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Lewis W.

Expert Math-Econ Tutor (Online Option) (BA Honors, William & Mary)

Elgin, IL (60120)

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Hello, students and parents! With my BA in Economics with Honors from the College of William and Mary, having successfully completed record-breaking triple course loads, and thus having quickly earned about 10 years of college credit, I tutor all levels of economics, mathematics, test prep, college planning, French, and politics, and more:

* Economics: Including Macroeconomics, microeconomics, and econometrics
- 100 to 400-level classes (MBA and college prep)
- Business economics and forecasting
* Mathematics: Through Calculus 3, Differential Equations (PDEs and SDEs), and Advanced Statistics
* Test Prep: GRE/GMAT/SAT/ACT, Study Skills and College Advising
* French, Politics, International Relations, and much, much more

My advanced academic studies, personal enthusiasm, and teaching experience combine to assist you in helping you to find economics and math not just easy but fun. A couple years ago, I was in your shoes. Economics and math seemed hard; yet once you understand, it becomes really easy. Today, I still remember how to take those ideas and communicate them the way I had wished they had been communicated. No matter how basic or advanced your objectives, I am entirely focused on helping you achieve your goals.

My economics background includes completing advanced 400-level coursework across macroeconomics and microeconomics and such graduate-level coursework as Time-Series Econometrics and Cross-Section Econometrics. In addition to tutoring macro and micro, I have also TA-ed Applied Financial Derivatives--the hardest rated economics class at the College of William and Mary--and Econometrics. Helping teach these classes, I graded assignments and exams and helped students like you successfully complete their homework, develop original research projects, and discover how fun and useful economics truly is. In addition to having read hundreds of original research articles, I have completed dozens of economics projects using advanced concepts from micro and macro theory and econometrics, culminating in my honors thesis. Further, I have attended PhD-level conferences in which leading academics, including Nobel prize winners and eminent textbook authors (e.g. Wooldridge and Hamilton), and have presented original research. Because of my own academic studies, tutoring experience, and awareness of advanced technical aspects, I understand how difficult economics can be at the beginning, know how useful economics is, and how to make it a delight.

My mathematics background includes coursework through Calculus 3, Differential Equations, and graduate-level Statistics. Through grade school, my math performance included multiple first place math prizes in city-wide math competitions (e.g. MathCounts, Math Olympiad) and more recently includes work in stochastic partial differential equations, programming numerical solutions to mathematical problems, and original research involving panel data statistical analysis. A strong foundation in mathematics is tremendously useful and makes many other fields much easier, and I would be delighted to help you achieve your goals.

My statistics background includes undergraduate and very advanced graduate-level topics. My undergraduate experience includes Statistics, Econometrics, Political Research Methods, Experimental Psychology, and Nursing Statistics tutoring. My graduate-level background includes Time-Series and Cross Section Econometrics, artificial neural networks, Bayesian statistics (e.g. shrinkage, conditional probabilities, entropy pooling), global optimization (e.g. genetic algorithms, simulated annealing), multivariate statistics geometry (e.g. copulas, Mahalanobis, various advanced distributions), and Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Computing (including complex superpositioned probability).

Online tutoring is also really fun, which I discovered originally at a student's request. With Skype, email, and other online tutoring tools, I have taught students economic concepts, mathematics problems and derivations, and Time-Series Forecasting in STATA and Excel. Even if you don't have a webcam, I can still teach you what to learn to get the grade or complete your work project whether you are across Chicagoland or traveling for work worldwide.

My experiences have also included serving in the British Parliament, studying at Oxford University, the London School of Economics, and the top linguistics school in France, and helping businesses and financial institutions make sense of their data. Through these experiences, I have discovered that one of the things I love most is learning and helping students understand new concepts and succeed in-person and online.

Thank you for considering my services. Slots are filling fast. Contact me with questions or to schedule an appointment today!

Best wishes,

Lewis

Lewis's Subjects

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English:
Test Preparation:
Computer:
  • Microsoft Excel,
  • Microsoft PowerPoint,
  • Microsoft Word,
  • SPSS,
  • STATA
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History:
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Algebra 1

I have won many awards in Algebra including for first place individual speed and team awards (MathCounts) and very high awards for Math Olympiad (scoring 24/25). Since then, I have continued to stay sharp in algebra by completing coursework in Differential Equations and advanced Calculus, by tutoring students in algebra and in quantitative GRE, and of course by applying algebra to everyday life.

Algebra 2

I have won many awards in Algebra including for first place individual speed and team awards (MathCounts) and very high awards for Math Olympiad (scoring 24/25). Since then, I have continued to stay sharp in algebra by completing coursework in Differential Equations and advanced Calculus, by tutoring students in algebra and in quantitative GRE, and of course by applying algebra to everyday life.

Calculus

I have done coursework and earned A's through Multivariate Calculus 3 and Differential Equations, plus additional work involving stochastic partial differential equations. I am familiar with real-world calculus and differential equation applications involving such numerical methods as binomial trees and finite difference meshes applied to financial, economic, and physical data, including force fields, densities, business unit optimization, options pricing, springs, mechanical vibrations/oscillations,... Read More

Chemistry

Having completed two years of Honors Chemistry, I would be happy to help you review the basics.

French

My academic studies, personal experience, and personal passion combine to assist you in helping you to speak French, la belle langue, like a native. Academically, I have studied at the most prestigious language school in France, the Center of Applied Linguistics in Besancon, France. Over the course of a year, these intensive French-language immersed studies ranged across all aspects of second language acquisition, including grammar, syntax, and phonetics, enabling me to teach French better than... Read More

Geometry

In addition to introductory geometry, I have studied Calculus 3 with Analytic Geometry, which discusses many of the concepts of Geometry except in multidimensional space instead of only a 2-dimensional plane. I have also tutored geometry as preparation for graduate school entrance examinations.

Prealgebra

I have won many awards in Algebra including for first place individual speed and team awards (MathCounts) and very high awards for Math Olympiad (scoring 24/25). Since then, I have continued to stay sharp in algebra by completing coursework in Differential Equations and advanced Calculus, by tutoring students in algebra and in quantitative GRE, and of course by applying algebra to everyday life.

Precalculus

I have completed coursework and earned A's through Multivariate Calculus 3 and Differential Equations, plus additional work involving stochastic partial differential equations. I can help with all aspects of Pre-Calculus, including vector and matrix math, identifying real and complex roots (e.g. via graphs and positive real zeroes), rules of exponents and logarithms, graphing exponential and parabolic equations, identifying equations for exponential and parabolic graphs, trigonometric functions... Read More

Trigonometry

I have completed coursework and earned A's through Multivariate Calculus 3 and Differential Equations, plus additional work involving stochastic partial differential equations. I can help with all aspects of Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus, including trigonometric functions and the unit circle, vector and matrix math, identifying real and complex roots (e.g. via graphs and positive real zeroes), rules of exponents and logarithms, graphing exponential and parabolic equations, identifying equations for... Read More

Statistics

Having completed six statistics classes, including graduate-level Time-Series Analysis and Cross-Section Econometrics, I have tutored dozens of students on statistical concepts and helped them craft their own original statistical research projects. I have conducted original statistical research in Experimental Psychology, Government Research Methods, and Economics/Finance, including my honors thesis forecasting economic crises using international panel data. (Exceptionally complex panel data combines... Read More

English

A native English speakers, I have studied English thoroughly including reading grammar guides (e.g. Fowler's, Strunk and White, and over a dozen quotations books) for fun, have professionally written a private verbal SAT practice tests, have always been a voracious reader, and even studied linguistics for a year at a top language school in France receiving a foreign language certification. In addition to my English skills, proficiency in a second language makes me all the more aware of the way... Read More

Government & Politics

Having earned a perfect 5 on my AP US Government test in high school, I have since studied many aspects of Government and Politics at Oxford, at the London School of Economics and Political Science, and within my International Relations major at the College of William and Mary. Professionally, I have worked on a US presidential campaign get out the vote operation in the most fiercely contested battle-ground state and have interned legislatively with five members of Parliament in the "Mother of... Read More

Accounting

I have earned an A in Financial Accounting (including with an online component via McGraw-Hill's Connect). Using these concepts, I have completed additional private training on Discounted Cash Flow and Comparatives Analysis with Training the Street. Further, I have worked in accounting for a year at a major international French corporation and proposing and have lead financial data-driven projects to drastically increase company profits at a market leader. This background means I can explain key... Read More

Psychology

I have an extensive background in psychology, including Honors Intro, Social Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Child Psychology, Adult Psychology, Marriage and Family, additional training with Dr. Ekman's Micro-Expressions Training Tool and Subtle Expressions Training Tool, and extensive personal reading. This familiarity includes the conceptual elements and the statistical concepts. Exceptionally, I can offer a unique interdisciplinary understanding having examined many psychological topics... Read More

Economics

My economics background includes completing advanced 400-level coursework across macroeconomics and microeconomics and such graduate-level coursework as Time-Series Econometrics and Cross-Section Econometrics. While earning my BA in Economics with Honors from the College of William and Mary, I tutored microeconomics and macroeconomics and worked for the Department of Economics TA-ing Econometrics and Applied Financial Derivatives, the hardest rated economics class at the College. Helping teach... Read More

Finance

I have earned As in International Finance, Financial Accounting (including with an online component via McGraw-Hill's Connect), and Applied Financial Derivatives, and have completed additional private training on Discounted Cash Flow and Comparatives Analysis with Training the Street. Professionally, I have worked as an Assistant Financial Manager at a major international French corporation and proposing and have lead financial data-driven projects to drastically increase company profits at a... Read More

GRE

I scored well within the top 10% on both the new GRE and the new GMAT on my first attempts. I have written practice standardized tests for a professional test-prep company. I have also learned the many tips and tricks. Being familiar with test takers' and test writers' perspective and with GRE/GMAT tips and tricks, I can help you understand GRE/GMAT tests, answer test questions correctly, and speed accurately through the test.

Law

I have completed multiple paralegal classes (e.g. Introduction to Paralegal, Business Law) and Jurisprudence at Oxford.

Philosophy

In addition to majoring in Economics and International Relations, I have completed the equivalent of a major in philosophy, including Introductory Philosophy, Logic, Honors Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy, Contemporary Analytic Philosophy, Non-Western Humanities, and have completed a self-designed honors independent study in Theoretical Cosmology studying under a PhD in Philosophy of Science. At Oxford, I completed courses (or called there "read papers") in Jurisprudence (i.e. Philosophy... Read More

GMAT

I scored well within the top 10% on both the new GMAT and the new GRE on my first attempts. I have written practice standardized tests for a professional test-prep company. I have also learned the many GMAT/GRE tips and tricks. Being familiar with test takers' and test writers' perspective and with GMAT/GRE tips and tricks, I can help you understand GMAT tests, answer test questions correctly, and speed accurately through the test.

Probability

Having completed six probability and statistics classes, including graduate-level Time-Series Analysis and Cross-Section Econometrics, I have tutored dozens of students on statistical concepts and helped them craft their own original statistical research projects in psychology, economics, and nursing. I have conducted original statistical research in Experimental Psychology, Government Research Methods, and Economics/Finance, including my honors thesis forecasting probabilities economic crises... Read More

Study Skills

I have completed consecutive record-breaking triple course loads of 46 and 38 (also 28 and 24) semester hours with over a 3.7 GPA and have completed a semester of credit in a trimester of time at Oxford University performing in the top 15% of Oxford students (first honors level). I know how to study very well indeed and would be delighted to help you achieve your goals.

Religion

I have completed coursework in Comparative Religions, have read religious texts, and/or have visited religious places of worship within the various denominations and sects of Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Sikhism, Greek and Roman Mythology (and proto-Greek Indo-European beliefs), Egyptian Mythology, Native American beliefs, Jainism, and Shintoism. I have also studied religion within the context of World History classes, honors World Literature classes, Non-Western... Read More

ESL/ESOL

My academic studies, personal experience, and personal passion combine to assist you in helping you to speak English like a native. Academically, I have studied at the Center of Applied Linguistics in Besancon, France. The CLA is arguably the most prestigious language school in France. Over the course of a year, these intensive studies ranged across all aspects of second language acquisition, including grammar, syntax, and phonetics and have led native French speakers to exclaim, "I have lived... Read More

Differential Equations

I have done coursework and earned A's through Differential Equations and have also earned an A in and TA-ed Applied Financial Derivatives, which involves deriving and solving the Black-Scholes-Merton stochastic partial differential equation and other stochastic differential equations related to derivatives pricing. To stay current on the latest developments, I have attended partial differential equations research conferences at the University of Chicago. Making differential equations useful, I... Read More

Business

I have a certificate in Supervisory and Administrative Management, having completed coursework in Business Economics (Industrial-Organizational Economics), Human Relations in Applied Management, Human Resource Management, Independent Study in Management, and Principles of Management. I have completed additional extensive coursework related to business, including Financial Accounting, additional legal and finance classes, Intermediate Microeconomics, and forecasting econometrics. I have learned... Read More

College Counseling

Having studied at five very different universities in three different countries (i.e., Oxford, LSE, William and Mary, in France, and ECC), I can offer unique insight into the college planning process. What is the hidden weaknesses of applying to a community college with the intent to transfer? (it's not what you think.) What are the advantages and disadvantages of the British system? Or of attending college in France? What college's professors present the best original research at academic conferences... Read More

Econometrics

Academically, I have completed graduate-level Time-Series Econometrics and Cross-Section Econometrics. I also have TA-ed Econometrics and used econometrics extensively in assignments and in original research (e.g. my honors thesis). Further, I have attended top-tier PhD-level conferences in which leading academics, some with Nobel prizes and eminent textbook authors (e.g. Wooldridge and Hamilton), have presented original research on the forefront of econometrics. While I can mention my econometric... Read More

Linear Algebra

In our data-driven age, applications of linear algebra are ubiquitous. Linear algebra applies math to such matrices as any Excel spreadsheet, and using the power of matrices, you can calculate millions of values or solve billions of equations simultaneously. I have used linear algebra in such advanced math classes as Multivariate Calculus 3, Differential Equations, and graduate-level Time-Series Analysis and Cross-Section Analysis. Multivariate Calculus 3 uses the basic operations of Linear Algebra,... Read More

Logic

I took logic and earned an A. Since then, I have continued to study additional fallacies and have applied it in advanced philosophy (e.g. Philosophy of Mind, of Law, and of Politics) while studying abroad at the University of Oxford.

STATA

I have used STATA extensively in such graduate-level econometrics classes as Time-Series and Cross-Section as well as in basic Econometrics. I have used STATA for dozens of class assignments, for original research (i.e. my honors thesis), and in helping 60 students when I TA-ed Econometrics. Furthermore, I have attended a STATA conference and heard the president of STATA present on the latest capabilities of the STATA software and STATA users spanning disciplines ranging from cancer research and... Read More

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