Mark
Experienced and Patient Tutor in Mathematics and Physics
I've tutored and taught mathematics and physics in a lot of different contexts. Right now, I'm working as a mathematics teaching assistant at the University of Buffalo, but I've also worked as a lecturer for a five-week course in pre-calculus, as a tutor for an academic opportunity program at my college, and as an intern to become a high school mathematics teacher. In addition to these, Wyzant has given me the opportunity to tutor students of a broad variety of grade levels and backgrounds. ...
logic
writing
astronomy
English
I took two English classes in college, as well as two writing seminar courses. I also wrote a 113-page senior thesis, and I received a considerable amount of experience with written communication for my mathematics and physics classes.
psychology
SAT math
I was a mathematics major in college. I've tutored students at all levels in mathematics for three years. I also have some teaching experience in mathematics.
world history
proofreading
SAT reading
SAT writing
physical science
I was a double major in physics and mathematics in college. I've tutored countless students at all levels over three years. I also have some teaching experience in mathematics.
PSAT
ACT Reading
ACT English
ACT Math
I took the ACT in high school, and I'm aware of its challenges. Since taking the test, I've learned considerably more mathematics, and have needed to use the skills and concepts that the ACT tests in order to be successful. Not only that, but I've also tutored many mathematics students, many of whom were struggling not so much with higher college-level mathematics, but rather with the sort of math skills and concepts that are tested on the ACT.
ACT Science
discrete math
differential equations
C++
I learned and used MATLAB, which is similar to C, from a research internship at Baylor University. I then learned and used C++ at an internship at Los Alamos National Laboratory. My tasks at the later internship were to create programs to analyze data using the language.
linear algebra
German
physics
prealgebra
I was a mathematics and physics major in college. In both of those majors, I've had extensive experience with using the logic and reasoning behind setting up algebraic equations. Pre-algebra skills are also a significant are of concern for many students of higher-level mathematics that I've tutored. As such, as a calculus and physics tutor, I've routinely helped people develop pre-algebra skills.
precalculus
reading
Spanish
trigonometry
geometry
European history
grammar
vocabulary
algebra 2
American history
calculus
algebra 1
elementary math
America S. from Schenectady, NY
We met with Mark last night and he was GREAT!!! He is very smart and in one hour he helped my daughter understand trigonometry more than her teacher has this entire school year. She walked away feeling better about this class and can apply what Mark has taught her so far with her homework and quizzes/test. I would recommend Mark to everyone. My daughter will be in contact with him again for more tutoring sessions. He was fantastic!! Thanks Mark!!!!
Margo D. from Schenectady, NY
Mark is very intelligent. He is mild mannered which, I think, helps the kids feel confident about expressing their concerns or problems in dealing with the work in front of them. He is also responsible with keeping in contact with you.
Melissa M. from Lancaster, NY
Mark was very helpful and took the time to figure out the pain points before just diving in. He wanted to spend time figuring out what I needed, to make the most of our time. I feel that this is really going to help improve my grades and confidence with Calculus.