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Bill Z.

MIT Grad - Math / Science Tutor

MIT Grad - Math / Science Tutor

$60/hour

4.9 (404 ratings)

  • 1,945 hours tutoring

About Bill

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I help my students master a variety of subjects in math and science. I do this with confidence, having 3 years and almost 2000 hours experience in tutoring, and having worked for 10 years before that in both online and classroom education. I have an MSEE/BSEE from MIT and an MBA from UC Davis.

My primary subjects include high school Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics, Physics and Chemistry including Honors and AP level in all of those subjects. At the college-level, I...

I help my students master a variety of subjects in math and science. I do this with confidence, having 3 years and almost 2000 hours experience in tutoring, and having worked for 10 years before that in both online and classroom education. I have an MSEE/BSEE from MIT and an MBA from UC Davis.

My primary subjects include high school Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics, Physics and Chemistry including Honors and AP level in all of those subjects. At the college-level, I tutor in electrical engineering, including circuits, systems, logic, control, and transistors, and in probability and statistics. I sometimes tutor in Writing, and junior high students in math and science.

My approach is to get to know each student’s individual learning style and needs and then find a way to best meet those needs. I focus on developing both deep understanding and problem-solving skills; believing that both conceptual and practical knowledge are necessary to master a subject. I encourage my students to take ownership of their learning by putting them in the “driver’s seat” – which means coming to each session prepared with the concepts and problems they want to address. I also ask all my students to take ownership of their own motivation. I constantly evaluate my effectiveness and seek ways to innovate and improve. My intention is to aid students complete courses, so I do not impose additional reading, assignments or problems unless asked. I evaluate students abilities based on how they respond to concepts presented and approach problems; I do not have an independent set of diagnostic tools at my disposal.

Schedule: Generally, weekdays 2pm-9pm PT, Saturday 9am-1pm, and Sunday 1pm-9pm, I am available to work with local high-school students. Weekdays 9am-2pm, I am available for college students. I do not schedule sessions on Saturday afternoons, Saturday evenings or Sunday mornings.

NB: Due to the recent health crisis, I am not taking any new face-to-face clients; all new students will be entirely

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Education

MIT
Electrical Engineer
MIT
Masters
UC Davis
MBA

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $60
  • Rate details: College Students - charge for additional prep time required.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 1/25/2018

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Subjects

Corporate Training

Statistics,

Statistics

I have used statistics many times in my career as an engineer, I have also taught and tutored statistics in an online school, and also have a certification in big data analysis (which is based entirely on statistics).
Grammar

Elementary Education

Elementary Science, Grammar

English

Grammar, Writing

History

Geography

Homeschool

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have tutored numerous students in Algebra 1 for many years. My focus is on helping my students understand key concepts, and know how to solve problems. I orient my approach to the individual needs of each student, and look for ways to make the lessons interesting and relevant to them.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 is one of my favorite subjects because it teaches students methods for dealing with complex problems. Many students find these challenging, even overwhelming, however with just a little insight, confidence and practice these can be easily conquered - the lessons learned can be applied to any challenging area of life.
Calculus,

Calculus

I have been actively tutoring Calculus AB for 3 years, having worked with approximately a dozen students. I first learned Calculus 42 years ago as a high senior and engineering student, and have actively used it throughout my professional career. In order to prepare to tutor, I re-studied the subject on my own 3 years ago.
Chemistry,

Chemistry

I have taught and tutored chemistry for last 12 years.
Geometry,

Geometry

I privately tutor a dozen or more students in Geometry every year. I also teach Geometry at the Art of Problem Solving, to classes of up to 16 students at a time. These experiences have helped me develop specialized techniques for helping students develop expertise in the areas of geometry that most people consider difficult - for example, 2-column proofs.
Physics,

Physics

I have taught and tutored Physics for the last 12 years. I have MSEE and BSEE degrees from MIT.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

Pre-Calculus is one of my most popular subjects. I tutor 1-2 dozen students in Pre-Calculus every year. I frequently tutor Honors and AP Pre-Calculus as well.
Statistics,

Statistics

I have used statistics many times in my career as an engineer, I have also taught and tutored statistics in an online school, and also have a certification in big data analysis (which is based entirely on statistics).
Prealgebra, Writing

Math

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have tutored numerous students in Algebra 1 for many years. My focus is on helping my students understand key concepts, and know how to solve problems. I orient my approach to the individual needs of each student, and look for ways to make the lessons interesting and relevant to them.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 is one of my favorite subjects because it teaches students methods for dealing with complex problems. Many students find these challenging, even overwhelming, however with just a little insight, confidence and practice these can be easily conquered - the lessons learned can be applied to any challenging area of life.
Calculus,

Calculus

I have been actively tutoring Calculus AB for 3 years, having worked with approximately a dozen students. I first learned Calculus 42 years ago as a high senior and engineering student, and have actively used it throughout my professional career. In order to prepare to tutor, I re-studied the subject on my own 3 years ago.
Electrical Engineering,

Electrical Engineering

My qualifications are that I hold a BSEE and MSEE from MIT. I have worked for 35 years as an engineer or in engineering companies. Areas of expertise include basic electronics, circuit theory, logic, transistor theory, active circuits, microprocessors, communications, semiconductors, power supplies, A/Ds and discretes.
Geometry,

Geometry

I privately tutor a dozen or more students in Geometry every year. I also teach Geometry at the Art of Problem Solving, to classes of up to 16 students at a time. These experiences have helped me develop specialized techniques for helping students develop expertise in the areas of geometry that most people consider difficult - for example, 2-column proofs.
Physics,

Physics

I have taught and tutored Physics for the last 12 years. I have MSEE and BSEE degrees from MIT.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

Pre-Calculus is one of my most popular subjects. I tutor 1-2 dozen students in Pre-Calculus every year. I frequently tutor Honors and AP Pre-Calculus as well.
Probability,

Probability

I have taught and tutored Probability for the past 12 years, and have also used it during my career. I aced it in college, and it's one of my best subjects.
Statistics,

Statistics

I have used statistics many times in my career as an engineer, I have also taught and tutored statistics in an online school, and also have a certification in big data analysis (which is based entirely on statistics).
Trigonometry,

Trigonometry

Trigonometry gets students to think about math from a whole new angle - from the perspective of a circle instead of the square grid used in Algebra - and is the foundation for architecture, civil and electrical engineering. Sines and cosines are expressions of complex exponential functions which are the core of calculus. A thorough understanding of trigonometry is vital to any student moving into these fields.
Prealgebra

Most Popular

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have tutored numerous students in Algebra 1 for many years. My focus is on helping my students understand key concepts, and know how to solve problems. I orient my approach to the individual needs of each student, and look for ways to make the lessons interesting and relevant to them.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 is one of my favorite subjects because it teaches students methods for dealing with complex problems. Many students find these challenging, even overwhelming, however with just a little insight, confidence and practice these can be easily conquered - the lessons learned can be applied to any challenging area of life.
Calculus,

Calculus

I have been actively tutoring Calculus AB for 3 years, having worked with approximately a dozen students. I first learned Calculus 42 years ago as a high senior and engineering student, and have actively used it throughout my professional career. In order to prepare to tutor, I re-studied the subject on my own 3 years ago.
Chemistry,

Chemistry

I have taught and tutored chemistry for last 12 years.
Geometry,

Geometry

I privately tutor a dozen or more students in Geometry every year. I also teach Geometry at the Art of Problem Solving, to classes of up to 16 students at a time. These experiences have helped me develop specialized techniques for helping students develop expertise in the areas of geometry that most people consider difficult - for example, 2-column proofs.
Physics,

Physics

I have taught and tutored Physics for the last 12 years. I have MSEE and BSEE degrees from MIT.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

Pre-Calculus is one of my most popular subjects. I tutor 1-2 dozen students in Pre-Calculus every year. I frequently tutor Honors and AP Pre-Calculus as well.
Statistics,

Statistics

I have used statistics many times in my career as an engineer, I have also taught and tutored statistics in an online school, and also have a certification in big data analysis (which is based entirely on statistics).
Prealgebra, Writing

Other

Geography

Science

Chemistry,

Chemistry

I have taught and tutored chemistry for last 12 years.
Electrical Engineering,

Electrical Engineering

My qualifications are that I hold a BSEE and MSEE from MIT. I have worked for 35 years as an engineer or in engineering companies. Areas of expertise include basic electronics, circuit theory, logic, transistor theory, active circuits, microprocessors, communications, semiconductors, power supplies, A/Ds and discretes.
Physical Science,

Physical Science

As a teacher at an online school for the past 12 years, I have tutored dozens of students in Physical Science, Physics and Chemistry. Physical Science, a combination of the basics of Physics and Chemistry, is one of my favorite subjects to teach/tutor, because it touches on many important topics in Physics and Chemistry.
Physics,

Physics

I have taught and tutored Physics for the last 12 years. I have MSEE and BSEE degrees from MIT.
Astronomy

Summer

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have tutored numerous students in Algebra 1 for many years. My focus is on helping my students understand key concepts, and know how to solve problems. I orient my approach to the individual needs of each student, and look for ways to make the lessons interesting and relevant to them.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 is one of my favorite subjects because it teaches students methods for dealing with complex problems. Many students find these challenging, even overwhelming, however with just a little insight, confidence and practice these can be easily conquered - the lessons learned can be applied to any challenging area of life.
Calculus,

Calculus

I have been actively tutoring Calculus AB for 3 years, having worked with approximately a dozen students. I first learned Calculus 42 years ago as a high senior and engineering student, and have actively used it throughout my professional career. In order to prepare to tutor, I re-studied the subject on my own 3 years ago.
Chemistry,

Chemistry

I have taught and tutored chemistry for last 12 years.
Geometry,

Geometry

I privately tutor a dozen or more students in Geometry every year. I also teach Geometry at the Art of Problem Solving, to classes of up to 16 students at a time. These experiences have helped me develop specialized techniques for helping students develop expertise in the areas of geometry that most people consider difficult - for example, 2-column proofs.
Physics,

Physics

I have taught and tutored Physics for the last 12 years. I have MSEE and BSEE degrees from MIT.
Statistics,

Statistics

I have used statistics many times in my career as an engineer, I have also taught and tutored statistics in an online school, and also have a certification in big data analysis (which is based entirely on statistics).
Writing

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very patient tutor

My daughter said, Bill is a GREAT tutor. If anyone looking for a tutor, get Bill first before anybody. My daughter wants to give Bill 6 stars because he is patient and knowledgeable.

Rose, 15 lessons with Bill

SOM reviews

Thank you Bill for sharing your time and experiences on the lesson. Wish you all the best! I had the pleasure to speak with you over the lesson regarding many interesting concerns and able to determine the following steps to take according to my need.

Bruno, 1 lesson with Bill

Math; The Best Tutor You can ask for

Bill is the best tutor you could ask for. He is crazy smart AND a great teacher. He is a good reader of your kid, and very insightful. He knows how to teach, which is rare. I highly recommend Bill.

Carter, 17 lessons with Bill

Tutoring Math

Bill helped my daughter in math Algebra 2. She said he was knowledgeable and patient. She said she has a better understanding and we would schedule another session.

Jacklyn , 2 lessons with Bill

excellent tutor

excellent tutor and great personality. very productive session-1 for my daughter. looking forward to more sessions with Bill for my daughter .......................................................................

Ajoy, 5 lessons with Bill

Step by Step Clear Understanding

Bill helped me out of a significant pinch - he stayed calm while I was overwhelmed by my deadline. Bill stayed present and provided step by step instruction - Bill is the real deal.

Robert, 1 lesson with Bill

Bill is positive and helpful

We're working on the test for Bart. He is helping me find the answers within myself. I strongly recommend a lesson or 2 with Bill before taking any electrical engineering or technician test.

Joseph, 2 lessons with Bill

Amazing Session

Bill knew exactly what material had to be covered and helped with performing different methods of calculations. Very informative and definitely using again.

Sally Lynn, 14 lessons with Bill

Very patient and knowledgeable tutor

Bill's tutoring really helped my son and he enjoys his lessons with him. He is very knowledgeable and patient while explaining any concepts. My son always looks forward to his next lesson with him!

Aparna, 29 lessons with Bill

Knowledgeable and friendly tutor

My son is doing some independent study to prepare for high school. Bill has been a great help, providing additional instruction where needed. He's very knowledgeable and has an easy manner so my son enjoys working with him and is confident that Bill can answer his questions. My experience with Bill suggests that he would also be a supportive and helpful resource for someone who is struggling.

Jessica, 11 lessons with Bill
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