Charles P.
New York, NY
Summer School and Test Prep Tutor: GRE, GMAT, MCAT, SAT, AP Exams
Princeton University
Mech EngineeringAbout Charles
I'm a graduate of Princeton University with a passion for teaching. I quite simply enjoy leading students through difficult course material and preparing them for standardized exams. I believe that learning is a ongoing process and that tutoring should make that process more manageable.
My tutoring services mainly focus on test
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Cancellation
24 hours notice requiredSession Rates: New Jersey/Queens/Brooklyn: $90/hr Manhattan: $80/hr NYC Cancellation Rates: $80 per lesson Note: Clients will be notified of any changes to cancellation policies and rates.
Travel Radius
Travels within 6 miles of New York, NY 10023Charles offers online lessons
Charles is approved to conduct lessons through Wyzant Online. Wyzant Online allows students and tutors to work remotely via video, audio, and collaborative whiteboard tools. For more information about how online tutoring works, check out Wyzant Online.
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"Amazing"
- Jackie, Port Washington, NY on 5/28/14I first contacted Charles over my winter intersession, after having to drop my Organic Chemistry 2 class the semester before. I had a serious mental block against Organic Chemistry and had tried other tutors with little success. This was going to be my last chance to pass Organic Chemistry and Charles made it happen. Not only did I pass, I got a B in a class that last semester I was failing. He is very patient and takes great care in understanding how each of his students think to give them the best chance of understanding the information. He came to each session prepared with examples to increase my understanding of the subject. Not only is he thorough, but he also made me very comfortable asking questions and gave me a lot of encouragement along the way. I am so glad I found Charles to get me through this class. If you are in need of a tutor, I highly recommend Charles for the job!
"Friendly and extremely helpful tutor!"
- Karen, New York, NY on 6/13/17Charles is a dedicated tutor. He is responsible and takes his job very seriously. Charles has been working with my 9th grader on Geometry and has offered new and innovative ways of solving complex problems that are accessible. He has a quiet, gentle approach and is very good for students needing some confidence building when the subject doesn't seem to come naturally. He's a pleasure to work with.
"Knowledgable and teaches to understand, not to plug and chug"
- Joseph, New York, NY on 5/24/17Charles really knows his stuff, and imparts it well. I've used him for two subjects: Calculus III and Statics. For Calculus, he made Series/Sequences, a topic typically dreaded by students, less stressful by explaining when to use which tests in an easy to understand fashion. For Statics, he explained things that my professor didn't, describing importance of defining line of actions, and even more conceptual aspects of the course material. I highly recommend him!
"Very Knowledgeable in Geometry"
- Oni, New York, NY on 4/23/17My son needed some support with his Common Core Regents Geometry assignment and Charles was able to assist in a way that made sense to my son and helped him with the skills needed to be successful.
"Helpful College level Chemistry Tutor"
- Christine, New York, NY on 4/8/17My son is college student struggling in Chemistry. During his Spring break, he received daily tutor sessions with Charles. After all the sessions,my son was able to master all the topics reviewed. My son feels much more confident. Thanks Charles!
"Very knowledgeable tutor"
- Josh, Ceres, CA on 4/2/17I presented charles with a worksheet given by my professor and he was able to work through the entirety of the worksheet with me without any stumps along the way. He was able to clearly identify all of the necessary steps in a very simple manner. I was not able to complete the worksheet on my own before the session, but after the session, I was able to complete it fully and got a much better understanding of the concepts (much better than I would've if I was to continue to attempt them on my own). Also, his notes are very organized and helpful!
"Great Organic Chemistry Tutor!"
- Georgia, New York, NY on 4/1/17Charles is a super helpful tutor. He comes prepared, can answer all of my questions in detail, and is very flexible. I was having a hard time in my orgo class and was very anxious about it. Now I feel prepared and am beginning to enjoy the class a lot more. Highly recommend!
"Excellent Chemistry Tutor"
- Heather, New York, NY on 3/31/17Charles is very good at helping me understand chemistry, especially the mathematics. He is patient and knowledgeable and his notes are east to follow. Basically a better textbook.
"Knows his stuff"
- Jill, New York, NY on 3/26/17Patient, soft-spoken and knows his stuff. Reviewed all problem sets in precalculus that my daughter had trouble with and clarified at all. He was clear into the point and knew what he was talking about
"Knowledgeable and accessible"
- Scott, New York, NY on 12/26/16Charles was a physics tutor for our daughters and they found him to be very helpful. He was knowledgeable and was able to explain concepts in a way that they could understand. They look forward to working with him again.
"Super helpful and resourceful"
- Ydelsie, New York, NY on 12/25/16Charles helped in a hasty attempt to increase my grade on my Organic Chemistry final. He helped my focus of areas I had the most trouble and we did a lot of practice. He was a great help
"Great, patient Tutor"
- Mark, New York, NY on 11/30/16Charles has been tutoring my daughter for a year and half in Chemistry, Geometry and now Algebra. He's great: reliable, patient and produces results.
"Exceptional Calculus Tutor"
- Lisa, New York, NY on 11/26/16My son wanted to hone his calculus skills, and Charles was terrific at helping him do just that -- he really knows his stuff. My son left each tutoring session with Charles feeling more fluent and confident about the material: Charles is superbly competent and explains the material very clearly. In addition, he is a person of exceptional integrity. Indeed, he is standout in that regard.
"Back On Track!"
- Pam, New York, NY on 10/24/16My daughter was in a state of panic before her exam and Charles got her back up n track by breaking down concepts until she understood!
"Great Tutor, organized, punctual, patient, and smart"
- Charles, New York, NY on 10/19/16Charles has been incredibly helpful in preparing me for the GRE Quantitative sections. He is good at helping explain the math concepts on the test and identifying the quickest strategies for solving problems.
"Fantastic GRE Tutor!"
- Maria, New York, NY on 10/11/16Charles was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful when helping me prepare for the GRE. Across all sections of the exam - and especially in math - I feel much better equipped to tackle any kind of problem I encounter!
"Great session"
- Scott, New York, NY on 9/27/16We worked on some math areas that I have been struggling with, Charles helped me figure out some good strategies to improve
"Amazing Tutor"
- Sophia, New York, NY on 6/27/16Charles knew Organic Chemistry topics like the back of his hand. He made me charts to ease the difficulty of memorizing certain aspects of mechanisms and reactions. Very helpful!
"Excellent Tutor for Organic Chemistry"
- Adam, Cape Coral, FL on 4/27/16Not only does Charles explain everything thoroughly, he provides several different approaches to attack the information as well as sample problems. I'd definitely recommend him to anyone struggling with Organic Chemistry 1 or 2. An excellent tutor!
"High Recommendaiton"
- Mahathi, New York, NY on 3/22/16I have been working with Charles for the past month for GRE math tutoring and have learned new concepts that are useful for both testing and everyday math. I look forward to our sessions and genuinely enjoy his teaching method. He motivates and challenges me while also being patient. I highly recommend Charles to anyone seeking an attentive and fun tutor!
"Knowledgeable and patient tutor"
- Greta, Saint Louis, MO on 2/29/16Charles very clearly knows what he is talking about and is able to put together a very fluid and thorough lesson plan. I was very pleased with his tutoring abilities!
"Knowledgeable"
- Mary, New York, NY on 1/25/16Definitely knows his physics. I've only had one session with him for MCAT physics and will update, but so far so good!
"Happy we found Charles!"
- Steven, New York, NY on 1/18/16Needed a tutor stat for my 9th and 11th grade year old sons. Physics, calculus and Algebra required some brushing up. Charles is easy going, and my boys enjoy working with him. Now cruising thru exams
"Patient, knowledgeable, accommodating"
- Naoko, Michigan City, IN on 1/7/16Although it was year-end, he was very fast to respond to my emails, and scheduling was easy. He was extremely knowledgeable in the subject and provided the study material. Very professional and efficient. Highly recommend!
"Exactly what I needed: 10/10"
- Robin, Brooklyn, NY on 5/31/15Charles went through my practice exam with me, and helped me identify concepts to study further on the Quantitative Reasoning portion of the GRE. He then helped me create an action plan for further study until my real test.
Exactly what I needed and I feel very confident!
"Great Tutor"
- Rachel, Yonkers, NY on 4/6/14Great tutor. Very patient, went through all of the material I needed to learn. He helped me understand the concepts as well as worked through some practice problems I had. Excellent tutor, I would highly recommend Charles.
"Thoughtful and low-key."
- Randall, New York, NY on 2/9/14Charles is patient and supportive, but also thoughtful. He is helping our son feel comfortable that he can manage the physics work he did not think he could do. He is also practical about what can be accomplished in the time available and how to be strategic in working through the lessons. We are very pleased.
Feb 10, 2014
The physics course that Charles was tutoring our son to complete has ended. We did not rate each lesson, as it was unnecessary. He was unfailingly supportive and professional. He helped our son manage virtual labs, prepare for quizzes and prepare the work in each unit. Thank you for your help.
"So sad I did not start with him much earlier"
- Louisa, San Francisco, CA on 12/13/13My son was so amazed with the immense help he received from Charles P. during their first tutoring session in Organic Chemistry. Thank-you, Charles!
"Great to work with."
- Van, New York, NY on 11/15/13Charles is a great tutor. He is patient and explains the work so well that he makes a once hard problem seem easy. The tools and tips he provided for doing well on the GRE were invaluable.
"Professional and Knowledgeable"
- Michael, New York, NY on 1/20/13Charles is a very professional and knowledgeable tutor. He is prompt for appointments and covers all of the materials required. His thorough and understandable explanations for questions and concepts in a very difficult subject make learning easy.
"Awesome Tutor!"
- Becky, Great Neck, NY on 7/23/12Charles is an excellent tutor! He is very polite, very professional, and very knowledgeable. I worked with him for several months on college level-Calculus 2, Physics 2 and Statics. He is very patient with his students, and will spend as much time as is needed to ensure understanding. He is exceptionally good at explaining complicated things in a way that’s easy to understand. He shows you how to organize your solutions to problems by breaking everything down into a set up easy-to-understand, methodical steps. He will help you work through all the problems logically. Rather than just showing you the solution to the problem, he works with you step by step and gives you hints so that you can work it out, yourself. This really helps to truly understand the problems, how they work, and the proper way to solve any similar problem. He was always prepared for each session, with example problems from other texts to cover during the session, along with some additional problems to practice on your own. He is always determined to make the most of the tutoring session, and remains focused on the subject. I VERY highly recommend Charles for any subject. He is an excellent tutor, and a great person.
"Wonderful!"
- Debbi, Stamford, CT on 5/24/12Charles was so helpful to me during my semester of chemistry. He was able to make complex topics easy to understand. It was a pleasure working with him.
"Excellent tutor. Very satisfied."
- Crystal, Brooklyn, NY on 3/20/12Charles P is a wonderful chemistry tutor. He is very patient and extremely thorough, hence he is able to make difficult subjects such as chemistry, well, not so difficult. His ability to convey such a puzzling subject in an elucidating way is applaudable. He has been my tutor for almost two months now and I am pleased with his level of teaching and professionalism; I am also satisfied with my progress.
"Very knowledgeable, organized, answers questions well"
- Susan, Brooklyn, NY on 7/4/10Really awesome tutor. Very organized and can answer all my questions very well. Knows the material very well, too.
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Approved subjects
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Chemistry
Chemistry is one of my favorite subjects to tutor. Ever since taking AP Chemistry in high school and Advanced Chemistry in college, I have gained an appreciation of the work required to master the course. Whether teaching stoichiometry, periodic trends, or kinetic molecular theory, I help students effectively learn complex concepts in a short period of time.
GMAT
I'm an expert in standardized math test preparation, having recently scored a 50 on the GMAT's quantitative section. Being quite confident in my approach to the exam format (e.g. data sufficiency), I routinely employ methods that maximize time and content knowledge to achieve the highest score possible. Beyond that, I have access to a number of GMAT question banks, which have been helpful to dozens of clients over the years.
GRE
Though I scored in the 98th percentile (Q:163 V:163) of the GRE, I mainly focus on the quantitative portion while also discussing strategies and techniques used for all sections. Below you'll find answers to frequently asked questions, but feel free to contact me to discuss the benefits of tutoring.
1) How much can I expect my score to increase?
Students who start tutoring with me at least one month prior to their exam date tend to improve their quantitative score by more than 8 points.
2) What resources do you provide?
I provide standardized material from a range of test prep companies, including the official ETS material. I also hand out practice worksheets and study guides for review after each session.
3) How do you plan out sessions?
During the first few sessions, I try to assess a client's comfort level with the material, reviewing past exam results and asking diagnostic questions. I then create a study plan, picking the topics and strategies I feel will most likely boost test scores in the shortest period of time.
4) How do you conduct each session?
I spend the first part of each session answering questions about practice problems. I then try to drill though specific math topics as we work through setting up increasingly complicated exam questions.
MCAT
With years of experience working with college chemistry and physics students, I specialize in tutoring the Physical Science section of the MCAT. Many of my clients have seen a significant improvement in their scores. My approach starts with a general review of high yield concepts and then progresses to a more focused discussion of test-taking strategies, including ways of reading through passages efficiently, performing mental math tasks, and selecting the most appropriate formula for any given question.
Mechanical Engineering
I have a BSE degree in Mechanical Engineering from Princeton University. As a tutor, I specialize in statics and dynamics. In the past, I've successfully tutored engineering students at Harvey Mudd and Case Western.
Organic Chemistry
Organic chemistry is a tricky course. It starts off simple enough, reviewing topics like orbital hybridization, line angle structures, and IUPAC nomenclature. However, when the class starts integrating reactions into the discussion, students are usually overwhelmed by the amount of memorization required. At this point, the difficulty level in Organic Chemistry I increases exponentially and it keeps rising through Organic Chemistry II. Once students fall behind, it's quite challenging for them to solve multi-step synthesis problems, to draw out mechanisms, and/or to memorize reagents confidently.
I have 3 years of experience tutoring organic chemistry students at Hunter, Columbia, and Stonybrook. I've developed methods of organizing reagents and mechanisms by using study guides and worksheets customized to suit college curricula. I've also devised study strategies to maximize study time and to reduce frustrations. A number of students have reached their academic goals using these study techniques.
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Charles P.
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Summer School and Test Prep Tutor: GRE, GMAT, MCAT, SAT, AP Exams