Fred
Experienced, supportive tutor for Science, Math, Spanish & more
I have helped students improve their grades and test scores for over 15 years, tutoring students in suburban private schools, urban public schools, Ivy League universities and everywhere in between. In addition to tutoring, I have taught high school math and science full-time for 17 years. Before grad school at Cornell, I taught in Bolivia as a Peace Corps Volunteer. My specialty and passion is for Environmental Science, including AP Enviro Sci (APES), though I tutor in a very wide range o...
ACT Math
ACT Science
algebra 1
algebra 2
anatomy
astronomy
biochemistry
biology
CBEST
chemistry
ecology
elementary math
elementary science
ESL/ESOL
GED
general computer
genetics
geology
geometry
government & politics
GRE
linear algebra
Macintosh
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Word
physical science
prealgebra
precalculus
probability
proofreading
PSAT
Revit
SAT math
SAT reading
Spanish
study skills
trigonometry
vocabulary
zoology
Sketchup
Maura O. from Orinda, CA
Fred has made math enjoyable again for my son. Fred's teaching methods really work for my son, he comes out of each session rejuvenated and excited about math. Fred's style just seems to click for my son. I am grateful for Fred's patience and determination in making my son grasp the concepts that have been so difficult for him to understand at school. Thanks Fred!!
Dean B. from Walnut Creek, CA
Fred has a quiet but insistent style that really forces our son to solve problems for himself. He also can approach problems from many different angles, which allows him to find a technique that works for each individual. Plus he's a really nice guy, and our son seems eager to work with him.
Chris A. from Berkeley, CA
My daughter has really enjoyed working with Fred. He is tutoring her in IB Math Studies, where she has struggled to C's on tests. She says he is very good at explaining math concepts and she has been able to raise her test scores.
Valerie S. from Orinda, CA
To Whom it May Concern: I am best pleased with Fred's excellent work tutoring my son to a successful B in his Spanish 1 course. My son has Asperger's Syndrome and is not the easiest student to tutor, but Fred was nonplussed from the first and dived right in with him. They worked together well from the outset but I hedged my bets by having Adam take this potentially difficult course credit/no credit. Imagine my surprise and pleasure when Adam made a B grade. Fred will continue to tutor Adam through Spanish 2 this spring term and I am certain of a successful outcome. I can recommend Fred without reservations.
Janette B. from Lafayette, CA
Fred did an amazing job with my daughter. We needed to finish our coursework early. He kept my daughter motivated and our goal has been reached!
Kimberly B. from Berkeley, CA
Fred was very easy to work with and learn from. He sharpened my Excel knowledge so that I can now easily zip through the many spreadsheets I use for my work with confidence. Highly recommend!
Cristina M. from El Cerrito, CA
Fred has a very gentle yet persistent manner. He guides the student's (in this case a boy with trouble in grade 8 algebra) learning to focus on the right steps and this transforms to the student developing confidence and being able to approach the problems with confidence and a set of tools.