Experienced, Knowledgeable, and Patient Math Tutor

Laura O.

Hi! I am an upper-division math major at UCSB.
I have been tutoring math for approximately 6 years. Most recently I worked as a math tutor at UCSB. And before that I taught at my local community college and at a K-12 math tutoring center. I was promoted to supervisory roles at both jobs, and I think training other instructors helped me gain an even better understanding of what makes a good tutor. I am happy to help with students who are ahead, behind, or anywhere in between!

I am comfortable teaching all ages, and I try to match my student's learning style rather than imposing any one teaching style. My goal is to help you understand the material and gain confidence in the subject. I think that because math is so cumulative through high school, it is very easy to fall behind. (ex. Calculus is much harder than it needs to be if you need to brush up on algebra!) And in a classroom of 30 students, it is very hard to help diagnose where gaps in knowledge lie. That is one of my favorite parts about tutoring; it gives me an opportunity to find and fill those gaps, so you can move forward with confidence.
I love math and I love helping others achieve their educational goals, which is why I am a tutor!