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Robert E.

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I am a MD- and VA-certified successful secondary mathematics teacher with over forty years of experience both as a public school mathematics teacher and tutor. Young at heart, I patiently teach in person or online in the manner that will bring the student the most success. A comfortable rapport between the student and me is important. If the student has a question about homework or a test prep and we are not in session, he or she may telephone or text me and online we can meet and I will...

I am a MD- and VA-certified successful secondary mathematics teacher with over forty years of experience both as a public school mathematics teacher and tutor. Young at heart, I patiently teach in person or online in the manner that will bring the student the most success. A comfortable rapport between the student and me is important. If the student has a question about homework or a test prep and we are not in session, he or she may telephone or text me and online we can meet and I will answer her or his questions. With online sessions, both the student and I will see each other's screen so all my responses will be clear and complete.

Along with this success, I boost self-confidence so that the student will be motivated to do his/her best, and without second guessing, will see steady improvement of math grades. Improving study skills is also a high priority for me. In my instruction, I will motivate by making math easy and fun.

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Education

Towson University, Maryland
Mathematics
South University
Graduate Coursework
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  • Hourly Rate: $25
  • Rate details: I offer exceptional lessons at reasonable prices for all secondary and some college math courses, including test preparations, based on 54 years of teaching and tutoring experience.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 4/30/2026

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ACT Math

ACT Math

The ACT tests, for most colleges, are accepted as much as the SAT. The advantage of taking the ACT is that, in general, it is easier to do well on than the ACT because the emphasis is more on math knowledge than on problem-solving It is said that one only needs the math up through the 9th grade to think about and compute problems on the ACT. The SAT is harder because it tests the student on how well he or she can apply math knowledge to solve unique problems and situations. The ACT has some of the same questions, but, in general, ACT questions are more direct, testing the student on math content alone. I have over the past five years successfully helped many young people to pass the math ACT with a good score. I focus my teaching on the exact concepts the student needs to relearn and give him or her plenty of practice problems to increase speed and gain self-confidence. Also, I make sure my student knows the important test strategies to use, and I gradually increase the difficulty levels of the problems he or she is practicing. The result is a maximum score the student can send to the college of choice.
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

Many students have problems with algebra because it is often presented by the classroom teacher in an abstract manner seemingly outside of the student's realm of experience. Translating words to algebraic symbols, in fact word problems themselves, are a challenge for any student. I am successful working with students weak in algebra because I relate each concept back to the number skill(s) it is based on; I can do this because the letters or variables in algebra simply represent numbers. Often, a student is weak in number skills, and strengthening them makes algebra easier and more realistic to them. With word problems, I teach a step-by-step procedure of strategies, including practice "drawing" the word problem situation in a student's mind, so visually he can see what equations and operations are needed to solve it.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

A child's success in Algebra 2 hangs on how well s(he) understands Algebra 1 from two years before. Many students forget algebra concepts and need to relearn. Others had poor instruction when they took Algebra 1, and now are totally lost in this second year of the math. Too many Algebra 2 teachers do not review enough the previous algebra skills; some teachers do not review at all. It is confusing to students when they get increasingly low scores and feel lost in Algebra 2. They feel at fault and overwhelmed, when, in fact, I've repeatedly found that review and confidence-building will turn an "impossible situation" into new and comprehendable learning experiences. It always inspires me to see a child's smile and relief that s(he) now understands.
ASVAB

ASVAB

I have successfully prepared quite a few ASVAB candidates to pass with higher scores in areas advantageous to what the Armed Forces are recruiting for. I teach an ASVAB candidate only and exactly the concepts s(he) needs for the test. I make sure the client's self-confidence improves with the knowledge learned. I provide guided home study in math and English to hasten the learning pace and completely prepare a student ASAP for the ASVAB.
Calculus

Calculus

I have had positive experiences teaching growing minds both differential and integral calculus. Many times students have learning difficulties with calculus because some of their algebra is faulty, perhaps they don't understand their teacher, or the class pace is too fast. I always start by evaluating and correcting a student's algebra, then for clarity relate calculus topics back to the algebra and geometry the students have already had. I emphasize easy-to-understand teaching and support the students' homework and preparation for quizzes and tests. Students can call or text me homework questions they need help with. I will respond to them ASAP.
GED

GED

Passing the math GED is just as worthy and valuable as getting a high school diploma. I have been very successful preparing students to take the math GED. My teaching process is very simple: I initially evaluate (at no charge) a candidate's GED math skills to see what he/she doesn't understand, then reteach these skills as I continually give GED problems and simulated practice teto get the student comfortable with the test. I have found that a GED student's biggest challenge is doing word problems. The key to successfully solving a word problem is to critically read it, be able to draw a picture of the situation in his or her mind, and then, when finished, the student rechecking to make sure the question was answered and that this solution is reasonable. I give problem-solving strategies and plenty of word problems to practice to build up the student's skills and that all-important self-confidence. Students can call or text me if they get stuck on a homework question. I will respond back ASAP.
Geometry

Geometry

Geometry is a logic-driven math class. Students arrive at and use properties of 2-and 3-dimensional shapes to solve problems involving them. It is usually considered by most to be an easier class than algebra, although algebra is used in geometry problem-solving. Since this kind of math is relatively new to students beginning geometry, a poor geometry teacher is disastrous to a child's comprehension of and confidence in the subject. I've worked with many geometry students who are having learning trouble because they don't see any unity in geometry postulates and theorems, and how to apply these properties to the problems. What's helpful to a student needing to improve in geometry is keeping all postulates and theorems you use together on one-two pages, and then showing carefully how they relate to each other and are used to solve a variety of problems. Particularly in geometry, I have brought success to many students by doing the above, and emphasizing good study skills and self-confidence. Students can call or text me if they are stuck on a homework problem. i will respond back ASAP.
High School Placement Test

High School Placement Test

A math test is a nightmare for many students because they are not self-confident and motivated. These are the keys to doing well on the math test. I am blessed with years of classroom teaching and tutoring, so I know how to present math skills understandably and with patience. Homework practice gives students independent practice to build their confidence, motivation and speed. Students can call or text me if they have a homework question. I will respond back ASAP.
Praxis

Praxis

It's easy to prepare education graduate teachers to take the math Praxis because they already have good study skills and the drive to succeed. I have successfully steered five men and women through the math PPST, and am currently quickly readying a young lady for the Praxis II Math Content Knowledge Test. The skills tested on the PPST go no further than those a ninth grader knows. Once I get a Praxis candidate passed his/her fear of math by showing her success, I observe her gaining better comprehension of the test material and new confidence with each session. Like young people, teachers also need to achieve vital self-confidence that builds with the skills-level as well as a good relationship between teacher (the tutor) and teacher (the client). I instruct math at the secondary level so it's easy to understand, and I have found from other jobs through WyzAnt how I can also teach skillfully and effectively verbal and written skills. Good teachers are always needed in the classroom. The kids are our future, and teachers will insure a bright one.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

As a secondary mathematics teacher for many years, as both a middle and high school teacher I've noticed how crucial a good middle school math background is to the child's success in the more intricate high school math classes. I teach math concepts clearly, relating them to the math the student already knows. Motivation is a key to a child's success in any subject; I make sure I challenge the student's intellect through imaginative kinesthetic activities, games and tournaments. I also focus on the end-of-year SOL...it's never too early to start preparing him or her for that. I've been privileged to help many kids overcome their math insecurity by showing them success from our collaboration. When students have a homework question, they can call or text me. I will respond back to them ASAP.
Precalculus

Precalculus

Pre-calculus or Math Analysis can be a bit of a struggle if the student's past math skills are stale or forgotten, and/or if he or she had a bad math teacher along the way. I first most importantly focus on continual support of the student with his/her homework to help stabilize and bring up the report card grade. In between this, I assess what the "lost math skills" are from previous years and build them up during my collaboration with the child. Relearning these previous skills will bring with it more student self-confidence and make comprehending precalculus easier from then on. I coordinate my efforts with the classroom teacher. If a student has a homework question, they can call or text me for help. I will respond back ASAP.
Probability

Probability

Probability is an interesting topic. If you think about it, chance impacts an amazing number of material decisions you make in your personal life. Should I play the lottery? Do I need insurance for a catastrophic event? Should I invest in this stock? What brand of a product should I buy? It's important that you understand the chance of success from any decision that you make. If you understand quantitatively how the probability of an event is arrived at, you can make better decisions. I have taken probability and statistics classes both in undergraduate and graduate school, and I've have helped quite a few students taking both online and on-campus probability and statistics courses because, from experience and continuing practice, I've learned to teach it by breaking down and explaining the main mathematical principles of chance and giving clear examples that students can relate to. These are classes with many concepts, and I unite all this information around these main principles. Most importantly, I stress with probability students which formulas to use, how and why, for any situation you may encounter in your homework or in the lab. If you can build self-confidence in yourself as you take the class, it actually can be a fun and rewarding experience. Students can call in or text me a homework question. I wil respond back ASAP.
PSAT

PSAT

Off and on throughout my extensive teaching career, I have helped more than a few students pass the PSAT and SAT. I assess initially questions missed on the mathematics pretest, teach all skills the student needs to just review or to learn, give him or her test strategies to effectively apply this knowledge to solve problems and carefully coach them through as many practice tests as he/she needs to successfully put these skills into action, and, most importantly, to feel confident enough to be able to say "I've got this test!"
SAT Math

SAT Math

I have been very successful preparing many students for the SAT. The difficult sections for most applicants are the math and sentence completion sections. After giving a student a practice SAT to diagnose weak verbal and math skill areas, I focus on knowledge, test strategies to effectively problem-solve, speed, discipline and self-confidence. SAT math problems are posed at five levels of difficulty 1-5 (you see these numbers next to the test answers in the blue Official SAT Study Guide by collegeboard). For a test taker to score in the 500s on the math portion, he or she must have mastered up to many of the Level 4 problems (through Level 5 to score in the 600s). I pay close attention to gradually increasing the difficulty of the problems as the student progresses to strengthen and keep the student confident.
SOL

SOL

An SOL test measures the minimum a child knows about a subject based on a meticulous SOL-driven curriculum. For the past two years I have prepared students at all grade levels for the math SOL. In addition to the remedial services they need in their current schoolwork. In many cases, the child must pass the SOL to pass the class and/or be promoted to their next grade. This can be very threatening to students. Whenever I tutor a student underachieving in math, in a reasonable amount of time for the student before an SOL test is given, I start each teaching session with several SOL sample questions from previous tests given. This allows me to assess where a student's learning problems may still be. I increase the number of SOL questions we work on as the test administering date nears; this both increases the child's experience with the SOL test and builds his/her self-confidence, the key ingredient to her/his continuing motivation to prepare and the ultimate good score on the actual math SOL test. Periodically I will give students a smaller practice SOL test and watch them as they take so I can give them test-taking tips. I continue to evaluate their skill success levels, speed and self-confidence. LOTS of practice builds all of these. If students have trouble with a homework question, they can call or text me. I will respond back ASAP.
Statistics

Statistics

Statistics is not difficult to understand and use if it's taught competently by a supportive teacher. Over and over again, however, I run into statistics students who were never confident with math, and now are confused and discouraged about their math class. On top of this, many of these students take part of or all of statistics online. Internet learning is a rapidly increasing source of instruction, but it does not work without the student having a way of asking questions to a supportive instructor. In statistics teaching, online support is scarce at best. When tutoring a confused and disheartened statistics student, I explain the stat concepts clearly, answer all questions, and show him or her continuing success so I can say, "You've got math ability and you can do this!" Self-confidence is critical here. Students with a statistics question can call or text me. I will rrspond back ASAP.
Study Skills

Study Skills

As a teacher with close to forty years of instructional experience, I have taught secondary mathematics, grammar, writing, social studies, and classroom driver education. No matter what the subject is, for a student to meet all grading requirements of any class, s(he) must know how to confidently take notes, keep them organized, induct main ideas from facts, and remember these ideas. As a professional student currently with a bachelors and working on a masters degree, and as a successful teacher who has closely observed the many ways students learn and relearn what they forget, I know a successful student is one truly motivated by self-confidence. By showing young people how to listen, shape out of information the important inferences, and organize these inferences in notebook, on paper, and in mind to convincingly, accurately, and effectively communicate, I almost always show students how to function best in their classes and improve their grades.
TEAS

TEAS

As a prerequisite for admission into some of the nursing schools, a good score on the TEAS Test is critical. This is attainable to any candidate with clear instruction on material s(he) forgot and must relearn and lots and lots of practice. Increasing self-confidence is extremely important for an optimal test score and the drive to study. I have prepared several students for the TEAS test (references available) in a one-to-one setting, and each student required about a month of preparation. With pictures, charts, gauges and graphs expressing information along with the reading passages, the Reading section has a lot of mathematically-related information; I teach critical reading for each of these informational modes. Like the other standardized tests I prepare students for, I diagnose the candidate's weak math areas and provide both easy-to-understand instruction and lots of between-session practices. I have found that getting students prepped for the TEAS test and past their fear of the math portion (in particular) gives them the incentive to "get the job done," to study and to pass the test.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I have quite a few students misunderstand the main concepts of trigonometry. Trig calculations involve some algebra, and this is where many students have troubles. Many times the inability of the teacher to teach the concepts at the students' level is the reason. I give clear explanations to students about the math, and many examples. After this, I give a student sample problems to build up his independence, speed, and the essential confidence he needs to improve grades.

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A perfect fit.

Robert was very deliberate, yet very measured and patient in his approach evaluating my son's needs and abilities. He is very knowledgeable and patient and he made my son feel at ease and began to build back a confidence he lost in his struggles with is precalculus class. He didn't talk at my son or make him feel bad when he didn't understand or know the answer to something- he very much listened as much as he was teaching, identifying my son's strength areas, weaknesses and where to focus efforts. He gave a very detailed assessment of where my son was and a comprehensive plan for how we can get him where he needs to be. As we left my son's first session...my son was smiling and I could see the relief on his face, like some of the "blanks" had already started to be filled in and that we found the right tutor for him and his personality - which was a HUGE relief to me. We're looking forward to continuing our work with Robert to get my son back on track!

Lise, 8 lessons with Robert

Motivational and patient tutor

Robert taught me more on the subject in the past few sessions we had compared to this entire semester I have been in statistics. He is very motivational and is willing to explain more in depth when you don't completely understand a problem.

Cameron, 1 lesson with Robert

Robert is the best!

I thought I was hopeless with math. But, Robert broke through that barrier. I will be eternally grateful. Smooth, patient, and through he is the difference between me getting a college degree, and not.

Zach, 11 lessons with Robert

Great Teacher

Robert came in fully prepared to help my son. He’s been corresponding with his teacher to see what he needs to improve on and we feel very confident that he will get our child back on track to be successful in Math. Great tutor

Stephanie, 1 lesson with Robert

Very patient and uplifting

Robert showed great patience and skill in working with my daughter who came to me largely uneducated from Eastern Europe at the age of 15. Robert was so encouraging to both of us and we look forward to making great strides in math with Robert'she lo and guidance. He also came very prepared with worksheets and online study helps.

Anonymous, 17 lessons with Robert

knowledgeable and very friendly

Robert tutored me in statistics. He even provided me with extra resources after the session. He had great energy and made me feel like I could do it all on my own!

Ieshia, 1 lesson with Robert

Amazing teacher

Robert met with my daughter one time so far. He was well prepared with different worksheets, notes and websites to help her. She felt a rise in her confidence level and is excited to head back to school after the storm passes. I personally appreciate Robert willing to reach out to her teachers and make sure she understands the material. Looking forward to continuing lessons with him to build confidence in my daughter.

Tiffani, 4 lessons with Robert

Subject Matter Expert!

Mr. Robert was very patient, kind, and uplifting. He gave many tools, strategies, and resources to help me improve my GRE score. I will continue to be tutored by him. Look no further, he's the best!

Joanna, 1 lesson with Robert

Knowledge and Patient

Robert is the best tutor; hands down! He was able to teach my son how to solve improper fractions in 45 mins. We will be using him for ALL our math tutoring needs.

ERIMESHA, 7 lessons with Robert

Great teacher!

Robert was awesome for my son and was patient in allowing me to sit in on the lesson and learn the material too. He had a great ability to guide my son in the right direction allowing him to ultimately figure out the problems he was having. Robert's method of teaching is very instructional and allows the child to reason and move in to the next step. I absolutely recommend Robert and will be using him in the future so that my son can maintain his high GPA

Paige, 1 lesson with Robert
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