Finance and Mathematics Student at Boston University

Michael K.

Hello, my name is Michael Kodysh and I am a 20 year old student at Boston University studying Finance and Mathematics. I am a graduate of Brooklyn Technical High School and grew up in Brooklyn, New York, where being surrounded by people from many different backgrounds helped me develop strong communication skills early on. I am a transfer student from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh, where I earned strong grades in all of the subjects I plan to tutor. I also hold a McGraw Hill Black Belt Level 4 Excel certification, reflecting my advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools. Most recently, I completed a research project with a Professor at Northeastern University in which I created a 13 sheet Excel workbook analyzing and organizing fundamental financial data for 30 S&P 500 companies. I developed a passion for mathematics through my calm yet passionate high school teacher, Mr. Raftery, and I hope to inspire students in the same way.

While attending State University of New York at Plattsburgh for two years, I tutored Calculus I, Calculus II, and Excel skills to peers between the ages of 18 and 22. Most of my tutoring experience was one on one, though I also worked with small groups of two to three students, especially before exams. I found that tailoring each session to the individual student made the biggest difference in their performance.

My tutoring approach begins by identifying gaps in a student's comprehension through practice problems and their verbal explanations. Once the student has a clear understanding of the concept, I emphasize application, since active problem solving strengthens both consistency and comprehension.