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Patient and Knowledgeable Math, Engineering, Finance and Science Tutor
Michael J.

4.9 (124 ratings)

472 hours tutoring

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Michael J.'s Photo
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Patient and Knowledgeable Math, Engineering, Finance and Science Tutor
Patient and Knowledgeable Math, Engineering, Finance and Science Tutor
Michael J.

4.9 (124 ratings)

472 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
4.9 (124 ratings)

472 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Michael

Bio

Hello, thank you for viewing my profile.

I have over 10 years of experience tutoring students of various ages and backgrounds; including middle, high school, college, and returning adult students. I have worked for tutoring agencies, colleges, and privately. I am comfortable tutoring students one on one, or in groups.

I focus on subjects related to Math, Engineering, and Science. The subjects I tutor are SAT Math, ACT Math, GRE Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry,...

Hello, thank you for viewing my profile.

I have over 10 years of experience tutoring students of various ages and backgrounds; including middle, high school, college, and returning adult students. I have worked for tutoring agencies, colleges, and privately. I am comfortable tutoring students one on one, or in groups.

I focus on subjects related to Math, Engineering, and Science. The subjects I tutor are SAT Math, ACT Math, GRE Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Precalculus, Calculus I, Calculus II, and Physics. I also tutor college level electrical engineering course material; this includes: DSP, Digital Systems, DC and AC Circuits, LaPlace & Fourier Transforms, and Electronics. I am also very adept at helping students with their MATLAB, C, and Computer Programming questions.

In addition:
I tutor Finance and Investing concepts on a regular basis - being the manager of a a Private Equity Fund.

Please see my bio and testimonials below. Thank you!

I have been a resident of Portland for over 15 years. I worked for two years tutoring students for SAT, and ACT preparation at the Institute of College Information; a company formerly located on the Marylhurst University campus outside of Lake Oswego, OR. I also privately tutored students in Math during that time.

I possess Bachelor of Science degrees in both Biological Science, and Electrical Engineering (Cum Laude). During college, I tutored undergraduate students; as an employee of the college, privately in groups of one or more, and informally (because if you can't teach it ... you don't know it!).

I have worked as an engineer and technician for most of my life. I have been employed in the biomedical, audio engineering, and electronics industries. I volunteer at Free Geek, and Bikes for Humanity; two great organizations in Portland, OR that empower people, and help the planet.My hobbies are sound recording and mixing, competitive cycling, and nordic skate skiing.

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Education

Oregon Institute of Technology
B.S.EET

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Approved Subjects

Business

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

Computer

Computer Programming, General Computer, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

Corporate Training

General Computer, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

Elementary Education

Elementary Math

Homeschool

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have over four years of experience tutoring students in this subject. The student ages have ranged from 10-50. I am confident that I can help you understand the concepts, and gain the methods and skills required to do well in this subject.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have over four years of experience tutoring students in this subject. The student ages have ranged from 10-50. I am confident that I can help you become proficient in the main areas of this subject. Topics include: solving equations, equation inequalities, systems of equations, algebraic manipulation of formulas, powers and roots, quadratic equations, exponents and logarithms.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

I professionally tutored high school students for two years. Most of that tutoring was to help students prepare for and improve their SAT scores in the SAT Math section. I have also helped students prepare for the SAT Level I & II Math Subject tests.
Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Geometry, Physics, Prealgebra, Precalculus

Math

ACT Math,

ACT Math

I have two years of professional experience helping high school students prepare for the subjects encountered during the ACT Math Test. Students will gain the skills to become proficient in the six main areas of mathematics encountered in the ACT Math Test: Pre-Algebra, Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Plane Geometry, and Trigonometry.
Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have over four years of experience tutoring students in this subject. The student ages have ranged from 10-50. I am confident that I can help you understand the concepts, and gain the methods and skills required to do well in this subject.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have over four years of experience tutoring students in this subject. The student ages have ranged from 10-50. I am confident that I can help you become proficient in the main areas of this subject. Topics include: solving equations, equation inequalities, systems of equations, algebraic manipulation of formulas, powers and roots, quadratic equations, exponents and logarithms.
Electrical Engineering,

Electrical Engineering

I possess a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering(t) from Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT); graduating Cum Laude, with a GPA of 3.72. I was employed by OIT as a paid tutor, and teacher's assistant during my four years there. I also tutored students privately, per their request. I have extensively tutored these EE courses: DC Circuits, AC circuits, LaPlace Transforms, Electronics I, Electronics II, Analog Circuit Design, Fourier Transforms, Electrical Power (teacher's assistant), Digital Signal Processing, Digital Systems I&II, and Communication Systems. In addition, I am proficient in academically popular engineering software; including LabVIEW, Matlab, LtSPICE, and Eagle. In the past, I have worked professionally as an electrical engineer for Logitech, and Novellus. I currently develop commercial electronic products for my own company, and as a consultant.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

I professionally tutored high school students for two years. Most of that tutoring was to help students prepare for and improve their SAT scores in the SAT Math section. I have also helped students prepare for the SAT Level I & II Math Subject tests.
Trigonometry,

Trigonometry

I have over 10 years experience tutoring trigonometry.
Calculus, Geometry, Physics, Prealgebra, Precalculus

Most Popular

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have over four years of experience tutoring students in this subject. The student ages have ranged from 10-50. I am confident that I can help you understand the concepts, and gain the methods and skills required to do well in this subject.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have over four years of experience tutoring students in this subject. The student ages have ranged from 10-50. I am confident that I can help you become proficient in the main areas of this subject. Topics include: solving equations, equation inequalities, systems of equations, algebraic manipulation of formulas, powers and roots, quadratic equations, exponents and logarithms.
Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Geometry, Physics, Prealgebra, Precalculus

Science

Electrical Engineering,

Electrical Engineering

I possess a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering(t) from Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT); graduating Cum Laude, with a GPA of 3.72. I was employed by OIT as a paid tutor, and teacher's assistant during my four years there. I also tutored students privately, per their request. I have extensively tutored these EE courses: DC Circuits, AC circuits, LaPlace Transforms, Electronics I, Electronics II, Analog Circuit Design, Fourier Transforms, Electrical Power (teacher's assistant), Digital Signal Processing, Digital Systems I&II, and Communication Systems. In addition, I am proficient in academically popular engineering software; including LabVIEW, Matlab, LtSPICE, and Eagle. In the past, I have worked professionally as an electrical engineer for Logitech, and Novellus. I currently develop commercial electronic products for my own company, and as a consultant.
ACT Science, Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry, Physics

Summer

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have over four years of experience tutoring students in this subject. The student ages have ranged from 10-50. I am confident that I can help you understand the concepts, and gain the methods and skills required to do well in this subject.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have over four years of experience tutoring students in this subject. The student ages have ranged from 10-50. I am confident that I can help you become proficient in the main areas of this subject. Topics include: solving equations, equation inequalities, systems of equations, algebraic manipulation of formulas, powers and roots, quadratic equations, exponents and logarithms.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

I professionally tutored high school students for two years. Most of that tutoring was to help students prepare for and improve their SAT scores in the SAT Math section. I have also helped students prepare for the SAT Level I & II Math Subject tests.
Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, GED, Geometry, Physics

Test Preparation

ACT Math,

ACT Math

I have two years of professional experience helping high school students prepare for the subjects encountered during the ACT Math Test. Students will gain the skills to become proficient in the six main areas of mathematics encountered in the ACT Math Test: Pre-Algebra, Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Plane Geometry, and Trigonometry.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

I professionally tutored high school students for two years. Most of that tutoring was to help students prepare for and improve their SAT scores in the SAT Math section. I have also helped students prepare for the SAT Level I & II Math Subject tests.
ACT Science, ASVAB, GED

Examples of Expertise

Michael has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 4 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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Ratings and Reviews

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Reviews

Positive Results and Professional Attitude

I contacted Michael J. to help my daughter with calculus. My daughter was hoping to improve her grade and I was hoping to improve her confidence. She was having some difficulties with her school lessons and it was starting to affect her other classes and her overall opinion of herself. She was feeling "stupid" and not able to understand concepts and was quickly falling behind. After the first lesson with Michael she was feeling a little better and after her second one it was obvious in her smile that she was feeling much better about her work. Michael was able to anticipate where her lessons were headed and to give her a "leg up" so she was prepared when a new subject was introduced. Her first test after working with Michael resulted in an "A". My expectations and hers were both met! With Michael's patience, her confidence slowly came back. Michael was extremely professional, answered questions, worked around busy schedules and all of it was in a very timely manner. I would not hesitate to use him again or to provide a reference for him!

Cathy, 14 lessons with Michael

Good at explaining concepts with simple terms and visuals.

Mike took the time to explain a new way to memorize the unit circle. It is incredibly useful. Looking forward to further sessions and continued learning with his help. August 27, 2015 Update: Mike worked with me on Calculus nearly every week through the summer. My grades have been excellent and today was preparation for the final. I feel well prepared for it. The help Mike provided by reviewing homework, clarifying concepts and giving me extra material to improve my understanding in several areas has made a huge difference in the outcome of this class. I'd also say he has a very positive outlook which makes him easy to work with. Grade achieved with Mike's help was A. Could not have happened without him.

Pam, 9 lessons with Michael

Great tutor

Michael is very knowledgeable and patient. He explains everything very clearly, so the time goes by fast with great results for my daughter.

Sarah, 19 lessons with Michael

Well versed and very accommodating

Mike tutored my daughter in pre-calculus, biology, and for her ACTs. He was able to identify the areas where she was struggling and adapt his teaching style to her. Mike has an excellent grasp of mathematical concepts. He was organized for each session and very dependable and accommodating.

Cherrie, 16 lessons with Michael

Good calculus tutor.

Michael was a good fit for my high school son. His patient, consistent methods of teaching and ability to explain the concepts of calculus gave my son the tools needed to become proficient.

Martha, 12 lessons with Michael

Great Tutor

Mike was great to work with, he took the time to help me figure out the harder calculus problems on my practice quizzes and would finish solving them at home and emailing them to me if it took longer than expected. He was also very flexible with scheduling tutor sessions.

Treicia, 7 lessons with Michael

Wonderful tutor, highly recommended

We contacted Michael because he has a background in advanced math and physics. Our son is bright but an underachiever, not liking to do homework in general because he understands concepts and has tested well in the past. However now that he is in AP classes he has to do the homework to succeed on the tests. In addition, our son thinks he can keep all information in his head, so he doesn't write anything down. This has resulted in making unnecessary mistakes in long formulas, and not knowing where to fix the calculation when the answer is wrong. Michael (patiently!) helped our son learn to SLOW DOWN his work process, write everything down, and go back and evaluate all of his answers. Homework that took him a half an hour (if he did it at all!), now was taking two hours with discussions and debates about process, which for my son was great. He respected Michael's knowledge about the subjects, and it made the hours fun as well as instructive. My son is also an athlete, so having a tutor who has an active life and can identify with that characteristic also helped them interact well together. My son just took the SAT, and got a 740 on the math section! Great job Michael!!!

Nan, 11 lessons with Michael

He really knows how to explain Physics

Michael has been great to work with! He is very patient and explains our son's Physics problems in a way that he really can understand and remember when it's test time. He has given our son a real confidence boost and we appreciate it.

Jodi, 10 lessons with Michael

Great tutor

Very knowledgeable and patient plus brought material for me to keep and review. I would recommend him for circuit analysis.

Rebeka, 4 lessons with Michael

Great Tutor.

Michael is an excellent tutor. He is trying very hard to get my grandson up to speed. Any problems we have are with our grandson and not Michael. He is trying to get him to the point where he will have confidence in his ability to pass his class.

Mamie, 6 lessons with Michael
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