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FSA, CFA, FRM | Master Complex Finance, Stats, Math & SAT Efficiently
Aron C.

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I hold three of the most rigorous quantitative credentials in finance and risk — FSA (Fellow of the Society of Actuaries), CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), and FRM (Financial Risk Manager). I passed every single exam for all three on my first attempt.

That track record isn't about luck—it’s about knowing how to master complex material efficiently. Most textbooks and professors make these subjects more confusing than they need to be. My goal is to strip away the jargon and help the logic...

I hold three of the most rigorous quantitative credentials in finance and risk — FSA (Fellow of the Society of Actuaries), CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), and FRM (Financial Risk Manager). I passed every single exam for all three on my first attempt.

That track record isn't about luck—it’s about knowing how to master complex material efficiently. Most textbooks and professors make these subjects more confusing than they need to be. My goal is to strip away the jargon and help the logic 'click' for you, so you can walk into your next exam with total confidence.

I’ve spent a decade applying these concepts professionally, but I find the most reward in teaching. Whether you are a college student trying to make sense of a difficult math course or a professional candidate overwhelmed by a 1,000-page curriculum, I meet you where you are. I’m known for being patient, clear, and focused on your specific goals.

Areas of Expertise:
Statistics & Probability — I specialize in making Business Statistics and Graduate-level Probability intuitive and manageable.
Finance & Modeling — Corporate finance, valuation, cash flow analysis, and practical Excel/R programming.
SAT Math — High-efficiency test-taking strategies designed to maximize scores in minimum time.
Professional Exams — Expert, first-attempt strategies for the CFA (all levels), Actuarial (P, FM, FAM), and FRM.
Mathematics — Clear, patient instruction in Calculus, Pre-Calculus, Algebra, and Geometry.

I don’t just show you how to solve a problem; I make sure you understand the 'why' so you can handle the material on your own. My job is to help you find the most efficient path to success, whether that’s an 'A' in a tough class or a professional designation.

Free 15-minute intro consultation available. Flexible scheduling with 24-hour notice.

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Education

Virginia Tech
Mathematics
Sung Kyun Kwan University
Masters

Additional Languages

Korean

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Actuarial Science

Actuarial Science

I am a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) with over a decade of professional experience in the life insurance industry — and a perfect examination record across every actuarial exam I have ever sat, all passed on the first attempt. Beyond the credentials, I have led a corporate actuarial student program, directly mentoring candidates through Exam P and Exam FM and guiding them to successful sittings. I know exactly what it takes to pass these exams efficiently because I have done it myself and coached others through it professionally — not just as a tutor, but as a credentialed actuary invested in the next generation of the profession.
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

Algebra 1 is where a lot of students lose their confidence in math — and it doesn't have to be that way. I break every concept down into clear, simple steps that actually make sense. No confusion, no frustration — just steady progress that builds real confidence. Variables, equations, inequalities, functions, graphing — we work through each topic until you genuinely understand it, not just memorize it. I have helped students go from struggling and dreading math class to walking into exams feeling prepared and confident. That turnaround starts with the very first session.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 is where math starts feeling overwhelming for a lot of students — and that's completely normal. The concepts jump in complexity fast, and if one piece doesn't click, everything after it feels impossible. That's exactly where I come in. I slow down, find the gap, and rebuild from there. Polynomials, quadratics, exponentials, logarithms, sequences, and systems — I break each topic into manageable steps so the logic becomes clear and the confusion goes away. I don't move on until you actually get it. My students walk into their exams feeling prepared because we don't just practice problems — we make sure the underlying concepts make sense first.
Business

Business

I have over 15 years of experience as a management valuation actuary, having successfully led a team of six professionals through complex financial reporting cycles and high-stakes regulatory environments. As a management leader, I prioritize the professional development of my team while overseeing the execution of large-scale actuarial projects from inception to executive delivery. On the valuation side, I specialize in the technical oversight of reserving and solvency models, ensuring that all quantitative outputs meet the most rigorous standards of precision and compliance. By bridging these two areas, I translate intricate technical findings into strategic insights that drive informed decision-making at the highest organizational levels.
CFA

CFA

I passed all three levels of the CFA program on my first attempt — a achievement fewer than 20% of candidates ever complete. As a practicing CFA charterholder with over a decade of experience in finance and risk management, I don't just teach the curriculum. I show you exactly how these concepts operate in the real world, which is precisely what the CFA exam rewards. My students come to me struggling with Fixed Income, Derivatives, Portfolio Management, and Ethics — the sections that separate passing candidates from repeaters. I cut through the noise with quantitative shortcuts, conceptual clarity, and exam strategy built from firsthand experience. My goal is simple: turn your weakest sections into your strongest ones, efficiently and without wasted effort.
Data Analysis

Data Analysis

I managed and analyzed datasets exceeding 10 million records by leveraging SQL and SAS to perform comprehensive experience studies and high-level management reporting. By integrating Power Query and Excel, I streamlined the transformation of massive raw data into actionable insights, ensuring both accuracy and efficiency in the reporting lifecycle. This technical workflow allowed me to identify key trends and provide data-driven recommendations that supported critical decision-making processes.
Finance

Finance

I am a credentialed finance professional holding the FSA, CFA, and FRM — three of the most demanding quantitative designations in the industry — and I passed every exam for all three on my first attempt. With over a decade of hands-on experience in financial risk management and insurance, I bring real-world depth to every concept I teach. I work with students across the full spectrum of finance — corporate finance, financial modeling, valuation, cash flow analysis, and quantitative methods. Whether you are struggling with a undergraduate finance course, building your first financial model in Excel, or preparing for a graduate-level exam, I bridge the gap between textbook theory and how finance actually works in practice. My students don't just pass their courses. They walk away understanding the material in a way that stays with them long after the exam.
Financial Accounting

Financial Accounting

Financial accounting makes a lot more sense when your tutor has spent a decade using it professionally. As a credentialed finance professional with over 10 years in the insurance and financial risk industry, I understand financial accounting not just as a course to pass but as a language that drives real business decisions. That perspective changes how I teach it — connecting debits and credits, income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to how they actually function inside a real organization. Whether you are taking your first accounting course and feeling lost, preparing for an exam, or trying to build a stronger foundation before moving into more advanced finance coursework, I will break it down into clear logical steps that make sense and stick. My students don't just memorize journal entries — they understand the story the numbers are telling.
Korean

Korean

I am a native speaker with a professional background in South Korean and U.S. financial institutions, complemented by experience as a contract interpreter. This diverse career allows me to teach high-level Business Korean and technical terminology with a focus on precision and cultural nuance. My previous role as a Head Teacher at JLS Academy further ensures that I can provide structured, pedagogical lessons tailored to each student's specific goals.
Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365

I specialize in teaching the Microsoft 365 ecosystem as a unified productivity suite, focusing on how applications like Excel, Outlook, and Teams integrate to create seamless professional workflows. I guide students in mastering cloud-based collaboration, utilizing OneDrive for real-time version control and secure data sharing across teams. My lessons bridge the gap between individual tool proficiency and full-scale ecosystem automation, helping users leverage the latest 365 features to maximize efficiency and organizational transparency.
Microsoft Access

Microsoft Access

I teach MS Access as a powerful tool for managing relational data that exceeds the limitations of traditional spreadsheets. I specialize in showing students how to build robust databases using custom queries, table relationships, and automated reporting to handle large datasets efficiently. My approach focuses on bridging the gap between Excel and enterprise SQL systems, helping users automate data cleanup and create scalable solutions for complex data analysis.
Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel

I have built and worked with financial models professionally for over a decade as a credentialed actuary, CFA charterholder, and FRM — meaning I don't teach Excel the way a textbook does. I teach it the way finance professionals actually use it. My focus is efficiency. I will show you the shortcuts, formulas, and modeling techniques that transform how fast and confidently you work in Excel — from building clean valuation and cash flow models from scratch to mastering the functions that professionals rely on daily: INDEX-MATCH, OFFSET, array formulas, data tables, and more. Whether you are a student building your first DCF model, a professional looking to work faster, or someone preparing for a finance role that demands strong Excel skills, I will get you there — efficiently and practically, with zero wasted time on things that don't matter on the job.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

Pre-Algebra is one of the most important courses a student will ever take — because everything in math that comes after it builds on what is learned here.I take that seriously. I work with students at exactly their level, moving at a pace that builds genuine understanding rather than just getting through the material. Fractions, decimals, ratios, integers, basic equations, and introductory graphing — we cover each topic until it actually clicks, not just until the homework is done.I have seen firsthand how a strong Pre-Algebra foundation transforms a student's confidence in math. That turnaround starts with feeling understood, supported, and never rushed.
Precalculus

Precalculus

Pre-Calculus is the course that determines whether a student walks into Calculus feeling ready or feeling terrified — and the difference almost always comes down to whether the foundations were built properly. I make sure they are. Functions, trigonometry, polynomials, exponentials, logarithms, sequences, and limits — I break each concept down into clear logical steps so the material builds naturally and nothing feels like it came out of nowhere. I work with students who are struggling to keep up, students who want to get ahead before Calculus starts, and students who just need someone to make the material finally make sense. Wherever you are starting from, I will get you there — confidently and efficiently.
R

R

R has a steep learning curve — until someone shows you how professionals actually use it. I have used R extensively in a professional finance and analytics setting, working with large datasets, building statistical models, and producing clean reproducible analysis. I teach R the way it gets used on the job — efficiently, practically, and without drowning you in theory you will never apply. Whether you are struggling with your first R course, working through data analysis assignments, or trying to get comfortable with ggplot, dplyr, statistical modeling, or data cleaning, I will get you confident and productive fast.
SAT Math

SAT Math

SAT Math is not about being good at math — it is about knowing exactly how the test works and using that knowledge strategically. As someone who has spent a decade working with advanced quantitative concepts professionally, I know how to cut through complexity and find the most efficient path to the right answer. I teach the patterns, shortcuts, and time management strategies that move scores fast — so you stop leaving points on the table and start walking into test day with a plan.
Statistics

Statistics

Statistics is one of the most failed and most retaken courses in college — and almost always for the same reason: it was taught as a series of formulas to memorize rather than a way of thinking to understand. I teach the thinking. As a credentialed actuary and finance professional who has applied statistics at a professional level for over a decade, I bring real context to every concept — probability distributions, hypothesis testing, regression, confidence intervals, and more. My students stop memorizing and start understanding, which is what actually shows up on exam day. Whether you are in an introductory stats course, a graduate-level methods class, or preparing for a professional exam with heavy statistics content, I will get you there efficiently and clearly.
Visual Basic

Visual Basic

I developed end-to-end VBA scripts to automate complex valuation and reserving runs, effectively eliminating manual data entry and ensuring total consistency across diverse product lines. By building custom Visual Basic modules to bridge SQL databases and Excel pricing models, I removed manual reconciliation bottlenecks and significantly streamlined the reporting cycle. Furthermore, I designed sophisticated VBA-based UserForms for "What-If" sensitivity testing and engineered robust error-handling protocols to provide automated audit trails within legacy workbooks.
ACT Math
Elementary Math
Geometry
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Probability
SQL

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Patient, Thorough and Amazing

Aaron is so patient and very thorough, ensures the understanding of concepts and the how, what, why approach to problem solving. My kids loved working with him, highly recommend!

Lila, 8 lessons with Aron

He's a very patient tutor, super nice guy, and is willing to learn with me as well! He explains things until I understand and will shift gears to make topics comprehensiblefor me.

Aron has helped me achieve an A in my financial modeling course! He is an excellent tutor with a lot of knowledge in excel. He helped me with some shortcuts and not only just plugging in formulas but the conceptual side of these formulas which furthered my development and competency. Now I feel very confident in my ability and well versed in financial modeling. I'm sad that my semester is ending because I won't be able to have sessions with him anymore. Choose Aron as your tutor, you won't regret it!

Lucia, 8 lessons with Aron

Sharp and Reputable Tutor

Aron has instructed me on a range of topics in Finance, and is highly specialized in using Excel. He is patient, thorough, and very knowledgeable on the topics covered. Aron has helped me accomplish learning of complicated financial concepts and tackle challenges I've encountered studying Advanced Financial Policy.

Nathan, 16 lessons with Aron

Sharp and Reputable Tutor.

Aron has instructed me on a range of topics in Finance, and is highly specialized in using Excel. He is patient, thorough, and very knowledgeable on the topics covered. Aron has helped me accomplish learning of complicated financial concepts and tackle challenges I've encountered studying Advanced Financial Policy.

Nathan, 16 lessons with Aron
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