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RPI Ph.D. Math/Physics Tutor with a passion for teaching
Yosef T.

297 hours tutoring

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Yosef T.'s Photo

RPI Ph.D. Math/Physics Tutor with a passion for teaching
RPI Ph.D. Math/Physics Tutor with a passion for teaching
Yosef T.

297 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

297 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Yosef


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Hello, my name is Yosef T. and I would be happy to serve as a math tutor. I place strong emphasis on a good balance between knowledge of mathematical content and proficiency in problem-solving, reasoning, and conveying mathematical ideas in writing. I have over 3 years of experience as a teaching assistant and tutor.

As a rule, people perform better and are better motivated when they have self-confidence, not when the task ahead seems frighteningly daunting. It is also important to...

Hello, my name is Yosef T. and I would be happy to serve as a math tutor. I place strong emphasis on a good balance between knowledge of mathematical content and proficiency in problem-solving, reasoning, and conveying mathematical ideas in writing. I have over 3 years of experience as a teaching assistant and tutor.

As a rule, people perform better and are better motivated when they have self-confidence, not when the task ahead seems frighteningly daunting. It is also important to recognize that different students learn best through different means. As an example, some students are visual learners and can understand the material best through pictures and gestures. Other students learn best through hearing the procedures vocalized, while still others learn best through writing out the steps of the solution procedure.

I have a Ph.D. in mathematics, I have passed 3 actuarial exams, and got a perfect score on the math sections of the PSAT, SAT, and general GRE. I tested at the 89th percentile on the GRE math subject test.

I place strong emphasis on a good balance between knowledge of mathematical content and proficiency in problem-solving, reasoning, and conveying mathematical ideas in writing. There are times when a student needs to be informed of a solution, times when he or she also needs to hear the explanation of why the solution works, and times when he or she should be guided to finding the solution on his or her own. It is important for the tutor to recognize which approach is appropriate. Frequently, when students struggle, it is because they do not understand the notation or terminology in use. In such cases, it is important to reassure the student, reminding him or her that he or she is only struggling with understanding a single word, not the entire mathematical concept.

I have a bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering and got a perfect score of the SAT II in Physics.

I have found that often, when students struggle with physics, the issue is not realizing how the different qua


Education

Cooper Union
Mechanical Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
PhD

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Business

Actuarial Science,

Actuarial Science

I achieved near-perfect scores on exams P and FM. I passed exam LTAM. I have tutored many students in statistics.
GRE

Corporate Training

Statistics

Elementary Education

Elementary Math

Homeschool

Physics,

Physics

B.Eng. from Cooper Union, 2011. Been tutoring physics for nearly two years.
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Geometry, Prealgebra, Precalculus, SAT Math, Statistics

Math

Actuarial Science,

Actuarial Science

I achieved near-perfect scores on exams P and FM. I passed exam LTAM. I have tutored many students in statistics.
Mechanical Engineering,

Mechanical Engineering

I graduated from Cooper Union with a degree in mechanical engineering in May of 2011. I have tutored students through other companies in courses such as statics, dynamics, system dynamics, and vibrations. While there are courses in the field that I'm not qualified for, I know to stay away from those topics in particular until I re-learn the material more thoroughly.
Physics,

Physics

B.Eng. from Cooper Union, 2011. Been tutoring physics for nearly two years.
ACT Math, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Differential Equations, Geometry, Linear Algebra, Prealgebra, Precalculus, Probability, SAT Math, Statistics, Trigonometry

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Physics,

Physics

B.Eng. from Cooper Union, 2011. Been tutoring physics for nearly two years.
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Geometry, Prealgebra, Precalculus, Statistics

Science

Mechanical Engineering,

Mechanical Engineering

I graduated from Cooper Union with a degree in mechanical engineering in May of 2011. I have tutored students through other companies in courses such as statics, dynamics, system dynamics, and vibrations. While there are courses in the field that I'm not qualified for, I know to stay away from those topics in particular until I re-learn the material more thoroughly.
Physics

Physics

B.Eng. from Cooper Union, 2011. Been tutoring physics for nearly two years.

Summer

Physics,

Physics

B.Eng. from Cooper Union, 2011. Been tutoring physics for nearly two years.
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Geometry, SAT Math, Statistics

Test Preparation

ACT Math, GRE, SAT Math

Examples of Expertise


Yosef has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 20 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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4.9 (81 ratings)
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Reviews

Knowlegeable and Good Communicator

Mainly my son needed some clarification on some key concepts. Yosef not only clarified my son's misunderstandings, but also provided him with several methods of solving problems that my son's teacher hadn't taught in class, allowing my son to be able to perform better on the exam. Great job Yosef!

Monique, 1 lesson with Yosef

great teacher! very patient!

Excellent and really good at explaining things! I was having a lot of trouble understanding but now I see how to do the transforms

Madison, 1 lesson with Yosef

geometry

Had first session and my daughter felt comfortable with Yosef. He was helpful for her.and she will continue to work with him on keeping up with Geometry proofs, theorems etc

Melissa, 18 lessons with Yosef

Perfect

From the start, Yosef was not only knowledgeable but also very patient and an excellent teacher. Anyone looking for help in the subjects he's teaching should definitely schedule an appointment with him

Bridges, 12 lessons with Yosef

Very understanding, patient and works well with student.

Yosef provided me with a refresher in statistics and research methods, thus allowed me to feel confident about the assignment. Yosef proved to be knowledgeable in several areas pertaining to math subjects. He definitely knows his stuff.

Daphne, 4 lessons with Yosef

Good Tutor

He knows his stuff, I'm in college calculus II and he was able quickly understand and teach me how to solve any problem I gave him despite it being done virtually.

Emerson, 31 lessons with Yosef

Good Tutor

He knows his stuff, I'm in college calculus II and he was able quickly understand and teach me how to solve any problem I gave him despite it being done virtually.

Emerson, 31 lessons with Yosef
Hourly Rate: $65
Response time: 59 minutes
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