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Former NASA Engineer Ready to Take Math Skills to the Stars!
Damian R.

198 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $60
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About Damian


Bio

Hello, I’m Damian, from Fremont, Seattle.

I am a certified nerd, going through high school and college with straight A’s, graduating top of my class, and moving on to work at NASA to send spacecraft into orbit around the Earth. With degrees in Astrophysics and Electrical Engineering, I have always loved math and science.

I excel as a tutor because math did not always come easily to me. As a young student, I felt the stress and fear of falling behind, and worked hard to figure out how I...

Hello, I’m Damian, from Fremont, Seattle.

I am a certified nerd, going through high school and college with straight A’s, graduating top of my class, and moving on to work at NASA to send spacecraft into orbit around the Earth. With degrees in Astrophysics and Electrical Engineering, I have always loved math and science.

I excel as a tutor because math did not always come easily to me. As a young student, I felt the stress and fear of falling behind, and worked hard to figure out how I learned best. I love helping struggling students to show them how they can succeed as well!

I have experience tutoring all high school level math courses including AP’s, Physics, and Saxon Math. I also have experience tutoring university level mathematics at the University of Washington and surrounding colleges. I am on the UW campus weekly and commonly help with the main Calculus track (MATH124-126) as well as lower-level Algebra based courses.


Education

Colgate University
Astrophysics
University of Washington
Masters

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $60
  • Travel policy: Within 30 miles of Seattle, WA 98103
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 7/16/2013

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Algebra 1

Algebra 1

The first time I worked with Algebra, I was lost. Frustrated by my failure I took Algebra again and it clicked. That development of clarity is what started my passion for math. I tutored middle school and high school students in Algebra while in high school and continue to tutor Algebra 1 today.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 is a foundational course that deepens understanding of mathematical concepts and develops critical thinking skills. It introduces advanced topics like functions, polynomials, and logarithms, which are essential for fields such as science, engineering, and economics. I have ample experience tutoring Algebra 2 topics to high school and college students.
Calculus

Calculus

Experienced Calculus tutor! I really enjoy tutoring this subject. Calculus is sometimes intimidating to students because it introduces many new topics and concepts in math. Some students just need a little 1-on-1 time to put them on the right track. I am on the UW campus weekly to help students with Calculus (MATH 124-126).
Geometry

Geometry

The Geometry I took in high school went into continuous use in my college-level Physics and Astronomy work. I’d love to help others in this interesting and important subject.
Physics

Physics

I went through a rigorous program for a bachelors degree in Astro-Physics. This is my favorite subject and I would love to share my knowledge in it. Experience tutoring high school AP physics.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

When I first worked with Pre-algebra, I was lost. Frustrated by my failure I took Algebra again and it clicked. That development of clarity is what started my passion for math. I tutored middle school and high school students in Pre-Algebra while in high school.
Precalculus

Precalculus

Experience tutoring Precalculus including AP Precalculus! I really enjoy tutoring this subject. The combination of advanced algebra and trigonometry is really fun. Some students just need a little 1-on-1 because of the quick introduction of so many new concepts.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I excelled in high school trigonometry and then made continuous use of it in college level math, physics and then graduate level electrical engineering. It is a foundational math subject that is needed for future math, science, and engineering courses. I am an experienced and enthusiastic trig tutor! I think one issue that students have with trigonometry, is that it is not explained in a conceptual manner. I try to help students understand the concepts as well as how to apply them to complete the task.
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Excellent calculus tutor! Highly recommend.

Damian helped my son prepare for calculus by filling in some of the gaps in his trig knowledge. Damian knew the subject extremely well and was able to explain it in a logical, clear and concise way. He was really good at analyzing my son's weaknesses and focusing on those areas to bring him up to speed. He is extremely nice and encouraging and my son said that he was very good at explaining where he made mistakes and what he should have done instead. He made sure to explain the conceptual part as well as the applied part so my son understood why things were done certain ways. Damian was very thorough and efficient and didn't waste time. He has a really good connection with kids. We will definitely call Damian again if the need arises, he's fantastic!

Sarah, 4 lessons with Damian

Knowledgable and thoughtful tutor

Damian is extremely patient and thorough. He is very responsible to emails and communicates very clearly the objectives of the lesson along with feedback for the parent. I highly recommend him as a tutor!

Traci, 2 lessons with Damian

Super patient, qualified and chill tutor!

I started working with Damian for Math 111 at UW. He's very proactive with my lesson material and therefore prepared to explain everything covered in class by the time we meet for sessions, matching the pace of my course beautifully. He's very patient and clear, I'm not embarrassed to ask him the 'obvious/dumb' questions or have him repeat himself several times for my understanding. He's made math really understandable, straightforward, and much less daunting - even with the pressures of university. Finally, he's very flexible with timing, which suits the life of a last-minute student.

Elizabeth, 8 lessons with Damian

Patient and incredibly helpful

Damian is very kind and such a great tutor. I was struggling with algebra due to gaps in my math education and he has helped me catch up and begin to understand math finally! I feel more confident in class and my grades have imporoved! Thanks Damian, five stars!

Evie, 13 lessons with Damian

Extremely Helpful

Damian is a very helpful person for calculus. I felt like after every session I had a better understanding of the topic. He does a great job in explaining in many ways when you don’t understand. I highly recommend Damian if you need help.

Zach, 13 lessons with Damian

Patient, knowledgeable and very helpful

My son needed college calculus tutoring. Damian was a perfect fit. He helped my son understand concepts and application with a logical and patient approach. Would highly recommend.

Christi, 3 lessons with Damian

Very helpful

Damian has helped take my son from a C to a B in only a few short weeks in his precalc class. My son finds the lessons very informative. Damian explains things easily to him, and my son leaves each lesson feeling confident.

Kelly, 22 lessons with Damian

Great tutor - dug into current issues/materials

We've had two sessions with Damian and he's a pro - great! He asked that we provide him with most recent homeworks and tests and he took it from there! Great guy.

David, 25 lessons with Damian

Great Tutor!!!

My student finds that Damian's approach to teaching is very helpful. He allows him to make mistakes and then walks him through the process of what was done incorrectly and then gets him redirected in a very patient and coherent manner. Without Damian's help, thus far, he would not be doing as well as he has been in pre-calc. Damian is a great fit for our son and we plan to avail ourselves of his services for as long as possible.

Linda, 9 lessons with Damian
Hourly Rate: $60
Response time: 3 hours
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