Paul
Experienced, Understandable and Memorable Math Tutor
Working my way through college by tutoring as many as 6 students per week, I graduated summa cum laude with honors in mathematics from GSU and earned an MS in mathematics from UCI. Working as a pension consultant and ultimately as Director of Actuarial Consulting taught me to effectively present complex issues in understandable terms to CEO’s. In my second career as a high and middle school math teacher I taught all math courses from fractions through calculus, developed courses in math h...
ACT Math
ASVAB
probability
One of my teachers of graduate probability at UCI was Ed Thorpe, who wrote the book on how to beat Las Vegas at blackjack. Hopefully your teacher will be clearer than he was. Probability is the mathematics of chance. Theoretical probabilities are based on a ratio of the number of ways a certain event can occur to the number of ways anything could happen. Therefore counting is very important. It starts with the fundamental theorem of counting: if there are n ways of getting A and m ways of getting B, then there are n x m ways of A and then B. Counting progresses with the useful ideas of permutations (for ordered sets) and combinations (for sets without order). Using counting and simple probability facts students will learn of the Binomial Distribution and the Law of Large Numbers will lead to the "Bell Curve". The whole subject of Probability was started in a series of letters between Pascal and Fermat who were discussing the likelihood of winning a game that was prematurely stopped and the players wanted to distribute the pot based on the likelihood of ultimately winning had they been able to continue the game. Today the course is usually taught as Probability and Statistics or just as Statistics. Probability has found its way into all the sciences including the daily weather reports, biology and even theoretical physics, and that is why you need to know about it.
GRE
GED
trigonometry
statistics
Probability is the mathematical study of the likelihood of events when the population is understood. Statistics is the mathematics of making inferences about a population that is not understood based on a random sample from the population. In probability we try to deduce from what we know; in statistics we try to infer things about what we don't know. Important concepts include measures of the sample data's center (mean and median) and the extent of its spread(standard deviation). The law of large numbers can be used to approximate these unknown values within a range with a degree of confidence measured by the probability that the values lie within the range. There are various statistics that can be used to test the validity of a hypothesis. Some of the formulas are intimidating and your answers will sound something like "I don't know what the mean is but I don't reject what we have assumed the mean to be and I will probably be right in that assumption 95% of the time." Yea,...your going to need a tutor!
SAT math
precalculus
calculus
geometry
prealgebra
algebra 2
algebra 1
Amy B. from Tucson, AZ
Paul has been such a blessing and help to my 8th grader through Pre-Calculus I am so happy I found this site and was able to get tutoring set up so quickly and efficiently. I highly recommend Paul.
Lauren W. from Tucson, AZ
Paul is an outstanding tutor. My daughter needed help with Calculus BC and Paul really was able help her tremendously. He not only helped her understand the concepts behind the most difficult problems, but also gave her strategies to help tackle them. He was patient, caring and accommodating. We highly recommend this tutor!
Trevor C. from Tucson, AZ
Definitely understands all parts of probability, statistics, and calculus that any high school or college student could hope to learn. Definitely going to understand what you are trying to learn every time and be able to justify it. 5/5
Ortrud S. from Tucson, AZ
I engaged Mr. Paul K. as a precalculus tutor in November 2013 for my son (10th grade). He was very knowledgeable, able to explain complicated subjects in a very comprehensible way, and was always patient and calm. He was very responsive and available on short notice. My son looked forward to the tutoring sessions and stopped dreading math classes in school. The results were amazing: thanks to Mr. K. my son improved his math grade over two letter grades in half a year.
Linda M. from Tucson, AZ
I'm so happy that Paul was able to pull everything together at the end of the year before my final. Thank you so much for being so good at what you do.
Martha B. from Tucson, AZ
Appreciate the extra effort Paul made when the library was closed and a new meeting spot had to be found! Our son is really benefiting from the tutoring sessions.
Kathy G. from Tucson, AZ
Paul tutored both our teenagers (one boy, one girl) for several months, one in Algebra 2 and the other in Calculus, once a week for one hour each. Within six weeks, both of our kids' letter grades had increased one full grade. Paul has a unique and effective tutoring style in that he really teaches math concepts to a student's needs and learning style. He understands the "why" behind even those difficult formulas and problems and patiently worked with both our kids, making sure they really understood how to tackle a problem. Paul has a lot of teaching and tutoring experience and not only understands the concepts and history but, even more importantly, teaches them well.
Julie M. from Tucson, AZ
According to my daughter, Paul really listens and is easy to understand. He had my teenage daughter laughing and enjoying their sessions! Paul was really flexible, coming a day earlier when a test was on the scheduled day and changing times around my work schedule. She therefore did well in math. I don't know what we would've done without him!
Evan C. from Tucson, AZ
Paul is a patient, good, and thorough problem solving tutor who worked well with my 17 yr old son. He came to our home, three times for 90 minute sessions, and they worked together on different SAT math problems. My son scored 660 in Math on his first SAT test in Jun 2013, and after tutor lessons with Paul, he increased his score by 50 Points to 710 in Sep 2013. My son would definitely recommend Paul for all your math tutoring needs! Highly recommend!
Charlie L. from Tucson, AZ
Mr. K is an awesome tutor. He is very knowledgeable in all things math and is very patient. I would highly recommend him.
Robin G. from Tucson, AZ
Paul is awesome! he accommodated my hectic schedule and found time to meet with me anytime that I could fit in. He was patient and during our lessons and most importantly he was able to get right down to the problems I was facing and present me with a new focus on how to look at my problems. I will definitely keep him as a contact for when I need help again, and refer him to anyone that is in search of a tutor.
Lisa F. from Tucson, AZ
Paul was able to quickly help me understand and apply statistic formulas and principles in my current online college statistics course. Paul's way of presenting the topic provided the insight I needed on how to apply and work through the math that I was not able to get by just reading the textbook. Thanks.
Catheryn W. from Tucson, AZ
I was very skeptical going into this - not of Paul's ability, but of my son's cooperation. My son is very easily distracted, and very moody. Paul was able to not only keep his attention, but was able to bring him around, make him lose his standoffish attitude and focus on his assignments. He was able to get him to actively participate in the lesson, which is no easy feat. With Paul's help, my son was able to make it through a considerable portion of his assignments that he has for summer school. Paul was able to make my son understand concepts that his math teacher either could not or did not take the time to do. He seems to really reach out to his students and to care that the information presented is absorbed. He attempts to find ways to help the student remember what was presented, so that they can better retain the information. My son stated that he really enjoyed his tutoring session and likes working with Paul. He asked if he could always call for Paul when he needs help with his math. I would highly recommend Paul!
Elsa M. from Tucson, AZ
Finding Paul was the best thing that happened to me the day before my son's final math test. Paul prepared him in three hours, and thanks to that, my son David passed the test! It was the best experience with a tutor ever! According to my son, his knowledge is amazing! Thank you so much Paul!!
Stacy R. from Oracle, AZ
Paul was patient and had a real understanding of how to teach young people so they can understand this complicated information. Thanks so much! We will be seeing you on a regular basis!
Julia W. from Tucson, AZ
Paul is an outstanding tutor. My daughter needed help with Calculus BC and Paul really was able help her tremendously. He not only helped her understand the concepts behind the most difficult problems, but also gave her strategies to help tackle them. He was patient, caring and accommodating. We highly recommend this tutor!
Gina K. from Tucson, AZ
Mr. K is very good with handling kids and teens. He has a lot of knowledge to share with you and is very willing to help
Katherine R. from Tucson, AZ
Mr K. was so gracious to accommodate us at the last minute when my son panicked due to an upcoming test. Then when the time came, my son was late due to my miscommunication. Mr K. graciously waited and spent time with my son. The test grades aren't out yet but we're hopeful . . .