Math & CS tutor — Harvey Mudd grad & former college TA

Andres P.

I studied mathematics and computer science at Harvey Mudd College, and I've spent more than a decade since then working as a software and data engineer. That matters because the math I'd be helping you with isn't something I learned once and set aside — algebra, geometry, precalculus, calculus, linear algebra, probability, and the problem-solving habits underneath them are things I use in real work constantly. I can also help with computer science and programming, from introductory Python and Java through data structures and algorithms. Tutoring itself isn't new to me: for about three years as an undergraduate, I worked as a tutor and teaching assistant across the Claremont Colleges — Harvey Mudd, Scripps, and Claremont McKenna — helping students through subjects like multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and real analysis, and running tutoring sessions and grading coursework for summer classes. Since then, much of my teaching has come from mentoring newer engineers on my teams: sitting down with someone who's stuck, finding where their understanding breaks down, and walking them to the point where they can solve the next problem on their own.
The way I teach is built around understanding rather than memorizing steps. Once a student sees why a method works, the formula stops being something to fear and starts feeling obvious. I like to start by figuring out where things stopped making sense, work through plenty of examples together, and tie the material to something concrete whenever I can. I'm patient, I don't rush, and I'd rather a student truly grasp one idea than nod along to five.
Whether you're working through a tough class, prepping for the SAT or ACT math section, or building a foundation before moving on to harder material, I'd be glad to help. Send me a note about what you're working on and what you'd like to get out of our sessions, and we'll put together a plan from there.