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UCLA Alum Making University Math Manageable!
Dane S.

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Hi, I’m Dane! I've been tutoring in university-level statistics and calculus for about 5 years—I love making math "click" for high-schoolers and early college students figuring out their career goals. I try to make my lessons more of a conversation than a lecture: Doing math can be overwhelming even if you like it, and I sometimes wish my own introduction to certain topics had been more tailored.

I believe the most important skill in a STEM class is knowing all of your precise...

Hi, I’m Dane! I've been tutoring in university-level statistics and calculus for about 5 years—I love making math "click" for high-schoolers and early college students figuring out their career goals. I try to make my lessons more of a conversation than a lecture: Doing math can be overwhelming even if you like it, and I sometimes wish my own introduction to certain topics had been more tailored.

I believe the most important skill in a STEM class is knowing all of your precise definitions, followed by carefully applying the definitions to problems. Many students find it helpful when I provide a flowchart or formula sheet, tailored to their class, to get all the concepts in one place.

Some background: I grew up near Folsom, CA and completed my community college district's math curriculum with a 4.0 GPA before finishing high school. I earned a B.S. in Mathematics of Computation, with a Philosophy minor, from UCLA in 2024. I've also conducted independent, full-time research at institutions across the U.S., with experience in topics including optimization, image processing, vector calculus, combinatorics, and graph theory, and I have authored 3 preprints and presented at conferences in 5 U.S. states. In addition to calc and stats, I tutor in discrete structures, physics, propositional logic, and writing (message me!).

I received a score of 1530 on the SAT and a perfect score of 800 on the (now-discontinued) SAT level-2 mathematics subject test, and I am happy to help high school students with test prep if desired! I've also successfully prepared students for AP tests and entrance examinations.

Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile! If it resonates with you or you have any inquiries (either for you or your child), please do reach out. My rates are negotiable, but I generally request $60/hr for online lessons with a higher rate for in-person. Hope to hear from you!

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Education

University of California, Los Angeles
B.S. Mathematics of Computation

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  • Rate details: I charge 1/2 my rate for cancellations within 12 hours of the scheduled time, and the full rate for no-shows (after a 15-minute grace period). 24-hour scheduling notice preferred.
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Calculus

Calculus

I have taught calculus to students in the life sciences, physics, and engineering for over 5 years, and I hold a B.S. from UCLA in Mathematics of Computation. I earned A's in college calc I, calc II, multivariable calculus, and differential equations, and a 4 on the AP Calc AB exam in high school. If math is not your strong suit or something just isn't clicking, send me a message! I have a warm approach to tutoring that has helped all of my students reach their target grade AND feel more prepared for future classes. I am happy to answer any questions!
Discrete Math

Discrete Math

I have several years of experience introducing my students to proof-writing, earned A's or A+'s in of all my undergraduate discrete math and logic coursework, and have an academic paper in discrete mathematics currently in review. I earned a B.S. in Mathematics of Computation from UCLA, and I've tutored and spoken publicly in subjects from logic to combinatorics to set theory to graph theory.
Logic

Logic

I earned a B.S. in Mathematics of Computation from UCLA with a Philosophy minor concentrating in logic and philosophy of language. I earned an A+ in both of UCLA's symbolic logic courses, and I am a published researcher with formal proof-writing experience in mathematics and computer science in addition to philosophy.
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Excellent tutor

We had an excellent experience with Dane. My son needed help with high school Algebra 2. Dane asked for me to send some of his recent work. He reviewed it in advance of the session and then was able to walk my son through the places he was facing challenges. He explained things in a way that gave practical tips for my son to succeed.

Shana, 2 lessons with Dane

Dane goes above and beyond and we highly recommend him.

Dane took the time to figure out my nephew's learning style and catered his sessions to help him understand the material. We were so pleased he did this because my nephew went from avoiding and checking out on the class to feeling motivated and putting him the time to understand the material. Dane catered the sessions to student's learning style which took some time and energy. Dane went the extra mile and we highly recommend his tutoring services.

Eileen, 3 lessons with Dane

Amazing Tutor!

After receiving tutoring from Dane, my test scores in AP Statistics improved by a lot. During lessons, he always takes the time to explain each concept to me thoroughly, and if I ever have any questions I feel comfortable asking them right away. His combination of visual and verbal instruction ensures that I walk away confident for my tests. He is very knowledgeable and is immediately able to identify common misconceptions that were causing me to be confused. Would highly recommend Dane!!

Sophia, 3 lessons with Dane

Patient Tutor

Fantastic tutor!! He helped me with statistics and helped me understand the concepts first to then doing problems with him. He will go through the steps in order and is super patient. If you can't understand don't be afraid to ask him! Will definitely take again!!

Leena, 48 lessons with Dane

Amazing tutor!!

Dane has been helping me review AP Statistics since September 2024. He is very kind, patient, passionate and knowledgeable. He explains everything very clearly and concisely with various examples, and makes sure I understand. He is also very responsive when scheduling the time and date for lessons. I strongly recommend Dane!

Alyssa, 7 lessons with Dane
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