Mark B.
Los Angeles, CA
Dedicated and Patient Tutor for Computers and Math
UCLA Bachelor's of Science and Engineering
EngineeringUCLA Master's of Computer Science
Graduate CourseworkAbout Mark
UPDATE: Now helping students with Harvard CS50! (for credit, or self paced online at EDX)
I studied Engineering and Computer Science at UCLA, then worked full-time for Citibank as a Programmer and Designer for over 25 years before becoming an independent contractor.
At my job I taught programming classes and mentored new
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Travels within 15 miles of Los Angeles, CA 90035Mark offers online lessons
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"Great tutor!"
- Justin, Los Angeles, CA on 11/9/16I am struggling a little with Java and needed extra guidance. I was a little nervous about hiring a private tutor since I haven't done it before. From the very beginning Mark has shown his commitment to doing the best job possible. Mark shows up prepared, on time and ready to help. He doesn't just give all the answers but actually helps you understand why things work. I've learned a lot in only 2 lessons and I'm sure I'll learn a lot more as time goes on. I highly recommend Mark as a tutor.
"Great tutor"
- Deborah, Los Angeles, CA on 5/26/17Mark is a knowledgeable tutor who has a good grasp of C++. He is clear in his instruction and clarifies any doubts you might have about programming. A great help!
"Knowledgeable and patient Tutor"
- Jaqueline, Los Angeles, CA on 4/1/17Mark helped me with homework assignments for PIC10A at UCLA. He is very patient in helping you work through the homework assignments. He is also very knowledgeable in C++ and made the topics learned in class appear easier. I would definitely recommend him if you have never taken a programming course and need some extra assistance.
"Intelligent, supportive and dedicated"
- Paul, West Hollywood, CA on 2/21/17Mark has been an invaluable resource over the last few weeks. I'm a brand new to programming and learning C through CS50. Mark has been able to help me understand and implement the language quickly and effectively. I highly recommed him, especially for new and less comfortable programmers. He makes you think!
"Knowledgeable and patient tutor"
- Spencer, Beverly Hills, CA on 2/20/17He was very helpful and intelligent. He's actually taken the CS50 class (which is a lot of work) I am doing online. If anyone is taking that specific class or needs help with C programing, I would recommend using him.
"He is one of the best Tutor's I have ever had"
- Sherman, Los Angeles, CA on 12/10/16He is extremely Knowledgeable with Code, he had an answer for all of my questions. Mark was prepared with notes and, a lesson plan for me. In addition to that he showed me new and, better ways to code an application while using windows Forms. I will recommend him to all of my friends going forward. He has a loyal customer as well, I will be messaging him for help in the near future.
"Awesome Tutor"
- Chad, Marina Del Rey, CA on 9/26/16Mark is very knowledgeable on the subject of C programming. He is kind, patient, and flexible. Overall, a great tutor for C programming.
"Very Prepared And Great Understanding Of Programming/Coding"
- Matt, Los Angeles, CA on 8/12/16I learned a lot and highly recommend Mark. I am taking a CS50 class online (intro to computer science and programming). Mark helped me complete the assignments.
"Engaging and relaxed"
- Olivia, Los Angeles, CA on 7/3/16My son had taken coding in classes, but after just one lesson with Mark, he really took to the subject. Mark was patient with my son's special needs, and he tailored the lesson to be engaging, informative, and fun.
"Very helpful for finals prep"
- Maureen, Sherman Oaks, CA on 5/22/16Mark was great with my daughter, she was able to effectively review all of the necessary material for her java final
"Amazing Tutor, highly recommended for all levels !"
- Fidan, Los Angeles, CA on 1/31/16I came into C++ with absolutely no background of the computer programming language and Mark has been helping me beyond what I ever could have expected. I was at the very point of dropping my C++ course and came across Mark on WyzAnt; Mark has transformed my entire view of the C++ class. I enjoy going to class with extra information and understanding concepts before my teacher even brings them up. I no longer look at C++ as a course I need to take but one which brings me joy. Mark is extremely patient and always early to our sessions. He answers each question that I have in depth so I may further understand all the concepts of a particular topic, even the auxiliaries. Our sessions last for three highly productive hours i which we review concepts from our last meeting, he answers any questions I may have come across in my lecture, filling in any ambiguities, works with me step by step in my homework's and projects, and introduces me to new topics so I come prepared to my classes. I am extremely grateful for all the help Mark has been giving me thus far in my C++ experience and plan to seeking his instruction in further, more advanced C++ classes I plan to take later in my academic career.
"Excellent, prepared, and patient"
- Jason, Los Angeles, CA on 11/15/15Mark came very well prepared for the session (even only on a day notice). He is very knowledgeable about C++ and programming in general. During our session, he helped me to work through my programming assignment. He was very patient, and helped to explain the parts of the assignment that were confusing to me. Highly recommend Mark to anyone who needs help in computer science.
"Mark is very knowledgable and helpful. He is also very patient."
- Cindy, Redondo Beach, CA on 8/19/15Mark and I worked on a project using functions. There were a lot of moving parts to the assignment and Mark was really helpful in breaking it down into easy pieces. Unfortunately we ran out of time and were not able to go through the final element which had a bit of a twist to it but I was able to get the project completed and turned in on time.
"Excellent java tutor"
- Gary, Los Angeles, CA on 6/17/15Mark has deep knowledge in Java programming and is a gifted communicator who really cares about his students. He has taken me far in the world of Java programming as I started out knowing virtually nothing and am now programming for fairly complex problems.
"Patient, and great tutor!"
- Adriana, Los Angeles, CA on 5/13/15I needed someone to help me with my Java programming assignment. Mark was very knowledgeable and helped explain the material in a way that I could understand. He guided me through my assignment, and I was able to finish it on time. He made programming seem like a piece of cake.
Thank you Mark!
"Teaches Code and Confidence in Your Ability to Code"
- Sarah, Los Angeles, CA on 5/9/15Though I've only had one 2-hr session with him so far, I can say that Mark is literally the greatest. I'm taking a C++ class at UCLA and only wish I came to him sooner. We went over two weeks of concepts in an hour and practiced for another hour. In addition to the concepts, he showed me a way to set up my HW assignments before starting them, and I assure you that is the only way I will be doing my HW from now on. He also showed me a way to debug my code that instantly shows me what's wrong with my program. Makes you wonder why professors don't teach you that kind of stuff. He even told me what kind of questions are on exams usually and what to look out for. Also, I don't know what it is exactly, but his calmness, patience and words of encouragement really give you the confidence to write code on your own vs. the instilled fear of running into errors. I have all kinds of ideas and projects I wanna do on my own just because I wanna try them out--I wanna see what I can do! Would DEFINITELY recommend Mark. I know I'll be coming back!!
"Excellent Tutor"
- John, Los Angeles, CA on 5/16/14Mark was not only exquisitely prepared, he was able to anticipate my questions and was armed with examples to show me how things work. I highly recommend him.
"Changed a likely C- into a solid A"
- Brian, Los Angeles, CA on 4/15/14Mark has a broad understanding of computer programming, an ability to explain things simply, and a relaxed demeanor.
He saved me on a Java class final project. I have no doubt that, if I had found him early in the class, I would have never found myself behind the 8 ball.
In the future I will call Mark as soon as I feel myself losing traction in any class.
"Very Knowledgeable!!"
- Arsames, Marina Del Rey, CA on 2/5/14Great Tutor! I am a philosophy major but Mark definitely helped fill in the gaps in my knowledge! By nature I tend to ask why for everything and Mark took the time to explain why and how things could be done, showing me usually more than one way of doing something! It was great having him as a tutor and I definitely plan on hiring him for future Java problems! Thank you!!!
"Great Computer Science Tutor!"
- Melissa, Sherman Oaks, CA on 12/4/13Mark was extremely helpful and provided needed insight regarding areas I found difficult to fully understand. He broke each problem down and explained how and why certain things occurred at each step. Because of Mark I feel certain I will succeed in my upcoming courses. I look forward to working with him again in the future.
"Organized and prepared tutor!"
- Jay, Santa Monica, CA on 9/29/13I am international student which means that I am not really good at English. Also, C programming is the first computer science class in my life. To sum up, I think I am really tough student to handle. But Mark knows how to handle the student like me. Explains really well, organized teaching style, and also he brought lots of handouts about C programming basic which helps me a lot. Highly recommended if you have no idea about programming but want to get an A on your class or want to study programming with firm basic.
"Excellent tutor"
- Gemma, Los Angeles, CA on 4/28/13Mark was very patient, and he helped me so much. He worked with me at my level of understanding, and he made sure I understood the concepts. He prepared beforehand, and our session went very smoothly. I would highly recommend Mark.
"Excellent Tutor"
- Karen, Los Angeles, CA on 2/14/13Mark came very well-prepared (with only one day notice). He is knowledgeable on the subject, patient, and was explain to teach the concepts thoroughly. Would highly recommend this tutor.
"Awesome Tutor"
- Santos, Pacoima, CA on 12/19/12I felt like I was able to grasp more in a two hour session with this tutor than I did in a whole semester in traditional classes. Plus, unlike the professors at school, he took the time to go over the compiler I was using to write my computer programs which was a lot of help. I will definitely continue my sessions and I strongly recommend this tutor.
"Very responsive on time and will prepared."
- Kim, Los Angeles, CA on 10/23/12Mark is great tutor, he showed great interest in my daughters C++ project. He comes to the lessons very prepared and on time. He has a wealth of knowledge is is very willing to share his experience with my daughter.
"He is a great programming tutor and very easy to contact!"
- Peter, Santa Monica, CA on 8/21/12Mark is a great tutor. He is very knowledgeable in programming and computer science topics in general. I was able to understand what he taught me as he reviewed the material and taught me how to do things step by step. Mark is not the type of tutor that will just give you the answers to your homework assignments; he strongly believes in teaching you how to approach and finish a problem as he starts off with simple exercises before moving on to more complicated ones. I feel much more prepared for my class now and he has taken a lot of stress off of my shoulders. In addition to being very educated on the subject matter, he is very friendly and easy to get along with. He is easy to contact (by email or phone) and he will always answer your questions. I highly recommend him, you won't regret your choice!
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C
While working at Citibank, the company sent me to a class on the newly developed C language which we began using for our ATM's, internal tools, and server side components, such as network messaging. Besides designing and programming these components, I also taught an in-house class on C programming for other staff members. We began developing on the Unix based Solaris operating system on Sun servers with the gcc compiler, and later developed C programs for Microsoft servers using Visual Studio. I have tutored C here at WyzAnt, where you can find feedback from a student who learned with the "C by Discovery" textbook.
C++
I designed, programmed, and tested software in C++ and other object oriented languages (like java) for several years using both Microsoft and Unix operating systems, while I was working at a major corporation.
Computer Programming
I have designed, programmed and tested software in several programming languages and on various platforms and devices for over 25 years. I started in high school, continued in college, in a major corporation, and on my own, and have tutored several software and math related subjects.
Computer Science
I studied computer science at UCLA. I have worked for over 35 years in the field.
DOS
I worked with DOS for many years and have experience with command line usage, arguments, as well as batch script programming and testing.
Java
I've programmed in Java for company and freelance work and tutored students in High School and College. I work with students taking Java for the first time as well as more advanced students.
JavaScript
I studied JavaScript online at w3schools, udemy, youTube and others. I've tutored a few private students in Web Development which included JavaScript. I have used JavaScript on websites that I have created or modified.
Microsoft Windows
Although I also use Apple systems and devices, most of my years of professional and personal experience has been with Microsoft software and programs running on Windows. Besides being familiar with the operating system, I've worked with the Microsoft server, languages and used most Microsoft products.
Visual Basic
I studied and used Visual Basic when I was working at Citibank. I've attended Visual Basic developer conferences. I have tutored Visual Basic.
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