Math Tutor, 3rd to AP Calculus, including Statistics and SAT prep

I am a graduate of the University of Miami, Florida, achieving a B.S. and a M.S. degree, majoring in math. I teach all levels of math from third grade math to AP Calculus, including Statistics and SAT preparation. I have been tutoring math to students of all ages one-one-one since the early 1990s.

My strength in teaching math is my ability to make abstract math understandable to students. After working with me, regular students of all ages or those who have different learning modalities will all find math easy. Confidence is an attitude that makes a world of difference in learning. I will change my students' attitude toward math positively and provide them with math skills, so thorough that they will feel confident in doing math independently and successfully. I guarantee that I can raise their math grades at school within a short period into tutoring.

I am enthusiastic, patient, and perseverance. I am compassionate about math teaching and I have a great rapport with my students. I live in Martinez. I will tutor students on weekdays or weekends, during after school hours through evenings by appointment. Home school students are welcome during school hours.

I look forward to working with you!

Nancy's Subjects

Math:	algebra 1, algebra 2, calculus, discrete math, geometry, prealgebra, precalculus, probability, SAT math, statistics, trigonometry
English:	ESL/ESOL
Test Preparation:	bar exam, CBEST, SAT math
Language:	Chinese, ESL/ESOL
Elementary Education:	elementary math
Corporate Training:	Chinese, ESL/ESOL, statistics
Homeschool:	algebra 1, algebra 2, calculus, ESL/ESOL, geometry, prealgebra, precalculus, SAT math, statistics

Algebra 1

Core concepts in Alg 1 are solving linear equations & inequalities, simplifying exponents, performing basic operations involving polynomials, rational expressions, radicals, writing equations of lines, solving systems of linear equations in two variables, solving radical equations, and solving word problems.

Algebra I is one of the most important math classes in high school because it is the foundation for higher math. Practice makes perfect. Being a math tutor for more than 20 years,... Read More

Algebra 2

Beyond a thorough review on basic Algebra I concepts at the beginning of the an Alg II textbook, core Algebra II curriculum includes basic operations with Matrices: ±, scalar products, products, & inverses; graphing families of functions; polynomials: synthetic division for polynomials; rational roots for polynomials in second degree and higher; the binomials Theorem; system of 2 by 2 or 3 by 3 linear equations via matrix; basic operations with complex numbers; composite & inverse functions; exponential... Read More

Geometry

Core concepts in Geometry are deductive reasoning, concepts related to parallel lines, proving congruent & similar triangles, theorems on right triangles & circles, and calculating perimeters, areas, and volumes of geometric figures.

Geometry provides abundant opportunities for students to reason mathematically. It teaches students thinking, communicating, and problem solving skills. Applying axioms, postulates, and theorems in solving problems are practices that help students to become... Read More

Precalculus

Core concepts in Pre-Calculus include algebra in the coordinate plane, system of equations, roots of polynomials, functions & their inverses such as polynomials & rational functions, exponential & log functions, and an introduction to trigonometry, with some variations among different Pre-Calculus textbooks. It also includes a review of major topics in Algebra II in the beginning chapters.

My strength in tutoring math is two folded. One the one hand, I can put abstract math simple enough... Read More

SAT Math

Content of SAT is taken from three math classes: Basic Math, Alg I, and Geometry, with problems that are more sophisticated than those in the textbooks. It is best to prepare for the SAT ahead of time, as a long range plan, while the student is taking the above classes. The rationale is: practicing SAT problems, that are aligned with regular homework assignments in Alg I and Geometry classes, can not only prepare for the test way ahead of time, but can also enhance the understanding of the math... Read More

Elementary Math

Math Facts, Basic Operations with Decimals, Fractions, and Percent are basic requirements in middle school math. Measurement, Geometric Facts such as terminologies, area, perimeter, & volume of geometric figures, Probability & Data Analysis/Graphs in Statistics, integers, and an introduction to Elementary Algebra are all important subjects in middle school math as well. Fractions must be mastered prior to Algebra One because there usually has no time in the secondary math curriculum to review... Read More

Chinese

I have completed a certificated program at UC Berkeley, Extension, majoring in Teaching English as a Second Language, TESOL. My target language is Chinese. I am a native born Chinese who speaks Cantonese and Madarin, languages that are popular among Chinese. I can also write Chinese fluently and have a Chinese software to communicate in Chinese electronically.

With a certificate for the TESOL program, I should be qualified to tutor students who need support in the English language,... Read More

ESL/ESOL

Bar Exam

Contents of CBEST include: arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and formulas. Actually problems in the "formulas" category are formuas taken from the previous three categories. Problems from the "algebra" category are taken only from algebra 1. So there are actually three categories in CBEST.

In light of the above categories, CBEST is less complicated than SAT tests because SAT requires more than CBEST. The latter has problems taken from algebra 2 and some introductory trigonometry, which... Read More

CBEST

Contents of CBEST include: arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and formulas. Actually problems in the "formulas" category are formulas taken from the previous three categories. Problems from the "algebra" category are taken only from algebra 1. So there are actually three categories in CBEST.

In light of the above categories, CBEST is less complicated than SAT tests because SAT requires more than CBEST. The latter has problems taken from algebra 2 and some introductory trigonometry, which... Read More

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Education

University of Miami, Florida (math) University of Miami, Florida (Master's)

Very dedicated and committed to my daughter’s success. — My daughter has been meeting with Nancy for Geometry lessons since the beginning of the school year. I must say, Nancy is a godsend. She is very dedicated and committed to my daughter’s success, continually going above and beyond the call of duty. She is consistent and extremely reliable in committing to weekly meetings with my daughter. If rescheduling was necessary, she was always very accommodating ...

— Mey from Pittsburg, CA

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