14 years of tutoring
English
Lekki, Nigeria
USD $25/hr
14 years of tutoring
English
Lekki, Nigeria
Kelvin O.
Delta State University
Expert Math Tutoring for All Levels | 14+ Years Experience | MSc Applied Mathematics
Are you or your child struggling to keep up with math class? Is math homework becoming a source of daily household stress, or are upcoming standardized exams causing anxiety? Math is highly cumulative—when a student misses a single foundational concept, future topics can feel impossible. I am here to break that cycle, restore confidence, and make mathematics clear, logical, and achievable. I am Kelvin, a professional Math tutor with over 14 years of teaching experience, an MSc in Applied Mathematics, and a BSc in Physics. As a current International School Mathematics teacher, I have a deep, up-to-date understanding of global and Canadian provincial curricula. I have successfully helped hundreds of students from Canada, the US, the UK, Australia, and the UAE overcome math hurdles, drastically improve their grades, and achieve top percentile scores on major examinations. I offer personalized tutoring across various levels and specialized streams: School Curricula (K-12): Middle School Math, High School/Secondary Math, Functions, Data Management, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus. International & British Curricula: IB Mathematics (SL/HL), A-Level Math, IGCSE / GCSE Math, and Key Stage 3. Standardized & Admissions Exam Prep: SAT Math, ACT Math, and GRE Quantitative Reasoning. The Approach: True Conceptual Mastery Over Rote Memorization Many students hit a wall in math because they are taught to memorize algorithms and shortcuts without understanding the underlying logic. The moment a question deviates slightly from the textbook examples, they freeze. My teaching methodology focuses on core understanding. Leveraging my background in applied math and physics, I bridge the gap between abstract formulas and real-world intuition. I break complex mathematical theorems into clear, step-by-step concepts. This structured approach removes the guesswork, teaching students how to think mathematically so they can independently navigate unfamiliar problems during high-stakes exams.
Subjects: A-Levels, ACT Math, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, GRE, Geometry, IGCSE, Math, Pre-Algebra, Pre-Calculus, SAT Mathematics, Test Prep, Trigonometry
3 years of tutoring
English
Philadelphia, United States
CAD $60/hr
3 years of tutoring
English
Philadelphia, United States
Christopher B.
CUNY Brooklyn College
STEM Tutor/Teacher Specializing in Mechanical Physics
With some technical engineering experience, 5+ years as a classroom science teacher, and now 3+ years of STEAM tutoring, I believe that I’m now a well-rounded educator who can help anyone achieve their goals. Whether you need support with a highly-technical course or conceptual understandings more grounded in reality, problem sets or reports, if you’re an advanced learner or struggling with organization and foundational skills, I can meet you where you’re at and help you grow. At this point, I’ve seen just about every teaching method, word problem, diagram, symbolism, etc., and can easily adjust to what your class requires and/or what will help you specifically to wrap your head around the work. And, if we don’t find immediate success, I am persistent and will put in work outside of our sessions to ensure improvement. Perhaps one area that sets me apart as a tutor is my preparedness. While I certainly can give lessons on short notice and answer your questions on the fly, I also like to ensure that we're efficient with our time and that I don't create confusion by doing things too differently from your professor. For example, if the course is AP, IB, Regents, etc., I will review the symbols used and the grading policies beforehand - I've even looked over a few college syllabi for this reason. And if you can send me an assignment ahead of time, I will look it over and perhaps solve some problems ahead of time so that I have clear explanations ready and we don't waste time exploring dead ends. For regular clients, I'm also happy to communicate over messaging as often as you'd like. I will provide regular feedback on growth and needs in both technical and non-technical areas. And for quick questions, I'm happy to help without setting up a lesson and charging. I'm also fortunate to be quite flexible, so please don't hesitate to ask if you can push back a lesson or reschedule.
Subjects: AP Calculus AB/BC, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Basic Chemistry, Calculus, Chemistry, General Chemistry I, Physics, Physics (Newtonian Mechanics), Pre-Calculus