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William L.

MIT PhD for Tutoring in Math, Physics, and Other Fields

MIT PhD for Tutoring in Math, Physics, and Other Fields

$75/hour

5.0 (134 ratings)

  • 465 hours tutoring

  • Holyoke, MA 01040

About William

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I am available to tutor any area of mathematics: arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, linear algebra, differential equations, etc. I can also help with more advanced college-level topics. My experience with advanced mathematics gives me insight into how different mathematical concepts are connected, which means that I can present these ideas in several different ways. So if one way of looking at a problem doesn't work for you, I can find others! I remember my...

I am available to tutor any area of mathematics: arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, linear algebra, differential equations, etc. I can also help with more advanced college-level topics. My experience with advanced mathematics gives me insight into how different mathematical concepts are connected, which means that I can present these ideas in several different ways. So if one way of looking at a problem doesn't work for you, I can find others! I remember my own experience learning math and have worked with many students in the past, so I am very patient and willing to try a variety of approaches.

I hold a bachelor's degree from UChicago and a doctorate from MIT, both in mathematics. I am available to tutor Latin, physics, and all levels of math. Outside of academics, I am an avid tournament chess player, and I enjoy running and cycling.

From my experience teaching math to a range of students, from middle school through college, I know that it does not come easily to everyone. However, I firmly believe that everyone has the capability for mathematical reasoning. Everyone has their own strengths and challenges, and my job as a tutor begins with identifying these. I like to have students work through problems while I guide them and make suggestions, so that I can get a sense of what they understand and what they don't. Then we can build on their knowledge and break down the challenging parts of the problem into smaller, more manageable chunks.

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Education

University of Chicago
Mathematics, physics
M.I.T. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
PhD

Policies

  • Hourly rate: $75
  • Rate details: The listed default rate is for in-person and Instant Book lessons. My rate for scheduled online tutoring is only $60/hour.
  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person and online
  • Travel policy: Within 40 miles of Holyoke, MA 01040
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 6/27/2017

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Subjects

Business

GMAT, GRE

Corporate Training

Latin,

Latin

I studied Latin in middle school and high school. I earned a perfect score on the ACL/NJCL National Latin Exam four times.
Statistics,

Statistics

I studied probability and statistics in college as part of a math major. Some of the topics I can help with include combinatorics and counting arguments, calculating statistical properties of a sample, and random variables and probability distributions.
GMAT

Elementary Education

Elementary Math

Homeschool

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

Algebra, geometry, and trigonometry are fundamental to more advanced topics in math, so I use them every day. I can explain the concepts and how to use them to solve problems.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 is fundamental to so much of mathematics. I've used it in every math class I've taken and in my own independent work. But I remember when I was learning the topic myself, and so I know some ways of making the topic make sense by relating it to other areas of math and to real-world situations.
Calculus,

Calculus

In high school, I took introductory calculus classes focused on calculating derivatives and integrals. I continued studying calculus in college and learned the theory behind calculus of a single variable and of several variables. At UChicago, I taught classes in multivariable calculus. I have also studied physics and can explain the relationships between calculus and that subject, especially electricity and magnetism.
Physics,

Physics

In college, I took classes in mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics as part of a physics major. I can help make sense of any of those topics.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

Precalculus can include a range of topics from fields such as algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, as well as some introductory calculus concepts like limits. I excelled in all of these classes in school, and I use them all the time in higher-level math work. I can help you understand any of these precalculus concepts and use them successfully to solve problems!
Statistics,

Statistics

I studied probability and statistics in college as part of a math major. Some of the topics I can help with include combinatorics and counting arguments, calculating statistical properties of a sample, and random variables and probability distributions.
Geometry, Prealgebra

Language

Latin

Latin

I studied Latin in middle school and high school. I earned a perfect score on the ACL/NJCL National Latin Exam four times.

Math

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

Algebra, geometry, and trigonometry are fundamental to more advanced topics in math, so I use them every day. I can explain the concepts and how to use them to solve problems.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 is fundamental to so much of mathematics. I've used it in every math class I've taken and in my own independent work. But I remember when I was learning the topic myself, and so I know some ways of making the topic make sense by relating it to other areas of math and to real-world situations.
Calculus,

Calculus

In high school, I took introductory calculus classes focused on calculating derivatives and integrals. I continued studying calculus in college and learned the theory behind calculus of a single variable and of several variables. At UChicago, I taught classes in multivariable calculus. I have also studied physics and can explain the relationships between calculus and that subject, especially electricity and magnetism.
Differential Equations,

Differential Equations

I've taken courses in differential equations from both abstract and concrete points of view. Because of this, I can explain both methods of solving particular differential equations and theorems about the existence, uniqueness, and behavior of equations of certain types. I have experience teaching the subject, having worked as a teaching assistant for the introduction to differential equations course at MIT.
Discrete Math,

Discrete Math

Discrete math is a wide subcategory of mathematics which can include logic, set theory, combinatorics, graph theory, game theory, and other topics. I took several courses in these areas in high school and college and excelled in them. I can help students understand the concepts and construct mathematical proofs in these areas.
Finite Math,

Finite Math

Finite math includes a range of topics that vary from course to course but may include matrix algebra; introductory combinatorics, probability, and statistics; linear programming; and symbolic logic. I have taken courses in all of these topics in the process of earning a degree in math, and I have taught them to students from middle school through college.
Linear Algebra,

Linear Algebra

Matrices and linear transformations, the principal concepts of linear algebra, are essential to many areas of mathematics. I have studied them in courses including multivariable calculus (the idea of linear functions is essential to this topic), abstract algebra (where you learn that matrices can be put into certain standard forms), and functional analysis (a generalization of linear algebra to "infinite matrices"). In addition to explaining how to do calculations in linear algebra, I can also help you with the underlying mathematical theory when that would be useful for your purposes. I hold a bachelor's degree from UChicago and a doctorate from MIT, both in mathematics.
Physics,

Physics

In college, I took classes in mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics as part of a physics major. I can help make sense of any of those topics.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

Precalculus can include a range of topics from fields such as algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, as well as some introductory calculus concepts like limits. I excelled in all of these classes in school, and I use them all the time in higher-level math work. I can help you understand any of these precalculus concepts and use them successfully to solve problems!
Probability,

Probability

I studied probability and statistics in college as part of a math major. Some of the topics I can help with include combinatorics and counting arguments, calculating statistical properties of a sample, and random variables and probability distributions.
Statistics,

Statistics

I studied probability and statistics in college as part of a math major. Some of the topics I can help with include combinatorics and counting arguments, calculating statistical properties of a sample, and random variables and probability distributions.
Trigonometry,

Trigonometry

I use trigonometry all the time because it's fundamental for understanding shapes and because it ties in to all areas of math. I have taught it as part of various classes such as algebra, calculus, and geometry.
Geometry, Prealgebra

Most Popular

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

Algebra, geometry, and trigonometry are fundamental to more advanced topics in math, so I use them every day. I can explain the concepts and how to use them to solve problems.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 is fundamental to so much of mathematics. I've used it in every math class I've taken and in my own independent work. But I remember when I was learning the topic myself, and so I know some ways of making the topic make sense by relating it to other areas of math and to real-world situations.
Calculus,

Calculus

In high school, I took introductory calculus classes focused on calculating derivatives and integrals. I continued studying calculus in college and learned the theory behind calculus of a single variable and of several variables. At UChicago, I taught classes in multivariable calculus. I have also studied physics and can explain the relationships between calculus and that subject, especially electricity and magnetism.
Physics,

Physics

In college, I took classes in mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics as part of a physics major. I can help make sense of any of those topics.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

Precalculus can include a range of topics from fields such as algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, as well as some introductory calculus concepts like limits. I excelled in all of these classes in school, and I use them all the time in higher-level math work. I can help you understand any of these precalculus concepts and use them successfully to solve problems!
Statistics,

Statistics

I studied probability and statistics in college as part of a math major. Some of the topics I can help with include combinatorics and counting arguments, calculating statistical properties of a sample, and random variables and probability distributions.
Geometry, Prealgebra

Science

Physics

Physics

In college, I took classes in mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics as part of a physics major. I can help make sense of any of those topics.

Sports/Recreation

Chess

Chess

I'm a tournament chess player who has an Expert-level rating from the US Chess Federation. I've played thousands of tournament games. I'm available to analyze games with students and for help with specific techniques.

Summer

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

Algebra, geometry, and trigonometry are fundamental to more advanced topics in math, so I use them every day. I can explain the concepts and how to use them to solve problems.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 is fundamental to so much of mathematics. I've used it in every math class I've taken and in my own independent work. But I remember when I was learning the topic myself, and so I know some ways of making the topic make sense by relating it to other areas of math and to real-world situations.
Calculus,

Calculus

In high school, I took introductory calculus classes focused on calculating derivatives and integrals. I continued studying calculus in college and learned the theory behind calculus of a single variable and of several variables. At UChicago, I taught classes in multivariable calculus. I have also studied physics and can explain the relationships between calculus and that subject, especially electricity and magnetism.
Physics,

Physics

In college, I took classes in mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics as part of a physics major. I can help make sense of any of those topics.
Statistics,

Statistics

I studied probability and statistics in college as part of a math major. Some of the topics I can help with include combinatorics and counting arguments, calculating statistical properties of a sample, and random variables and probability distributions.
GED, Geometry

Test Preparation

ASVAB, GED, GMAT, GRE

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Discrete Mathematics

I reviewed Discrete Mathematics material. My lesson was online and worked very well. William was very pleasant and helpful. William really knows the subject perfectly and takes the time to explain the concepts.

Paola, 1 lesson with William

Outstanding Tutor. Far and above the best math tutor I've worked with.

I really hit the jackpot working with William. Very patient and incredibly knowledgeable. For an advanced undergraduate math course, it's rare to find a tutor who can jump into a subject without first reviewing practice problems. As a student on a budget, working with William has been an absolute godsend. We get through two to three times as many problems per session as I've covered with other tutors. Cannot recommend enough.

Rachel, 7 lessons with William

Prepared, knowledgeable, and very patient tutor.

William went over a statistics practice exam with me. He came right on time, and was very prepared as he had asked to see the material I was working on in advance so he could better help me during the session. Not only did he walk me through every problem step by step, but also explained when to use certain formulas over others. He wrote down strategies I could use for each problem, and gave new examples or drew pictures to explain further when I couldn't understand a topic. In addition to helping me with the problems on the practice test, he explained nuances and variations of the problems that could appear on my final exam and talked me through those, too. I feel a lot more confident with the material and a lot more prepared for my exam. Thank you, William!

Ruja, 2 lessons with William

Great Multivariable Calculus tutor

Will is really smart and does know the material. He explains the problems and goes through them and if you are not seeing a link between the steps. He goes back and explains why we did what we did.

Max, 10 lessons with William

Very Knowedgable

He has a handle on many advanced math concepts and can explain them in a way that's understandable. Very accommodating for meeting times and places. I would recommend him to anyone looking for advanced math help

John, 13 lessons with William

Excellent, kind and patient tutor

William is wonderful, very understanding and always on time and conscientious about his work. He is great at making sure you understand a concept before moving on to the next problem. He is helping me in pre-calculus.

Sharon, 2 lessons with William

Knowledgeable patient tutor

William helped my son to understand topics such as acceleration in physics. He was very patient and explained the information in several different ways so my son could understand it. We are looking forward to our future sessions with William.

Miriam, 18 lessons with William

RATING WILLIAM L. ABILITY TO TEACH CALCULUS

William's ability to teach concepts and ensure content was well received. He is an exceptional tutor. He is patient, provides good feedback anda very pleasant individual. A true role model for what a tutor should exemplify.

JAY, 11 lessons with William
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