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Kevin B.

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4,315 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $68
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One-on-one lessons in math, engineering, and technology
One-on-one lessons in math, engineering, and technology
Kevin B.

4.9 (1,322 ratings)

4,315 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
4.9 (1,322 ratings)

4,315 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
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I lived in a sophomore dorm and provided support to students of all majors. This experience propelled me into education, as I founded my own tutoring business a few years after college. I...

Hi! My name is Kevin (or, if you prefer formality, you can call me Mr. B), and I've been tutoring students of all ages and abilities for roughly 15 years. My primary focus is STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), but I also help students succeed in computer programming and in test prep (ACT/SAT/GRE). I believe that, with the right support and attitude, anyone can learn to do anything! My students validate this belief every day.

I began tutoring when I was getting my degree in mechanical engineering at Rose-Hulman (Terre Haute, IN), which was and still is the top-ranked undergraduate program in the country. I lived in a sophomore dorm and provided support to students of all majors. This experience propelled me into education, as I founded my own tutoring business a few years after college. I have done several years of graduate research at Purdue University (W. Lafayette, IN) and have run SAT prep programs at a Sylvan learning center. I have taught classes to elementary school, middle school, and college students, most recently as a member of the faculty at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU). I have over a thousand hours of experience in most of the subjects I tutor, and I'm constantly pushing to improve. Whether you're a high school student struggling with math for the first time, a college student trying to run the gauntlet of engineering classes, or an adult learner looking to brush up on concepts you've forgotten, I can help you succeed!

WashU students: I live next to campus and am able to meet you anywhere on the main campus or the south 40 very easily, but be aware that I do not tutor for courses where I have a direct conflict of interest, such as those I or my partner, Dr. B, are currently teaching.

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Education

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Purdue University
Graduate Coursework
Western Governors University
MEd

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $68
  • Rate details: Contact me for discounted rate options (e.g., nearby location, group sessions, or financial hardship)
  • Travel policy: Within 10 miles of Saint Louis, MO 63130
  • Lesson cancellation: 12 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 4/14/2016

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Business

GRE, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word

Computer

AutoCAD,

AutoCAD

I have been using various CAD and solid modeling programs for the past nine years, including AutoCAD, FreeCAD, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, SolidEdge, and CATIA. Most of my work in these programs is geared towards drafting engineering drawings. I have many years' experience helping others learn to use CAD software as well as troubleshoot issues in existing drawings.
C,

C

I have eight years' experience coding in C. I have taken several courses that use extensive C programming (microchip programming, numerical solvers). I have some experience tutoring people in programming in a formal setting, but most of my experience is informal (e.g., helping coworkers with their code). When tutoring programming in general, my strategy is to teach the student the logic behind the structure and how to use references effectively. Rarely is route learning employed or encouraged.
C++,

C++

I have five years' experience in C++ programming, mostly with numerical solvers. I have taken courses that employ C++ to solve problems in fluid mechanics, granular flows, and general engineering problems. I also have experiencing debugging and troubleshooting large C++ programs used by the modeling community.
Computer Programming,

Computer Programming

I have over a decade's worth of experience in computer programming, including code development, debugging, maintenance, and teaching. Languages with which I'm familiar include (but are not limited to) C/C++, MATLAB, FORTRAN, and Java. Most of my programming experience is related to numerical methods (e.g., computational fluid dynamics), and I have tutored students in many different programming languages for engineering courses.
Linux,

Linux

I am an active Linux user and have been since 2007. I have experience in many of the popular Linux flavors (e.g., Ubuntu and Red Hat) as well as a number of niche varieties. I have experience with remote computing in a Linux environment and have written short guides on the subject. If you're looking for someone to help you understand Linux, particularly the command line, I'm both passionate about the subject and have practical experience. I am a mechanical engineer by training who has been tutoring for decades and has done research in computational modeling.
MATLAB,

MATLAB

I have been an active MATLAB user since 2006 and am familiar with many of the languages and programs it uses (e.g., C, Java, and gnuplot). I have been tutoring engineering students in MATLAB course material for decades and have ample program debugging experience. I also am familiar with many of the MATLAB extensions and packages (e.g., Simulink). I can handle cases ranging from basic (e.g., first programming experience) to complex (e.g., graduate student attempting to write a research script).
HTML, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word

Corporate Training

C++,

C++

I have five years' experience in C++ programming, mostly with numerical solvers. I have taken courses that employ C++ to solve problems in fluid mechanics, granular flows, and general engineering problems. I also have experiencing debugging and troubleshooting large C++ programs used by the modeling community.
Grammar, HTML, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Proofreading, Statistics

Elementary Education

Elementary Math, Elementary Science, Grammar, Reading

English

ACT English, ACT Reading, English, Grammar, Literature, Proofreading, Reading, SAT Reading, SAT Writing, Writing

Homeschool

Calculus,

Calculus

I earned a math minor with my B.S., passed a Ph.D. math qualifier written by a math department, I have been teaching calculus in one form or another since 2008, and I currently run a summer Calc I course at WashU. That doesn't mean my expertise is limited to intro courses; I have thousands of hours of experience with Calc I, II, and III, and I am proficient in vector calculus. (I currently teach another course which includes a vector calc component.)
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, English, Geometry, Physics, Prealgebra, Precalculus, Reading, SAT Math, SAT Reading, Statistics, Writing

Math

Calculus,

Calculus

I earned a math minor with my B.S., passed a Ph.D. math qualifier written by a math department, I have been teaching calculus in one form or another since 2008, and I currently run a summer Calc I course at WashU. That doesn't mean my expertise is limited to intro courses; I have thousands of hours of experience with Calc I, II, and III, and I am proficient in vector calculus. (I currently teach another course which includes a vector calc component.)
Chemical Engineering,

Chemical Engineering

Though my department was Mechanical Engineering, my graduate studies in powder mechanics were widely considered to fall within Chemical Engineering. I have attended several ChE conferences and read numerous papers in the field. I have experience tutoring Chemical Engineering students at the undergrad level, especially in subject areas which overlap with Mechanical Engineering.
Differential Equations,

Differential Equations

I have a mathematics minor and have taken five courses in differential equations (DE) and many others which apply them in an engineering setting. I have many years' experience tutoring students in DEs of all types, including PDEs. I can teach both theory and application for many different solution methods, including series solutions and Laplace transforms.
Linear Algebra,

Linear Algebra

I've taken four courses in linear algebra at various levels and have tutored in the subject for over five years. My experience in using linear algebra is focused on numerical methods, but I have taught it in both practical and theoretical settings. I can also tutor linear algebra in engineering settings (e.g., solving large systems for vibration analysis).
MATLAB,

MATLAB

I have been an active MATLAB user since 2006 and am familiar with many of the languages and programs it uses (e.g., C, Java, and gnuplot). I have been tutoring engineering students in MATLAB course material for decades and have ample program debugging experience. I also am familiar with many of the MATLAB extensions and packages (e.g., Simulink). I can handle cases ranging from basic (e.g., first programming experience) to complex (e.g., graduate student attempting to write a research script).
Mechanical Engineering,

Mechanical Engineering

I have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and have been tutoring students in the field since 2008. I have worked with students on topics ranging from engineering fundamentals to advanced ME topics including (but not limited to) CFD, FEM, vibration analysis, and robotics. I currently teach engineering mathematics courses at a university. My tutoring approach in engineering is geared towards helping the student understand general concepts so they'll be able to tackle similar problems in the future.
ACT Math, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Physics, Prealgebra, Precalculus, Probability, SAT Math, Statistics, Trigonometry

Most Popular

Calculus,

Calculus

I earned a math minor with my B.S., passed a Ph.D. math qualifier written by a math department, I have been teaching calculus in one form or another since 2008, and I currently run a summer Calc I course at WashU. That doesn't mean my expertise is limited to intro courses; I have thousands of hours of experience with Calc I, II, and III, and I am proficient in vector calculus. (I currently teach another course which includes a vector calc component.)
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, English, Geometry, Physics, Prealgebra, Precalculus, Reading, Statistics, Writing

Science

Chemical Engineering,

Chemical Engineering

Though my department was Mechanical Engineering, my graduate studies in powder mechanics were widely considered to fall within Chemical Engineering. I have attended several ChE conferences and read numerous papers in the field. I have experience tutoring Chemical Engineering students at the undergrad level, especially in subject areas which overlap with Mechanical Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering,

Mechanical Engineering

I have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and have been tutoring students in the field since 2008. I have worked with students on topics ranging from engineering fundamentals to advanced ME topics including (but not limited to) CFD, FEM, vibration analysis, and robotics. I currently teach engineering mathematics courses at a university. My tutoring approach in engineering is geared towards helping the student understand general concepts so they'll be able to tackle similar problems in the future.
ACT Science, Physics

Summer

Calculus,

Calculus

I earned a math minor with my B.S., passed a Ph.D. math qualifier written by a math department, I have been teaching calculus in one form or another since 2008, and I currently run a summer Calc I course at WashU. That doesn't mean my expertise is limited to intro courses; I have thousands of hours of experience with Calc I, II, and III, and I am proficient in vector calculus. (I currently teach another course which includes a vector calc component.)
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, GED, Geometry, Physics, Reading, SAT Math, Statistics, Writing

Test Preparation

ACT English, ACT Math, ACT Reading, ACT Science, ASVAB, GED, GRE, SAT Math, SAT Reading, SAT Writing

Ratings and Reviews

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4.9 (1,322 ratings)
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2 star
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1 star
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Reviews

Great tutor

Great tutor! Patient, always prepared, kind, very knowledgeable. Highly recommend! Used him for GRE prep this summer, was very flexible and responsive via text. A+ rating overall!

Monye, 6 lessons with Kevin

Knowledgeable and helpful tutor!

Kevin did a terrific job tutoring our son in geometry. He was patient, knowledgeable, and helpful! Our child is a freshman in high school and needed some additional help navigating a few concepts and foundational topics; Kevin quickly assessed his needs and provided solid guidance. Our son did well on his test and is more confident.

Renee, 1 lesson with Kevin

Very awesome.

Already feel like i’m understanding math better. I’m also already starting to feel slightly better with physics, can’t wait to see the progress I’ll be making!

Lilly, 19 lessons with Kevin

Kevin is the best!

Kevin has helped me with C++ all semester. I have had several tutors and none of them compare to Kevin. 10/10 recommend having him as a tutor. He explains things very well and is extremely reliable.

Chelsie, 6 lessons with Kevin

Math and engineering tutoring

Kevin has been tutoring both my daughters for over a year now. He has such breadth of knowledge. He has tutored calc 1, 2, and 3. He has helped with engineering course and C++. My daughters both enjoy their time with Kevin and he has helped them both succeed in some very difficult classes. He is courteous, on time, and a great communicator. He will continue to tutor my girls in the fall.

Christine, 116 lessons with Kevin

ACT Tutoring

Kevin has helped both of my daughters with college math courses. He is now helping the younger one with ACT. They both get a lot out of their time with Kevin.

Christine, 116 lessons with Kevin

Repeat customer!

Kevin helped my older daughter with her more advanced college math and science courses this summer. He was so helpful, we asked him to help our younger daughter with her first math course at community college. Kevin connects well with the kids and they look forward to their time with Kevin. He is able to explain things in an easy to understand method which they appreciate. He is prompt and uses their time well. He is even helping my daughter check and make sure she has completed all her assignments in her non math courses and helping her stay organized.

Christine, 116 lessons with Kevin

Kevin is a Godsend!

My daughter met with Kevin twice a week this summer to help with two distance learning classes she was taking. University Physics 2 for engineers was remote and asynchronous. Kevin helped her not only understand the material, but stay on pace with the class and stay on top of her assignments. He is always prompt and easy to make a regular schedule with. He provides good feedback after each lesson. He has helped her stay on track and have success this summer.

Christine, 116 lessons with Kevin

Tons of knowledge - great teaching skills!

My daughter has being meeting with Kevin for help with her Differential Equations and Physics classes. Kevin has a wealth of knowledge that has helped her in these difficult classes. She shared that he makes things very easy to understand and helps her feel very comfortable trying to work things out on her own. He supports and guides her along while she is working on problems thus supporting her learning. He was easy to schedule, and prompt to all lessons. He is the perfect tutor to support her engineering classes. You will not be disappointed if you work with Kevin!

Christine, 116 lessons with Kevin

Very knowledgeable and reliable tutor

Kevin has taught 3 of my children during high school, covering AP Physics, Physics, Algebra II and Trig and Pre-Calculus. We have used other tutors and none have been as helpful and reliable. He is always prepared, on time and communicative about progress and goals. We have had 3 kids with different needs and he was able to help each very effectively. Highly recommend.

Susan, 116 lessons with Kevin
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