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Private School Math Instructor
Elwyn D.

5.0 (97 ratings)

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I have taught pre-Calculus, Algebra 2, Geometry, Algebra 1, and Linear Algebra at a private high school since 2012. In addition to my math courses, I have taught AP US Government and Politics, US History, Physics, and Biology. I organized a math honor society at the school to introduce interested students to topics not normally covered in high school math classes, such as fourth-dimensional geometry, map theory, and biological modeling.

I have also tutored students in pre-Calculus,...

I have taught pre-Calculus, Algebra 2, Geometry, Algebra 1, and Linear Algebra at a private high school since 2012. In addition to my math courses, I have taught AP US Government and Politics, US History, Physics, and Biology. I organized a math honor society at the school to introduce interested students to topics not normally covered in high school math classes, such as fourth-dimensional geometry, map theory, and biological modeling.

I have also tutored students in pre-Calculus, Geometry, Algebra 2, Algebra 1, and SAT prep.

Students are encouraged to ask questions in a tutoring session, whether they are about the how or the why of a given problem . My goal is to have students understand each problem and move confidently to the solution.

I am eager to work with students to achieve their academic goals. I promise one added benefit: the better a student understands math, the more interesting it becomes.

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Education

University of Virginia
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  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $60
  • Travel policy: Within 15 miles of Ashburn, VA 20148
  • Lesson cancellation: 1 hours notice required

  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I have taught Algebra 1 and the math classes that follow: Algebra 2 and Geometry. I know, from experience, which topics in Algebra 1 require the greatest care and which are most essential for success in the years ahead.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I have taught Algebra 2 for four academic years in a private school. During this time we used three different textbooks and that has given me an understanding of the strength and weaknesses of each. I am flexible enough to adopt an approach that will help the student.
Geometry

Geometry

I have been teaching High School mathematics at a private school for the past nine years. My courses have included Geometry, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, and Linear Algebra. All of my students are college-bound, and I have taken care to incorporate SAT preparation into my lectures and lesson plans.
Linear Algebra

Linear Algebra

I taught a course in Linear Algebra for the Seniors who had passed AP Calculus and AP Statistics in their Junior year. The class uses Gilbert Strang's Linear Algebra, 4th Edition along with other course materials available on-line from MIT.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I have taught Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and pre-Calculus at a private school for 4 years. I know what skills are necessary to succeed in these courses. In particular, I have worked with students, both as a teacher and a tutor, who need to improve their mastery of pre-Algebra in order to succeed in High School.
Precalculus

Precalculus

I have 9 years experience teaching mathematics at a private school. Our Precalculus course is demanding, but we generally finish the book with a few weeks to spare. I have tutored several students in Precalculus, and I am flexible enough to conform to the approach adopted in their classrooms.
SAT Math

SAT Math

I have taught math to college-bound students in a private school for the past four years. I have taught Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and pre-Calculus in the classroom, and I have assisted students in their SAT preparation after hours.

Examples of Expertise

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Knowledgeable and patient tutor!

Great teacher. Knows how to easily relate to students and finds ways to explain math easily so students can quickly learn difficult concepts. Works great with my 16 year old son with Algebra2. Very professional.

Emily, 8 lessons with Elwyn

Excellent First Session...

Elwyn had a positive first tutoring session with my son. My son felt that the tutoring in geometry was helpful in grasping contents. Looking forward to more tutoring sessions with Elwyn. It's great to find a solid tutoring match, and we recommend him for sure.

Michael, 3 lessons with Elwyn

Very patient and methodical!

Elwyn has been helping my son with geometry in 9th grade and he is so patient and works in a very methodical way. He prepares my son for tests and reinforcing concepts. Very thankful to have found Elwyn.

Pallavi, 50 lessons with Elwyn

patient knowledgeable tutor

Just a wonderful tutor. My son really like how he teaches him math. I will sure schedule another tutoring lesson for my son.

Yadira, 5 lessons with Elwyn

Knowledgeable and patient tutor!

Great teacher. Knows how to easily relate to students and finds ways to explain math easily so students can quickly learn difficult concepts. Works great with my 16 year old son with Algebra2. Very professional.

Emily, 8 lessons with Elwyn

Experienced teacher, very patient

Appreciated him taking time to do assessment of current knowledge to identify weak areas (even if they aren't what he is doing right now). This will ensure they get addressed so he can have a strong understanding of fundamentals to build on. Thanks!

Anne, 53 lessons with Elwyn

Very knowledgeable, clear communicator.

I highly recommend Elwyn. He is super patient and he explains anything you are having a hard time understanding in such a way that it will seem easy afterwards.

Susan, 13 lessons with Elwyn
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