Dave S.
Hercules, CA
Award-Winning Math and Statistics Tutor
California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
EconomicsUniversity of California, Berkely
Master'sAbout Dave
Hi, my name is Dave.
I have tutored hundreds of students. Although many came to me afraid of math, most of them left with a well-earned sense of confidence and mastery. You will too. I promise that you will learn what you want to know.
My style is personable, engaging, and easygoing. I have extensive knowledge of pretty much
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Travels within 3 miles of Hercules, CA 94547Dave offers online lessons
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"Amazing Tutor."
- Manuel, Berkeley, CA on 6/29/16If you want a crystal clear understanding from an empathetic teacher: you need to contact Dave.
Best help I've ever received in statistics. Before we met I was nervous, scared, and felt helpless. All these emotions vanished after our session. Do yourself a favor and drop him a line.
"Accessible, easy to work with"
- Brian, San Pablo, CA on 5/16/17Dave is helping my son with high school/college level math. My son likes that he is easy to work with, able to clearly explain the material, and patient. Comfort level with the teacher makes a big difference to my son's learning. Dave has been one that he is happy to go back to.
"Great Stats Help"
- Suzzette, Napa, CA on 12/20/16My son felt very comfortable. Dave really helped him get a clearer understanding of the material. Statistics is feeling a little easier now. He has more confidence going into finals.
"Extremely helpful and great explanation"
- Joseph, Vallejo, CA on 11/8/16Dave is keeping me afloat in my grad level statistics course. It's great to be able to ask him to explain concepts from class because he can really break them down into plain speech.
"Great teacher, very patient!"
- Austin, Fairfield, CA on 11/4/16I went to Dave not knowing much about my upcoming exam next week and In about two hours I feel very confident about this upcoming exam. He really broke things down when I didn't understand them and made harder material easier to understand.
"Knowledgeable and real"
- Bonnie, Pinole, CA on 10/4/16Dave has a way of showing how math applies to the real world rather than just being a bunch of numbers on a page. After our first hour my daughter had enough information to go home and confidently complete her homework assignment and feel like she has some of the tools needed to face her next assignment.
"Amazing"
- Tiassa, Oakland, CA on 4/28/16Awesome tutoring session as always. Thanks again for making this class so much easier and fun. Another passed exam after tutoring with Dave!
"Knowledgeable and patient tutor"
- Sharon, San Francisco, CA on 9/27/15Dave patiently guides me through some challenging topics in statistical regression until I feel like I understand. I highly recommend Dave.
"Dave focused on exactly what I needed"
- Adam, Berkeley, CA on 9/26/15Dave went through crucial test taking philosophies and approaches that are applicable to every quantitative question on the GRE, and even to aspects of life beyond standardized tests. I enjoyed weaving together problem solving approaches with specific questions and broader issues.
"remote tutoring brilliance!"
- Jason, San Francisco, CA on 9/7/15Dave is a truly excellent tutor. I was returning to school after not having touched math at this level in over a decade. Dave was patient with me and helped me understand concepts I wasn't getting in class. He is really personable and really made statistics interesting for me largely because his passion for it shines through. All of our sessions were with the video chat and whiteboard feature, which was extremely helpful. I really understood the material and with his help, I cut down on silly mental mistakes. Dave helped correct how I went about approaching the problems. I ended up getting an A in my class and know I would not have been able to do that without Dave's help.
"Makes Statistics Understandable"
- Stefanie, Concord, CA on 3/1/15I'm and adult student taking statistics in an execrated MBA course. It has been more than 20 years since I was an undergrad. Dave is patient with exceptionally strong skills to identify precisely what concept(s) I may not understand. He uses formulas to calculate the problems vs. using Excel whenever possible, thereby increasing my understanding. As a result, I have a stronger grasp of the concepts so that I can apply to homework and exams. I've never felt like I had a stupid question nor does Dave mind revisiting prior problems. In just two tutoring sessions, I feel more confident in the course. I would recommend Dave without reservation for any math course. He has a strong understanding math and most importantly, he is very effective to translate his knowledge to teach students.
"Truly a 5 Star Tutor!"
- Doris, Hercules, CA on 11/21/14My grandson, Darius, has now had the benefit of 4 tutoring sessions with Dave. Darius is extremely pleased with his sessions. He now has a much better grasp of algebra 2 and chemistry. Dave has a wonderful way of reaching the student by dispelling "math anxiety" with his very pleasant, approachable demeanor. We knew Dave was a match for us from the very first session. Additionally, he returns emails/phone calls promptly and always arrives on time!!
"Excellent Tutor, Very Patient"
- Leticia, Hercules, CA on 1/22/14Last night was my first lesson with Dave and it was a great experience. He is very knowledgeable, and extremely patient. I would highly recommend him to students of any age.
"Very encouraging and determined to help even the toughest cases understand math"
- Kristen, Vacaville, CA on 9/16/13Dave had his hands full with me, struggling to remember and understand math as I prepared for the GRE 13 years after taking any math courses. Not only did he very patiently teach me to understand equations and solve complex math problems, but he also helped me to understand the value of math in the context of the work I hope to do in and after graduate school.
I would recommend Dave as a tutor without hesitation! He is brilliant and really seems to enjoy teaching math techniques to those who want to learn (and even those of us who are just there to be able to pass a test!)
"Great!"
- Christina, Lafayette, CA on 7/18/13My first session with Dave went great! We went over mostly test taking strategies for the GRE and how to quickly solve problems accurately and learned how to approach each question. Dave really knows his stuff and will give really helpful tips and teach you multiple ways to solve even one question. He is quick with emailing and will drive to meet up with you. I already feel like I'm better prepared to take the test after one session, can't wait to meet up with him again!
"Goes the extra mile"
- Trevor, Rohnert Park, CA on 4/24/13He was quick to reply to my emails and texts, very easy to talk to on the phone, he is a humble guy with a down to earth personality. He reserved a room in the local library to study in and had prepared notes and formulas to begin the session immediately. He could joke with me and keep me interested in the math. Really glad I chose him.
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Algebra 1
I am very good at breaking down the concepts in Algebra into pieces that are easy to understand and master. I will teach you not just how to solve each problem, but to understand what you are doing, why you are doing it, and how to understand it so well that you can make practical use of it later in life.
GRE
As my student feedback shows, I am very good at finding and filling the gaps in your math knowledge, and am an expert at helping you master both conventional and unconventional ways of answering test questions.
I received a perfect score on the GRE Math and missed no questions on the GRE Analytical section. I have worked for both Kaplan and for McGraw-Hill's testing division and know the ins and outs of how tests are constructed.
Precalculus
I am very good at breaking down the concepts in Precalculus into pieces that are easy to understand and master. I will teach you not just how to solve each problem, but to understand what you are doing, why you are doing it, and how to understand it so well that you can make practical use of it later in life.
PSAT
As my student feedback shows, I am very good at finding and filling the gaps in your math knowledge, and am an expert at helping you master both conventional and unconventional ways of answering test questions.
I have worked for both Kaplan and for McGraw-Hill's testing division and know the ins and outs of how tests are constructed, and I got the twelfth highest score in California on my PSAT.
SAT Math
As my student feedback shows, I am very good at finding and filling the gaps in your math knowledge, and am an expert at helping you master both conventional and unconventional ways of answering test questions.
I have worked for both Kaplan and for McGraw-Hill's testing division and know the ins and outs of how tests are constructed, and I got every question correct on my SAT Math.
Statistics
I have taught and tutored students in statistics for eight years, and can explain even the most complicated statistical concepts simply, clearly, and effectively.
For example, my five current statistics students each came to me feeling very confused. But after a session or two, each one knew what they were doing, why they were doing it, and how to do it; it all make sense. By the end of our time together, the most frequent comment I get is, "Wow, statistics is really easy."
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Dave S.
Hercules, CA
Award-Winning Math and Statistics Tutor