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Math is the Key to Success
Patrick L.

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I have my AA in Mathematics from Merced College and my BA in Economics with minors in Mathematics and Statistics from Sacramento State. I am the William Randolph Hearst Scholar where I was recognized for my academics, service, and personal achievements. One of them included my job as a math tutor. I have been tutoring since 2010. I am currently an Instructional Aide at the Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School and a Math Teacher at Jade Love Kids Foundation where I am teaching...

I have my AA in Mathematics from Merced College and my BA in Economics with minors in Mathematics and Statistics from Sacramento State. I am the William Randolph Hearst Scholar where I was recognized for my academics, service, and personal achievements. One of them included my job as a math tutor. I have been tutoring since 2010. I am currently an Instructional Aide at the Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School and a Math Teacher at Jade Love Kids Foundation where I am teaching grades 7 through 12.

There are students out there that need my help. I heard mathematics is not everybody's favorite as a result of understanding numbers in general. Working with students is a rewarding process because I was able to get to know them personally. I am going to continue on with this journey and hope to let students know that mathematics will become their important tool to achieve great success just like how I experience it.

I specialize in math (elementary math, prealgebra, beginning and intermediate algebra, precalculus, statistics), exam prep, economics, grammar, spelling, etc. I acknowledge students' learning styles in terms of what the assignment has asked them to do. Students ask me questions about the problems from the textbook and the study guide for the exam. I always provide my understanding and divide the homework into a series of steps so they will be able to finish the problems without too much trouble. At the same time, I am aware that some of the students have certain disabilities such as test anxiety and dyslexia, especially when they are struggling with the curriculum. As a math tutor, I am able to accommodate their needs when it comes to solving problems depending on if they are more audio or visual. I have been able to contribute on campus with my learning experience.

I look forward to hearing from you and helping you excel in school.

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California State University, Sacramento
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Accuplacer

Accuplacer

I took the Accuplacer and passed both the math and the English sections. This is to determine where students will be placed in their classes based on their scores. I tutor students on what they need to know from high school level math and English before going into the Accuplacer.
ACT Math

ACT Math

I have taken the ACTs twice during my junior year in high school. My highest composite score was 18, including the subscore of 25 for the math section. I tutored students that are in the process of taking an exam and provided them with sample questions on math. ACT is one of the tests that is required for a college admission.
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I took Algebra 1 in 8th grade and received an "A." I have tutored students in Algebra 1 at Merced College and California State University, Sacramento. I worked with students in small groups and worked on problems step-by-step to see if they can come up with the same answer.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I took Algebra 2 as a high school sophomore and received an "A." I have tutored students in Algebra 2 at Merced College and California State University, Sacramento. I worked with students in small groups and worked on problems step-by-step to see if they can come up with the same answer. I developed the skills from Algebra 1 and used them to attempt problems in Algebra 2. I prepared students to get ready for Precalculus.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I have tutored students from the remedial math courses at Merced College and California State University, Sacramento. It is important to assist students on improving their math skills. Without completing the remedial math courses, students cannot pursue their college degree. For me, I work with the basics and not make them difficult.
GED

GED

I took the CAHSEE as a high school sophomore and passed both the math and the English sections. I tutored students to be prepared for their upcoming exams, including the GED, IAD (Intermediate Algebra Diagnosis), CR (Calculus Readiness), etc. I provided sample questions based on the curriculum in order for students to know what to expect on the exam.
Geometry

Geometry

I took geometry in high school as a freshman and received an "A" in both fall and spring semesters. I tutored students in geometry for those who are enrolled in the Learning Skills and mathematical reasoning classes. I enjoy playing with shapes and explaining to students about how each shape is different. Algebra is important in geometry when it comes to length, area, and volume.
Linear Algebra

Linear Algebra

I received a "B" in Linear Algebra and tutored at Sac State about the basics of matrices and vectors. I assist students about how algebra is used to understand on how to form matrices and vectors by using associative, commutative, identity, inverse, and distributive properties. When it comes to writing down proofs, students must be able to understand algebra in general. I utilize visual aids with examples to see how the proofs can be shown.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I have taken several math courses before enrolling in Algebra 1. I have tutored students in prealgebra at Merced College and California State University, Sacramento. I worked with students in small groups and worked on problems step-by-step to see if they can come up with the same answer.
Precalculus

Precalculus

I have tutored in precalculus at Sac State by understanding the unit circle and trigonometry. I break things down for students in order for them to understand where the steps are coming from. I provide graphs and formulas so students can see how they are utilized each time we tackle on the math problem. This prepares students to take the Calculus Readiness Test to determine if students are ready for calculus.
Probability

Probability

I took AP Statistics as a high school senior and received an "A-" for both fall and spring semesters. Later, I took STAT-50 and STAT-115A (Introduction to Probability Theory) at California State University, Sacramento. I use cards, coins, and dices to discuss probability based on chances. Students learn about how probability is used in math, biology, finance, and risk.
SAT Math

SAT Math

I have taken the SATs twice during my junior year in high school. My highest score was 1400, including 570 for the math section. I tutored students that are in the process of taking an exam and provided them with sample questions on math. SAT is one of the tests that is required for a college admission.
Special Needs

Special Needs

During my 5+ years of tutoring, I differentiate instructional methods for students with diverse learning needs. I keep track of academic progress for students who have IEPs based on how many minutes I was with them in the general education inclusive setting. I work either in 1-1 session or group setting with at least 50% containing students with special needs.
Statistics

Statistics

I took AP Statistics as a high school senior and received an "A-" for both fall and spring semesters. Later, I took STAT-50 and STAT-115B (Introduction to Mathematical Statistics) at California State University, Sacramento. I use sampling to create data. Students learned about how to read data when it comes to analysis. They enjoy using visual aids to help them with their understanding on statistics.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I developed study skills when I was in the AVID program from 10th to 12th grade. I help students figure out what concepts to study for the upcoming exam or final. Taking notes is the key because students need the important information. I tutor in math and determine what types of problems students will encounter for the exam or final.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

Trigonometry is part of the unit for Algebra 2 to get students prepare for Pre-Calculus. I assist students on understanding different types of triangles by showing them different visual aids, including videos from educational websites. Once students know triangles, they will see how triangles and circles are related. The unit circle is one of the most important tools needed to understand Pre-Calculus.

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awesome

I hired Patrick for a very impromptu study session to help me review for my college Accuplacer test. That being said, my dates and times that I requested for availability kept changing last minute. Patrick was extremely professional throughout and stayed patient the entire time. We even ran into technical issues (on my behalf) and he stuck by me. I cant stress his patience level enough... He was awesome. Very helpful and an overall great experiance. I will be using him again for any future academic needs.

Anna, 1 lesson with Patrick

The best out there

You can tell you wants to give you exactly what you aim to get out of each lessons. No brainer.

Tofunmi , 30 lessons with Patrick

The best out there

You can tell you wants to give you exactly what you aim to get out of each lessons. No brainer.

Tofunmi , 30 lessons with Patrick

The best out there

You can tell you wants to give you exactly what you aim to get out of each lessons. No brainer.

Tofunmi , 30 lessons with Patrick

Patrick is an amazing and Patient Tutor

Patrick really helped me understand and pass Elementary Statistics. Without him there’s no way I would have received a B+ Thank you Patrick for your kind and patent approach to teaching me stats!

Maureen, 10 lessons with Patrick

Great Session.

I had my first lesson with Patrick, and it was excellent. I am looking forward to working with him on my business statistics class. He really took the time to explain the problems well for me.

Hassan, 3 lessons with Patrick

Patient and quickly responsive

Statistics was a new unit I was learning in my math class and I needed more help than I thought! Patrick responded promptly and was open for the time I was available to meet. Each time we went through the problem he would always check in and ask if I understood or if I had any questions. Patrick during our session was very patient in helping me and was clear when explaining the logic/steps of each example. Highly recommend Patrick a great help/ awesome tutor!

Effie, 1 lesson with Patrick

Patrick is great!

Patrick is very patient, kind and knowledgeable of Statistics. He took the time to carefully explain the problems to me. He made sure that I was comfortable with his explanation before we move on. I look forward to working with him again.

Angela, 1 lesson with Patrick

Statistics

He was totally amazing, I will continue to book. He made me feel soo comfortable and he understands that I had a learning disability so he worked with me and explained everything so I could understand what was going on. I will recommend him to anyone.

Shannon, 1 lesson with Patrick

Great start

My daughter had a great attitude with her math homework after her first session with Patrick. She is looking forward her next session.

Kristy, 13 lessons with Patrick
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