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Clark R.

Math, Chemistry, Physics through A/P levels and SAT / ACT Prep

Math, Chemistry, Physics through A/P levels and SAT / ACT Prep

$70/hour

4.9 (318 ratings)

  • 1,380 hours tutoring

About Clark

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I have tutored students in Loudoun County for the past 6 years in all levels of math through A/P Calculus, Chemistry, A/P Chemistry, Physics and SAT / ACT prep. My undergraduate is in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Tech, and my MBA is in marketing from Wharton.

I truly enjoy working with students and believe that each one has specific learning styles. My job is to successfully work one-on-one with those styles to help them achieve success, and the proof is in the fact that many...

I have tutored students in Loudoun County for the past 6 years in all levels of math through A/P Calculus, Chemistry, A/P Chemistry, Physics and SAT / ACT prep. My undergraduate is in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Tech, and my MBA is in marketing from Wharton.

I truly enjoy working with students and believe that each one has specific learning styles. My job is to successfully work one-on-one with those styles to help them achieve success, and the proof is in the fact that many students rise from a C/D level grade to A/B+. I have several letters of recommendation that support this claim and am happy to provide this information upon request. If parents want to meet with me outside of tutoring sessions, I am happy to schedule a meeting at no charge other than your time. I'll even buy the coffee!

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Education

Virginia Tech
Chemical Engineering
Wharton School, Univ of Pennsylvania
MBA

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $70
  • Rate details: Many students find small groups a stimulating environment for learning, especially for SAT/ACT prep. Group rates will apply in those cases which can be a significant savings!
  • Lesson cancellation: 4 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 4/19/2016

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Subjects

Business

GRE

GRE

The GRE exam closely reflects the kind of thinking that is typical for a student in a graduate or business school; as such, its results demonstrate that you are ready for graduate-level work. The exam is separated into three sections: 1) Verbal Reasoning — Measures your ability to analyze and evaluate written material and synthesize information obtained from it, analyze relationships among component parts of sentences and recognize relationships among words and concepts, 2) Quantitative Reasoning — Measures problem-solving ability, focusing on basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis, and 3) Analytical Writing — Measures critical thinking and analytical writing skills, specifically your ability to articulate and support complex ideas clearly and effectively.

English

SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

Reading is straight forward, right? After all, we do it every day. But the SAT is not an everyday experience. Specific approaches and strategies can achieve better results, and what works best for a short reading selection may not be the best approach for a long reading selection. My experience with multiple students allows me to explain these strategies in a way that works for the particular student's learning style and correctly answer the most questions possible.
SAT Writing

Homeschool

Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 contains both content that reviews or extends concepts and skills learned in previous grades as well as expanding into new, more abstract concepts in algebra. During this level course, students gain proficiency in solving linear equations, inequalities, and systems of linear equations. New concepts include solving quadratic equations and inequalities, exploring conics, investigating polynomials, and applying/using matrices to organize and interpret data. Students will also investigate exponential and logarithmic functions.
Chemistry,

Chemistry

Chemistry is the science of matter, particularly as it relates to its physical properties, structure, and chemical reactions between various elements and compounds. Subjects that are typically covered include structural properties (atoms, molecules,and the resulting chemical reactions), balancing equations, stoichiometry, gas laws, and many others. Chemistry is a building block subject where previously covered topics combine in more complex ways as newer subjects are introduced, so clear understanding of earlier concepts is essential to ongoing success.
Geometry,

Geometry

Geometry is the branch of mathematics that studies figures, objects, and their relationships to each other. Calculations for volume and area, as well as solutions for related problems are included. It also includes the theorem and proof aspects around triangles, their respective shapes and angles. My approach utilizes the theoretical concepts and ties them to real world examples to help the student translate from theory into practicality. This typically makes the subject more interesting as well as easier to conceptually grasp.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

Precalculus prepares students for calculus the same way that pre-algebra prepares students for Algebra I. While pre-algebra teaches students many different fundamental algebra topics, precalculus does not involve calculus per se; rather, it explores topics that will be applied in calculus. Examples of topics covered include: composite functions, polynomial functions, rational functions, trigonometric functions and their inverses, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, sequences and series, and binomial theorem.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

All four topics (Numbers & Operations, Algebra I & II, Geometry, and Data Analysis) will be covered, as well as test-taking skills and strategies. My experience is that many students can obtain improvement in the 1 or 2 topics in which they are weakest, thus getting the best return on time invested. As such, a previous SAT test result is helpful as a diagnostic tool.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

Reading is straight forward, right? After all, we do it every day. But the SAT is not an everyday experience. Specific approaches and strategies can achieve better results, and what works best for a short reading selection may not be the best approach for a long reading selection. My experience with multiple students allows me to explain these strategies in a way that works for the particular student's learning style and correctly answer the most questions possible.
Algebra 1, Calculus, Prealgebra

Math

Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 contains both content that reviews or extends concepts and skills learned in previous grades as well as expanding into new, more abstract concepts in algebra. During this level course, students gain proficiency in solving linear equations, inequalities, and systems of linear equations. New concepts include solving quadratic equations and inequalities, exploring conics, investigating polynomials, and applying/using matrices to organize and interpret data. Students will also investigate exponential and logarithmic functions.
Geometry,

Geometry

Geometry is the branch of mathematics that studies figures, objects, and their relationships to each other. Calculations for volume and area, as well as solutions for related problems are included. It also includes the theorem and proof aspects around triangles, their respective shapes and angles. My approach utilizes the theoretical concepts and ties them to real world examples to help the student translate from theory into practicality. This typically makes the subject more interesting as well as easier to conceptually grasp.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

Precalculus prepares students for calculus the same way that pre-algebra prepares students for Algebra I. While pre-algebra teaches students many different fundamental algebra topics, precalculus does not involve calculus per se; rather, it explores topics that will be applied in calculus. Examples of topics covered include: composite functions, polynomial functions, rational functions, trigonometric functions and their inverses, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, sequences and series, and binomial theorem.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

All four topics (Numbers & Operations, Algebra I & II, Geometry, and Data Analysis) will be covered, as well as test-taking skills and strategies. My experience is that many students can obtain improvement in the 1 or 2 topics in which they are weakest, thus getting the best return on time invested. As such, a previous SAT test result is helpful as a diagnostic tool.
ACT Math, Algebra 1, Calculus, Prealgebra, Trigonometry

Most Popular

Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 contains both content that reviews or extends concepts and skills learned in previous grades as well as expanding into new, more abstract concepts in algebra. During this level course, students gain proficiency in solving linear equations, inequalities, and systems of linear equations. New concepts include solving quadratic equations and inequalities, exploring conics, investigating polynomials, and applying/using matrices to organize and interpret data. Students will also investigate exponential and logarithmic functions.
Chemistry,

Chemistry

Chemistry is the science of matter, particularly as it relates to its physical properties, structure, and chemical reactions between various elements and compounds. Subjects that are typically covered include structural properties (atoms, molecules,and the resulting chemical reactions), balancing equations, stoichiometry, gas laws, and many others. Chemistry is a building block subject where previously covered topics combine in more complex ways as newer subjects are introduced, so clear understanding of earlier concepts is essential to ongoing success.
Geometry,

Geometry

Geometry is the branch of mathematics that studies figures, objects, and their relationships to each other. Calculations for volume and area, as well as solutions for related problems are included. It also includes the theorem and proof aspects around triangles, their respective shapes and angles. My approach utilizes the theoretical concepts and ties them to real world examples to help the student translate from theory into practicality. This typically makes the subject more interesting as well as easier to conceptually grasp.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

Precalculus prepares students for calculus the same way that pre-algebra prepares students for Algebra I. While pre-algebra teaches students many different fundamental algebra topics, precalculus does not involve calculus per se; rather, it explores topics that will be applied in calculus. Examples of topics covered include: composite functions, polynomial functions, rational functions, trigonometric functions and their inverses, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, sequences and series, and binomial theorem.
Algebra 1, Calculus, Prealgebra

Science

Chemistry

Chemistry

Chemistry is the science of matter, particularly as it relates to its physical properties, structure, and chemical reactions between various elements and compounds. Subjects that are typically covered include structural properties (atoms, molecules,and the resulting chemical reactions), balancing equations, stoichiometry, gas laws, and many others. Chemistry is a building block subject where previously covered topics combine in more complex ways as newer subjects are introduced, so clear understanding of earlier concepts is essential to ongoing success.

Summer

Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 contains both content that reviews or extends concepts and skills learned in previous grades as well as expanding into new, more abstract concepts in algebra. During this level course, students gain proficiency in solving linear equations, inequalities, and systems of linear equations. New concepts include solving quadratic equations and inequalities, exploring conics, investigating polynomials, and applying/using matrices to organize and interpret data. Students will also investigate exponential and logarithmic functions.
Chemistry,

Chemistry

Chemistry is the science of matter, particularly as it relates to its physical properties, structure, and chemical reactions between various elements and compounds. Subjects that are typically covered include structural properties (atoms, molecules,and the resulting chemical reactions), balancing equations, stoichiometry, gas laws, and many others. Chemistry is a building block subject where previously covered topics combine in more complex ways as newer subjects are introduced, so clear understanding of earlier concepts is essential to ongoing success.
Geometry,

Geometry

Geometry is the branch of mathematics that studies figures, objects, and their relationships to each other. Calculations for volume and area, as well as solutions for related problems are included. It also includes the theorem and proof aspects around triangles, their respective shapes and angles. My approach utilizes the theoretical concepts and ties them to real world examples to help the student translate from theory into practicality. This typically makes the subject more interesting as well as easier to conceptually grasp.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

All four topics (Numbers & Operations, Algebra I & II, Geometry, and Data Analysis) will be covered, as well as test-taking skills and strategies. My experience is that many students can obtain improvement in the 1 or 2 topics in which they are weakest, thus getting the best return on time invested. As such, a previous SAT test result is helpful as a diagnostic tool.
Algebra 1, Calculus, GED

Test Preparation

GRE,

GRE

The GRE exam closely reflects the kind of thinking that is typical for a student in a graduate or business school; as such, its results demonstrate that you are ready for graduate-level work. The exam is separated into three sections: 1) Verbal Reasoning — Measures your ability to analyze and evaluate written material and synthesize information obtained from it, analyze relationships among component parts of sentences and recognize relationships among words and concepts, 2) Quantitative Reasoning — Measures problem-solving ability, focusing on basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis, and 3) Analytical Writing — Measures critical thinking and analytical writing skills, specifically your ability to articulate and support complex ideas clearly and effectively.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

All four topics (Numbers & Operations, Algebra I & II, Geometry, and Data Analysis) will be covered, as well as test-taking skills and strategies. My experience is that many students can obtain improvement in the 1 or 2 topics in which they are weakest, thus getting the best return on time invested. As such, a previous SAT test result is helpful as a diagnostic tool.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

Reading is straight forward, right? After all, we do it every day. But the SAT is not an everyday experience. Specific approaches and strategies can achieve better results, and what works best for a short reading selection may not be the best approach for a long reading selection. My experience with multiple students allows me to explain these strategies in a way that works for the particular student's learning style and correctly answer the most questions possible.
ACT Math, ASVAB, GED, PSAT, SAT Writing

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Changed my son's Geometry grade from a D to an A

Clark is an excellent tutor. My sophomore high school son was getting D's in Geometry and after 2 sessions with Clark, he has not received a grade lower than an A-.

Karan, 9 lessons with Clark

Excellent Tutor

Very knowledgeable and patient, our son really appreciates him and how he jumped right in to help him understand chemistry and apply what he has learned to the class room.

Phil, 5 lessons with Clark

Excellent Tutor

We used Clark for my son with SAT review and tutoring. He is an excellent tutor. My son really enjoyed working with him. He explains the material very well and provides easier tools to asses the nature of problems quickly. My son improved on his SAT score and we were all pleased. He is also working with my other son on GRE review and tutoring, now. I also recommended him for math to a friend of mine who has a daughter. She has all good things to say about him as well. Thank you Clark for all your help. Rosa

Rosa, 7 lessons with Clark

A good teacher

Clark thoroughly explains why and how of each step. He’s very patient and seems to like sharing his knowledge of mathematics and chemistry. He helps to decipher what my professor fails to explain in my pre calculus class.

Wendy, 7 lessons with Clark

Really helps clarify concepts. Patient and smart. Great tutor.

Really helps clarify concepts. Patient and smart. Great tutor. Really helping me look at the problems in a way I have not before that makes it easier to understand.

Katie, 5 lessons with Clark

Great teacher!

My daughter was happy to be starting a new year at school because she knew she'd be tutored by Clark again. He's always so encouraging and her love of math keeps growing because he is such a great teacher.

Teresa, 23 lessons with Clark

A true teacher, patient and very effective. Thank you!

Mr. R is the ideal Chemistry tutor for my son. He knows how to effectively communicate with my son and my son responds well.

Benjamin, 6 lessons with Clark

Good SAT Prep

Thank you so much for working with my daughter to prepare for the SAT's. She came home feeling much more confident than her first SAT. I appreciate that you discovered she did better when she "visualizes" and showed her how to draw pictures/tables so could utilize this strength effectively. Now we wait!

JoAnn, 7 lessons with Clark

Great Tutor! Excellent Educator!

Clark is an excellent educator (my grades can prove it). He is very clear, precise, and patient. He is also very flexible. I couldn't have asked for a better tutor!

Orietta, 41 lessons with Clark

Excellent Ongoing ACT tutoring

Clark has been working with me for several weeks to help me prepare for my ACT test scheduled in September. He has been extremely helpful and easy to work with.

Julie, 7 lessons with Clark
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