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Master's in Chemical Engineering with 15+ Years Tutoring Experience
Kara Z.

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Hello!
I hold a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Louisville. I began tutoring in college and now have 15+ years experience teaching Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus, AP Calculus AB/BC, and college-level Calculus 1-3. My favorite subject is Calculus and I got a 5 on the AP test when I took it myself.

I've worked with traditional and returning students, so I know how important it is to fill in any gaps in foundational knowledge in addition to the...

Hello!
I hold a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Louisville. I began tutoring in college and now have 15+ years experience teaching Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus, AP Calculus AB/BC, and college-level Calculus 1-3. My favorite subject is Calculus and I got a 5 on the AP test when I took it myself.

I've worked with traditional and returning students, so I know how important it is to fill in any gaps in foundational knowledge in addition to the material currently being learned in class.

I believe there is more than one way to explain math concepts so that if a student doesn't grasp the way it is presented in class, I can find an alternate way of explaining it. Math doesn't have to be the daunting subject many think it is; it can even be fun!


Education

University of Louisville
Chemical Engineering
University of Louisville
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $75
  • Rate details: No shows or cancellations made within 1 hour of start time will be charged the full session fee. Changes made to the schedule within 12 hours will incur 50% of the session fee.
  • Lesson cancellation: 12 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 2/24/2014

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Approved Subjects

Calculus

Calculus

I love tutoring Calculus best, whether it's AP Calc AB or BC, or college Calculus. It's the culmination of all the math classes that have come before, and also requires critical thinking in order to solve the more complex problems. I scored a 5 on the AP Calculus AB test while in high school and then took three additional Calculus classes in college while pursuing my Engineering degree.
Precalculus

Precalculus

Precalculus can be a challenging class because there so many diverse topics that don't build on each other the way math often does. Breaking down the material into easy-to-understand pieces that can be assembled into the full concept really helps to make Precalculus less daunting.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I have helped many students who have struggled with Trigonometry. It can require a slightly different method of approaching the class since Trig topics don't always build on each other the same way Algebra topics do. Teaching students to look for patterns rather than rote memorization of a large amount of material can make Trigonometry easier to deal with.
ACT Math
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
Geometry
Prealgebra
SAT Math

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Reviews

Couldn't have passed my Calc 2 class without her

I took an accelerated Calc 2 class over the summer at my university after not taking any math for 3 years. She is the reason I got an A (for reference I got a C+ in Calc 1)!! Math is so overwhelming to me and she made it so simple and was so amazing and patient with any questions I had. Best math tutor I've ever had.

Anna, 23 lessons with Kara

Amazing Tutor!!

Kara has been working with my daughter who was struggling with AP Calculus at the beginning of the semester. Since she began tutoring sessions her understanding has increased dramatically. My daughter just earned an A- on her most recent test and she is so grateful to Kara for all her help!

Sharisse, 9 lessons with Kara

amazing teacher

Kara, is a very thorough and sincere teacher. Her lessons are very engaging. My son (studied AP calc BC from her) loves her teaching style. We highly recommend her.

Ishani, 8 lessons with Kara

Highly recommend!!

Kara is truly exceptional. She doesn’t just go over problems — she teaches in a way that finally makes geometry make sense. She’s incredibly patient, encouraging, and knows exactly how to break down difficult concepts into simple steps. Since working with her, grades have gone up and confidence has skyrocketed. If you’re looking for a tutor who genuinely cares and gets real results, Kara is the one!

Cj, 8 lessons with Kara

Flexible and accommodating

Kara has taught me College Calculus 2. She has been flexible with scheduling. She is able to teach an idea in multiple ways to help me understand. Kara is very knowledgeable, I am able to bring any of my calculus problems to session and she can help me understand.

Shane, 55 lessons with Kara

Knowledgeable and helpful

Kara is a great tutor, I’m usually not good with getting tutored online and learning calc, but I’ve been able to learn so much! She thoroughly explains each and every topic that I don’t understand, and also frames topics in a variety of ways and methods to solve. It’s made things that usually never make sense to me, seem easy! I would recommend anyone who needs any help with math and wants a tutor who knows what they’re doing to pick Kara.

Uday, 6 lessons with Kara

Very clear help and ready for the AP exam

Kara helped my son to get ready for his AP test. She provides clear guidance and he understands the material much better than he would have otherwise!

Mark, 36 lessons with Kara

Fabulous!

My daughter enjoyed her session with Kara. They worked on Calculus together in preparation for a test and my daughter felt mor confident and prepared thanks to Kara’s support!

Jenna, 16 lessons with Kara

great!

great! highly recommend my son liked her. He said the time went fast with good explanations and he felt confortable with her.

Kerry, 2 lessons with Kara

Very clear help and ready for the quiz tomorrow!!!

Kara helped my son to get ready for his first big quiz of the year and to better understand functions, etc. Great session!

Mark, 36 lessons with Kara