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Tim R.

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Bio

Hi, I'm Tim. I have a B.A. and M.A. in mathematics from Boston University
and many graduate credit hours from Oklahoma State University. I have taught and
tutored at both of those institutions and also at Pima Community College in
Tucson, AZ and at Northern Oklahoma College in Stillwater, OK. All in all, I have
over 30 years of experience teaching and tutoring mathematics.

I love tutoring because it is one of the most effective ways of helping students
learn difficult topics....

Hi, I'm Tim. I have a B.A. and M.A. in mathematics from Boston University
and many graduate credit hours from Oklahoma State University. I have taught and
tutored at both of those institutions and also at Pima Community College in
Tucson, AZ and at Northern Oklahoma College in Stillwater, OK. All in all, I have
over 30 years of experience teaching and tutoring mathematics.

I love tutoring because it is one of the most effective ways of helping students
learn difficult topics. Many students go to a lecture and feel like they've
understood the material presented only to start their homework and get stuck. My
approach is to help guide the student's thinking by asking them questions designed to
help them think through the process. If a student can understand the reasoning behind
a particular method or problem, they usually can remember it much more easily.
My goal in this kind of session is to get the student to a point at which they can
start doing the assignment on their own. Of course, some students need to learn
the material from scratch, and I can certainly go into teacher mode and present the
material. I also have resources to provide practice problems and examples
because I have experience teaching and tutoring many subjects including Intermediate
Algebra, College Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear
Algebra, Discrete Math, Analysis and Abstract Algebra.

If you have questions or would like to schedule a lesson, feel free to contact me
and I will respond quickly.


Education

Boston University
Mathematics
Boston University
Masters
Oklahoma State University
Graduate Coursework

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Approved Subjects

Discrete Math

Discrete Math

I have have taught Discrete Mathematics courses at both Boston University and at Oklahoma State University.
Calculus
Differential Equations
Linear Algebra
Trigonometry

Examples of Expertise


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Ratings and Reviews


Rating

5.0 (1,263 ratings)
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(1,235)
4 star
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3 star
(3)
2 star
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Reviews

Good

The tutor helped me prepare for final exam. We went over questions from my exam review and got me ready.

Aster, 9 lessons with Tim

Good

The tutor helped me prepare for midterm exam. We went over the last few questions from my midterm review and another quiz review.

Aster, 9 lessons with Tim

Fantastic teacher

Complex Analysis was the most intense math course I’ve ever taken. Tim not only saved me from a failing grade, but made the topic easy and enjoyable!

Briana, 16 lessons with Tim

Excellent Tutor

I was really struggling with Abstract Algebra but Tim made it feel easy! I am now comfortably passing the class and will work with Tim on more math classes in the future!!!

Evan, 9 lessons with Tim

Great help!

Tim helped me understand the O, omega and theta notations to a point where I could understand what the problem was asking for. I wish I understood at a faster pace but Tim did not rush to the next topic which allowed me to ask my ‘over thing’ questions.

Stephanie, 1 lesson with Tim

Could not ask for a better tutor

Tim has exceeded my expectations! He's incredibly knowledgeable and explains concepts with clarity and patience, even when I'm slow to catch on. This is the math tutor you want!

Newton, 20 lessons with Tim

Great tutor! Patient and thorough.

The teaching methods employed by Tim are diverse and tailored to suit my individual learning style. He utilizes a range of resources, including interactive exercises, real-life examples, and engaging discussions, which have greatly enhanced my understanding and interest in the math. His approach is patient and encouraging, fostering a positive and motivating learning environment.

Elena, 4 lessons with Tim

Knowledgeable Understanding

Tim went above and beyond to explain the answers to my college level linear algebra questions (matrix multiplication, inverse matrices, linear dependence, etc ...) Would highly recommend!

Dylan, 1 lesson with Tim

Knowledgeable and flexible

Tim is a great teacher and able to meet the students at whatever level their understanding of the topic is and help them master it. Thank you for that understanding and flexibility

Vaishali, 4 lessons with Tim

Very good tutor. Patient and knowledgeable

Thank you for another session. Skandan is learning and enjoying the lessons. He has been taking several lessons over the summer and now. To learn systematically. Tim has been an amazing tutor for discrete Math. He is very patient and willing to take the time to step back and explain complex concepts when necessary and this helps in working on challenging assignments. Our son works well with him and is faring well as a sophomore in college. Our son has been working with Tim for nearly 4 months with at least 2 classes a week. I highly recommend him as an experienced teacher of discrete math concepts and have given him 5-star ratings! Thank you

Ragu, 51 lessons with Tim