Effective, understanding and patient math tutor

Frank C.

Hello,

My name is Frank. I currently have a B.S. in mathematics from Elmhurst College and a M.S. in applied statistics from DePaul University. I became a tutor because I enjoy helping students and watching them succeed. While I was obtaining my bachelor's degree, I tutored students in algebra, calculus and statistics in the learning center. Tutoring has taught me how to explain topics to different types of students. I too have faced many challenges in my undergraduate coursework, so I understand the feeling of inadequacy.

In addition, I help students by teaching them steps to solve a problem one at a time, so they aren't overwhelmed. One time I had a student who was so frustrated that he just gave up and left the learning center. I went to go look for him because I felt bad he wasn't understanding the material. I then told him that he is a very smart kid and will pass his class. He then gave me a smile and said I'm ready. We then walked back to the learning center. Sometimes all it takes is for one person to believe in another individual for that individual to believe in themselves.