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You CAN Understand Math!
Sharon S.

409 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $90
Response time: 13 hours
Sharon S.'s Photo

You CAN Understand Math!
You CAN Understand Math!
Sharon S.

409 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

409 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Sharon


Bio

If you were stranded on a deserted island, could you reinvent Algebra? Calculus? Trigonometry?

I could!

Not that that would be the most practical thing to do, but once you understand the basic concepts, you will be able to do the same.

I am a strong believer in understanding concepts and knowing fundamentals, NOT in doing math by rote. I will certainly help you get your homework done and get better grades, but I will also make sure that you understand it!

I teach students techniques...

If you were stranded on a deserted island, could you reinvent Algebra? Calculus? Trigonometry?

I could!

Not that that would be the most practical thing to do, but once you understand the basic concepts, you will be able to do the same.

I am a strong believer in understanding concepts and knowing fundamentals, NOT in doing math by rote. I will certainly help you get your homework done and get better grades, but I will also make sure that you understand it!

I teach students techniques to check their work: both by "sanity checks" as in "Does this answer make sense?" and also by reversing the process or calculation. You test an addition problem by subtraction, you test an integration by differentiation, etc.

Knowledge and understanding are empowering and enduring.

Mediocre grades can be enduring too. Let's get to work!


Education

Rice University
Electrical Engineering
University of Southern California - Electrical Engineering
Masters
Cal State Channel Islands - Math Teaching Credential
Graduate Coursework

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $90
  • Rate details: 50% discount for Military and Veterans.
  • Lesson cancellation: 4 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 12/31/2010

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Corporate Training

Hebrew

Hebrew

I'm an almost-native speaker of Hebrew. I moved to live in Israel at age nine (in the middle of 4th grade) and was completely immersed in the language and culture. I graduated high school there having studied Hebrew grammar, Hebrew literature, Bible, History, and Talmud. I am familiar with Trope (mostly Ashkenazi variants) and tutor Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah students on Torah and Prayer. I am also familiar with ritual prayer Hebrew, the traditional bits of Aramaic included. I'm knowledgeable with traditions, observances, songs, and melodies - and am always happy to share.

Elementary Education

Elementary Math

Homeschool

SAT Math,

SAT Math

I tutor for PSAT and SAT, as well as SAT Math 1 and Math 2 subject tests.
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Geometry, Prealgebra, Precalculus

Language

Hebrew

Hebrew

I'm an almost-native speaker of Hebrew. I moved to live in Israel at age nine (in the middle of 4th grade) and was completely immersed in the language and culture. I graduated high school there having studied Hebrew grammar, Hebrew literature, Bible, History, and Talmud. I am familiar with Trope (mostly Ashkenazi variants) and tutor Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah students on Torah and Prayer. I am also familiar with ritual prayer Hebrew, the traditional bits of Aramaic included. I'm knowledgeable with traditions, observances, songs, and melodies - and am always happy to share.

Math

SAT Math,

SAT Math

I tutor for PSAT and SAT, as well as SAT Math 1 and Math 2 subject tests.
ACT Math, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Geometry, Prealgebra, Precalculus, Trigonometry

Most Popular

Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Geometry, Prealgebra, Precalculus

Science

Physical Science

Summer

SAT Math,

SAT Math

I tutor for PSAT and SAT, as well as SAT Math 1 and Math 2 subject tests.
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Geometry

Test Preparation

SAT Math,

SAT Math

I tutor for PSAT and SAT, as well as SAT Math 1 and Math 2 subject tests.
ACT Math

Ratings and Reviews


Rating

4.9 (139 ratings)
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(131)
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(6)
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(2)
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Reviews

Great Tutor/Great Teacher

Sharon made my daughter feel so comfortable and she really built up her confidence. That’s half the batter with math. I’m thankful for the opportunity my daughter has to work with her.

Craig, 5 lessons with Sharon

Knows her stuff and teaches it well

My daughter wanted some intensive math review the week before taking her SAT since she was a bit rusty, having not taken math for nearly a year. Sharon to the rescue! She knew the material cold, was able to present and explain it, answer all questions, and give effective test-taking strategies. And she was able to work with my daughter's limited availability. Was enough rust removed to get a good score on the test? Too soon to know -- but if not, that's because it's pretty tough to cover all the material sufficiently in depth in a week. Next time (if there is a next time), we'll be sure to start sooner -- and definitely with Sharon!

John, 11 lessons with Sharon

Amazing Teacher! 5 Stars!

Sharon helped my daughter with Geometry. My daughter went to school the next day and not only understood all that she learned the night before with Sharon, my daughter helped other students in class. My daughter’s quote, “I woke up the next morning understanding everything Sharon taught me and I was helping other students in class”. Sharon is a keeper. We will be seeing her weekly now. Thank you Sharon! You are an amazing teacher!

Donna, 7 lessons with Sharon

Excellent first session

Sharon helped my daughter get up to speed in the first session after she started falling behind in her honors geometry class. It's good for us but maybe not so good for Sharon's business :) Thanks you so much!

Lana, 1 lesson with Sharon

Available for last minute test review!

So appreciative of Sharon's ability to be available to help may daughter with precalc study (for USC!). A lifesaver! Thank you so much for the time and effort spent with my daughter today.

Gillian, 1 lesson with Sharon

Knowledgeable and patient

Sharon reviewed beginning calculus problems. Helped solve homework problems and reviewed teachers notes. Was on time and polite. Gave information on how review algebra

Paris, 1 lesson with Sharon

Fantastic calculus tutor

Sharon is very professional. She always arrives on time, she knows what she's talking about and tailors the instruction to my daughter's needs. She always finds out what my daughter is struggling with as well as what she is comfortable with, and builds on what she knows to expand into what she doesn't know. She is personable and interested in my daughter's life in general but doesn't waste a lot of time on it. One other thing she does is she doesn't force feed the instruction but rather "discovers" the solutions with my daughter. This helps her overcome her math anxiety and gain confidence in problem solving in general. Sharon is a great teacher.

Sidney, 23 lessons with Sharon

A math Angel!

Sharon is incredibly helpful and knows exactly how to gage your level of understanding to fit instruction based on that assessment. A huge help!

Barbara, 8 lessons with Sharon

Thank you, Sharon!

Sharon was in tune with what the SAT Math requirements are and helped my daughter improve her SAT Math score. She was fair and never charged us extra. She was flexible and great to work with. I definitely recommend her and thank her for her support and guidance!!

Mina, 3 lessons with Sharon
Hourly Rate: $90
Response time: 13 hours
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