, and college students in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and College Algebra. I also have experience as a college algebra instructor in the Math Emporium at a local community college. I teach students how to evaluate algebraic expressions and solve equations using various methods. I also assist them with translating word problems into the correct expression or equation. This has helped them improve by two to four letter grades. After a single tutoring session, one of my algebra students went from 40% to 71% on his next test. Another of my algebra students went from an F to 92% in three weeks. A third algebra student improved from 22% to 80%.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have 25+ years of experience tutoring middle, high school, and college students in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and College Algebra. I also have experience as a college algebra instructor in the Math Emporium at a local community college. I teach students how to evaluate algebraic expressions and solve equations using various methods. I also assist them with translating word problems into the correct expression or equation. This has helped them improve by two to four letter grades. After a single tutoring session, one of my algebra students went from 40% to 71% on his next test. Another of my algebra students went from an F to 92% in three weeks. A third algebra student improved from 22% to 80%.
Calculus,

Calculus

I have 25+ years of experience tutoring high school AP calculus students and working as a calculus tutor in the Christopher Newport University math lab, where I provided one-on-one and small group tutoring for Calculus 1 and Business Calculus. I also assisted students with using pre-calculus and calculus course software. Additionally, I graded homework for an advanced calculus professor at CNU.
Precalculus

Precalculus

I have more than two decades of experience tutoring high school and college precalculus, including in Christopher Newport University's math lab. I show students how precalculus merges concepts from algebra and trigonometry, and how it applies to fields like physics and engineering. After just two lessons, my most recent precalculus student earned 95% on his next two tests.

Summer

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have 25+ years of experience tutoring middle, high school, and college students in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and College Algebra. I also have experience as a college algebra instructor in the Math Emporium at a local community college. I teach students how to evaluate algebraic expressions and solve equations using various methods. I also assist them with translating word problems into the correct expression or equation. This has helped them improve by two to four letter grades. After a single tutoring session, one of my algebra students went from 40% to 71% on his next test. Another of my algebra students went from an F to 92% in three weeks. A third algebra student improved from 22% to 80%.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have 25+ years of experience tutoring middle, high school, and college students in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and College Algebra. I also have experience as a college algebra instructor in the Math Emporium at a local community college. I teach students how to evaluate algebraic expressions and solve equations using various methods. I also assist them with translating word problems into the correct expression or equation. This has helped them improve by two to four letter grades. After a single tutoring session, one of my algebra students went from 40% to 71% on his next test. Another of my algebra students went from an F to 92% in three weeks. A third algebra student improved from 22% to 80%.
Calculus

Calculus

I have 25+ years of experience tutoring high school AP calculus students and working as a calculus tutor in the Christopher Newport University math lab, where I provided one-on-one and small group tutoring for Calculus 1 and Business Calculus. I also assisted students with using pre-calculus and calculus course software. Additionally, I graded homework for an advanced calculus professor at CNU.

Test Preparation

Accuplacer,

Accuplacer

I teach students strategies to improve their scores on the ACCUPLACER, CLEP, ALEKS, TSI, and PERT math placement tests. One of my students earned 96% on the ALEKS test after a single, one-hour lesson. I help students to avoid taking remedial math classes and to test directly into advanced math classes such as calculus, or out of math classes entirely. I can tutor the Next Generation ACCUPLACER, CLEP College Algebra, College Math, and Precalculus exams.
AFOQT,

AFOQT

My two most recent students' Quantitative scores improved from 3 to 42 and 1 to 35. One went from 3 to 34, and another doubled her prior Quantitative score. One raised his from 59 to 79. Another elevated his from 2 to 36. One increased hers from 43 to 70, and another boosted his from 16 to 49. One of my students tripled his previous Verbal score. Another increased his from 11 to 50. One elevated his from 14 to 40, and another raised his from 5 to 37. On average, my students have improved by 23 points. For Non-Rated candidates, the most important AFOQT subtests are Math Knowledge, Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Verbal Analogies, and Reading Comprehension. These five subtests are also important for Rated candidates, because some combination of them contribute to your Pilot, CSO, ABM, and Academic Aptitude scores. I teach strategies to improve your math and verbal skills. I provide patient, one-on-one instruction until you are ready to take and pass the test.
ASVAB,

ASVAB

The AFQT determines whether you can enlist. It includes Math Knowledge, Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, and Paragraph Comprehension. The other sections determine the jobs best suited for your skills. I teach strategies to improve your math and verbal skills. I provide patient, one-on-one instruction until you are ready to take and pass the test. On average, my students have improved by 19 points. My most recent student increased his prior AFQT score from 40 to 62 after only 2 lessons. Another improved his from 22 to 59 after less than 2 weeks of tutoring. On her first attempt, one earned a 63 after only 3 lessons. Another 2 raised theirs from 68 to 83 and 55 to 72. Another improved his Math Knowledge and Arithmetic Reasoning scores from the 40s and 50s to 66 and 71. I can help you achieve similar results.
CBEST,

CBEST

As a professional educator with more than twenty years of experience, I can help you prepare for the CBEST. I can enhance and enrich your understanding of the math, reading, and writing content on the exam. I am qualified to provide instruction in a variety of career aptitude tests, and the same techniques that I offer students taking those examinations can be applied to the CBEST.
TEAS

TEAS

I teach students strategies to overcome their test anxiety and improve their time management on the test. I've helped 40 students pass the TEAS and HESI A2. One of my most recent HESI math students earned 96%, and another improved from a 34 to a 92. One of them raised her HESI math score from 50 to 84. One TEAS student improved her math score from 59 to 84, and two others earned scores of 90 and 94.

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Ratings and Reviews


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Best AFOQT Math Tutor on Wyzant

Before I started with Michael I felt totally lost math wise. I'd already taken the AFOQT once and knew I needed to do something different this next time around to raise my quantitative score. I'm so grateful that I found Michael because he has taught me so much. I love that every problem we do, Michael will go through and show me a few different ways to do the same problem. This is incredibly important, because in some cases, his methods of approaching a problem can shave seconds or even a minute off doing a problem. Additionally, Michael is very supportive and doesn't move on until you say that you understand the problem. He does an amazing job making sure that you can apply what you are learning to possible test questions and are prepared for what material may be on the AFOQT.

Isabel, 10 lessons with Michael
Tutor responded:

Thank you, Isabel, for such effusive praise. I am so glad that you are finding our lessons to be productive and helpful. It is apparent that you already have a solid foundation in mathematics. Hopefully, the strategies that we have been discussing will help you to attain your goals.

Great Tutor

Been out of study for quite a while and needed to place back into higher math through an ALEKS test. Michael set me up with a practice test and helped me review some of the concepts I've failed to grasp.

Isaiah, 1 lesson with Michael
Tutor responded:

I am glad to be able to help, Isaiah. Thank you for your comments!

Amazing AFOQT Tutor!

After failing the AFOQT quantitative section twice, I was now on my last attempt before being forbidden to take the test any more times. I was rusty at math and hadn't taken a single math class since high school which was 12 years ago. I reached out to Michael and I must say that these teachings were spot on and invaluable to my success on the third attempt at the AFOQT. My score went from 3 to 42! I could not have done it without Michael and if you're struggling with math or any other subject, Michael is the man to get you over that hump.

Roy, 6 lessons with Michael
Tutor responded:

Thanks, Roy! I was so delighted to learn that you had not only passed your AFOQT, but did so with flying colors. This great news made the rest of my week. I truly wish you the best of luck in your military career!

Excellent Tutor!

I have had great tutoring sessions with Michael. I'm studying for the AFOQT and need help refreshing my memory with math arithmetic. Mike does an excellent job with providing me with math study questions similar to the math problems on the AFOQT and he walks me through the correct way to complete the math problems. Mike makes things a lot easier.and he knows how to simplify things that seem very complex, which makes him a excellent Tutor.

Michael, 3 lessons with Michael
Tutor responded:

I greatly appreciate your feedback, Michael. The math on the AFOQT is not overly difficult. The key is to understand how to solve the problems quickly, given the strict time constraints. That is what I show students during each tutoring session.

Knowledgeable and experienced tutorials

Another great session, I would recommend Michael to anyone who is interested in putting in the work! He understands what needs to be done.

Donald, 5 lessons with Michael
Tutor responded:

Thank you for your comments. I am a firm believer in the adage that hard work is its own reward.

AFOQT score went way up!

I have always struggled with Math. I took the AFOQT 20 years removed from any formal math study and failed miserably. After weekly tutor sessions with Michael, my score went up more than 30 Points! He made sure my fundamentals were where they needed to be and showed me many test taking strategies that helped considerably. Highly recommend!

Ryan, 8 lessons with Michael
Tutor responded:

Even though you were far removed from your last math class, Ryan, it didn't show during our lessons. Like with many students, my impression was that you simply needed some test-taking strategies and a confidence boost. I had every confidence that you could pass the AFOQT Quantitative section, and you did more than just that. Thanks for the review, and congratulations on your test results!

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Michael walked me through any questions I had. He let me make mistakes and then showed me how to improve my technique moving forward. I used the study session to get my studying on track for the AFOQT, which this lesson gave me confidence that I will improve my scores substantially.

Jonah, 1 lesson with Michael
Tutor responded:

Thank you, Jonah. I certainly hope that what we have discussed has improved your confidence and will boost your AFOQT test scores.

Awesome tutor

Micheal was very patient and helpful. My score improved by 18 points after a few sessions. I have not taken any math classes in over 5 years and Micheal made it a lot less stressful to prepare for the math test.

Quint, 6 lessons with Michael
Tutor responded:

It was a pleasure working with you, Quint. I was so happy to learn that you were able to increase your ACCUPLACER score. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

Knowledgeable and experienced tutor

I was looking for someone who understood the military but also understood what was required to get a better score on the ASVAB. My son enjoyed the way Michael explained things and even scored ten points higher on his next practice test. I would recommend Michael to anyone who is interested in putting in the work!

Donald, 5 lessons with Michael
Tutor responded:

Thank you, sir, for the favorable review. I am glad that Kaden was able to increase his confidence and improve his test score.

Patient and thorough tutor.

Michael is always willing to go into more detail if i’m unsure about any information. He always shows me different ways to solve problems, and opens my mind to thinking outside the box. He’s been a huge help in me preparing for my TEAs!

Kara, 5 lessons with Michael
Tutor responded:

Thank you, Kara. I believe in showing different ways to solve problems, because students will often ask, "What is the best way to solve this?" The truth is that there is not one way that is best for all. What might be easier for some people might not be for others. The best way to solve a problem is the way that makes most sense to you, as long as it is logically sound. That is why I am flexible in my tutoring methods.

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