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18+ Yrs Full-Time | 1,100+ Students | 800 SAT Math | 36 ACT Math + Sci
Thomas C.

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I am a full-time tutor with over 18 years of experience, 1,100+ students, and perfect scores: 800/800 SAT Math, 36/36 ACT Math, and 36/36 ACT Science. Although I am new to Wyzant, my teaching and engineering background allows me to help students prepare, think logically, and achieve major gains quickly. I customize plans based on the student's needs, timeline, and goals. References and testimonials are available upon request to back up my track record.
I earned the Dean’s Scholarship to the...

I am a full-time tutor with over 18 years of experience, 1,100+ students, and perfect scores: 800/800 SAT Math, 36/36 ACT Math, and 36/36 ACT Science. Although I am new to Wyzant, my teaching and engineering background allows me to help students prepare, think logically, and achieve major gains quickly. I customize plans based on the student's needs, timeline, and goals. References and testimonials are available upon request to back up my track record.
I earned the Dean’s Scholarship to the University of Maryland’s Mechanical Engineering program. Alongside my 18-year private practice, I spent the last 6 years working for Paul the Tutor's Education Center—an agency specializing in learning differences, ADHD, and non-traditional learners. This gave me deep experience adapting methods for both traditional students and unique minds. I focus on the “why” and “how,” not just memorizing the “what,” with explanations adapted to the student’s level and confidence.
School math courses are $60/hr. SAT/ACT prep program rates (I provide all materials and homework) depend on the schedule and level of structure: $60/hr for twice-weekly structured prep totaling 3 hours per week, $70/hr for weekly 90-minute sessions, or $90/hr for occasional or drop-in prep. For test prep, my fully organized program includes (1) custom homework, (2) worksheets, (3) study guides, (4) cumulative quizzes, and (5) mistake tracking for lasting improvement. Everything works in a logical order, not just random tests.
I take tutoring seriously because parents trust me with important goals. I give students a clear plan and the structure needed to make progress. I back my work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee: if you are not completely satisfied with our first session, you do not pay for it. I'd be happy to learn more about your goals, so contact me anytime.

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Education

University of Maryland, College Park
Mechanical Engineering

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  • Hourly Rate: $60
  • Rate details: 1st Session Guarantee: 100% satisfied or don't pay: $60/hr for school courses | SAT/ACT: $60/hr for 2x/week (90 min each), $70/hr for 1x/week (90 min each), $90/hr for drop-in prep (no set schedule)
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

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ACT Math

ACT Math

I specialize in ACT Math and Science sections (perfect 36/36 scores on both) and have tutored full-time for over the past 18 years, working one-on-one with more than 1,100 students across math courses and standardized test prep. My ACT Math approach is structured and cumulative, with assigned homework, logically ordered worksheets, study guides, timed quizzes, and cumulative reviews. Because ACT Math covers so many topics that one learns over the years, proper structure and connection of ideas become imperative in recognizing question types and avoiding careless mistakes under time pressure. I help students understand the “why” and the “how” behind each problem, not just memorize the “what.”
ACT Science

ACT Science

I specialize in ACT Science and Math sections (perfect 36/36 scores on both) and have tutored full-time for over the past 18 years, working one-on-one with more than 1,100 students across STEM courses and standardized test prep. My ACT Science approach is structured and cumulative, with assigned homework and a logical timeline. Because ACT Science is fast-paced, I focus heavily on accuracy, pacing, calculator use, recognizing question types, and avoiding careless mistakes under time pressure. I help students understand the “why” and the “how” behind each problem, not just memorize the “what.”
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I have tutored math, science, and standardized test prep full-time for over the past 18 years (received: 800/800 SAT Math, 36/36 ACT Math, and 36/36 ACT Science), working one-on-one with more than 1,100 students. Along with my mechanical engineering background and advanced math studies, my teaching experience over the years equips me to tutor Algebra 1 with a focus on helping students build strong, organized skills that connect to later topics, including Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, Calculus, Physics, standardized test performance, real problem-solving, and real-life logic. I help students strengthen topics such as solving equations, inequalities, graphing lines, slope, systems of equations, functions, exponents, polynomials, basic factoring, radicals, word problems, and translating real situations into equations. My approach is structured and patient, with clear explanations, targeted practice, and mistake review so students can build confidence and improve over time.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I have tutored math, science, and standardized test prep full-time for over the past 18 years (received: 800/800 SAT Math, 36/36 ACT Math, and 36/36 ACT Science), working one-on-one with more than 1,100 students. Along with my mechanical engineering background and advanced math studies, my teaching experience over the years equips me to tutor Algebra 2 with a focus on helping students build strong, organized skills that connect to later topics, including Precalculus, Calculus, Physics, standardized test performance, real problem-solving, and real-life logic. I help students strengthen topics such as functions, quadratics, factoring, rational expressions, radicals, exponents, logarithms, graphing, and word problems. My approach is structured and patient, with clear explanations, targeted practice, and mistake review so students can build confidence and improve over time.
Calculus

Calculus

I tutor Calculus by helping students understand the ideas behind limits, derivatives, integrals, and applications instead of just memorizing formulas. I received an 800/800 on SAT Math and a 36/36 on ACT Math, and my mechanical engineering background and advanced math studies give me a strong foundation for explaining Calculus clearly and practically. I help students connect the algebra, graphs, and concepts behind each problem so the work feels more organized and less overwhelming. My approach is patient and structured, with clear explanations, targeted practice, and mistake review so students can build confidence and improve over time.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

Over the past 18 years, I have tutored more than 1,100 students (ask for references) across many levels of math and standardized tests, and I understand that success starts with strong fundamentals and helping students understand the “why” and the “how” instead of just memorizing rules and steps. Earning perfect math scores on the SAT and ACT, along with my mechanical engineering background and advanced math studies, has given me a strong appreciation for how important early math foundations are for Prealgebra, Algebra, future courses, standardized tests, and overall logical development. With students, I explain on a down-to-earth level (I never want to sound like a textbook or simply repeat what they have already heard) the topics of arithmetic, fractions, decimals, percentages, place value, measurement, word problems, basic geometry, and early problem-solving skills that set the tone for the rest of their math career. My approach is structured, patient, and clear, so students can build confidence, reduce frustration, and develop skills that will help them in the courses to come.
GED

GED

I tutor GED Math, along with many other math courses and standardized test prep, with a focus on helping students understand the “why” and the “how” behind the problems, instead of just memorizing steps. Earning perfect math scores on the SAT and ACT, along with my mechanical engineering background and advanced math studies, has given me a strong appreciation for how important fundamentals are for test success and real-life problem-solving. My approach is structured, patient, and down-to-earth, so students can reduce frustration, build confidence, and make steady progress toward passing.
Geometry

Geometry

I tutor Geometry by helping students see the logic behind diagrams, relationships, and rules instead of just memorizing formulas. As a high school freshman, I placed 2nd in a Geometry contest for students at select private high schools in the Baltimore area, which helped spark my long-term appreciation for the subject’s logic and visual reasoning. I later received an 800/800 on SAT Math, a 36/36 on ACT Math, and a 36/36 on ACT Science, and I use that same reasoning-based approach to help students understand Geometry clearly. I help students with proofs, angle relationships, similarity, congruence, circles, coordinate geometry, area, volume, and right-triangle relationships through patient, visual explanations that connect the picture, the reasoning, and the algebra.
Physics

Physics

I tutor Physics with a focus on helping students understand the ideas behind the formulas, not just plug numbers into equations. For AP Physics, I focus on AP Physics 1 and AP Physics C: Mechanics, which fit especially well with my mechanical engineering background and advanced math studies. I help students with motion, forces, energy, momentum, rotation, gravitation, simple harmonic motion, and related problem-solving. My approach is structured, patient, fun, and down-to-earth, with clear explanations instead of sounding like a textbook.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I tutor Prealgebra with a focus on helping students understand the “why” and the “how” behind basic math ideas, instead of just memorizing rules and steps. Earning perfect math scores on the SAT and ACT, along with my mechanical engineering background and advanced math studies, has given me a strong appreciation for how important early math foundations are for Algebra, future courses, standardized tests, and overall logical development. With students, I explain on a down-to-earth level (I never want to sound like a textbook or simply repeat what they have already heard) the topics of fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, proportions, negative numbers, equations, exponents, word problems, and graphing basics that set the tone for the rest of their math education. My approach is structured, patient, and clear, so students can build confidence, reduce frustration, and develop skills that will help them in the courses to come.
Precalculus

Precalculus

I tutor Precalculus with a focus on helping students understand the "why" and the "how" (logic), instead of just memorizing the "what" (formulas). Earning perfect math scores on the SAT and ACT, along with my mechanical engineering background and advanced math studies through Calculus III and beyond, helps me show students how Precalculus connects to the bigger picture and why these skills matter for future courses and the development of strong logical reasoning skills that transcend any course. It is one thing to be an expert tutor in the topics (functions, transformations, polynomial and rational expressions, exponentials, logarithms, trigonometry, unit circle concepts, and graph behavior), but it's a completely different skill set to relay this knowledge to a student in need. My approach is structured and patient, with careful explanation, targeted practice, and mistake review so students can build confidence and be better prepared for Calculus, SAT/ACT Math when needed, and future coursework.
PSAT

PSAT

I scored perfect 800/800 on the SAT Math and I have written my own materials. A lot of my qualifications are already listed in the message part.
SAT Math

SAT Math

I specialize in SAT Math and earned a perfect 800/800 SAT Math score myself. I have tutored full-time for over 18 years and have worked one-on-one with more than 1,100 students across math courses and standardized test prep. My SAT Math program is structured and cumulative, with assigned homework, logically ordered worksheets built from real SAT-style problems, study guides, timed quizzes, and cumulative reviews. I focus on helping students understand the “why” and the “how” behind each problem, not just memorize the “what.”
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I tutor Trigonometry with a focus on helping students understand what the trig relationships actually mean, instead of just memorizing formulas and identities. Earning perfect math scores on the SAT and ACT gave me a strong appreciation for how important trig, geometry, and algebra connections can be on standardized tests and in later math courses. My mechanical engineering background and advanced math studies help me connect trigonometry to Precalculus, Calculus, Physics, and real problem-solving. My approach is structured and patient, with clear explanations that connect the picture, the algebra, and the reasoning so students can build confidence and develop skills that carry into future courses.
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