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Math, Physics and Computer Science tutoring by Stanford grad
Doug H.

5.0 (2,183 ratings)

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Looking for extra help with college / high school math or physics, or college computer science? Perhaps an AP Calculus or Physics exam is coming up, or your student would like to improve their SAT scores? I have helped hundreds of students...check out my reviews and ratings. It's great to hear my students passed that hard mandatory class or got an A on a big test, a 5 on an AP exam, or a 1440 on their SAT. I have a Master's in Computer Science from Stanford, and enjoy helping people...

Looking for extra help with college / high school math or physics, or college computer science? Perhaps an AP Calculus or Physics exam is coming up, or your student would like to improve their SAT scores? I have helped hundreds of students...check out my reviews and ratings. It's great to hear my students passed that hard mandatory class or got an A on a big test, a 5 on an AP exam, or a 1440 on their SAT. I have a Master's in Computer Science from Stanford, and enjoy helping people learn about math and computer science, as well as related subjects like physics, discrete math and SAT prep.

My specialties include college / AP classes like calculus and physics, as well as college classes for discrete math, computer architecture, and algorithm analysis. If you are dealing with a challenging class, a tough teacher, or just need a refresher in trigonometry, probability and statistics, or precalc, I would love to help you. My students appreciate my approach with lots of patience and positive reinforcement.

I have a flexible schedule, and can meet you or your student online or in person after school or during the day. Most of my in-person students meet at the library or in their home. During the school year, I have a number of regular weekly clients who get priority for future appointments, so not all times shown in the availability list below are available for new clients, but I would be happy to work with you to find a time that would work for you.

My preference is to work with students who want to improve performance over a series of regular sessions, as opposed to one-time help for a class assignment or test. You might reasonably expect a one-letter grade improvement from weekly meetings over an eight week period; of course, that varies with the student, subject, and situation, so is a goal rather than a guarantee.

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Education

University of Michigan
Computer Engineering
Stanford
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $60
  • Rate details: One hour minimum session charge, Cancellation / no show within four hours incurs minimum charge unless there are extenuating circumstances.
  • Lesson cancellation: 4 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 11/13/2019

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Calculus

Calculus

I am among the top in-person calculus tutors in the state of Virginia, while also doing extensive online tutoring for several years on Wyzant and other platforms. (Not to mention that I am a Jeopardy winner, too!) I have helped dozens of students in person and many more online with calculus problems, including differential and integral calculus of a single variable (i.e. College Calc I/II, as well as high school AP AB/BC), including limits, differentiation and integration techniques, word problems, and series. Please let me know if I can be of some help, and we can discuss how to set up a session at your preferred time. Final exams and AP tests will be here before you know it!
Computer Engineering

Computer Engineering

On Wyzant's platform, I often tutor courses in boolean algebra / digital logic as well as computer organization and assembly language. I am competent to consult on architecture and engineering topic including security and performance engineering. I have thirty year's work experience as a professional software engineer, developing and manage software engineering efforts using a variety of languages and operating systems. My specialty is systems software, especially operating systems, networks and databases. I have an MSCS from Stanford in Computer Science, as well as a BS is Computer Engineering from the University of Michigan.
Computer Science

Computer Science

I enjoy teaching computer science material, especially including some of the more theoretical subjects like data structures and analysis of algorithms, as opposed to primarily teaching programming language constructs. I have a Master's degree in computer science from Stanford, and thirty years professional experience in computer engineering. I work as a systems architect and help mentor junior developers. I was a teaching assistant at the University of Michigan as an undergraduate.
Discrete Math

Discrete Math

Discrete math is one of my favorite topics to teach, and I have many satisfied students in person and online to show for it! Set theory, combinatorics, graph theory, propositional logic, mathematical induction, boolean algebra. Fun stuff! I work with a lot of students here at Wyzant and on other platforms, including discrete math and discrete structures for computer science. I have taken (and received an A) in college level discrete math (i.e. math for computer scientists vs. calculus), and regularly teach the subject on Wyzant and other services, including college courses using textbooks by Epp and by Rosen.
Finite Math

Finite Math

I tutor Finite Math for a number of online students, including linear systems, matrix algebra, probability and statistics. I would be happy to help with your Finite Math needs.
Physics

Physics

I am among the top in-person physics tutors in the state of Virginia, while also doing online tutoring for several years on Wyzant and other platforms. (Not to mention that I am a Jeopardy winner, too!) I work with a lot of students in first-year college programs, as well as AP Physics 1 and AP Physics C programs. I have helped dozens of students in-person and many more online with physics problems, especially involving dynamics (laws of motion, energy conservation, rotational dynamics, momentum, etc) but also waves, electricity and magnetism, and basic optics, thermodynamics and fluid dynamics. If I can be of some help, please write to me and we can set up a time to discuss your problems.
Precalculus

Precalculus

As you can see from my profile, I do a lot of work with calculus and physics. Precalculus is the foundation for these subjects, covering functions, polynomial roots, and especially trigonometry: sin / cosine / tangent, complementary functions, unit circle, identities, equations, formulas and so forth. I would be happy to work with you or your child on precalculus and get you ready for whatever comes next!
SAT Math

SAT Math

As a recipient of a perfect 800 score on the math SAT back in the day, I know what it takes to get through this type of high-stress test. I can help you review the key concepts including ratios, probability, geometry and graphs, as well as help with test-taking strategy, such how to make best use of your time and how to make better guesses when that's necessary. I have worked with many students, and typically focus on helping students achieve about 100 point improvements in their math score, from about 600, to 700 or better. You may see other tutors promise more, but they are not the ones taking the test! I know what it takes to help students master the material so that they can be successful on the test.
ACT Math
Probability
Trigonometry

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Ratings and Reviews

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Reviews

Excellent Tutor!

Doug is the perfect tutor. Period. He has been tutoring our son for the past two years in high-school advanced Math and Physics and the difference we have seen is amazing. Our son is now consistently getting A’s and it has increased his confidence in these subjects dramatically. Doug is super clear in his explanations and will find alternative ways to explain difficult topics. He is patient and thorough. He also gives plenty of practice problems to reinforce the learning. If a topic requires additional research, he is great about following up to ensure that he has provided the correct and complete explanation. Doug is also a true professional - punctual and responsive in all communications. It makes it easy for our son and for us to work with him. We can’t thank Doug enough for the impact he has had in helping our son stay at the top of his class in two very tough subjects. Needless to say, we are planning to continue with him through the rest of high school.

J, 110 lessons with Doug

Great teacher

My son took his third SAT math lesson. He feels great, and we will continue preparing for the SAT.Thank you!

Ahouf, 10 lessons with Doug

Great teacher

My son took his first SAT math lesson. He feels great, and we will continue preparing for the SAT.Thank you!

Ahouf, 10 lessons with Doug

Great tutor, goes the extra mile

Doug is very good at explaining Analysis of Algorithms concepts such as inductive proofs and the runtimes of sorting algorithms. He put in extra effort in making sure I understand what he was doing at every step and answered every question I had with detail. Would highly recommend working with him!

Trisha, 2 lessons with Doug

great tutor

My son said Doug made him feel comfortable in asking questions and was great at explaining the material he was having trouble with.

Amy, 2 lessons with Doug

Knowledgeable and engaging

AP Physics is a challenging but with the help of Doug I was able to have a better understanding and pass my mid-term. Thank you Doug for all of your help… I will be sure to utilize your services again.

Fallon, 1 lesson with Doug

Very helpful and flexible

He helped my son with his AP calculus test prep. He was very patient with him and very helpful. Thank you Doug!

Yuki, 26 lessons with Doug

Very knowledgeable!

He is very knowledgeable and gives thorough and concise explanations. My son felt much more comfortable after the first session.

Ethan, 7 lessons with Doug

Excellent calculus tutor with clear explanations

My son has had only several sessions with Doug and has a clearer understanding of concepts, how to solve equations and a better base of knowledge. His confidence has gotten much better and he has gone from being lost and failing quizzes to following along in class receiving his first 80% on quiz #3 for the year! He was so excited. We used all the resources at college, but they were not successful. The only way we have continued to see progress so far is because of Doug and his clear teaching methods. Thanks Doug!

Joanne, 12 lessons with Doug

Very good understanding of the subject with an a talent for explaining

Doug has an intimate understanding of the topics in which he tutors. His ability to transfer the knowledge to the student is excellent. Doug expressed patience and was certainly a great help in the subject.

Todd, 4 lessons with Doug
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