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Jack

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6+ years

Jack

Bachelor of Science, Physics
Jack's other Tutor Subjects
12th Grade Calculus
6th-12th Grade Algebra
Polynomials
Linear Systems

I am a Junior in college at Northeastern University working towards my Bachelor of Science in Physics. I aspire to earn my PhD in Physics after college.

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Northeastern University

Bachelor of Science, Physics

Test Scores
SAT
1490
Jennifer

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jennifer

Masters, Education/Curriculum and Instruction
Jennifer's other Tutor Subjects
College English
English
English Grammar and Syntax
Essay Editing

Hello! My name is Jennifer. I am a certified English Language Arts teacher and currently teach 7th grade English Language Arts. I have experience teaching Pre-K through high school. I have previously worked as a tutor teaching reading skills and intervention to students in grades K-12. I specialize ...

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William Woods University

Masters, Education/Curriculum and Instruction

Central Christian College of the Bible

Bachelors, Youth and Family Ministry

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James

Bachelors, Finance
James's other Tutor Subjects
Accounting
Business
College Business
English

I am a highly motivated finance major at the University of Georgia. I will begin working full time in Atlanta in July of 2017, but in the meantime I am seeking to tutor local students in order to further their academic achievement.

Education

University of Georgia

Bachelors, Finance

Anubhuti

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9+ years

Anubhuti

Bachelors, Chemistry
Anubhuti's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Math
Pre-Algebra

I am a sophomore at Columbia University majoring in biochemistry with a concentration in mathematics. I am invested in helping students of all backgrounds understand the foundations of math and science that make studying the subjects so exciting. I have extensive experience tutoring in all levels of...

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Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelors, Chemistry

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Warren

Masters in Education, Educational Administration
Warren's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Science
English

I currently teach High School Chemistry, Biology, Geometry, and Algebra I and 2. I enjoy witnessing student growth - particularly, what I refer to as "light-bulb moments" - and achievement.

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National Louis University

Masters in Education, Educational Administration

Howard University

Bachelor in Architecture, Architecture

Zovinar

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Zovinar

Bachelor in Arts, Humanities
Zovinar's other Tutor Subjects
American Literature
Art
Drawing
English

My name is Zovinar and I'm an undeclared undergraduate student at the University of Pennsylvania.I graduated from Stuyvesant High School in 2017 with honors in math and social sciences.My goal is to help high school students become better and more effective writers in any subject, whether that be hi...

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor in Arts, Humanities

Test Scores
SAT
1570
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Rosanne

Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts and Culture
Rosanne's other Tutor Subjects
College Essays
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math
English Grammar and Syntax

My mission is to instill a love of learning in students by providing them with the necessary tools to succeed. I have over a decade of experience teaching in the classroom and providing tutoring in a broad range of subjects.In 2005 I graduated from New Saint Andrews College with a B.A. in Liberal Ar...

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New Saint Andrews College

Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts and Culture

Test Scores
SAT
1510
Lashana

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9+ years

Lashana

Masters in Education, Early Childhood Special Education
Lashana's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English

I am passionate about helping students achieve their learning goals. I have my undergraduate degree from the College of Saint Rose in Elementary Education (Pre-K-6). I earned my graduate degree from the University at Albany in Literacy and Special Education. I have 14 years of teaching experience in...

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SUNY at Albany

Masters in Education, Early Childhood Special Education

The College of Saint Rose

Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching

Daniel

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Daniel

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Daniel's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
College Algebra

My name is Daniel Kearney, and I'm a recent college graduate living in New York City. My entire professional career has been spent working with youth. I love working with kids of all ages. Their ability to soak up information and improve is inspiring, and their energy makes work not feel like work. ...

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Fordham University

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Test Scores
ACT
31
Andrew

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Andrew

Bachelors, Biological Sciences
Andrew's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Biology
Cell Biology
College Biology

My name is Andrew Heng, and I graduated from the University of California, Irvine in 2015. I am currently pursuing a career as a physician and will be applying to medical school in 2017. I enjoy meeting people of all ages and backgrounds and learning about their lives and experiences. I have always ...

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University of California-Irvine

Bachelors, Biological Sciences

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Frequently Asked Questions

The transition from algebra to limits is often the biggest hurdle—students struggle to understand why we can't just plug in a number and why limits matter conceptually. Derivatives and related rates problems are also challenging because they require students to visualize change and set up equations from word descriptions. Integration, particularly u-substitution and recognizing which technique to use, trips up many students. Additionally, connecting the graphical, numerical, and algebraic representations of these concepts—rather than just memorizing procedures—is where many 12th graders need support.

Expert tutors focus on building intuition first—explaining why the power rule works, what a derivative actually represents as a rate of change, and how the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus connects differentiation and integration. Rather than just showing steps, tutors ask guiding questions like "What does this graph tell you about the derivative?" and "Why would we use the chain rule here?" This approach helps students recognize patterns and decide which tool to use in unfamiliar problems, rather than relying on memorized formulas when the problem looks different from textbook examples.

Word problems require students to translate real-world scenarios into mathematical language—identifying what quantity is changing, what rate of change means in context, and which calculus concept applies. Many students can compute a derivative but freeze when asked to find the maximum profit or the rate at which water drains from a tank. Tutors break this down by teaching a systematic approach: identify variables, sketch or describe the situation, write equations, then solve. With practice and feedback on these problem-solving strategies, students build confidence tackling unfamiliar scenarios rather than just solving textbook variations.

Showing work is critical in calculus because it reveals whether a student understands the concept or just got lucky with an answer. On AP exams and college placement tests, partial credit depends entirely on demonstrated reasoning. Tutors emphasize writing out the steps of differentiation or integration, stating which rule you're using and why, and explaining what your answer means in context. This isn't busywork—it trains students to think clearly and helps tutors identify exactly where confusion happens, whether it's in applying a rule, simplifying, or interpreting results.

Limits are foundational—they're the conceptual ground that derivatives and integrals are built on. If a student views the limit definition of a derivative as just a formula to plug into, they'll struggle to understand why derivatives work or how to apply them flexibly. Tutors spend time building intuition about what happens as x approaches a value, why we can't always just substitute, and how limits connect to continuity and differentiability. A solid grasp of limits makes derivatives and integrals feel logical rather than arbitrary, which dramatically improves problem-solving and retention.

Graphing is essential because it connects the abstract algebra of calculus to visual understanding—seeing where a function increases or decreases, where extrema occur, and how the derivative graph relates to the original function. Many 12th graders are strong with formulas but weak at sketching or interpreting graphs, especially when asked to draw f(x) given information about f'(x). Tutors help students develop this visual literacy by regularly asking "What does the graph show?" and "How would this change if the derivative were negative here?" This builds the spatial reasoning that makes calculus click.

Calculus anxiety often stems from feeling like procedures are arbitrary or from one mistake derailing an entire problem. Tutors reduce anxiety by making concepts transparent—explaining the "why" behind rules, celebrating partial progress, and normalizing mistakes as learning opportunities. Regular practice with immediate feedback builds competence and confidence. When students understand that derivatives measure instantaneous rate of change and can see this play out in multiple contexts, calculus shifts from intimidating to manageable. Personalized pacing also helps: students work through challenging topics at their own speed rather than racing through a curriculum.

Expert tutors align instruction with AP or placement test expectations, which emphasize both procedural fluency and conceptual reasoning. They teach students to recognize problem types quickly, manage time on multi-part questions, and communicate solutions clearly—skills that matter as much as knowing calculus itself. Tutors also focus on the specific topics weighted heavily on exams: limits, derivatives (including chain rule and implicit differentiation), optimization, and integration techniques. Practice with released exam questions, timed problem sets, and review of common mistakes helps students approach test day with confidence and familiarity.

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