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EZ Math: Mathematics made easy
John S.

2,757 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $40
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John S.'s Photo

EZ Math: Mathematics made easy
EZ Math: Mathematics made easy
John S.

2,757 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

2,757 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About John


Bio

I have 9 years of experience teaching all levels of high school mathematics in the public schools. I also have more than 14 years of experience tutoring mathematics to students ranging from 7 years old through adult learners.

I have taught and/or tutored mathematics from basic addition and subtraction through calculus. I have also helped students prepare for the SAT (Aptitude and Subject), ACT, GED, MCAS and SCAT tests in mathematics.

All this experience has taught me that all students can...

I have 9 years of experience teaching all levels of high school mathematics in the public schools. I also have more than 14 years of experience tutoring mathematics to students ranging from 7 years old through adult learners.

I have taught and/or tutored mathematics from basic addition and subtraction through calculus. I have also helped students prepare for the SAT (Aptitude and Subject), ACT, GED, MCAS and SCAT tests in mathematics.

All this experience has taught me that all students can learn math and that I have (and continue to develop) excellent skills in convincing students of their abilities and helping students succeed and even excel in mathematics (even if they have had difficulties in the past).


Education

Purdue University, West Lafayette
undergrad

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $40
  • Rate details: - Discounts are available for multiple hour and/or multiple student lessons. - The rate may seem high but there is no charge for the time and expenses of preparation and travel.
  • Lesson cancellation: 6 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 11/18/2015

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Computer

C,

C

I have taken many courses to learn various programming languages. I have many years of professional experience as a programmer using many of these languages. And I also have had many years in teaching/tutoring others in how to program with these languages. These languages include, but are not limited to: C, Java, Pascal/Modula-2, Fortran, REXX and assembly language.
Pascal

Pascal

I have taken many courses to learn various programming languages. I have many years of professional experience as a programmer using many of these languages. And I also have had many years in teaching/tutoring others in how to program with these languages. These languages include, but are not limited to: C, Java, Pascal (and Modula-2), Fortran, REXX and assembly language.

Homeschool

Precalculus,

Precalculus

I have taught Pre-Calculus and Algebra 2 in public school and I have tutored students privately in these subjects.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

In addition to the strengthening and improvement of existing Math skills, my Math SAT preparation also includes: -"SAT Math". Many problems on the SAT are unlike any that students may have experienced in their Math classes at school. I help my students with "SAT Math" by a) expanding and deepening their understanding of the ideas behind Mathematics; b) showing them how to think on their feet and apply basic Mathematical concepts in novel situations; and c) pointing out a number of helpful "Have you ever noticed how..." facts that school teachers rarely have the time or mandate to teach. -- Test-taking skills. I help my students learn strategies for answering individual questions and for the test as a whole (time-management, in particular).
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Geometry, Prealgebra

Math

Precalculus,

Precalculus

I have taught Pre-Calculus and Algebra 2 in public school and I have tutored students privately in these subjects.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

In addition to the strengthening and improvement of existing Math skills, my Math SAT preparation also includes: -"SAT Math". Many problems on the SAT are unlike any that students may have experienced in their Math classes at school. I help my students with "SAT Math" by a) expanding and deepening their understanding of the ideas behind Mathematics; b) showing them how to think on their feet and apply basic Mathematical concepts in novel situations; and c) pointing out a number of helpful "Have you ever noticed how..." facts that school teachers rarely have the time or mandate to teach. -- Test-taking skills. I help my students learn strategies for answering individual questions and for the test as a whole (time-management, in particular).
ACT Math, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Geometry, Prealgebra, Probability, Trigonometry

Most Popular

Precalculus,

Precalculus

I have taught Pre-Calculus and Algebra 2 in public school and I have tutored students privately in these subjects.
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Geometry, Prealgebra

Summer

SAT Math,

SAT Math

In addition to the strengthening and improvement of existing Math skills, my Math SAT preparation also includes: -"SAT Math". Many problems on the SAT are unlike any that students may have experienced in their Math classes at school. I help my students with "SAT Math" by a) expanding and deepening their understanding of the ideas behind Mathematics; b) showing them how to think on their feet and apply basic Mathematical concepts in novel situations; and c) pointing out a number of helpful "Have you ever noticed how..." facts that school teachers rarely have the time or mandate to teach. -- Test-taking skills. I help my students learn strategies for answering individual questions and for the test as a whole (time-management, in particular).
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Geometry

Test Preparation

SAT Math,

SAT Math

In addition to the strengthening and improvement of existing Math skills, my Math SAT preparation also includes: -"SAT Math". Many problems on the SAT are unlike any that students may have experienced in their Math classes at school. I help my students with "SAT Math" by a) expanding and deepening their understanding of the ideas behind Mathematics; b) showing them how to think on their feet and apply basic Mathematical concepts in novel situations; and c) pointing out a number of helpful "Have you ever noticed how..." facts that school teachers rarely have the time or mandate to teach. -- Test-taking skills. I help my students learn strategies for answering individual questions and for the test as a whole (time-management, in particular).
ACT Math

Examples of Expertise


John has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 1 question submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

Ratings and Reviews


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4.9 (814 ratings)
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(737)
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Reviews

Really patient and explains throughly

Honestly John explained the concepts better than my math teacher did in school. He doesn't speak about math like you're some expert or an idiot, he doesn't talk over your head using jargon. He tells you what things mean and how they work in simple, everyday terms. He connects the dots between math concepts and shows you how they relate. John really knows what he's doing, he doesn't push people to go too far at once like other tutors I've had, he makes sure you have the basics and then covers the more advanced material at a comfortable speed. I'd really advise seeing him if you struggle with the basics or have an uneven understanding of math (some basics, some hard).

Kasturi, 14 lessons with John

Patient and experienced tutor.

John taught me about Transformations in preparation for my precalculus course lesson. It was highly informative and John was quick to introduce the topic to me that helped me feel more prepared for class.

Mir Mohammed, 1 lesson with John

great lesson!

John is very knowledgeable and was extremely helpful with my assignment. He took his time to understand concepts I was not aware or very good at. Thank you!

Noah, 3 lessons with John

works great with my high school student

John is easy to understand and did a great job teaching my son his calculus lesson. Thanks John for making it make sense. Will definitely continue to work with John.

Stacey, 1 lesson with John

Excellent at explaining the basics

Work through the mean value theorem, the second derivative and curve sketching. This pieced things together in my mind and made it easier to understand. We also worked through several example problems. John was excellent!

Simon, 3 lessons with John

Patient and Thorough

John was very helpful in helping me to better understand the basics of Trigonometry. He was open to questions and easy to understand when explaining. John provided me with multiple review pages for me to refer to and they really came in handy. I have had two sessions with John and I will be using him again when it’s needed.

Cheryl, 4 lessons with John

Patient and Thorough

John was very helpful in helping me to better understand the basics of Trigonometry. He was open to questions and easy to understand when explaining. John provided me with multiple review pages for me to refer to and they really came in handy. I have had two sessions with John and I will be using him again when it’s needed.

Cheryl, 4 lessons with John

Excellent tutor

John helped my son work through review material for his Algebra II midterm. He had fallen behind during behind during the quarter and said that John explained the material better than his algebra teacher. He got an A- on the midterm. Thank you so much!

Meredith, 3 lessons with John

Excellent Tutor

John is a great tutor. He quickly adapted to how my daughter learns and with just 2 tutoring sessions her confidence with Algebra is already improving. I would recommend John to anyone.

Judi, 5 lessons with John

Methodical and patient

I was struggling in Calculus. I couldn’t find anyone to explain the concepts in simple terms until I found John. He walked me through, step by step and patiently answered my questions. He always made sure I understood the material before moving on. For the first time, not only do, understand Calculus, I am actually enjoying it!

Paul, 8 lessons with John
Hourly Rate: $40
Response time: 2 hours
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