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University Lecturer & Math PhD | Middle school, High school & College
Suzana S.

1,735 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $140

About Suzana


Bio

I am a Mathematics Lecturer at UC Santa Cruz with over 10 years of college-level teaching experience and a PhD in Mathematics. I tutor a wide range of math subjects, from high school to advanced university courses.

Subjects include: Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, Discrete Mathematics, Probability, Statistics, Differential Equations, Proofs. I also specialize in test preparation for the Math SAT/ACT and AP Calculus, providing targeted...

I am a Mathematics Lecturer at UC Santa Cruz with over 10 years of college-level teaching experience and a PhD in Mathematics. I tutor a wide range of math subjects, from high school to advanced university courses.

Subjects include: Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, Discrete Mathematics, Probability, Statistics, Differential Equations, Proofs. I also specialize in test preparation for the Math SAT/ACT and AP Calculus, providing targeted review and strategies to boost confidence and performance.

To make the most of our tutoring sessions, please include the following when you contact me:
- The name of your class
- A course description or syllabus (if available)
- The textbook being used (if any)
- The topics or chapters you are currently working on
This information allows me to tailor each lesson to your specific needs and ensure we focus on exactly what will help you succeed.

My teaching philosophy centers on creating an inclusive, interactive, and student-focused environment, ensuring students not only master concepts but also develop strong problem-solving skills.


Education

B.S. University of Bucharest, Romania
Mathematics
University of South Florida Mathematics
Masters
University of California Santa Cruz Mathematics
PhD
  • Licensed teacher

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $140
  • Rate details: I reserve the right to charge up to 50% of the agreed-upon fee for a lesson that is missed, or canceled or postponed less than 3 hours ahead of time.
  • Lesson cancellation: 3 hours notice required
  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Discrete Math

Discrete Math

I have a PhD in Mathematics and I'm currently a university Lecturer. I've previously tutored Discrete Math and taught courses that cover similar content, such as Introduction to Proof and Problem Solving, Combinatorics, Graph Theory and Probability.
Linear Algebra

Linear Algebra

I have taught Linear Algebra recently at University of California Santa Cruz.
ACT Math
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
Calculus
Elementary Math
GED
Geometry
GMAT
GRE
Prealgebra
Precalculus
Probability
Python
SAT Math
Statistics
Trigonometry

Examples of Expertise


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Ratings and Reviews


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Reviews

Amazing Linear Algebra and Multivariable Calc teacher

If you want to take college level Math classes as a high school look no further! Suzana is a very knowledgeable mathematician and an excellent teacher. High school teachers often miss the finer points. Suzana doesn’t! She is very knowledgeable and answered all my questions until I finally understood everything. She is very patient and very flexible. I often missed school classes due to my competitive extracurriculars and I even needed flexibility in arranging my catch-up schedule. She worked around my schedule, teach me the content of the classes I missed and helped me keep up. I just wanted to survive in Linear Algebra and Multivar Calc classes, but I ended up excelling and getting the top grades in all my tests in school. Thank you so much!

Andree, 128 lessons with Suzana

Extraordinary!

Suzana has been a godsend, pure and simple. She is patient and kind, never makes the student feel like they "should already know this", never shames them. She makes difficult concepts understandable. She is pleasant to interact with at all times. She is clearly brilliant but at the same time, down-to-earth. I'm just so grateful my daughter has had the opportunity to work with her. Bonus: She is an amazing example of a woman thriving in STEM!

Krista, 18 lessons with Suzana

Awesome, as always

Suzana has been a patient and effectively tutor for my daughter. She is flexible and understanding when "life" intervenes and we are running behind...that's refreshing and appreciated

Trevor, 3 lessons with Suzana

Effective and patient tutor

Suzana is very responsive and excellent tutor ever. My middle school daughter needed a tutor to help with the fast-paced geometry curriculum. we tried several tutors, they were good but not matched to my daughter well. She is very knowledgeable, and is clear, effective to explain concepts, and patience. My daughter got stable much better performance on Geometry, and will keep up Suzana's tutoring. And we are grateful that Suzana responds quickly to communicate and is very flexible. We highly recommend her.

Akiko, 97 lessons with Suzana

Amazing Tutor

Suzana is an extremely knowledgeable tutor. She tutored me in Calculus III and was very patient and provided clear explanations. Additionally, Suzana followed up after the lesson to make sure I understood one of the concepts. I would highly recommend her to other students.

Phillip, 11 lessons with Suzana

Wonderful math tutor!

My high schooler needed a tutor quickly to help him with the fast-paced, rigorous multivariable calculus curriculum. We tried several tutors, who seemed almost as confused as my high schooler, having to look things up midway through the session. Suzana has been a boon - she is extremely knowledgeable, clear, efficient, and effective. She hones in on my son's confusion and addresses it. He feels so much more confident with the material and happy about the class in general. We are also grateful that Suzana responds quickly to emails, and is very flexible and available. In sum, we are so thrilled we found Suzana and highly recommend her!

Johanna, 16 lessons with Suzana

One of the best

Suzana’s tutoring is unmatched with any tutor I’ve had before. Before you begin, she checks if she has your textbook so she can use examples from the text. During your lesson, if there is any problem you did not get to, she makes sure to follow up with you in text and helps with explanations. Overall, I could not be happier picking Suzana over other tutors. She will make the difference in whatever class you’re struggling in.

Andrew, 20 lessons with Suzana

Thorough explanations

Suzana is one of the best tutors I have ever had. She uses your online text book to help answer any questions you may have. Patient and explains things very thoroughly.

Ricardo , 8 lessons with Suzana

Suzana is very responsive!

My daughter was having difficulty with her college Math course, and we needed to find some tutoring. After reading some of Suzana's other reviews, we decided to go ahead and give it a try. Both my daughter and I have been more than pleased with her assistance!! My daughter has had several sessions already, and will continue with Suzana as needed through the remainder of the course. Thanks Suzana!

Nikki, 10 lessons with Suzana

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Strong grasp of the material and clear explanatory style. Good use of supporting tools in online tutoring session. Recommended for advanced topics in probability.

Benjamin, 19 lessons with Suzana
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