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Experienced tutor in math, logic and actuarial science
Jack P.

375 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $40
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Experienced tutor in math, logic and actuarial science
Experienced tutor in math, logic and actuarial science
Jack P.

375 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

375 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Jack


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Hi - After a long career as an actuary, I am now resuming my tutoring practice. I enjoy it when I help someone with a math concept or problem they were having trouble understanding. I've tutored in high school geometry, pre-calculus and statistics. I've helped freshmen at the University of Pennsylvania as well as at Penn State in calculus. I've tutored a mathematics of insurance course to employees of an insurance company.

My strengths are (1) to make complicated math concepts...

Hi - After a long career as an actuary, I am now resuming my tutoring practice. I enjoy it when I help someone with a math concept or problem they were having trouble understanding. I've tutored in high school geometry, pre-calculus and statistics. I've helped freshmen at the University of Pennsylvania as well as at Penn State in calculus. I've tutored a mathematics of insurance course to employees of an insurance company.

My strengths are (1) to make complicated math concepts understandable; (2) to make sure that the student has the prerequisite knowledge to undertake the current assignment (math builds on concepts learned earlier - I go back and help the student get "up-to-date" on the work); (3) I am very patient and happy to stay on a topic, approaching it from different angles, until it is understood; (4) I am nonjudgmental; (5) I have a thorough knowledge of the subject matter; and (6) After working with a student for a little while I can usually see what approach works best, enabling me to be as effective as possible.

I work best when the student is motivated to understand the material. If I find I am not helping the student, I will let the student and (if applicable) parent or guardian know.

Actuarial Science - I am a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries; I have over 35 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industries.
Algebra 2 and Calculus - I had an A average in math courses in high school - Algebra 2 (9th grade), Geometry (10th), calculus (11th) and linear algebra (12th grade). I have a Bachelor of Science degree, Mathematics major, from Drexel University.
Logic - I took nine undergraduate credits in Logic and three in Set theory, I took two graduate courses in Computability and Logic at Penn State.

I would be happy to schedule a lesson! I am available most afternoons/early evenings during the week and on some weekend days.


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Drexel University
Mathematics

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Actuarial Science

Actuarial Science

I have had several jobs as an actuary in the life insurance and financial services industries. To become an Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, I have passed a series of examinations given by that Society. I also have completed my continuing education requirements to maintain my fellowship. I am an expert in compound interest and life contingencies, as well as basic probability and statistics.

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Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Geometry, Precalculus

Math

Actuarial Science,

Actuarial Science

I have had several jobs as an actuary in the life insurance and financial services industries. To become an Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, I have passed a series of examinations given by that Society. I also have completed my continuing education requirements to maintain my fellowship. I am an expert in compound interest and life contingencies, as well as basic probability and statistics.
Logic,

Logic

I took the above listed college courses, with 3 As (undergrad) and 2Bs (grad). I took various mathematical analysis and abstract algebra courses in college which require logical inference. In addition, the practice of actuarial science requires much logical reasoning.
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Geometry, Precalculus

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Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Geometry, Precalculus

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Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Geometry

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Excellent, fun, and knowledgeable tutor

Our 16 year old has been working with Jack for a long time now. He does a wonderful job of introducing new material and helping foster a solid understanding of mathematical topics and content. He is incredibly organized, and has allowed us to keep up with math as a homeschooling family. I can't recommend him enough!! We have greatly appreciated his time and the effort that he puts into every lesson.

Jessica, 59 lessons with Jack

Jack is very helpful to my kid on Precalculus

Jack is very experienced on tutoring math, my kid got help on Precalculus in short time, he is very patient and flexible, we are very appreciated for his tutoring.

Helen, 3 lessons with Jack

Knowledgeable and Patient Tutor

Jack was very easy to talk to and extremely friendly. He was very knowledgeable about the subject matter. I would definitely recommend him to others. He provided me with descriptive and detailed solutions to all the problems I was confused on.

Hanna, 12 lessons with Jack

Knowledgeable and easy to work with

Very knowledgeable and patient. Asked what book I was utilizing in class and utilized it for our sessions. Very flexible and willing to accommodate my hectic schedule.

Danny, 50 lessons with Jack

Patient, Thorough, Knowledgeable Tutor

Jack is my son’s Calculus 2 Tutor. My son has Aspergers and stresses about College work. Jack is very good with him. Listens and teaches him in a way that works for my son! Highly recommend Jack!

Katherine, 43 lessons with Jack
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