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High School / College Math Tutor Specializing in Calculus
Kevin S.

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Hi, I'm Kevin. I'm originally from metro Atlanta, but I got my Systems Engineering degree at Washington University in St. Louis where I discovered my passion for tutoring. I've always been "a math person," and somewhere along the way, I realized I had the ability to help other people understand math as well. In my freshman year of college, what began as helping a couple friends with Calculus one afternoon grew into something bigger. Over time, it became a recurring thing, but word also spread...

Hi, I'm Kevin. I'm originally from metro Atlanta, but I got my Systems Engineering degree at Washington University in St. Louis where I discovered my passion for tutoring. I've always been "a math person," and somewhere along the way, I realized I had the ability to help other people understand math as well. In my freshman year of college, what began as helping a couple friends with Calculus one afternoon grew into something bigger. Over time, it became a recurring thing, but word also spread to other people in my dorm. People I had never met before would come up to me and ask, ā€œAre you Kevin? I hear you're good at explaining Calculus." While I had tutored some of my younger cousins and family friends in the past, this college experience was when I got proof that not only did I truly enjoy tutoring, but I was pretty good at it.

Post-college, I have one year of experience tutoring high school students in Trigonometry, Precalculus, AP Calculus AB, and AP Calculus BC. These sessions were one on one, and the students had a wide range of abilities and needs. Some used tutoring to catch up, some used it to keep pace, and some used it to get ahead. A subject like math is cumulative; you can't successfully build on a shaky foundation. One of my best strengths as a tutor is that I'm able to detect exactly which concepts a student is struggling with - whether it’s what we’re currently working on or if it's something from the past that needs to be revisited. While I have some core practices that I believe in, I’m also able to adapt as needed. There’s a psychology to teaching; it’s not one size fits all. In a classroom full of students, it’s hard to take this approach, but that’s the beauty of one-on-one tutoring.

Feel free to reach out if you have any additional questions or if you’re ready to schedule a lesson!


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Washington University in St. Louis
Systems Engineering

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Calculus

Calculus

I took AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC in high school and scored a 5 on both AP exams. In college, I encountered many people who needed help in these subjects, and I've been tutoring ever since. Calculus can be easy and even fun when you have a strong understanding of the material. My goal is always to help the student experience this for themselves.
Precalculus

Precalculus

Precalculus is cumulative and builds on all the math that came before it, so a strong foundation is key. Whether a student is struggling with past concepts that need to be revisited, or if it’s newer concepts that are challenging, I am able to bridge the gap between old and new in pursuit of comprehensive understanding. Precalculus is one of my favorite subjects to teach as I truly believe with the proper help, anyone can master it.
Trigonometry
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Tutor Specializing in Calculus

On Wyzant, I submitted a request for an AP Calculus AB tutor after realizing my son needed help. After reviewing the responses from available tutors, I selected Kevin. We continued with Kevin as our sons' tutor for the AP Calculus BC too following year and I can say it was one of the best choices that I made. Kevin immediately developed a positive rapport with my son and helped my son with understanding the concepts which in turn helped my son not just solve the problems but score 5/5 on college board AP exams along with building interest in Math/physics. I would definitely recommend Kevin to anyone looking for help with AP calculus AB/BC!

Madhavi, 33 lessons with Kevin

Simplifies honors math

Kevin is an amazing tutor- he has helped my student a lot with her math and I highly recommend him for any student needing to be more confident in their math skills. Kevin makes math interesting and simplifies upper division math.

Dee, 34 lessons with Kevin

great teacher and very patient!!

Kevin was a good tutor to work with. With his help I started being able to participate in class well enough and answer questions my teacher gave the class.

Geetika, 8 lessons with Kevin

Amazing tutor for AP pre-calculus

Kevin has regularly worked with my son throughout the semester. He explains difficult concepts in a very understanding way, making sure my son understands the concepts before moving on. He is patient, thorough and very, very competent. He has been a great match for my son and we will continue to use him for the remainder of the year. I highly recommend Kevin! Thanks Kevin for all your help!

Jennifer, 27 lessons with Kevin

Calculus Help

Kevin was such an amazing tutor. He had helped me through AP Calculus AB and college level Calculus. Every session was so helpful because he is very patient with his tutoring and always let's the student attempt a problem first before helping them out. I am a slow learner and math is definitely not an easy subject for me, but with Kevin's help I managed to pass the AP Calculus exam and my college Calculus class. I have never met a tutor who is as patient and understanding as Kevin, and I am endlessly grateful for all his help.

Hailey, 22 lessons with Kevin

Excellent tutor with lots of patience!

I couldn’t be more thrilled with the incredible progress my son has made under Kevin’s guidance. Calculus can be an intimidating subject, but Kevin has an exceptional talent for breaking down complex concepts into clear, manageable lessons that truly resonate. My son not only gained a solid understanding of the material but also saw a significant improvement in his test scores—a true testament to Kevin’s effective teaching methods. Beyond the academic success, my son’s confidence in tackling challenging math problems has soared, and he now approaches the subject with enthusiasm instead of apprehension. Kevin is patient, encouraging, and incredibly knowledgeable. He tailored each session to my son's specific needs, ensuring no question goes unanswered. I’m grateful for his dedication and would highly recommend Kevin to anyone looking for a calculus tutor who genuinely makes a difference.

Sha, 51 lessons with Kevin

very good tutor

Very patient and helpful! My son felt much more confident in his abilities after their session. Would definitely recommend Kevin!

Maria, 1 lesson with Kevin

Helpful and patient

Kevin does a great job tutoring my 11th grade daughter in AP Calculus AB. He is patient, knows the material well and does a great job explaining. He has been great with availability and has never made her feel bad for not understanding any of the difficult material.

Abby, 5 lessons with Kevin

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Best Math tutor my son has ever had! Kevin is very calm and insightful . He does not tell my son all the answers. He knows how to guide him through problems without being coercing . To start , Kevin will explain formula or the basic idea in about a minute and ask question to see how much he has gone over in school in relative to the problem that my son is working on . Then my son works out a problem in drawing pad to share the process. Kevin will wait patiently until my son complete the problem and Kevin will his feedback. He also has an amazing people skill. For example, when my son makes a mistake on the problem he worked out he will not say "That is wrong! " and cross out the answers on the drawing pad or rushing to correct him while he is working out the problem. He will wait patiently until he completes the problem. Then if there is an error he will something like " Very close, or almost!" which helps so much to build my son's self confidence. He is very encouraging without overbearing and very concise in his teaching method and incredibly patient. All in all he AMAZING tutor .

Yuriko, 94 lessons with Kevin

AP Calculus

Kevin helped my son with his AP Calculus course. He is an amazing teacher! AP courses tend to be very fast paced. Working with Kevin helped my son make the connections he needed to be successful in the course! I highly recommend!

Sonia, 37 lessons with Kevin
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