Rayhon A.
Waterbury, CT
Test Prep, Math, Science, Physics, Engineering and Programing
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SUNYit Utica, NY
EngineeringPolytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU-POLY)
Master'sPolytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU-POLY)
Graduate CourseworkAbout Rayhon
Two of the most important attributes of a good teacher or tutor are patience and the ability to break down difficult subject matters. These I do possess, among others that would qualify me to be the person to teach you or your child. In addition, I earned my undergraduate (Bachelors) degrees in Read more
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Travels within 40 miles of Waterbury, CT 06704"A complete turn-around in grades"
- John, Meriden, CT on 3/7/15Rayhon tutored my son in Calc this past Summer. During his first year at college, he was taught Calc by a teacher's assistant, not an actual Professor. His grades were terrible 20% .. 40% .. and he was severely disheartened. We brought Rayhon onboard via WyzAnt, and I am pleased to report that upon re-taking Calc this year, my son just posted a 92% grade for his mid-term exam. Many thanks to Rayhon, and WyzAnt for putting us together.
"Good start"
- Robert, Naugatuck, CT on 2/20/16My son has only had one lesson but it looks promising so far. My son has some level of confidence now where he had none before so I would say that my initial results with Rayhon are good. We'll see after a week of GED prep and another lesson goes. Thanks Rayhon.
"Really knows physics!"
- Connor, Glastonbury, CT on 6/18/15Ray really helped me with portions of my physics final exam. Thank you for being able to come at the last minute.
"Absolutely superb, so far!"
- Martina, Cornwall Bridge, CT on 7/20/14Rayhon is definitely engaging and attentive to individual needs. He has high expectations, but also delivers high quality tutoring. Very satisfied!
"Wonderful tutor. I wish I had found him sooner."
- Laura, Southbury, CT on 5/29/14Review by my son:
Rayhon has helped me incredibly in Calculus. I wasn't doing too well earlier this year, but after I started working with Rayhon, my grade has gone up and my understanding of Calculus has greatly expanded. He shows you how to do the work so that you understand it and then teaches a faster method that is easier than what you might learn in class. I'd highly recommend Rayhon for anyone who needs help with their school work.
Parent review:
My son is a senior in high school. He has been doing very poorly in calculus this year, that is until we found Rayhon. My son went from earning F's to earning A's. Rayhon tutors my son via Skype and this has worked very well for them. My son has ADHD, which while being a gift, throws us some curves. Reducing the steps needed to solve calculus problems is what I believe has really helped my son. Thank you Rayhon!
"Great tutor who wants his students to succeed!"
- Cristina, Hamden, CT on 1/28/14I was very grateful to have Rayhon as a physics tutor! He tries to find the best days for his students to meet, and is very easy to talk to! He knows the material very well and wants to help as much as he can! Very grateful to have him as a tutor, and any other student would be lucky to have him!
"Great tutor!"
- Janet, Bethany, CT on 12/10/13Ray is a firm but patient tutor who has helped my son transition from middle school math to the demands of high school math. An investment in my son's academic success is most important and finding the right tutor was imperative. We are fortunate to work with a tutor who has helped with attaining the success in math of which my son is capable.
"Great tutor if you want your grade to go from a B to an A."
- Ken, Avon, CT on 12/3/13My daughter was doing very well in her honors physics class and was a B+ to A- student. She wanted to understand physics conceptually and practically and to increase her skills in extrapolation with the understanding of the formulas and laws. Rayhon came in, and with his white board, he was able to draw out the concepts on the board and show practical applications of the laws. He was patient and knew how to work with a child who wanted to achieve more. He accommodated her schedule and at the end of the course she achieved an A. Thank you, Rayhon.
"Well prepared and punctual!"
- Loraine, New Hartford, CT on 11/8/13My son has had a great experience with Rayhon's tutoring techniques. Even though Calculus 3 is a challenging/stressful subject, the tutoring by Rayhon helped him feel a bit more comfortable with the material. I would definitely recommend his tutoring service for the advance math person/student looking for understanding in such subject!
"The BEST!"
- Sheila, Ridgefield, CT on 10/2/13Rayhon has been a tremendous support and help to our son. He challenges him and he is dedicated and committed to watching him succeed. So far, after six lessons, our son's confidence and grades in algebra 2 have increased! Thanks Rayhon - we look forward to working with you as the school year progresses.
"Genuine and confident in his abilty to help a student be successful."
- Joanne, Terryville, CT on 8/1/13I selected Rayhon because of his mathematical expertise and enthusiasm. He promptly returned my emails and arrived on time. He gave my son the immediate attention he needed to clarify a mathematical concept. Rayhon prepared a thoughtful lesson which systemically explained the concept. He left handouts to reinforce learning. Rayhon was genuine, concerned about student learning, and confident in his ability to help a student achieve success in mathematics.
"Excellent tutor!"
- Stephanie, Falls Village, CT on 7/31/13Rayhon is an excellent tutor. He is punctual, available and flexible. Rayhon loves all math and it is obvious that he loves to teach his craft. Rayhon was patient with my daughter who was looking for math and math SAT prep help, but gets anxious, overwhelmed and insecure about her abilities.
Rayhon comes with a white board, books and a great attitude and gets right down to business. He was laser focused, figured out how my daughter best learned and gave her options on solving problems. Rayhon was able to connect life, math and my daughter with the material so that at the end of her double session, she was confident with the math that was taught. I will continue to have Rayhon tutor my daughter. I highly recommend Rayhon.
"Very Patient. Very dedicated."
- Tory, Old Lyme, CT on 6/23/13Rayhon is a very patient tutor; I asked for his services for an accelerated calc-based Physics summer course that seemed to come so fast and leave me overwhelmed and frustrated. Rayhon is very flexible with his time; if he knows you are on a time crunch (if you have an exam in two days and have your head under water) he will reorganize his schedule and move appointments around in a way that is convenient and accommodating for everyone. He gives priority to struggling students who need his time the most. Although he was a very knowledgeable physics tutor, the most important thing Rayhon taught me was to have confidence in my instincts and my answers. My biggest issue as a physics student was that I was having a hard time doing the problems quickly and consequently I was not finishing exams in the allowed period. When I worked with Rayhon, he would not allow me to say "I don't know, isn't the answer this?" or "I think you do it this way"- he forced me to approach every question with confidence in myself and my answers. By getting out of the habit of second-guessing myself, I was able to do exams much quicker and now I finish exams with time to spare. This has had an astounding affect on my exam success. He teaches the approach, and instead of stressing the answer itself, he stresses the principals behind that answer. Eventually, after working with Rayhon, you have not learned simply how to solve specific problems, but you have mastered a vast array of skills and fundamentals which can then be applied to anything asked of you. If you are looking for a tutor to do your homework for you or answer point-blank specific questions, that is not really Rayhon's style. He will go through everything from the beginning and make sure your foundation is solid, and from there you will find that doing homework becomes easy, and those specific questions answer themselves. If you come prepared and ready to learn, Rayhon will put in 200% until you are confident and comfortable. He is willing to work with you all day if that is what it takes. There are few tutors who are as patient and dedicated.
"Very Patient and Creative Tutor"
- Regina, West Hartford, CT on 6/18/13Ray has been very patient and kind towards my son who is a high school student studying Pre-Calculus. He has reinforced the importance of slowing down and taking time answering math problems. My son was doing problems in his head, rushing and wasn't being careful. He was losing a lot of credit on tests. Ray helped him see the error of this approach.
Ray is also a gentleman and hard working professional with a strong engineering background. He also has a great deal of teaching experience with student with learning difficulties. Ray is very creative in finding ways to reach students with different learning styles. He is always on time with his large white board and gracious smile. I would recommend him as a math/physics tutor.
"Awesome Tutor"
- Ann, Monroe, CT on 6/11/13My son loves Rayhon. He is extremely patient and works through problems step by step while showing him tricks and tips that makes math easier to understand. He also provides a fantastic review for him to look over before his tests. He books lessons last minute and is very easy to reach. I would highly recommend Rayhon for anyone who needs a math tutor. In addition, he brings a giant white board so the teaching is not restricted to pad/paper and pencil. He tries a variety of teaching styles that melds easily with my son's learning style.
"Very Patient!"
- Rebecca, Avon, CT on 5/27/13Rayhon has tutored our daughter at the end of her freshman year in Physics. Although she is very impatient with learning, his positive attitude and calm style coaxed her through. Our daughter's successful grade on her Physics test at that time was a direct result of the time she spent with Rayhon and his big white board. And our dog loved Rayhon, too!
"Rayhon is AWESOME!!!!"
- Debbie, Unionville, CT on 5/9/13Rayhon was amazing with our son. I sent him samples of the college level Engineering Physics my son is taking and Rayhon came prepared to teach! He reviewed the material and came with extra material and an enormous white board to work on. They sat for hours and reviewed all the material for my son's final exam! He was informative and creative with his teaching style. Very patient, easy to understand. No heavy accent. My son was blown away with how knowledgeable and helpful Rayhon was. He was thinking about changing his Engineering major but now he thinks he will continue!!! If Rayhon becomes a Professor in college the kids will be banging down the door to get in his class!!! Thank you Rayhon you are AMAZING!!!
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ACT Math
The ACT Math test can be significantly more difficult than the SAT. Therefore, students need to be well prepared and comfortable with the testing structure/format. They also need to be familiar with the type of questions and wordings. I will help to diagnose your weak areas and develop a plan of study to improve your abilities in those areas. By utilizing different strategies and techniques, I will help you improve your ability to make an educated guess under those instances where you maybe uncertain of a particular question(s). I will use past released test materials as practice questions under real testing conditions to help students build their comfort and confidence level. Being comfortable in all these areas will help students to be better prepared and relaxed on the test day.
Algebra 1
I have taught and tutored Algebra I to students with a very diverse ethnic background and of different abilities for more than fifteen years. With topics such as linear equations, ratios, quadratic equations, special factorizations, complex numbers, graphing linear and quadratic equations, linear and quadratic inequalities, functions, polynomials, exponents and logarithms, absolute value, sequences and series, etc. All of these topics I have studied extensively during my years of educational training.
Algebra 2
As with Algebra 1, I have taught and tutored Algebra II to students with a very diverse ethnic background and of different abilities for over fifteen years. Also, as an engineer with an advanced degree in engineering, I have used Algebra II to solved complicated engineering problems.
Bible Studies
As a Christian for more than thirteen years, I have studied the Bible extensively and have attended Bible studies classes at least once per week. I prepare and taught custom Bible studies to individual, small groups, and the congregation. I have been very active in church mentoring youth and new Christians. To study the scriptures effectively it must be studied in context. One must also understand the purpose of the text and who it was written to.
If you are interested in studying the Bible, you must have an open mind to allow the Holy Spirit to speak to you. The Spirit will reveal the meaning of scripture when it is sought with an open mind. Teaching others is my true passion. Therefore, if you are interested in studying the Bible, let me help you to understand the Word of God. The only thing that is required is for you to have an open mind and the willingness to be obedient to Spirit as He speaks to your heart.
C
I have a degree in computer engineering with a minor in computer science from SUNYIT. I took C and got an A+ grade, and I also tutored it for several years.
C++
I have a degree in computer engineering and minor computer science from SUNYIT. I took C++ and got an A grade, and I also tutored it for several years.
Calculus
I have taught and tutored Calculus to students with a very diverse ethnic background and of different abilities for more than fifteen years. Calculus I is primarily about derivatives which are the instantaneous rates of change. Calculus II is primarily about integrations or integrals which are the area under the curve. Calculus III or multivariable calculus covers topics like Euclidean 3-space and vectors (addition, scalar multiplication, dot products, cross products, etc.). Some additional covered topics are: curvature, partial derivatives, double and triple integrals (which will involve the conversion to polar, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates), line integrals, gradients, Green's Theorem, curl, divergence, and surface integrals.
Career Development
I have taught and tutored at the university level. My educational background consist of dual bachelors in electrical and computer engineering, minors in math and computer science, a masters in engineering (MSEE) and a current Ph.D. student at NYU-POLY. I have successfully planned and executed my education path which made me a more rounded and educated engineer in my field. I have also planned and developed my career which seems to impress many employers. I have helped college students and working professionals successfully design and implement their career path
Computer Engineering
With dual bachelor's in electrical and computer engineering, and minors in math and computer science, I am most proficient in this field. Computer engineering is a hybrid of electrical engineering and computer science. Computer engineering involves courses in math, computer science, circuits, logic, computer architecture, computer operating systems, data structures, and many more!
Computer Programming
With dual bachelors in electrical and computer engineering and minor in computer science, I have programmed in many different programming languages. Computer programming involves courses in math, computer science, logic, computer architecture, computer operating systems and data structures. It also involves different programming languages like C, C++, micro-programming, assembly language, java, visual basic, object oriented programming, numerical computation, and much more! All of these I have studied. As technology advances, many engineers are now crossing the boundary into computer science as a means of staying current. As an IT networking consultant, computer programming is a vital part of batch system configurations and deployments.
Computer Science
With dual bachelor's in electrical and computer engineering, and minors in math and computer science, I have a wealth of knowledge in this field. Computer science covers courses in math, logic, computer organization, computer architecture, computer operating systems and data structures, object-oriented design, discrete mathematics, algorithms and systems. It also involves different programming languages like C, C++, assembly language, java, UNIX, and much more! Many engineers are now crossing the boundary into computer science.
Differential Equations
A strong background in Calculus is needed to be successful in this course. As a professional engineer, differential equations is used to model all kinds of systems like control systems, mechanical system, electrical power systems, electrical circuits, etc. Solving differential equations involves taking the antiderivatives of functions.
Electrical Engineering
I hold dual bachelor's in electrical and computer engineering, minors in math and computer science, master's in electrical engineering (MSEE), and am a current Ph.D. student. I have also worked as a professional engineer for over twelve years designing power test equipment, control systems and motor controllers. Engineering is my passion and my goal is to become a college professor teaching what I love.
Geometry
My students of Geometry are from a diverse ethnic background with different abilities and I have taught them for over fifteen years. Geometry is challenging to students because it forces them to think of problems visually, by visualizing figures, forming equations and writing proofs. For students who are not visual learners and logical thinkers, this course poses great challenges.
Linear Algebra
I have taught and tutored linear algebra to students with a very diverse ethnic background and of different abilities for more than fifteen years. Linear algebra is an advanced course normally taken by math, science and engineering majors. It covers Matrices, vectors, vector spaces, transformations, eigen vectors/values. It also covers all topics in a first year college linear algebra course. As an engineer, I use linear algebra to setup and solve complicated engineering problems.
Logic
With a degree in computer engineering and minor in computer science, I have taken five logic math and circuits courses.
Microsoft Outlook
As an IT consultant, I have configured Outlook on many occasions for business clients and for a number of individuals. As a Microsoft Certified Office Specialist, I have taught groups and individuals how to use Outlook. Also I use this program on a daily basis.
Microsoft Windows
I have a BS degree in computer engineering with a minor in computer science from SUNYIT. I also ran a computer networking business for over ten years. As an IT consultant I supported Windows systems (95, 98, 2000, XP, Win7 and Win8). I have built, repaired and troubleshooted many computers over the years using Windows.
Networking (Computer)
I have a BS degree in computer engineering with a minor in computer science from SUNYIT. I also ran a computer networking business for over ten years. During which time I functioned as a business IT consultant setting-up and configuring networks. I also provided consultations for small businesses and on a more personal basis setting up small office network and in-home networking. I set up both wired and wireless networks with wireless encryption security. I configured routers, firewalls, access points and servers.
Physics
Physics is an integral part of engineering and the basis for understanding engineering principles. As such, all engineering students are required to take Physics in the early stage of their curriculum. During my studies, I have grown to love physics because it helps to explain difficult subject matters. Physics is an enjoyable subject and one that requires passion. I have been tutoring Physics for years now and I truly enjoy this subject.
With an advance degree in engineering and as a practicing engineer, I draw from the principles of Physics almost on a weekly basis. Because of its abstract nature; Physics is difficult for many students. Let me help you unlock the beauty of physics and reveal how enjoyable this topic can be.
Prealgebra
Prealgebra is the foundation to Algebra I and Algebra II. This I have been teaching and tutoring for over fifteen years and it has enabled me to provide students with a strong foundation that will serve them well in the more advance math courses.
Precalculus
Precalculus is the foundation to calculus and having mastery of this course ensures a good understanding of calculus. The power of math starts with precalculus. I have tutored students successfully in Precalculus for over ten years and it is one of my favorite subjects.
QuickBooks
I started my computer networking business in 2002. Since then I have utilized QuickBooks in my own business, setting up company files for lawyers, doctors, deli’s, and even on an individual basis teaching personal accounting. I was also certified as a QuickBooks distributer and have taught QuickBooks to individuals and businesses.
SAT Math
The SAT Math test can be difficult for students without the proper training and sufficient practice. Students will therefore need to be adequately prepared and be very comfortable with the testing structure/format. Not only that, being familiar and comfortable with the type of questions and wordings is of utmost importance. I will help to diagnose your weak areas and develop a plan of study to improve your abilities in those areas. By using various strategies and techniques, I will help improve your ability to make educated an guess under those instances where you maybe uncertain of a particular question(s). I will use past released test materials as practice questions under real testing conditions to help students build their comfort and confidence level. Being comfortable in all these areas will help students be better prepared and relaxed on test day.
Study Skills
With dual bachelors in electrical and computer engineering (BSEET an BSCompET), with minors in math and computer science, a masters in engineering (MSEE) and a current Ph.D. student, I have done my fair share of successful studying! Consequently, I have learnt the art of studying smarter, not harder. Further, during my eighteen plus years of tutoring, teaching and building a successful computer networking business, I have shown students how to and have utilized multiple effective methods. The proper organization of notes and thoughts are essential for any good study technique. Let me help you be a smarter and effective studier.
Trigonometry
I have taught and tutored trigonometry to students with a very diverse ethnic background and of different abilities for more than fifteen years. Trigonometry is a vital part of engineering and also the foundation for calculus. As an engineer with an advanced degree in engineering, I have also used trigonometry to solve complicated engineering problems. I have struggled with trigonometry in the past. However, with hard work and dedication I overcome the challenges. As someone who has overcome such challenges, I can help students to successfully accomplish the same.
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Rayhon A.
Waterbury, CT
Test Prep, Math, Science, Physics, Engineering and Programing