Friendy, Experienced Tutors

PIETER

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Pieter is a Harvard graduate with a degree in Applied Math. He has over 4 years of experience tutoring math and for the SAT/ACT. Pieter has taken the recent SAT, as well as worked with companies that specialize in SAT prep. His easy-going personality allows him to connect well with students. Pieter is a strong believer that one-on-one tutoring sessions can be rewarding for both student and tutor. In his free time, he enjoys soccer, which he played while in college. He also enjoys playing the piano and writing.

Subjects Tutored : Algebra 2, PreCalculus, Calculus, SAT Prep

Josh

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Josh graduated from Oberlin College with a degree in Math, and has extensive classroom teaching, and tutoring, experience. When tutoring, he likes to focus on creating a comfortable, productive learning atmosphere to eliminate any anxiety or frustration that students can sometimes feel. He especially enjoys the way that mathematical ideas build on each other, and believes that breaking down concepts into simple, step-by-step processes can make math accessible to anyone! Josh is a passionate hiker who loves finding beautiful places in nature, and also likes to play soccer and chess whenever he has the chance.

Subjects Tutored : Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Geometry, Calculus

Hayley

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Hayley graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her interdisciplinary studies included biology, math and chemistry. Her favorite subjects to tutor are elementary and middle school math and Spanish. Hayley’s bubbly personality and attention to detail allow her to connect with students and work through challenging problems together as a team. She recognizes that every student has a different learning style and she enjoys meeting students where they’re at to help them get to where they need to be for success. When Hayley isn’t tutoring, she enjoys live music events and going to the beach.

Subjects Tutored : Elementary Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Spanish

Derek

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Derek is an undergraduate at UC Santa Barbara currently majoring in Computer Science, with a minor likely in chemistry. For over 3 years, he has tutored all levels of chemistry and biology, as well as SAT/ACT prep. Derek’s strengths include connecting with students and guiding them through concepts in easy-to-understand terms. He has led students to success on the SAT, as well as personally scored a 1570, which included a perfect 800 on the math section. He took part in the US National Chemistry Olympiad competition, a test designed to cover challenging high school and college-level topics, where he was 1 of just 13 students to advance. In his free time, Derek is an avid runner and loves to explore the trails along the beach in Santa Barbara.

Subjects Tutored : Chemistry, Biology, ACT/SAT Prep

Alonso

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Alonso completed his degree in mathematics at the University of California, Santa Barbara, along with a minor in Science and Math Education. Following his undergraduate studies, he obtained his secondary teaching credentials. His passion for mathematics stems from a love for problem solving and making connections of mathematical concepts. He strives to help students develop their problem-solving abilities by strengthening fundamental skills and using logical reasoning. In his free time, Alonso enjoys being outdoors, lately that means playing soccer and running as he trains for his first marathon.

Subjects Tutored :Elementary Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2

Amanda

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Amanda holds a teaching license for math, as well as a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. She loves helping students make sense of math, and believes that everyone has the ability to succeed with the right mindset. She has a talent for explaining problems to each student in a way that works best for them. Amanda especially excels at explaining Geometry concepts and proofs in a way that brings true clarity for students. In her free time, Amanda enjoys riding her motorcycle in the summer and snowmobiling in the winter on the small family farm where she lives in Minnesota.

Subjects Tutored : Geometry, Algebra 1

Erin

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Erin holds a bachelor’s degree from UC San Diego, as well as a master’s degree from UC Santa Barbara. She is a credentialed teacher and has experience both in the classroom setting and private tutoring environments. As a mom of two young children, she believes working one-on-one is highly beneficial to the learning process. Erin excels at making material easily understandable by customizing lessons and explaining material in a way that clicks for each student. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and doing science experiments with her kids!

Subjects Tutored : Elementary Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, English, Biology

Ronnie

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Ronnie graduated from Rowan University with degrees in both Biomedical Engineering and Chemistry. She recently defended her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at Brown before moving to LA to start a research position at USC. She first discovered her love of chemistry and biology during her freshman year and has been tutoring ever since. No matter how complex the problem is, Ronnie always strived to help the student connect to fundamental concepts in order to logically think through the solution. When Ronnie isn’t researching or tutoring, she loves to hike, craft, and hang out with her two cats!

Subjects Tutored : Biology, Chemistry

Jackson

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Jackson is a UCLA graduate with degrees in oceanography and mathematics. With 5 years of tutoring experience spanning K-12 to college, Jackson excels in simplifying math and physics concepts, explaining them in a way that allows students to thoroughly grasp the material at hand. He is dedicated to fostering meaningful student connections, while guiding them to excel. His easy-going, patient personality allows him to connect well with students. Beyond academics, he’s a skilled musician and a passionate rock climber.

Subjects Tutored: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Physics

HECTOR

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Hector is a UCLA graduate with a degree in Mathematics for Teaching. He has over 9 years of experience tutoring and is our most-requested tutor! He excels at carefully breaking down the logic of problem-solving in order to see where a student is struggling or excelling. He has a strong passion for developing students’ confidence in their own abilities to interpret problems. This allows them to better conceptualize, and fully understand, problems. In his free time, Hector enjoys playing tennis and discovering new places to eat in Los Angeles.

Subjects Tutored: Geometry, Algebra 2, PreCalculus, Trigonometry, Calculus

Nathan

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Nathan graduated with honors from UC Berkeley, where he studied chemistry and molecular & cell biology. He’s currently involved in research at UC San Francisco as part of a team investigating cancer biology. Nathan encountered many fantastic teachers that instilled a lifelong excitement for learning. He hopes to pay that favor forward by sharing his enthusiasm for science with his students. He excels at guiding students and helping build their confidence in the material and in themselves. In his free time, Nathan enjoys baking, skiing, reading sci-fi novels, and playing the piano.

Subjects Tutored : Biology, Chemistry

Melissa

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Melissa is a math lover, having recently earned her master’s in finance from USC, as well as a bachelor’s in economics from UCLA. She first realized her passion for tutoring while helping a student in 8th grade who experienced dyslexia. Melissa has a warm presence and strives to provide the highest level of instruction to her students while making sessions enjoyable. She loves being a role model for young students and enjoys seeing their progress.

Subjects Tutored : Elementary math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, English

Joshua

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Joshua graduated from Macalester College with a degree in Physics. As a tutor, he prefers taking a strong bottom-up approach to provide students with a solid foundation. He places focus on teaching students how to think and approach problems independtly. Josh first started tutoring in college, which made him realize his love of sharing his knowledge in the most useful, easy-to-understand way. His easy-going, friendly personality allows him to connect well with students. He enjoys playing tennis, rock climbing, and watching anime in his free time.

Subjects Tutored: Physics, Geometry, Algebra 2, Calculus, Pre-Calculus

Fatima

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Fatima is an experienced tutor holding an Engineering degree from Columbia University. With over four years of math tutoring experience, she’s adept at guiding students with patience and clear instruction. By day, Fatima works as an engineer at SpaceX, specifically on Starlink. In her free time, you’ll find her whipping up meals or volunteering to help high school students. Passionate about education and making a positive impact, Fatima is excited to collaborate with students!

Subjects Tutored : Elementary and Middle School Math, English

Leila

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Leila is currently pursuing a Mathematics degree at UCLA and has been tutoring for over 4 years. She believes that mastering the fundamentals is what creates long-term benefits. Leila’s favorite setting is working with students in-person. She believes it cultivates the focus and educational atmosphere critical to academic success. Leila places a focus on helping students become more excited about math by highlighting their strengths and building their confidence by addressing any weaknesses. In her free time, Leila likes to solve math problems and read nonfiction.

Subjects Tutored : Elementary math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1

Sam

Tutor

Sam studied English at Harvard, where he specialized in Creative Writing. Now a professional screenwriter, he has worked on shows throughout his career. As a tutor, he has over five years of experience working alongside students of various ages, with the goal in each lesson of inspiring and empowering lifelong readers. A radical advocate for the power of storytelling, he relies on writing as the critical practice to develop comprehension, taste, and confidence. In his free time, Sam enjoys hosting dinner parties, and watching movies.

Subjects Tutored: AP English, Writing

Maggie

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Maggie holds a B.A. in Economics from Boston College and a M.A. in Educational Policy from Loyola Marymount University. With 8 years of classroom and teaching experience, she has supported many students to master foundational and complex mathematical concepts. She loves to see students experience “light-bulb” moments when learning finally clicks, and she enjoys identifying the best strategies to meet each scholar’s needs. Her thorough explanations and gentle approach provide a feeling of calm for students. When she is not tutoring, Maggie loves to crochet and play trivia with friends.

Subjects Tutored: Elementary math, Middle School math, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2

KATHIE

Founder
University of California, Santa Cruz
BS Physics

Kathie has been the owner of A+ Math Tutoring for over 9 years and has 12 years of personal tutoring experience, lending to her ability to select only tutors with the highest teaching ability. While attending university at University of California at Santa Cruz, her study of physics included years of in-depth math and science courses. After college, she worked in Silicon Valley at a tech firm, then transitioned to her love of tutoring by starting, and growing, A+ Math Tutoring. Kathie’s goal is to assist families in providing tutors that will help students reach their highest potential. By taking the time to know each of her tutors’ styles and personalities, as well as the learning style and background of each new student, she is able to carefully match each student with the ideal tutor. In her free time, Kathie loves to swim, garden and play tennis.

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