359 Downtown Math Tutors

...The math portion of the ACT test includes the following subjects: pre-algebra, elementary algebra, intermediate algebra, coordinate geometry, plane geometry, trigonometry. Each of these subjects will be explained in detail to students, and homework will be assigned to reiterate lessons. Practice tests, both timed and un-timed, will be administered... read more

...The area of each of those 8 triangles is 1/2*r*s where s is the length of each side of the octagon. So we have an area within the octagon of 8s*1/2*r. This is an approximation of the area of the circle that improves if the polygon (in this case, an octagon) has more sides. In particular, a polygon with many sides will have a perimeter very close... read more

I am a Phd student at UT Austin, currently teaching/TA-ing various math courses here. I have taught math for 6 years now, both individually as well as in small groups and in a classroom. My office is always packed with students coming in for help because they say I explain it better than the professor. I even have other TAs' students asking for my... read more

...I have received 5s on the AP Chemistry, Biology, European History, US History, English Literature, English Language, and Calculus AB. I have also received a perfect score on the SAT Reading Section and 700+ both on the Math and Writing Sections. I majored in chemistry at Duke University, and got A's both in Organic Chemistry I and II.... read more

...I am available for both face-to-face and online tutoring (via Skype or FaceTime-- you will be able to see my work and hear my voice as I write), and my hours are currently very flexible. I taught an Algebra I class when I was a student teacher. I followed the IMP (Interactive Mathematics Program) for my curriculum, which places a great deal of emphasis... read more