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Dr.

Former Professor, 10 Years+ SAT and ACT Math Tutor

  • $85 / h
  • 20 reviews
  • 725 rating s
  • Plano , TX ( 75074 )
  • 20 miles

I am a former business school professor with a PhD in management science and additional degrees in mathematics and computer science. I provide personal tutoring primarily to high school students preparing for Sat and Act Math Exams. I have received teaching awards at UTD, USC and IMD in Lausanne, Switzerland and have a passion for teaching and impacting students' lives. I have been able to help 1,000 of students transform their current performance into their true potential by clearly com...

GRE


GED


SAT reading

I have tutored a number of students in SAT reading, each showing measurable improvement in test scores. I teach students how to improve reading comprehension in a timed environment and the specific questions/answer choices to look for. I also prepare students extensively in SAT vocabulary and how they can expect it to be used during the test.


SAT writing

I have written and published over 100 books, articles and business cases and have tutored many students in SAT writing, increasing test scores significantly. I teach how to select writing topics that SAT graders are looking for, how to organize and develop a winning essay as well as the sentence structure and syntax needed to excel at the test.


ASVAB


ACT Math


study skills


college counseling


linear algebra

As an undergraduate Math Major, I was introduced to Linear Algebra and was able to grasp the theory involved. Its practical application became clear later as "solving simultaneous equations" represented the core concept in mathematical programming courses and management science itself. I have tutored and taught numerous students in Linear Algebra and have the theoretical and practical experience to communicate and apply its key concepts successfully.


career development


business


precalculus


SAT math


prealgebra


geometry


algebra 2


algebra 1


Radha N. from Plano, TX

Dr. O is a Great Teacher, My son really enjoys the way Dr. O teaches Algebra II, Precal, SAT and ACT prep. My son improved a lot after attending his tutorials. He is very patient, professional and a good communicator. He really takes time and works with the kids needs and explains the concepts well. Overall he is a great teacher with a lot of experience and I highly recommend him.


Teresa F. from Frisco, TX

My son has really enjoyed his tutoring sessions with Dr. Michael O. He looks forward to his sessions and comes home very positive about what he has learned. Dr. O is very patient and has boosted my son's confidence with his upcoming ACT test. So glad we are able to work with him.


Christine S. from Dallas, TX

Sent my son for a couple hours to make sure he was ready for his algebra final. Tutor was great; helped him discover what he still needed to study and what he was already strong on. Great help for exam!


Lawrence B. from The Colony, TX

Dr O. is very professional, knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging. He helped me to approach geometry with great confidence and has improved my study habits to prepare for tests. His approach to teaching is amazing. I will definitely use Dr O. again.


Kylee D. from Dallas, TX

Michael is a great tutor! He explains everything so well and is very patient with me. I love that when he teaches me techniques, he then gives me time to work out similar problems, ensuring I know what I am doing. I would highly recommend him for GRE, SAT, and similar standardized tests.


Aisha A. from Frisco, TX

Dr. O tutored our son in geometry and helped him prepare for the exam to opt out of high school geometry. It was quite a feat to pull of in 4 months time, but Dr. O was able to hep him achieve his goal! He taught him one year's worth of geometry in a little under 4 months. We had a great experience with him as parents. He is very courteous, patient, and professional- an excellent teacher. He was always on time and has great communication!


Cyndi U. from Plano, TX

Many thanks to Dr.O for his encouragement and creativity in explaining Lean Six Sigma (Business) Statistics to me in ways I can comprehend. His advanced teaching and business background is critical to my success. He prioritized our tutoring concepts based on the class goals. Our study sessions are concise and effective. Highly recommend for students seeking full understanding of mathematical and statistical topics, not simply memorization.


Kathleen S. from Flower Mound, TX

Dr. Michael O. is tutoring my son in math for the SAT. He is knowledgeable, friendly, patient, and reports weekly on my son's progress. He encourages and recommends materials and necessary study hours. He was able to correctly pinpoint our son's current SAT level and understands what it would take to move the needle. We are so pleased to have made this connection and appreciate his help and genuine interest in tutoring our son.


Tracie T. from Frisco, TX

I was impressed that Mr. O. took a few minutes to get to know my child before jumping right into the work. This helped to make her feel at ease and settle her nerves. As I listened to their session I continued to hear positive comments from my daughter like "Oh, now I see." or "That is an easier way to work that problem." When he left after an hour her entire posture had changed, she was more relaxed and felt good about the plan they had made to help her improve her grades. It was wonderful to hear that he included her in the plan of improving her grades instead of telling her how it is going to be, he allowed her to be a part of the decision making. She feels he is going to help her succeed.


Cheryl R. from Frisco, TX

My son has a much better understanding of the math concepts and his confidence has grown, he is better prepared to take the exams.


Angie C. from North Richland Hills, TX

We have reviewed most of the sections regarding algebra, geometry, quadratic functions, equations, roots and other test questions that I will encounter on the GRE.


Cierra B. from Frisco, TX

He is great. He didn't just show me how to work the problem, he helped me learn the process.


Kelly V. from Mansfield, TX

Dr. Michael was very personable. He skillfully covered my questions from the first 2 weeks of class and aided me in preparing for my 1st Pre-Calc exam. I was surprised to learn that the patterns in math have a relational quality! My work now makes sense!


Reva P. from Dallas, TX

Dr. Micheal did a wonderful job reviewing math strategies and concepts. He made the concept easy to understand and packaged them in a way them makes them easier to recall during the test. Can't wait for the rest of our lessons!


Hailey P. from Wylie, TX

Dr. Michael has really been able to teach pre-calculus in a way that Hailey is able to comprehend. He takes the time to be sure that she understands the concepts before moving on.


Jamie T. from Frisco, TX

I'm a distance learning college student. Without his assistance, I would never have made it through the semester. Worth every penny!


Tammy U. from Dallas, TX

He did so great with my daughter. She's 12 but taking the SAT test in 2 weeks, so he is helping her prepare for math she's never been exposed to. She came away very happy and excited to have another session.


Deana W. from Richardson, TX

According to my son Tyler, Dr. Michael O. was awesome! He came home from the tutoring session and actually thanked me. Said he felt good about his upcoming final. Will definitely be a repeat customer and have already referred a friend. Thank you, Dr. Michael O!


Christine M. from Arlington, TX

My daughter seemed to really understand concepts of precal better after this session. I wish we would have started tutorials earlier in the year! Thanks


Bill R. from Dallas, TX

I like how you would keep me involved within the learning process, as well as explaining a situation to a bigger picture.