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I love math, and love to teach it
Steven B.

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About Steven


Bio

I have been teaching and tutoring math since I was in college, and have been doing it professionally for the last 15 years. I tutor mostly high school and college students, but I have tutored 3rd grade thru univesity too. I enjoy math and I have many different ways to approach difficult subjects. I am NOT big on memorizing formulas, although there are a few that DO need to be memorized. I try to approach math from a logical perspective so that the formulas and functions make sense. I am...

I have been teaching and tutoring math since I was in college, and have been doing it professionally for the last 15 years. I tutor mostly high school and college students, but I have tutored 3rd grade thru univesity too. I enjoy math and I have many different ways to approach difficult subjects. I am NOT big on memorizing formulas, although there are a few that DO need to be memorized. I try to approach math from a logical perspective so that the formulas and functions make sense. I am especially fond of Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus (which is basically a review of all math learned to that point, plus a little Calculus thrown in), although I am most experienced with Pre-Algebra and Algebra. And of course there is Geometry, Finite Math, Calculus (I only tutor Calculus 1, aka Calculus AB, at this time), SAT / ACT / CBEST / GED / CSET / CSET / CLEP / TExES math preps (gosh, I like them all). Regardless of the math, my students (and their parents) tell me that I make math fun and easy to understand (even if some still profess to hate it). Give me a call, and let's set up a session, and see if we are a good fit.


Education

Brigham Young University
undergrad

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $60
  • Rate details: No extra charge for 2 or more students. $75/hr is my normal rate. $60/hr is a special I am running through the end of January 2025
  • Travel policy: Within 25 miles of Salt Lake City, UT 84108
  • Lesson cancellation: 1 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 2/27/2015

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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CBEST

CBEST

I have taken and passed the CBEST. I have been teaching/tutoring math (elementary through Calculus) and substitute teaching (all subjects) for 12 years. I think my ability to do the math portion of the CBEST should be obvious based on subjects passed. While I rarely tutor other subjects besides math, I could. English is my first language. My father was an English and French teacher (retired) at Santa Ana College (my siblings and I learned to spell, speak and write properly). I speak three languages: French, Spanish and English which gives me a better understanding of grammar and word meanings.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I know Trigonometry very well and have a lot of experience teaching and tutoring this sometimes difficult subject. There are a ton of formulas and identities that many teachers ask students to memorize, however, I don't. I approach Trigonometry more logically, and limit the formula and identity memorization to an absolute minimum. If can be easily derived, why clutter your brain with another memorized formula. Instead, let's understand it.
ACT Math
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
Calculus
Elementary Math
GED
Geometry
Prealgebra
Precalculus
SAT Math

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She Graduated!

Our daughter needed to get a passing grade on a math test to graduate HS. It was the only thing she was missing. She took the test and got a 44 and had to take it again with only 5 days to prepare because graduation was 6 days away. Steven came to our house Friday and over the weekend that preceeded the test. He was so patient with her and really helped her to understand the material. She passed with a 92. We are so grateful to Steven! No Summer School! We are surely going to be scheduling an appt for College Math soon. Awesome Tutor!

Madison, 16 lessons with Steven

Steven was knowledgeable and helpful

Steven taught me some of my first lessons of trig and easily helped me prepare for my exam. He gave me what felt like a comfortable learning environment and he even brought a whiteboard!

Justin, 3 lessons with Steven

Fantastic Tutor

My 17 year-old son has struggled with the Covid 100% online model, while taking his Algebra 2 course. Not only was Steven available immediately the next day, but he quickly built rapport and restored confidence in a single 90 minute sesson. He quickly identified that the main struggle was understanding the terms and exactly how to interpret what the questions were asking. He helped my son reason through the questions and then helped with solving the problems, so there was a clear understanding the how and why. He also moved at a very comfortable pace, making sure all of the concepts were making sense before moving on to the next problems. My son thought he was really cool and wants to keep meeting with him to boost his own prep for quizzes and exams. I personally thought he was fantastic, and I gave my son the green light to continue to reach out to him as much as he feels he needs the help. Well worth it!

Jerry, 1 lesson with Steven

Excellent tutor. Very nice person.

My son and Steven reviewed Algebra 2/Trig for an upcoming test, tomorrow. My son benefited a great deal. They went over past tests and quizzes... corrections. He is very knowledgeable in math.

Vicky, 1 lesson with Steven

Patient and very knowledgeable

Steven helped my son prepare for a calculus test. He is very patient and knowledgeable. He went above and beyond. By coming out to our house, with very short notice, and tutoring late into the evening.

Jeremy , 1 lesson with Steven

Pre-calculus

Steven spent a lot of time catching up my daughter on concepts she missed in class. And even went the extra mile sending information after their session. Highly recommend!

Karen, 1 lesson with Steven

Awesome tutor

Steven is excellent at what he does! He really enjoys and is enthusiastic about tutoring precalculus. He explains it in a concise and understandable manner. My son is much more confident and comfortable with the material since working with Steven. We highly recommend him.

Claudia, 1 lesson with Steven

Very knowledgeable in math

Great teacher and very knowledgeable with math, Factoring and Expanding Polynomial Expressions. My son has had different math tutors, and he’s quite satisfied with Steven’s math knowledge and teaching skills.

Deborah, 1 lesson with Steven

Algebra 2 ++

The whole family is enthusiastic with Steven as a tutor!! He is knowledgeable, so calm, so patient and able to establish instant rapport with our 17-year-old boy. We are so grateful and plan to use his services many times. We heartily recommend him!

Susan, 7 lessons with Steven

Highly recommend!!!

Steven was able to help our son grasp concepts of Algebra 1 in one hour that he hasn’t been able to understand after months of tutoring. He is extremely knowledgeable and was able to dissect the equations in a way that helped our son see it differently. Our son was encouraged about math for the first time all year. He even told me as Stephen left “his really good!!!” I would highly recommend him.

Christina, 15 lessons with Steven
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