857 Portola Valley Math Tutors

...I graduated with flying colors and went to work in the industry; C programming, UNIX core/kernel system software and device drivers, X server and X Windows, and other software and firmware design and development, for many years. Later, I got into different but very interesting work, involving more sophisticated Math, physics and engineering, in... read more

...hrough the end of this school year, my schedule is full during the week, so I'm afraid I'll need to limit new inquiries to occasional weekend lessons. With summer fast approaching, I'd be happy to discuss any type of summer tutoring goals you might have (previewing coursework, strengthening foundational skills, etc.). Please do make sure that you're... read more

...I really enjoy working with students and I try my best to make sure that the students understand and have fun! ** Current availability is limited to Monday 6:15-7:15, Tuesday 4:15-5:45, Wednesday 12-1:45, and Friday 12-4. Pending location, other times may be available as well. Please contact me for more details. Now accepting summer clients. My... read more

..., students need to have mastered the graphical properties of linear functions before working on quadratic ones (hyperbolas, ellipses, parabolas). Since so many homework and exam problems in trig involve multiples of 30 and 45 degrees, I show all my students how to derive all the trig functions for those angles based on only two facts that need to... read more

I have a MA in Math from State University of New York and MS in Computer from Case Institute of Technology. Besides 25 years of software experience, I have taught part time in the Math and Computer Science department at San Jose State University. I love to see my students understand the principles and apply them to solving problems and will try different... read more