Gamaleldin H.
5(2)
USD $47/hr
From “I Don’t Get It” to “Wait… That Makes Sense.” | Associate Professor | PhD in Astrophysics | Math Without Panic or Blind Memorization
Tutor Information
About
Hello, I’m Gamal.
“Why do I even need algebra?”
“Why should I learn calculus?”
“Where did this equation come from?”
“How do I apply it?”
“Does this even make sense?”
If you’ve ever had these thoughts, you’re not alone. These are exactly the questions we work on.
Mathematics shouldn’t be a collection of formulas you memorize without understanding. You should know where an equation comes from, what it means, why it works, and when to apply it.
It should make sense.
You’ll learn with an Associate Professor and PhD in Astrophysics with extensive teaching experience at school and university levels. I teach IB, IGCSE, A-level, AP, and university mathematics for science and engineering.
My approach is simple: understand first, then practise.
We build the foundations you need, connect new ideas, and work through problems step by step. When a formula appears out of nowhere, we look at where it comes from. When you know a method but don’t know when to use it, we practise recognizing the problem and choosing the right approach.
We don’t just ask, “How do I solve this?” We also ask, “Why does this work?” and “What does this tell me?”
For exam preparation, we use your course material and past papers to develop your ability to approach unfamiliar questions, choose effective methods, communicate your reasoning clearly, and avoid mistakes that cost marks.
The goal isn’t to make you dependent on a tutor. It’s to help you reach the point where you see a difficult question and think:
“I know how to start this.”
And eventually:
“Wait… this actually makes sense.”
I won’t do your homework for you or give you answers. Send questions at least two days before the lesson so we can identify the difficulty, understand the method, and practise with similar problems.
For exam preparation, please contact me well in advance. Strong results come from understanding and consistent practice—not last-minute revision.
Bring me the topic that doesn’t make sense yet. Let’s make it make sense.
Location
Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
Language
Arabic, English
Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Subjects
Levels
High School
College/University
Education
Cairo University
2014 - 2018PhD, Astrophysics
University of Western Ontario
2009 - 2011MSc, Astronomy
Cairo University
2001 - 2005BSc, Space Sciences
Work Experience
National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics
February 2025 - presentAssociate Professor
ZYS Language School
October 2021 - May 2025Math Teacher
National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics
December 2018 - presentResearcher
Reviews
Supportive and helpful
Amazing teacher, allows the student to speak what they understand and from their he puts them on the correct path of understanding the subject. His teaching style is very communicative and gives and takes with the student which allows the student to be more confident in answering questions of the subject. He will not move onto the next lesson without making sure you as the student are understanding what you are doing. This is very important in my opinion because this allows the next lesson to build on correctly from what I am learning. After having lessons with him, he is very straight forward when you have questions. One of the best math teachers I have ever had and would definitely take his private classes again.
By: Jana
Mr. Gamal: A Brilliant and Engaging Mathematics Teacher
Mr. Gamal is an interactive teacher who explains concepts clearly and provides valuable information.
He makes mathematics easy to understand by using simple explanations without any complex expressions. Whenever I ask a question, he answers in a straightforward and comprehensive way. Additionally, he has a simple and efficient method for solving equations.
In my opinion, Mr. Gamal is the best teacher I have ever had!
By: Malak