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College application prep and Jumpstart to STEM - 8+ Years experience
Mathias M.

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My name is Mathias and I hold a Ph.D. in Cancer Biology with a background in microbiology, molecular biology, and general integrative biology. I am FERPA certified and abide by their policy, My areas of focus are Math (Pre-algebra – Pre- Calculus), Science (Biology and Chemistry -including subsets) , Writing (argumentative and informational essays, lab reports), and College Coaching (Application, searching, SAT/ACT test prep). I’ve had 3 years of teaching experience at the college...

Hello!

My name is Mathias and I hold a Ph.D. in Cancer Biology with a background in microbiology, molecular biology, and general integrative biology. I am FERPA certified and abide by their policy, My areas of focus are Math (Pre-algebra – Pre- Calculus), Science (Biology and Chemistry -including subsets) , Writing (argumentative and informational essays, lab reports), and College Coaching (Application, searching, SAT/ACT test prep). I’ve had 3 years of teaching experience at the college level and 8 years of tutoring 1-on-1, in pairs, and in groups. I welcome all members from every walk of life and have a prominent background of working with historically marginalized students (BIPOC, LGBT) through the McNair Scholars Program.

My primary passions are in making learning engaging and meaningful to a larger audience of new learners. In the growing era of technology we as educators need to be sympathetic to the changing mentalities and habits of new learners which may not always be possible when in a classroom setting. My approach looks at the content of the teacher’s curriculum and compare that to trends and traits of the student to see what connections we can make that are accurate but memorable to the student.

Academic vigor is just one aspect I try to strengthen alongside confidence in material and sparking a new attraction to the subject. Younger students will always ask “why does this matter?” “am I going to use this in my every day life?” and so their met with an incomplete answer. My approach opts to find ways to actually make it relevant to them to at least start a spark of interest.

Put simply, my approach to tutoring is to understand the issues at hand with the students learning, talking it out with them to find some sort of root cause, and building actionable plans that can be introduced in manageable ways. I'm happy to have a 10 minute consultation prior to a first lesson to get an idea if we are a good match. Looking forward to working with you!

Cheers,
Mathias

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Education

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Molecular Biology
University of Illinois at Chicago
PhD
University of Illinois at Chicago
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $90
  • Rate details: Group rates for multiple people and extended sessions can be assessed on a case basis but can be done at a discounted rate /person. Cancellation will result in 50% of the agreed rate to be charged.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 1/23/2023

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

ACT Science

ACT Science

Final score of 34 on the Science ACT. Experience with research skills that are crucial to understanding the science ACT exam.
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

Experience in algebra tutoring, in person, online and in groups
Biology

Biology

Experience in molecular, cellular, developmental, and high school biology.
French Horn

French Horn

Consistent horn playing throughout grade, middle, and high school through college. Experience in church and orchestral performances in addition to classic and modern.
General Music

General Music

Primary French horn player with experience in most brass and woodwinds. Composition, music theory and rhythm experience as well. Have taught piano, horn and trumpet in the past for a collective 5 years utilizing beginner books from the ground up or honing in a players skills to perfect them. All teaching is done within the bounds of music theory, always explaining concepts like the circle of fifths, chord progressions and attention to dynamic and articulation both in a playing and non-playing setting.
GRE

GRE

99th percentile GRE Writing 74th percentile GRE Math
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I've placed 4 times across the nation in scientific oral and poster presentations. Of those, I placed once with 1st place and twice with honorable mentions. I've given two summer intensives focusing around oral presentation with and without visual aids with two students going on to place at nationally recognized scientific conferences.
Trumpet

Trumpet

2 years of trumpet tutoring experience from learning trumpet at the beginner level to honing skills at the intermediate. In depth experience across most concert brass including horn, trombone mellophone, coronet and trumpet. This not only gives me the ability to play these instruments but also distinguish between ambusher and breathing requirements. Experience at the concert and choir levels.
Algebra 2
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Elementary Math
Geometry
Prealgebra
Precalculus
Proofreading
Spanish
Study Skills
Trigonometry
Writing

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Excellent!

I reached out to Mathias to help my high school-aged daughter study for her EOY Biology 1 exam. In our initial correspondence, he asked a lot of questions to help prepare and make the best use of time during their session. After my daughter's initial session, she was very upbeat and is looking forward to continuing to work with Mathias as she studies for her exam. I would highly recommend Mathias to anyone who has a kid who is a little "science reluctant". He was very patient, positive, and able to help her to approach Biology differently.

Meredith, 31 lessons with Mathias

Amazing tutor

He is a great tutor! He has helped my daughter with biology and math so much! I give him a 100 out of 10 rating! He answers quick and always answers questions!

Lucy, 10 lessons with Mathias

Great chemistry teacher

This chemistry class is for my 10th-grade son. This was his first tutoring session with Mathias. Matthias explained things clearly and made them easier to understand

Kristine, 3 lessons with Mathias

Great last minute help

Mathias is very fast responding my same day request and help my son who needs help on honors chemistry. He went through all his last minute materials. Will definitely sign up again soon.

Sabina, 3 lessons with Mathias

Excellent!

I reached out to Mathias to help my high school-aged daughter study for her EOY Biology 1 exam. In our initial correspondence, he asked a lot of questions to help prepare and make the best use of time during their session. After my daughter's initial session, she was very upbeat and is looking forward to continuing to work with Mathias as she studies for her exam. I would highly recommend Mathias to anyone who has a kid who is a little "science reluctant". He was very patient, positive, and able to help her to approach Biology differently.

Meredith, 31 lessons with Mathias

Knowledgeable and patient tutor.

we have taken 3 lessons with Mathias, Mathias is good at encourage student and understand what the student's dilemma is. My son like Mathia and he make difficult concept easier to understand. we will continue to study with him.

Helen, 50 lessons with Mathias
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