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Elementary through College Math & Science Tutor; Test Preparator
Philip P.

4.9 (1,050 ratings)

4,444 hours tutoring

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I am a full-time tutor with 15 years and over 4000 hours of experience just on the Wyzant platform. This is not my second job or an opportunity to make extra money for college; this is my profession. It allows me to be more reliable, consistent, and flexible with my scheduling. It also allows me to form long-term commitments with my clients' families.

I tutor most branches of Mathematics including Prealgebra, Algebra 1 (Elementary Algebra), Algebra 2 (Intermediate Algebra), Geometry,...

I am a full-time tutor with 15 years and over 4000 hours of experience just on the Wyzant platform. This is not my second job or an opportunity to make extra money for college; this is my profession. It allows me to be more reliable, consistent, and flexible with my scheduling. It also allows me to form long-term commitments with my clients' families.

I tutor most branches of Mathematics including Prealgebra, Algebra 1 (Elementary Algebra), Algebra 2 (Intermediate Algebra), Geometry, Precalculus, Trigonometry, Statistics, and Calculus.

I also tutor the main Science classes - Chemistry (both General and Organic), Physics, and the different branches of Biology (Biology, Anatomy, and Physiology).

In addition, I prepare students for standardized tests including the PSAT, GED, ASVAB, ACT, and SAT (all three parts – SAT Math, SAT Reading, and SAT Writing).

Finally, I tutor Social Science (American History, World History, Economics, Government & Politics, and Geography); English (English, Grammar, Literature, and Vocabulary); and introductory Spanish classes.

During the last 15 years, I have also mentored and tutored under-resourced students through an after-school program in Los Angeles. Furthermore, I have tutored unhoused children through the School on Wheels organization and have volunteered as a tutor with my local Recreation Center. For each position, I have been fingerprinted and Live Scanned.

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Education

University of California, Irvine
undergrad

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Algebra 1

Algebra 1

Algebra 1 provides the basic building blocks for all of the Math classes. I help students master these basic principles: linear equations and inequalities in 1 or 2 variables, absolute value, slope, slope-intercept form, polynomials, quadratic equations, exponents and radicals. Plus the dreaded word problems. I tutor both the high school and college variations. I am familiar with Math 31 at SMC.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

For some students, Algebra 2 marks the end of their high school career; for others, it's just a stepping stone to other higher Math classes; and for a third group, it's a refresher class at college. I help students navigate through factoring and FOILing, the Quadratic Formula, complex roots, imaginary numbers, matrices, exponents, logarithms, radicals, rational expressions, series & sequences, and conic sections (hyperbolas, ellipses, and circles). At the college level, I am familiar with Math 18 and Math 20 at SMC.
Calculus

Calculus

I took a year of Calculus at college. I help students understand limits, finding derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions, the Chain Rule, antiderivatives, definite integrals, calculating areas and volumes of figures, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. I am familiar with Math 7 at SMC.
Chemistry

Chemistry

At UC Irvine, I took a year of General Chemistry (plus labs) and a year of Organic Chemistry (plus labs). I love helping both high school and college students discover and appreciate Chemistry - the order and structure of the Periodic Table, atomic structure, stoichiometry, acids and bases, thermochemistry, and nuclear chemistry.
GED

GED

No matter what situations or circumstances have led a student to taking the GED, I help prepare them to pass all 5 sections so that they can move on with their educational and vocational goals.
Geometry

Geometry

In high school, Geometry was the subject I dreaded the most. Now, it is the subject that I tutor the most. My whole outlook on this course has changed and I have come to appreciate the order of the class. I can empathize with a student who feels lost and can help them make that same transition to seeing the beauty of Geometry, whether it is with angles, lines and triangles in first semester or surface areas, volumes, and circles in second semester.
Government & Politics

Government & Politics

I assist senior students in understanding how their government is organized and how it operates. I cover the Legislative, Judicial, and Executive branches of government at the federal, state, and local levels. I also cover political processes like voting and running for office.
Organic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

At UC Irvine, I took a year of Organic Chemistry with labs. I assist students in the areas of organic nomenclature, functional groups and their reactions, reaction mechanisms, synthesis, stereochemistry, mass spectrometry, aromatic compounds, carbohydrates, amino acids and proteins. I am familiar with Chemistry 211/212 at West LA and Chemistry 2200/3200 at CSULA.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I help students develop the skills and strong foundation in Math that they will need during their high school years and beyond. I cover the introduction to variables, factoring, inequalities, graphing, and absolute values.
Precalculus

Precalculus

I help Precalculus students develop the strong fundamentals of Math that they are going to need in Calculus. I review the six Trigonometric functions and their graphs, logarithms, and conic sections. I also cover complex numbers and polar coordinates. Finally, I preview limits and derivatives that will form the basis of Calculus. Since some classes combine Precalculus and Trigonometry, please also review my Trigonometry subject description. At the college level, I am familiar with Math 2 at SMC.
PSAT

PSAT

For the last several years, I have tutored and assisted students in preparing for the SAT. I am certified by Wyzant in both the Math and Reading portions of that test. A natural extension of that is to prepare students for the PSAT by not only reviewing the test substance but also by familiarizing them with the test format and teaching them test taking strategy that they will need later for the SAT.
Statistics

Statistics

As a former AP Statistics student, I help students understand descriptive statistics (such as mean, median, standard deviation, least squares regression, and normal distributions) as well as statistical analysis (z-scores and z-tests, t-tests, confidence intervals, Chi-square tests, and ANOVA). I also cover planning and interpreting surveys, studies, and experiments; and probabilities of independent and dependent events. At the college level, I'm familiar with Math 54 at SMC and Math 150 at El Camino.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

With Trigonometry, it is easy to feel like you're going in circles, but I can help students understand the order of the Unit Circle and what the six trigonometric functions (Sin, Cos, Tan, Sec, Csc, and Cot) mean. I also cover graphing functions of the form y=A func [B(x+c)] + D and how to interpret the graph. In addition, I review Law of Sines, Law of Cosine, half angle and double angle formulas, and Pythagorean Identities. Since some classes combine Precalculus and Trigonometry, please also review my Precalculus subject description.
ACT Math
ACT Science
American History
European History
Grammar
Physical Science
Proofreading
SAT Math
Vocabulary
World History
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Excellent Tutor

Phillip was a perfect tutor for our son in high school. He was patient and very good at explaining things in just the right way to help my son understand the subject. He was flexible with my son's sport schedule, polite and caring. We couldn't have asked for a better tutor. Thanks for everything Phillip!

Cindy, 94 lessons with Philip

Very patient person

My daughter had one lesson with Philip for AP stats. Every child learns differently outside of a classroom. My daughter needs the one on one teaching. She is very shy and does not like to ask questions during class time. Philip was able to assimilate to the needs of my daughter in order for her to understand the material. He is very nice and patient.

Kim, 1 lesson with Philip

Strongly recommended

Philip has been working with my 13 year old son to review Algebra 1 concepts. His explanations are clear and thoughtful. He is punctual and efficient. A great find. We have been very happy with his support.

David, 99 lessons with Philip

Great AP Stats tutor!

Philip does a great job of explaining the subject material, and my son expressed appreciation for how the lesson was taught. Great tutor!

Eric, 47 lessons with Philip

Great AP Stats tutor!

Philip does a great job of explaining the subject material, and my son expressed appreciation for how the lesson was taught. Great tutor!

Eric, 47 lessons with Philip

Great AP Stats tutor!

Philip does a great job of explaining the subject material, and my son expressed appreciation for how the lesson was taught. Great tutor!

Eric, 47 lessons with Philip

Great AP Stats tutor!

Philip does a great job of explaining the subject material, and my son expressed appreciation for how the lesson was taught. Great tutor!

Eric, 47 lessons with Philip

Great AP Stats tutor!

Philip does a great job of explaining the subject material, and my son expressed appreciation for how the lesson was taught. Great tutor!

Eric, 47 lessons with Philip

Great AP Stats tutor!

Philip does a great job of explaining the subject material, and my son expressed appreciation for how the lesson was taught. Great tutor!

Eric, 47 lessons with Philip

Great tutor, helped with everything I asked for.

Philip is very polite and punctual other than just being a really nice tutor for me. We have had success in understanding each other, he definitely knows how to find a way to explain hard topics. He’s provided significant effort in helping me pass my pre-calculus class, given that in the beginning of our sessions I was an absolute zero in math. So, I would recommend Philip to anyone who cares about their time and want to see results from tutor sessions. By the way, looking at the tutors market, I would say that the price Philip set for his sessions is more than fair, so for affordable price you get to learn from a person as professional as other people asking 150+$ an hour.

Taras, 23 lessons with Philip
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