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Experienced Middle and High School Math Teacher
Matthew H.

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About Matthew


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I have taught middle and high school mathematics for 20 years. I have taught every grade level from grade 6 up to AP Statistics. As a teacher, I believe it is important for students to understand why topics work and how they are connected instead of memorizing separate rules. I want the math to make sense. I believe you are more likely to recall mathematics long term if you understand why the math works. Also, I believe that getting better at almost anything requires some practice. So,...

I have taught middle and high school mathematics for 20 years. I have taught every grade level from grade 6 up to AP Statistics. As a teacher, I believe it is important for students to understand why topics work and how they are connected instead of memorizing separate rules. I want the math to make sense. I believe you are more likely to recall mathematics long term if you understand why the math works. Also, I believe that getting better at almost anything requires some practice. So, I will help you learn the math by clarifying topics and guiding you through practice problems.

As a teacher, my students have performed well on standardized tests. My students in AP Statistics averaged 4.19 over three years with a 97% pass rate. Additionally, students in my geometry classes have, on average, increased their percentile ranks by about 5 points compared to all 9th grade students taking the test. I believe I can help any student increase their performance.

Feel free to contact me with any questions or to schedule a lesson.


Education

Central College in Pella, Iowa
Mathematics
University of Northern Iowa
Masters
University of Nebraska
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

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Approved Subjects

Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I have taught Algebra 1 for over 10 years. I try to help students have a deep understanding of the concepts and the connections among topics.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I have taught Algebra 2 for over 10 years. My goal is to help students understand the concepts at a deep level and how the topics are connected.
Geometry

Geometry

I have taught Geometry for 7 years. My goal is to help students understand concepts at a deep level instead of just memorizing a procedure.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I have been teaching middle and high school mathematics for 19 years. I have taught 6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade, and Algebra 1. My goal is to help students understand concepts at a deep level instead of simply memorizing a procedure.
Precalculus

Precalculus

I have taught Pre-Calculus for 5 years. My goal is to help students understand concepts at a deep level and how they are connected instead of memorizing procedures.
SAT Math

SAT Math

I've taught every high school mathematics subject for 19 years with at least 5 years experience in each of Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Pre-Calculus. I try to help students make sense of the topics and show them strategies for specific SAT questions.
Statistics

Statistics

I taught AP Statistics for 4 years and try to help students understand the concepts and connections among topics.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I have taught Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry for 5 years. My goal is to help students understand the concepts at a deep level and be able to understand the connections among topics.
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Excellent and devoted math tutor

My 16 year old had two sessions a week with Matthew this whole summer in preparation for a difficult test his school required to qualify for an AP course. Matthew squeezed in a lot of material in a short time and explained complex issues simply. My son found him to be an excellent communicator and a kind teacher. I also found Matthew great to work with; when he thought my son needed more time, he suggested increasing sessions from an hour to 1.5 hours. Eventually they met for two hours (there was a LOT of material to cover). My son always seemed to enjoy his lessons and to learn. And (drum roll) he just found out he passed his test! Thank you, Matthew, for being such a caring and dedicated teacher. hugely accommodating of our summer travel schedule, s

Melissa, 16 lessons with Matthew

Rock Star Tutor

Been using Matthew for AP Stats for our daughter. Matthew does a great job explaining topics for our daughter. Our daughter is doing much better since we started using Matthew.

Edward, 51 lessons with Matthew

Amazing

He is absolutely terrific! He knows what he’s talking about and has different ways to approach problems. I really like the techniques he used and the way he explains problems!

Vamshi, 11 lessons with Matthew

Very knowledgeable tutor

Matthew spent time to understand my daughter's need, her strengths and weakness. He spent time to strengthen sections that needed more attention while spending enough practice time on the parts she already knew.

Chitra, 7 lessons with Matthew

Great Tutor, Highly Recommended !!!!!!!

Matthew is teaching my 11th grader AP Stats. He is very knowledgeable, patient and works with the child at the pace comfortable for the student. He also brings his own resources to help with the topic. I am very pleased and would recommend him in a heartbeat.

Pragya, 6 lessons with Matthew

Quick response, easy scheduling. Great tutor!

Matthew helped my HS senior with AP Statistics. My son is not easy to please, but he was very happy with Matthew and worked well with him. He will continue working with Matthew each week to prepare for the upcoming AP exam.

Patty, 10 lessons with Matthew

Knowledgeable, confidence building teacher

Matthew has done a wonderful job helping Katrina understand her AP stats. He is also super responsive and flexible on schedule.

Kira, 6 lessons with Matthew

Knowledgeable and patient.

Very efficient and helpful. Provided guidance on solving systems of equations, including graphs and data points. Patient with our hectic schedule. Thanks very much, Matthew!

Nancy, 3 lessons with Matthew

Excellent tutor

He is very knowledgeable and give excellent lessons. I have tried his lessons once and am very impressed.

Raji, 3 lessons with Matthew

Great Statistics tutor

This first session went very well. I understand much better the concept of surveys and types of surveys. I feel ready for class today.

Ailsa, 41 lessons with Matthew
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