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A B.S. in Math Education and 8+ Years of Experience
Alex C.

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Bio

I am a man of education and technical expertise. I treat my students as though they have a mentor, career and college planner. In the field of mathematics, the students get the privilege of working with someone who is comfortable with using traditional, technological, and advanced means to get the job done.

Tutoring Philosophy
1. I want students to not only do math, I want my students to work on mathematics that they can incorporate in real life applications.
2. Tutors should be proactive...

I am a man of education and technical expertise. I treat my students as though they have a mentor, career and college planner. In the field of mathematics, the students get the privilege of working with someone who is comfortable with using traditional, technological, and advanced means to get the job done.

Tutoring Philosophy
1. I want students to not only do math, I want my students to work on mathematics that they can incorporate in real life applications.
2. Tutors should be proactive with their students and vice versa. Tutors are meant to give students the attention they need outside of class. Tutors are not a burden, they are usually the stepping stone needed to build confidence in the field of their specialty.

Prior Teaching and Tutoring Experience:
I have taught for the East Los Angeles Community College's Escalante Program at Nightingale High School and the Garvey School District in Los Angeles County for struggling Algebra and Pre-Algebra Students (6th to 8th Grade students), tutored at Cypress College Math Learning Center for 4 years as a drop-in tutoring center for everything from Algebra to Calculus 2 including Statistics and Finite Mathematics, Pace Academy of Cypress as a tutor for 5th graders to high school seniors for 2 years, Private Tutoring a wide variety of students for 4+ years and working at DL Academy as a 6th graders to high school seniors tutor for the last year. My expertise leads me to help students in a manner that shows students conceptual values above that of procedural values. The Common Core Curriculum was an area of study during my senior year of my undergraduate degree. My studies have also lead me to study a wide variety of textbooks from Pearson to McGraw Hill to help widen my understanding of Mathematics.

Tutoring Face-To-Face:
Most students find this form of tutoring beneficial because they feel that that they are going to get all of the tutors attention during that point in time. I believe this to be true as well, but I will not give out the notes that I write during

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Education

Cal State Dominguez Hills
Mathematics with an Education Option

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $28
  • Rate details: My rate also offer night time emergency sessions, basic homework help during the week and several other economically friendly policies that parents love.
  • Travel policy: Within 20 miles of San Bernardino, CA 92404
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 1/27/2015

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I have observed multiple professors from Cypress Community College and their techniques in Algebra 1. This class involves several of my favorite subjects from word problems, factoring, linear mathematics, and radicals. This class I believe is fundamental to all student learning in mathematics and I will do whatever I can to help the student pass this class with knowledge leading into future mathematics.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 is a complex subject because it requires that the student hold knowledge from previous years. Not only do they have to hold the knowledge but they are expected to take it to an extreme. Conics, trigonometry, unit circles, graphing, rational expression evaluations, binomial theorems, matrices and summations, I have done them all. I believe that students who take this class and want to progress onto calculus want to know why they use the above stated items. Not only do I emphasize the topic at hand, but I also tell students why they want to know their topic.
Calculus

Calculus

After the fall semester of 2013, I just completed my first semester of Calculus at CSUDH and I have also taken a Business Calculus at Cypress Community College. This has allowed for fortified knowledge of derivatives, curve sketching through the use of derivatives, related rates etc. All these pre specified items are essential to a calculus student and items that I love to work with. Furthermore, Calculus 2 students enjoy my knowledge involving finding the volume/surface areas of curves being rotated about an axis, series, sequences, and parametric graphing. Overall my Calculus knowledge is practiced and fortified.
Chemistry

Chemistry

Before I wanted to go into mathematics, I originally wanted to be a Clinical Scientist with a medical technology option. When I first went through chem, I was a wizard in the labs because of my sizeable computer skills. In the classroom my conceptual knowledge was top notch. Now I am both a wizard in the mathematical standpoints of chemistry and the finer points of the conceptual items required for chemistry.
Common Core

Common Core

The last two years of my BS Mathematics Education degree were based on Common Core framework studies. Over 140+ hours direct observation in the classroom setting with significant analysis into implementation of the program. Studying Common Core framework of California since the release of the 2013 framework. Finally full knowledge based on student work with integrated course 1, 2, and 3.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I have also tutored at Pace Academy Of Cypress for 1.5 years in the following subjects: 5th Grade Math, 6th Grade Math, Magnet School Prep., PreAlgebra, Geometry, Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and PreCalculus.
Geometry

Geometry

Geometry has been all about proofing. More importantly it is about what you can figure out given the least amount of information. I feel that Geometry is a journey through a realm of underappreciated mathematics. Regardless if your geometry is Euclidean (2 column proofing) or Transformational (reflections, translation and rotations), I am your man.
Homeschool

Homeschool

1. I teach every summer via the Escalante Mathematics Program hosted by Los Angeles Community College District 2. I consistently with with students who use online education as their primary and structure lessons to their needs per item. 3. I have been working in the field of Mathematics for over 10 years, working with students from 5th grade up to college level attending to their study needs and lesson needs. 4. Periodically each year I work with students who have been taken out of their school system to set them up with lesson plans and guides to reintegrate them back into their school system after physical impairments prevent them from attending school for a duration of time.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

Pre-Algebra more commonly referred to as 6th grade mathematics tends to be a difficult topic for some. Here we are introducing students to topics involving variables and told it is an unknown. Many of the students who approach me tend to have the same issue of finding this "unknown". I help students understand how this unknown has been used in their thinking for years. Not only that, I have helped several students understand how to use their previous experiences in mathematics to cater to their issue in this level of math. In short anyone who has had experience with a check book, handling cash, cooking or anything involving numbers - I can assist them easily and in a clear concise manner.
Precalculus

Precalculus

Precalculus is a combined class of Algebra 2 and Trigonometry. The trigonometry, I love to pieces and have found methods for simplifying trig graphing as well as polar coordinates. More importantly by finding students soon enough and isolating their algebraic needs, it is easier to help them with their trigonometry. Within a couple of hours, I have students plotting almost all forms of basic trigonometry graphs and stating how each addition to the formula affects its shape.
SAT Math

SAT Math

Having dealt with mathematics for 10+ years I have had to help students with SAT prep while they are in a Pre-Calculus or they are in Integrated 2/3. Before I became an instructor in mathematics I was also a tutor at a couple of academies in Orange County California, where the focus was strictly for SAT Prep. Furthermore, due to my years of teaching experience through several academies and the Escalate Program, I am well versed in assessment and lesson planning for students involving SAT Math Prep.
Statistics

Statistics

I have been a Cypress Community College tutor of Introduction to Probability And Statistics for 3+ Years. I've tutored: Standard Deviations, Linear Regression, Probability, Independent and Dependent Z, T, Chi Square Tests, Probability, Discrete Distributions, Sampling Distributions, Tests of Homogeneity, Tests of Independence, and ANOVA. I have tutored all of these subjects for years at Cypress College, and will continue to do so.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

Trigonometry is another underappreciated level of mathematics usually tied up in pre-calculus or algebra 2. Trigonometry on its own is a challenge for three direct reasons. First, the student usually does not know how to interpret the unit circle effectively. Second, the student does not know how to graph trig functions effectively. Finally, the student usually does not know how to interpret what an inverse trig function means. Unless a student has a decent foundation in each of those areas, they will struggled on the final. Thankfully, I am proficient in every single on of these area.
Probability
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Great tutor and knows how to teach and engage the student

Alex is amazing and understands how to teach the material that the student will understand. I had others where the person would just babble and my daughter would nod her head. That's what I don't want. Alex understands how to engage the student afterwards. He is well prepared for the material taught at hand and simply gives you ways to approach the answers with the question at hand. I like the way he encourages and is by far the best tutor we had for math.

Peter, 23 lessons with Alex

Very knowledgeable, good interaction with Ezekiel.

First visit was just an evaluation of Zeke’s needs. Alex has a great desire to see kids succeed and I think he will be very helpful in bringing Zeke up to grade level.

Barbara, 1 lesson with Alex

knowledgeable, patient and enthusiastic tutor

Alex has helped my son tremendously understand his math this semester. He has showed him how to better approach the problems and break it down into something that makes sense to him. Alex brings an enthusiam to the lesson and it is apparant that he loves helping students. That enthusiam is what keeps my son engaged in the tutoring process. Communication has been a breeze. He's easy to work with and accommodating. We look forward to working with him for the next semester. Thanks Alex!

Arlene, 14 lessons with Alex

Excellent Tutor

Alex is very knowledgeable and breaks the problems down step-by-step to help you understand the problems. He makes a study guide to help you work on your own in-between sessions to solidify your understanding of the problems. I highly recommend Alex!

Suza, 6 lessons with Alex

Experienced, patient, comprehensive.

Thank you, Alex for going back a few steps with my son! It made all the difference for him, you were available on super short notice and he ended up the semester with an 81 on his Algebra final! He couldn't have done that without your help.

Lori, 2 lessons with Alex

Amazing tutor!!

Alex is quite literally a miracle worker -- had many tutoring sessions with him the few weeks before my Calculus II final, and ended up passing the class (against what felt like all odds). Could not be happier with the quality of Alex's tutoring!

Omar, 8 lessons with Alex

Knowledgable and Patient Tutor

My fourteen year old son felt he really learned the content and enjoyed working with Alex. He already scheduled the next session for next week. Online works great for him.

Marilyn, 2 lessons with Alex

Genius

Alex is who you need for anything that is related for statistics tutoring. I am a master student, Alex is helping me now with my thesis’s data. He is amazing, knows what he does, explains everything about my data, and makes the experience great.

Munirah, 2 lessons with Alex

A genius of statistics

Alex broke down my entire statistics from beginning to end. His expertise is above anyone I have ever approached. Alex is extraordinary in this field. If you don't give him a try, you are missing out. You won’t be disappointed.

Roslyn, 1 lesson with Alex

Knowledge and patient tutor

Alex is helping me with Cal 2, he dominates the subject, you can bring up any problem during the session and he knows exactly how to solve it, doesn’t have to reasearch it and get back to you on a later day. He is patient and tries to make the online session interesting,

Teresa, 7 lessons with Alex
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