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Experienced Math Tutor
Kathy P.

1,215 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $55
Response time: 40 minutes

About Kathy


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I enjoy helping students to become more competent and confident in math. During tutor sessions, I focus on the student's homework. With my guidance, the student will learn the material and finish their homework! If supporting math skills are missing, I can provide mini-lessons while we work on the homework.

I am certified as a secondary math teacher (expired) and also taught College Algebra at a university, in Pittsburgh, for over seven years. I have a BS degree in Mechanical...

I enjoy helping students to become more competent and confident in math. During tutor sessions, I focus on the student's homework. With my guidance, the student will learn the material and finish their homework! If supporting math skills are missing, I can provide mini-lessons while we work on the homework.

I am certified as a secondary math teacher (expired) and also taught College Algebra at a university, in Pittsburgh, for over seven years. I have a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and a MS degree in Industrial Engineering. I have been tutoring math for over twenty years.

I have also written math books, available on Amazon. The books include a wide range of topics: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, College Algebra, Trigonometry, Translations, Polar Curves, Calculus 1, Calculus 2, Calculus 3, and Differential Equations.


Education

University of pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA
Mechanical Engineer
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Masters

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Approved Subjects

Algebra 1

Algebra 1

Algebra 1 is the foundation for higher math. It's important to understand Algebra 1 so make sure it's taught right!
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 provides fundamental math concepts that are needed for higher math. Make sure it's taught right!
Geometry

Geometry

Geometry often seems like common sense, but, sometimes it can be tricky. Understanding Geometry provides a good foundation for Trigonometry.
Precalculus

Precalculus

I taught College Algebra, which is similar to Precalculus, for about seven years. I have also tutored many students in Precalculus, from many different high schools. Thoroughly understanding Precalculus provides an excellent foundation for learning Calculus.
SAT Math

SAT Math

SAT Math requires a variety of math skills. Also, the questions often require math techniques not often covered in standard math classes. The ability to do SAT math is improved with practice and experience. ... And more practice!
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

Trigonometry is a little different than Algebra and Precalculus. For this reason, many students are intimidated by it. But, after students understand Trigonometry, they realize how important and useful it is.

Examples of Expertise


Kathy has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 148 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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Charasmatic and clear!

Kathy helped me with College Algebra and was very clear and easy to understand. She explained to me in an hour what my teacher couldn't explain and make clear in a week!

Lisa, 2 lessons with Kathy

amazing

Amazing tutor!!! This is from a student 100% recommend!!! She is so nice and helps you through each part of the problem

Lisa, 6 lessons with Kathy

Experience and Knowledgeable Tutor

Kathy is a wonderful tutor who helps my daughters understand their math more in depth than what they learn in class. She is very good at explaining concepts in a way that my daughters can understand. I highly recommend Kathy for her conscientiousness, reliability and her responsiveness.

Nicole, 38 lessons with Kathy

Knowledgeable, patient, prompt, flexible

Kathy was kind and very helpful. We covered problems in Algebra 2. She was able to communicate the concept and instill confidence. Great first lesson!

SABRINA, 1 lesson with Kathy

Wonderful tutor

Knowledgable, thorough, spends extra time making sure my daughter understands the topic. She has made matrices and conics palatable. We really appreciate her help!

Natasha, 29 lessons with Kathy

Pre calculus

Kathy is the best tutor I ever had. She explains everything and make it easy for you. She is a big help. I wish there are more like her in this world. Thank you.

Miriam , 1 lesson with Kathy

Great teacher!

Kathy is very clear and to the point. Kind and patient! Thankful for her help! We will reach out to her again.

Jennifer, 3 lessons with Kathy

Knowledgeable and patient tutor, helped with strategies to self check work.

Kathy showed Natalie what she understood herself, and so she was more confident afterwards. Kathy also showed Natalie some strategies for self checking her work and being more confident.

Natalie, 1 lesson with Kathy

First Time Lesson!

I was searching for someone to help my son and thankfully found Kathy. My son never has Algebra homework, never brings home test results, etc. -- so we really didn't know where to start. Kathy jumped right in, navigated through his google classroom and created a lesson on the spot. The best part was . . . my son liked her!

MICHELLE, 13 lessons with Kathy

Super helpful, and explanatory

My first time using Kathy and she was amazing! She really made sure I understood the topic before we moved on. I look forward to my next session with Kathy!

Anonymous, 8 lessons with Kathy
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