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Damien B.

56 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $40

About Damien


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Hello! My name is Damien Bowen, and I am a graduate from UC Davis with a bachelor’s in physics with a minor in math. I have tutored an incredible variety of clients for almost a decade now — I’ve worked with:
- Middle schoolers on arithmetic and multiplication
- ESL learners on English, math & physics
- High schoolers & early college students in a wide variety of subjects and ages (from 16 to 50) on calculus, trigonometry, and algebra
I’ve also worked on lesson plans and given lectures...

Hello! My name is Damien Bowen, and I am a graduate from UC Davis with a bachelor’s in physics with a minor in math. I have tutored an incredible variety of clients for almost a decade now — I’ve worked with:
- Middle schoolers on arithmetic and multiplication
- ESL learners on English, math & physics
- High schoolers & early college students in a wide variety of subjects and ages (from 16 to 50) on calculus, trigonometry, and algebra
I’ve also worked on lesson plans and given lectures at community college & done presentations at research events. I bring this pre-planned approach with me when I tutor: I ask for subjects and concepts and what exactly we’ll be working on for the first session. From there, I ask & provide my opinion on what sort of help would be most beneficial, i.e. assistance with assignments or a more structured, planned review. To this end, I’ve even written additional homework or practice problems for some students. I always strive to meet the student where they are and understand what sort of help they find most beneficial.

Even if your availability doesn’t exactly line up with what I have listed on Wyzant, please feel free to reach out. I am also more than willing to negotiate my prices for tutoring. I firmly believe that educational assistance should not only be available to those who can afford it, and will happily lower rates.

Upon request, I am also available to tutor a list of more advanced topics that are not present in the Wyzant “subject” category, and can provide qualification for these subjects upon request. The starting rate for these is $75/hr, since they require more review & preparation:
- quantum algorithms, quantum simulations
- coding in python, C, julia
- general relativity
- quantum field theory
- select advanced modern physics research topics
- real & complex analysis, topology, group theory


Education

University of California, Davis
Physics, minor in math

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $40
  • Rate details: Can do groups for $50 base/hour + $20/hour for each person beyond the first: a group of 3 would be $90
  • Lesson cancellation: 12 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 4/19/2021

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

ACT English

ACT English

- got a perfect score on English portion of SAT - got a 34 on ACT english and math portions - tutored standardized testing (both english and math) for 2.5 years - tutored math for 4 years
ACT Math

ACT Math

- Passed math ACT with 36 - tutored standardized math testing for 3 years - worked as assistant professor for mathematics classes for 3 years
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

- Tutored algebra for 3 years with Sierra College and in private ventures - Certified international tutor
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

- Tutored Algebra 2 for 3 years to high school, college, and adult school students - mathematics degree
Calculus

Calculus

- Passed Calculus 1-3 as well as Vector Calculus with A’s at Sierra College - have acted as calculus / math tutor for 3 years
Common Core

Common Core

I've completed the entire mathematics series at Sierra College, beginning with algebra and ranging through Differential Equations and Linear Algebra. I've also tutored students in Common Core mathematics for about a year now, and know my way around the questions and systems they use!
Linear Algebra

Linear Algebra

- got an A in linear algebra when I took it - degree in physics & math from UC Davis - tutored DE and Linear Algebra for almost a decade
Physics

Physics

- physics degree - tutored physics for 3 years
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

- tutored prealgebra for 3+ years - mathematics degree
Precalculus

Precalculus

Physics & mathematics degree from UC Davis.
SAT Math

SAT Math

- tutored SAT math for nearly 2 years - mathematics degree - tutored all math for closer to 4 years - got a 750 / 800 on the math portion when I took it 4 years ago
Grammar
Vocabulary

Examples of Expertise


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Ratings and Reviews


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Reviews

Helpful, prompt and kind

Damien is a great communicator, was on time, and is a very nice guy in addition. He was able to help my daughter with some content knowledge she was lacking for SAT preparation. We will be continuing lessons with him.

Melissa, 1 lesson with Damien

Knowledgable and patient tutor!

Damien was able to find the gaps in my daughter's knowledge. Now, she knows how to apply the concepts and not just work out a problem. He stayed within the agreed upon timeline and was available for us at the last minute. And, he's really nice.

Sylvia, 2 lessons with Damien

Knowledgeable and Patient

Damien was able to make my daughter understand physics in a way the teacher has not been able too. She had a exam and the stuff they went over she did well on.

Dimple, 8 lessons with Damien

clear explanations

Reviewed everything step by step. Made things clear and simple. Made sure i understood every step. Great tutor for vector calculus.

Diana , 2 lessons with Damien
Hourly Rate: $40
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