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U of C alum. for College Calculus and College Essay Writing
Michael P.

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U of C alum. for College Calculus and College Essay Writing
U of C alum. for College Calculus and College Essay Writing
Michael P.

5.0 (315 ratings)

1,172 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (315 ratings)

1,172 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Michael

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Learn to succeed in your most difficult subjects!

Do you say "ugh" in the face of math homework? Do you struggle in writing that perfect essay, or in grasping the subtleties of economics or physics? If so, I can help. As a University of Chicago graduate with teaching and tutoring experience in the U.S. and abroad, I have learned and developed strategies for success in the most challenging academic areas.

My teaching style reflects an idea I discovered while teaching English in South Korea:...

Learn to succeed in your most difficult subjects!

Do you say "ugh" in the face of math homework? Do you struggle in writing that perfect essay, or in grasping the subtleties of economics or physics? If so, I can help. As a University of Chicago graduate with teaching and tutoring experience in the U.S. and abroad, I have learned and developed strategies for success in the most challenging academic areas.

My teaching style reflects an idea I discovered while teaching English in South Korea: that reference points are the key to understanding new concepts. Try explaining ideas to people with completely different backgrounds and cultures than your own. You will soon find that your explanations are most effective if you can use references from their own lives to illustrate your points; in the case of Korean students, these references were frequently K-Pop songs and Korean Dramas. Even though we may (or may not) be from the same culture, we each are a microcosm of experiences and influences. As a teacher, I adapt my explanations to tap into what you already know to help you deduce what you do not. And because I use Socratic questioning, you will constantly be engaged in your own learning instead of having answers lectured at you.

I know my subjects thoroughly and have a history of success with them. In high school I received grades of "5" on AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, AP Economics Macro and Micro, and AP Physics E and M (among others). At the University of Chicago, I received A grades in Honors Physics, Calculus, Real Analysis (nerd math), Economics, and all of my essay-based philosophy and social science courses. I was on the Dean's List and graduated with General Honors. At Chungdahm Learning in South Korea, my proficiency as a teacher led to a promotion, and I became a Head Instructor at my branch.

So if you or someone you know is looking to advance their understanding in a difficult topic, send me a message. I look forward to hearing from you.

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The University of Chicago
Economics

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English

Writing

Writing

I have a year and a half of experience teaching academic writing at Chungdahm Institute in Pohang, South Korea, where I was promoted to Head Instructor after six months. I have completed two writing-based internships, and I have two years of experience writing speeches on the University of Chicago Mock Trial Team. I received A grades in essay-based classes and writing assessments at the University of Chicago.

Homeschool

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I hold a B.A. in Economics with a Physics minor from the University of Chicago, where I achieved A grades in math classes up through multi-variable calculus. I have successfully tutored Algebra 1 for use on standardized tests and in the classroom. I have successfully used Algebra 1 for 15 years in math, physics, and economics applications. I have 1.5 years of teaching experience, including 1 year as the Head Instructor at Chungdahm Institute in Pohang, South Korea. I have more than a year of math tutoring experience.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I hold a B.A. in Economics with a Physics minor from the University of Chicago, where I achieved A grades in math classes up through multi-variable calculus. I have used Algebra 2 successfully in physics, math, and economics for 10 years. In addition, I received an 800 on the SAT Math 2 Test. I have 1.5 years of teaching experience, including 1 year as the Head Instructor at Chungdahm Institute in Pohang, South Korea. I have more than a year of math tutoring experience.
Calculus,

Calculus

I used calculus successfully in both Physics and Economics applications for the entire four years of my degree. I received a grade of 5 on the BC Calculus Advanced Placement examination.
Geometry,

Geometry

I used geometry successfully in Physics applications for four years at the University of Chicago.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I have successfully tutored students in prealgebra for use on standardized tests and school entrance exams.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

I have successfully utilized precalculus concepts in math, economics, and physics applications for about 8 years.
Writing

Writing

I have a year and a half of experience teaching academic writing at Chungdahm Institute in Pohang, South Korea, where I was promoted to Head Instructor after six months. I have completed two writing-based internships, and I have two years of experience writing speeches on the University of Chicago Mock Trial Team. I received A grades in essay-based classes and writing assessments at the University of Chicago.

Math

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I hold a B.A. in Economics with a Physics minor from the University of Chicago, where I achieved A grades in math classes up through multi-variable calculus. I have successfully tutored Algebra 1 for use on standardized tests and in the classroom. I have successfully used Algebra 1 for 15 years in math, physics, and economics applications. I have 1.5 years of teaching experience, including 1 year as the Head Instructor at Chungdahm Institute in Pohang, South Korea. I have more than a year of math tutoring experience.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I hold a B.A. in Economics with a Physics minor from the University of Chicago, where I achieved A grades in math classes up through multi-variable calculus. I have used Algebra 2 successfully in physics, math, and economics for 10 years. In addition, I received an 800 on the SAT Math 2 Test. I have 1.5 years of teaching experience, including 1 year as the Head Instructor at Chungdahm Institute in Pohang, South Korea. I have more than a year of math tutoring experience.
Calculus,

Calculus

I used calculus successfully in both Physics and Economics applications for the entire four years of my degree. I received a grade of 5 on the BC Calculus Advanced Placement examination.
Geometry,

Geometry

I used geometry successfully in Physics applications for four years at the University of Chicago.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I have successfully tutored students in prealgebra for use on standardized tests and school entrance exams.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

I have successfully utilized precalculus concepts in math, economics, and physics applications for about 8 years.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I have successfully used trigonometry in math, physics, and engineering applications for ten years.

Most Popular

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I hold a B.A. in Economics with a Physics minor from the University of Chicago, where I achieved A grades in math classes up through multi-variable calculus. I have successfully tutored Algebra 1 for use on standardized tests and in the classroom. I have successfully used Algebra 1 for 15 years in math, physics, and economics applications. I have 1.5 years of teaching experience, including 1 year as the Head Instructor at Chungdahm Institute in Pohang, South Korea. I have more than a year of math tutoring experience.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I hold a B.A. in Economics with a Physics minor from the University of Chicago, where I achieved A grades in math classes up through multi-variable calculus. I have used Algebra 2 successfully in physics, math, and economics for 10 years. In addition, I received an 800 on the SAT Math 2 Test. I have 1.5 years of teaching experience, including 1 year as the Head Instructor at Chungdahm Institute in Pohang, South Korea. I have more than a year of math tutoring experience.
Calculus,

Calculus

I used calculus successfully in both Physics and Economics applications for the entire four years of my degree. I received a grade of 5 on the BC Calculus Advanced Placement examination.
Geometry,

Geometry

I used geometry successfully in Physics applications for four years at the University of Chicago.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I have successfully tutored students in prealgebra for use on standardized tests and school entrance exams.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

I have successfully utilized precalculus concepts in math, economics, and physics applications for about 8 years.
Writing

Writing

I have a year and a half of experience teaching academic writing at Chungdahm Institute in Pohang, South Korea, where I was promoted to Head Instructor after six months. I have completed two writing-based internships, and I have two years of experience writing speeches on the University of Chicago Mock Trial Team. I received A grades in essay-based classes and writing assessments at the University of Chicago.

Summer

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I hold a B.A. in Economics with a Physics minor from the University of Chicago, where I achieved A grades in math classes up through multi-variable calculus. I have successfully tutored Algebra 1 for use on standardized tests and in the classroom. I have successfully used Algebra 1 for 15 years in math, physics, and economics applications. I have 1.5 years of teaching experience, including 1 year as the Head Instructor at Chungdahm Institute in Pohang, South Korea. I have more than a year of math tutoring experience.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I hold a B.A. in Economics with a Physics minor from the University of Chicago, where I achieved A grades in math classes up through multi-variable calculus. I have used Algebra 2 successfully in physics, math, and economics for 10 years. In addition, I received an 800 on the SAT Math 2 Test. I have 1.5 years of teaching experience, including 1 year as the Head Instructor at Chungdahm Institute in Pohang, South Korea. I have more than a year of math tutoring experience.
Calculus,

Calculus

I used calculus successfully in both Physics and Economics applications for the entire four years of my degree. I received a grade of 5 on the BC Calculus Advanced Placement examination.
Geometry,

Geometry

I used geometry successfully in Physics applications for four years at the University of Chicago.
Writing

Writing

I have a year and a half of experience teaching academic writing at Chungdahm Institute in Pohang, South Korea, where I was promoted to Head Instructor after six months. I have completed two writing-based internships, and I have two years of experience writing speeches on the University of Chicago Mock Trial Team. I received A grades in essay-based classes and writing assessments at the University of Chicago.

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Best and Most Flexible Tutor

He is one of the best tutors on Wyzant! Mike is the best tutor in Chicago. There are no tutors like him in Chicago. If you get him for calculus then it would be very easy because he just knows everything about math and he is fast to understand where you are stuck at on a problem. He helps write papers so well and fast that it is a whole new level of speed.

Robert, 114 lessons with Michael

Outstanding Tutor

Mike has been our tutor for a year and has been outstanding! Not only does he understand how to teach to a students needs, he understands the bigger academic picture.

Heather , 276 lessons with Michael

An Excellent Tutor

Michael is an excellent tutor. He is diligent, thoughtful and professional. He has worked extensively with our child, and we could not be more pleased with his progress. Michael is extremely knowledgeable and organized, and is able to present new material clearly, allowing for a great deal of material to be covered. Michael is also a patient tutor and our child felt very comfortable working with him. We highly recommend.

Lori, 71 lessons with Michael

Great Tutor.

Michael has worked with my son for a few years now and always gets him prepared for his tests. My son loves working with Michael because he is kind, patient and truly wants to see him do better. Recommend him highly!!

Ben, 45 lessons with Michael

Versatile and Effective

Extremely patient. Very thorough and methodical. Excellent at explaining complicated concepts. We have used Mike for AP Calc, AP Physics, Algebra 2, Biology and even writing help (with 2 daughters) and he is great with all topics.

Kim, 66 lessons with Michael

Great tutor!

Our first session went great. He worked with my 16 year old son for an hour and already I can see some light bulbs have come on for my son on solving quadratic equations.

Eric, 11 lessons with Michael

Great Tutor

Micheal is an excellent tutor. He knows the courses very well. He is patient with second language learners. He is punctual and perfect teacher. Thank to WyzAnt to provide such tutors like Michael.

Malianleh, 3 lessons with Michael

Well prepared, patient, knowledgable

Prep for a graduate Econ class. He was well prepared before the session and adapted well to all my questions.

Michael, 6 lessons with Michael

Good Focus

Michael is able to focus on the student's needs, and not just teach what he thinks they should be learning. Very helpful!

Ray, 11 lessons with Michael
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