All of
Sy’s current tutoring subjects are listed at the left. You
can read more about
Sy’s qualifications in specific subjects below.
Algebra 1
First but not least, is where the journey began, 923 years ago, which then pushed modern science into critical mass in about 1666, enabling us to reach out in to the stars and beyond today.
I have same style and support for you in Algebra 1 as I have in Algebra 2 (see below)
Algebra 2
I also provide supplemental exercises, worksheets, test examples (exam rehearsal).
Additionally, I can make special arrangements to work with you (long hour's if necessary) on the day or night before your important tests/exams, if you'd like that.
C
After I graduated, Computer Engineering major, from UCLA (with flying colors), I went to work in the industry and my first job was C programming (embedded UNIX style device drivers and runtime library modules for an IBM clone, CADAM and CATIA emulation, and graphics workstation line of products).
Later on with my improved C programming and C code debugging skills, had numerous other C programming jobs, involving anything from application programming, voice, audio, video, data and packet switching (e.g. TCP/IP), display and graphics drivers to high performance digital signal processing algorithm implementations written in C, and later on, Simulation and Math Modeling of Mechanical, Electro Mechanical and Hydraulic Control components of high dynamics, high performance, high flight envelope and range on stealth supersonic aircrafts, all written in C.
Currently, I write C code (as well as MATLAB MEX, C library modules) implementing Mathematical Models for state of the art emerging technologies in evanescent wave communications and energy transfer systems (very cool stuff) and routinely coach colleagues on the same too.
All and all, I've been writing C code, and coaching others learning (and debugging) C code, for more than 30 years; and I loved every second of it.
Calculus
Includes all levels: Basic (limits & continuity, functions...), AP Calculus AB & BC, differential equations, Honors and more.
I also provide supplemental exercises, worksheets, test examples (exam rehearsal), Standardized Test examples (from CDE), self-evaluation quizzes and (a lot) more.
Calculus is really (really) easy and fun to learn (and use in real world), if you do it right, otherwise... (I was so tempted to say "otherwise it bites you"; but thank heavens I didn’t!)
Computer Engineering
I got my BS in Computer Engineering from UCLA in 1982.
I worked as TA and RA (in Computer Lab) at UCLA, while attending classes; tutored my classmates in compuetr science (C, C++, Assembly, Algol60, Algol68, PASCAL and engineering, as well as general high school and college math and physics outside UCLA; .
After I graduated with flying colors I went to work in the industry: Computer Architecture and Design, C and C++ programming, UNIX core/kernel, device drivers, X Windows, and other system software design, development and implementation, including embedded UNIX style device drivers and run-time library modules and compiler code optimization for IBM clone, CADAM and CATIA emulation, and graphics workstation line of products. for many years.
Later on with my improved Computer Engineering and Computer Science, C, C++ programming and code debugging skills, had numerous other C programming jobs (including teaching the same), involving anything from application programming and engineering, voice, audio, video, data and packet switching (e.g. TCP/IP), display and graphics drivers to high performance digital signal processing algorithm implementations written in C, C++ and later on, Simulation and Math Modeling (augmented by using (and teaching) MATLAB) for Electronics, Wireless communications and power transfer, Mechanical, Electro Mechanical and Hydraulic Control components e.g. for high dynamics, high performance, high flight envelope and range on stealth supersonic aircrafts, all written in C/C++.
Currently, I write computer code (as well as MATLAB MEX, C library modules) implementing Mathematical Models for state of the art emerging technologies in evanescent wave communications and energy transfer systems and routinely coach colleagues on the same too.
All and all, I've been working in, almost all areas of, computer science and engineering, writing applications and system software computer programs and code, and coaching and teaching others learning (and debugging) C code, for more than 30 years; and I've loved every second of it all.
Geometry
Geometry is really fun to learn, if you approach it right, otherwise...
I also provide you with supplemental exercises, worksheets, test examples (exam rehearsal) and (make believe) quizzes.
MATLAB
Years ago while working at Lear Astornics Corp. in Santa Monica (and Woodland Hills) California, on high bandwidth servo control systems for high dynamics aircraft surface control hydraulic subsystems, I came across a simulation tool called Control-C. and used it extensively. Control-C over the years evolved into what's known as MATLAB today, which I use on a daily basis for research work I do today;
I've taught MATLAB certificate courses at Silicon Valley Technical Instute (SVTI, in San Jose, California) and also International Society for Quality Electronics Design (ISQED, in San Jose California).
Physics
Includes all levels: Basic, AP Physics B and C, Honors, 21st Century, Modern...
I also provide supplementary exercises, test-prep examples, quizzes and special exam rehearsal sessions and (a lot) more.
I make physics easy and fun to learn.
Prealgebra
I also provide supplemental exercises, worksheets, standard test examples (exam rehearsal) and self evaluation (make believe) quizzes.
Precalculus
Precalculus is "the bridge" between the old and the modern Mathematics, just right after the bridge you come across realm of Principia Mathematica.
I follow same style and provisions here as I have in Algebra (see above).
Trigonometry
Along with supplemental exercises, worksheets, test examples (exam rehearsal) and self evaluation quizzes.