Santa Clara University
Political ScienceRegent College
Master'sAbout Kelvin
Kelvin is a Santa Clara University graduate and is one of the highest rated and experienced math tutors in the WyzAnt system. He has been an active substitute teacher and has a great ability to help kids understand math. You will see an immediate improvement once he begins with your student. He is the father to 2 boys and 2 girls (ages 27, 24, 21
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Travels within 10 miles of Saint Augustine, FL 32086"Great Tutor!"
- Linda, Miami, FL on 2/24/15I would highly recommend Kelvin. My son Matthew had a very poor start this year in Geometry. Thanks to Kelvin he went from a 1.5 in his first semester to a 2.6 in the second and now he is at 3.35! Plus Kelvin is always available, punctual and very professional.
"Knowledgeable and personable tutor."
- ANGELA, Saint Augustine, FL on 9/8/16Has just been 2 session with my son but my son is very excited about geometery now. And looks forward to his tutoring
"Good Start"
- Lisa, Miami, FL on 4/3/14My son had his first tutoring session with Kelvin last night. He was prompt and professional. My son found him engaging and knowledgeable. A few more sessions are needed to fully assess how effective the tutoring is, but so far, he's off to a good start.
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Algebra 1
Algebra is a building subject. Each lesson builds on what was learned before. If you don't understand one of the foundational steps, you will get lost later on. Kelvin uses multiple techniques to help students understand the basics of Algebra. He has the ability to explain things in a couple different ways so that they make sense to the students.
Geometry
Geometry is a puzzle game. Whether it is the Pythagoream Theorem or parallel lines or angles, each problem gives you enough clues to find the answer - you just need to know the tricks to unlock the puzzle. Kelvin has a unique ability to help students see the clues, learn the tricks and succeed in Geometry. He uses a number of different techniques and can explain the concepts a couple different ways, so that students understand and learn quickly.
Prealgebra
Pre-Algebra is a subject that builds on itself. Each lesson uses what was learned before. If you don't understand one of the foundational steps, you will get lost later on. Kelvin uses multiple techniques to help students understand the basics and does a thorough review so those building blocks stay fresh. He has the ability to explain things in a couple different ways so that they make sense to the students.
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