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Larry S.

Cornell Engineering Grad for SAT Math, Physics, all High School Math!

Cornell Engineering Grad for SAT Math, Physics, all High School Math!

$225/hour

5.0 (613 ratings)

  • 2,216 hours tutoring

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I can help you with your math and physics!

Are you are already good at math? I'll help you to be GREAT! In the past year, many of my students have scored 790 or 800 on SAT Math! I help my students learn to master the calculations, solve the problems, and really understand and appreciate math!

Or is math difficult for you? It doesn't have to be! I'll help you increase your math skills and your self-confidence. I am very good at explaining math to students who are having trouble...

I can help you with your math and physics!

Are you are already good at math? I'll help you to be GREAT! In the past year, many of my students have scored 790 or 800 on SAT Math! I help my students learn to master the calculations, solve the problems, and really understand and appreciate math!

Or is math difficult for you? It doesn't have to be! I'll help you increase your math skills and your self-confidence. I am very good at explaining math to students who are having trouble understanding.

I can help you with any high school math and also physics!

One of my students recently told me that she was beginning to help her friends with their math, and that she explains things to them the way I've explained them to her! And another student was just "promoted" to the honors math class!

SAT Math score 790 out of 800, Graduate of Cornell University-- Engineering major, with additional emphasis on Child Development and Psychology. M.Ed. in Counseling from the University of Missouri-- St. Louis, specializing in Counseling Adolescents. I've been a certified teacher in Secondary Math, and a licensed Counselor. My specialties: SAT Math, Physics, Precalc, Geometry, Algebra 1, Algebra 2. Currently, I am the SAT Math instructor for a major test prep center.

I've been helping young people move forward with their lives for many years-- as a tutor, a teacher, a counselor, and as a parent to my own children. In addition, my background as a counselor for teens allows me to really tune into the thought process of my students, so I can see where they might be having trouble and how best to help them.

Please contact me and let's work together to help you to succeed!

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Education

Cornell University
Engineering
(UMSL) University of Missouri St.Louis
MEd

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Homeschool

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

You can increase your knowledge and skill in Algebra! You can become more capable and confident in math, in school, in life, and I can help. I’ve been an Algebra teacher and tutor for hundreds of students-- many of my students had done very poorly in math before, and I helped them understand the concepts, do the work, and grow in their confidence. I can help you, too!
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have a B.S. in Engineering from Cornell University, I've been a certified teacher of high school math, and I can help you to master the topics, the formulas, and the calculations in Algebra 2!
Calculus,

Calculus

I excelled in 6 semesters of Calculus as part of my Engineering studies at Cornell! I have tutored through Calc BC
Geometry,

Geometry

Geometry is a bit different that many of the topics in math that come before it and the ones that will come after, so I understand that many don't get it at first! I'll take the time to work closely with you to understand the shapes, the angles, the theorems, the proofs, and to be successful in doing Geometry problems. I've been a Geometry teacher and tutor for hundreds of students-- I can help you, too!
Physics,

Physics

I have helped many students understand physics--I studied Physics for 4 semesters at Cornell University as part of my Engineering degree, and I can help you to understand the concepts and do the work!
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I taught middle school math/prealgebra in Baltimore, and I helped my students to understand the positive and negative integers, the fractions, the exponents, PEMDAS, the graphs, the simple one-variable equations-- knowledge that carried them on to success in high school math. I believe that everyone wants to move forward and accomplish something, and often needs extra support. I can be that support!
Precalculus,

Precalculus

I have a B.S. in Engineering from Cornell University, I've been a certified teacher of high school math, and I can help you to master the topics, the formulas, and the calculations in precalc!
SAT Math

SAT Math

In the words of one of my SAT Math students: "Mr. Larry helped me right from the start! Although he was open to my methods of solving, he did not stop there. He would show me the quickest way to reach an answer leaving me more time to think about the harder questions. Even questions I knew how to do, we would work through and he would demonstrate multiple methods of solving. On test day, I would look at a problem and immediately know every possible approach I could take. I finished the test before time was called thanks to his tips and was able to check my answers thoroughly! He had told me what to look out for and where I commonly made errors so I knew exactly which problems to check. I am so grateful to have received his help and so excited to have gotten an 800!"

Math

ACT Math,

ACT Math

My SAT Math score was 790 out of 800, and I've been a certified teacher of secondary math. I have helped my students to understand their math, and I can help you prepare for the ACT Math!
Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

You can increase your knowledge and skill in Algebra! You can become more capable and confident in math, in school, in life, and I can help. I’ve been an Algebra teacher and tutor for hundreds of students-- many of my students had done very poorly in math before, and I helped them understand the concepts, do the work, and grow in their confidence. I can help you, too!
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have a B.S. in Engineering from Cornell University, I've been a certified teacher of high school math, and I can help you to master the topics, the formulas, and the calculations in Algebra 2!
Calculus,

Calculus

I excelled in 6 semesters of Calculus as part of my Engineering studies at Cornell! I have tutored through Calc BC
Geometry,

Geometry

Geometry is a bit different that many of the topics in math that come before it and the ones that will come after, so I understand that many don't get it at first! I'll take the time to work closely with you to understand the shapes, the angles, the theorems, the proofs, and to be successful in doing Geometry problems. I've been a Geometry teacher and tutor for hundreds of students-- I can help you, too!
Physics,

Physics

I have helped many students understand physics--I studied Physics for 4 semesters at Cornell University as part of my Engineering degree, and I can help you to understand the concepts and do the work!
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I taught middle school math/prealgebra in Baltimore, and I helped my students to understand the positive and negative integers, the fractions, the exponents, PEMDAS, the graphs, the simple one-variable equations-- knowledge that carried them on to success in high school math. I believe that everyone wants to move forward and accomplish something, and often needs extra support. I can be that support!
Precalculus,

Precalculus

I have a B.S. in Engineering from Cornell University, I've been a certified teacher of high school math, and I can help you to master the topics, the formulas, and the calculations in precalc!
Probability,

Probability

I studied probability at Cornell--I really enjoyed a subject in math where you need to flip coins, roll dice, play cards, and pick colored M & M's out of a bag! This is a subject that you can learn, and I can help you!
SAT Math,

SAT Math

In the words of one of my SAT Math students: "Mr. Larry helped me right from the start! Although he was open to my methods of solving, he did not stop there. He would show me the quickest way to reach an answer leaving me more time to think about the harder questions. Even questions I knew how to do, we would work through and he would demonstrate multiple methods of solving. On test day, I would look at a problem and immediately know every possible approach I could take. I finished the test before time was called thanks to his tips and was able to check my answers thoroughly! He had told me what to look out for and where I commonly made errors so I knew exactly which problems to check. I am so grateful to have received his help and so excited to have gotten an 800!"
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I have a B.S. in Engineering from Cornell University, I've been a certified teacher of high school math, and I can help you to master the topics, the formulas, and the calculations in Trigonometry!

Most Popular

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

You can increase your knowledge and skill in Algebra! You can become more capable and confident in math, in school, in life, and I can help. I’ve been an Algebra teacher and tutor for hundreds of students-- many of my students had done very poorly in math before, and I helped them understand the concepts, do the work, and grow in their confidence. I can help you, too!
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have a B.S. in Engineering from Cornell University, I've been a certified teacher of high school math, and I can help you to master the topics, the formulas, and the calculations in Algebra 2!
Calculus,

Calculus

I excelled in 6 semesters of Calculus as part of my Engineering studies at Cornell! I have tutored through Calc BC
Geometry,

Geometry

Geometry is a bit different that many of the topics in math that come before it and the ones that will come after, so I understand that many don't get it at first! I'll take the time to work closely with you to understand the shapes, the angles, the theorems, the proofs, and to be successful in doing Geometry problems. I've been a Geometry teacher and tutor for hundreds of students-- I can help you, too!
Physics,

Physics

I have helped many students understand physics--I studied Physics for 4 semesters at Cornell University as part of my Engineering degree, and I can help you to understand the concepts and do the work!
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I taught middle school math/prealgebra in Baltimore, and I helped my students to understand the positive and negative integers, the fractions, the exponents, PEMDAS, the graphs, the simple one-variable equations-- knowledge that carried them on to success in high school math. I believe that everyone wants to move forward and accomplish something, and often needs extra support. I can be that support!
Precalculus

Precalculus

I have a B.S. in Engineering from Cornell University, I've been a certified teacher of high school math, and I can help you to master the topics, the formulas, and the calculations in precalc!

Science

Physics

Physics

I have helped many students understand physics--I studied Physics for 4 semesters at Cornell University as part of my Engineering degree, and I can help you to understand the concepts and do the work!

Summer

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

You can increase your knowledge and skill in Algebra! You can become more capable and confident in math, in school, in life, and I can help. I’ve been an Algebra teacher and tutor for hundreds of students-- many of my students had done very poorly in math before, and I helped them understand the concepts, do the work, and grow in their confidence. I can help you, too!
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have a B.S. in Engineering from Cornell University, I've been a certified teacher of high school math, and I can help you to master the topics, the formulas, and the calculations in Algebra 2!
Calculus,

Calculus

I excelled in 6 semesters of Calculus as part of my Engineering studies at Cornell! I have tutored through Calc BC
Geometry,

Geometry

Geometry is a bit different that many of the topics in math that come before it and the ones that will come after, so I understand that many don't get it at first! I'll take the time to work closely with you to understand the shapes, the angles, the theorems, the proofs, and to be successful in doing Geometry problems. I've been a Geometry teacher and tutor for hundreds of students-- I can help you, too!
Physics,

Physics

I have helped many students understand physics--I studied Physics for 4 semesters at Cornell University as part of my Engineering degree, and I can help you to understand the concepts and do the work!
SAT Math

SAT Math

In the words of one of my SAT Math students: "Mr. Larry helped me right from the start! Although he was open to my methods of solving, he did not stop there. He would show me the quickest way to reach an answer leaving me more time to think about the harder questions. Even questions I knew how to do, we would work through and he would demonstrate multiple methods of solving. On test day, I would look at a problem and immediately know every possible approach I could take. I finished the test before time was called thanks to his tips and was able to check my answers thoroughly! He had told me what to look out for and where I commonly made errors so I knew exactly which problems to check. I am so grateful to have received his help and so excited to have gotten an 800!"

Test Preparation

ACT Math,

ACT Math

My SAT Math score was 790 out of 800, and I've been a certified teacher of secondary math. I have helped my students to understand their math, and I can help you prepare for the ACT Math!
SAT Math

SAT Math

In the words of one of my SAT Math students: "Mr. Larry helped me right from the start! Although he was open to my methods of solving, he did not stop there. He would show me the quickest way to reach an answer leaving me more time to think about the harder questions. Even questions I knew how to do, we would work through and he would demonstrate multiple methods of solving. On test day, I would look at a problem and immediately know every possible approach I could take. I finished the test before time was called thanks to his tips and was able to check my answers thoroughly! He had told me what to look out for and where I commonly made errors so I knew exactly which problems to check. I am so grateful to have received his help and so excited to have gotten an 800!"

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Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Mr. Larry is helping my daughter with Geometry. Besides being a math whiz, he is one of the nicest people. Most importantly, my daughter likes him. He even created a Youtube video for my daughter to review with a problem she was having! Math aside, he seems genuinely interested in youth and seeing them achieve. I highly recommend him.

Lekiah, 85 lessons with Larry

Great physics teacher!

Larry really helped me understand all the formulas I had learned in my past unit in school and did an awesome job answering questions I had. He was super responsive and got back to me in a matter of hours with answers to questions I had after our session. I highly recommend him!

Jordana, 8 lessons with Larry

Knowledgeable and patient

Larry was amazing with teaching a specific topic within Algebra 2 that has rarely been seen and/or taught. He helped me understand and apply more feasible methods that weren't taught before.

Adriana, 1 lesson with Larry

Knowledgeable Tutor

Larry is extremely knowledgable and helpful. He has a great disposition and was able to easily explain difficult concepts in a way that made the student easily understand the subject matter. Extremely grateful for his help.

Amy, 29 lessons with Larry

Excellence and Effectiveness

Larry is a fantastic tutor for my 16 year old son. My son has strong math skills but I wanted a tutor to help him prepare for the SAT. My son was not thrilled with the idea of getting a tutor but he enjoys working with Larry. Larry knows exactly how to communicate with my son and is a very effective teacher. Larry gets down to business and gets the job done. Tutoring sessions often end early so I’m only paying for what my son needs. I’m glad we connected with Larry because my son may need help with Math and Physics in the future since he’s pursuing a Physics major in college. I couldn’t be happier with Larry and I highly recommend him to anyone.

Patricia, 35 lessons with Larry

Knowledgeable math tutor

Larry S. was a great tutor because he really helped me with not only how to solve certain math problems, but also specific techniques and how to deal with and recognize the unconventional ways that the SAT might present simpler problems. My math score went up 60 points after just a month of tutoring, up to a 790 !

Paul, 7 lessons with Larry

Excellent Tutor!

Larry has been tutoring both of my kids for some time now. He excels at making complex math concepts easy for them to understand and retain. My kids like math already, and they look forward to working with him.

P, 51 lessons with Larry

Incredible teacher- knows everything about the SAT

After struggling through the sat math in March, I began learning with Larry. Now, after taking the Sept SAT, there wasn’t a single question i didn’t understand how to do. The math section went super well!

Minuet, 41 lessons with Larry

Knowledgeable tutor

Larry helped the student understand unfamiliar pre-calculus material, his knowledge & ability to explain the complex subject thoroughly increased the students self confidence. Very helpful, highly recommend!

Rosaura , 31 lessons with Larry

Great tutor

Larry showed a simple and efficient way how to solve the problems. My son feels much more confident when he is doing his Physics homework. It is great to know that he can receive help when he needs it. I am sure now he will be able to do a lot on his own.

Irina, 1 lesson with Larry
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