Roger
Patient and Knowledgeable Math Tutor Specializing in Advanced Math
Bay Area credentialed math teacher available for tutoring Advanced Math. I have taught Math at the high school level for the past 8 years. I have also tutored high school math including Precalc Honors and AP Calc AB and BC and college-level and Business Calculus. I observe students to determine whether they are visual, auditory or kinesthetic learners and use convergent and divergent learning techniques to help students become more resourceful in the way they approach challenging problems....
graphic design
I owned my own marketing and graphic design firm for 15 years with numerous clients in many industries and developed myriad design elements including company ID (logos, business cards, stationary, folders), marketing guidelines, white paper templates, brochures, print ads and web banners.
CBEST
I passed all the CBEST tests in April 2009: Reading 56, Math 69, Writing 75, total 200 - passed. I have since taken all 3 CSET Math Tests and passed all 3 as well.
architecture
I have a BS in Architectural Studies and practiced for 4 years. I have researched many architecture styles throughout history and spent my junior year abroad studying architecture in Versailles with extensive travel/study breaks throughout Europe.
SAT math
Adobe Photoshop
GRE
GED
GMAT
Adobe Illustrator
art history
PSAT
ACT Math
elementary math
Whenever possible, I connect the elementary math concepts with other subjects like history, science and the arts, and show real-world applications to further engage the student.
prealgebra
precalculus
trigonometry
geometry
calculus
algebra 1
algebra 2
Loc V. from Milpitas, CA
Roger is a great tutor! He knows what my son needs to improve in school and hits all the right marks. I would highly recommend him as a tutor for anyone who needs help understanding material and doing homework in school.
Angel V. from San Jose, CA
Roger is a very patient and thorough tutor. He comes prepared and quickly analyzes your material and finds the best way to convey the material to you. He breaks down complex materials into a simplistic way, so you can know exactly what is going on. Definitely recommend.
Tina M. from San Jose, CA
Roger is an excellent tutor. My son is getting better with his math subject. I would recommend him anytime. Very professional when he comes to your house.
Sue C. from San Jose, CA
Roger has been tutoring my grandson in Pre-Calculus for half a year. He is a saint to deal with the scheduling issues, conflicts and changes due to my grandson being on two basketball teams. Also, extremely important to me is that he is trustworthy, sensitive to the needs of the student, and he is extremely appropriate in his rules (need parent present to tutor in home, no distractions e.g. "friends" hanging around the session, etc.).
Mike L. from San Jose, CA
My son was reluctant to have a tutor help him in his Calculus class, even though his grade has been steadily slipping. He finally said, yes, and I could not be happier with the results. Roger worked well with him as they went through the problems, and helped him have a better understanding of the concepts. The session went so well that my son agreed to have Roger tutor him once a week.
Payton L. from San Jose, CA
Roger covered College Business Calculus. He was very patient and took the time to make sure I understood concepts. He was a very good tutor, I would recommend him.
Ash R. from San Jose, CA
Roger is easy going and quite flexible with scheduling lessons. He clearly explained the concepts that confused my son. He was able to get a 5 on the AP test and get an A in the class. It was a wonderful experience.
Vedant P. from Milpitas, CA
Roger was able to help explain calculus problems to me at a great pace. He is able to adapt to your learning style very quickly. Great first experience with a tutor.
Nitya R. from San Jose, CA
Roger started by discussing the current topics that were being taught at school. He then proceeded to work on challenging homework assignments. Through these he helped learn new concepts, and shared resources for self-guided practice. Roger's calm demeanor takes the edge off tackling frustrating problems.
Tiana T. from Santa Clara, CA
Roger is a great teacher, and very patient and knowledgable. He has helped me become more confident with calculus which has helped immensely.