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Experienced yet Easy Going Physics Tutor in the East Bay, Mike offers Private Lessons tailored to Your Needs. Also: Chemistry, Calculus, Trigonometry, Geometry, Statistics, Algebra, Beginning to Adv
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Mike is a respected member of our tutor community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Mike
With Science, Math and Language Skills, Many Students "Get Lost."
I pinpoint weak skills and problem areas, and go over the prior skills necessary to attack the given exercises. This sometimes requires a few extra sessions than expected, but the results are worth it! Soon, my students grin at their newfound skills and abilities, feeling proud and empowered!
I majored in Engineering, Computer Science, and Mathematics (changing my majors more than once, I love all of these subjects, and more!)
I've tutored for Years from High School to College Level.
Count how many times in reviews about me that Students and Parents use the word:
Amazing!
I Live to Serve, and I Serve to Live!
I love to see my students have those "A-Ha!" Moments...
I'm remembering in particular, one student;
she started with somewhat low self-esteem regarding her abilities, and thought she would need four sessions a week. I let her know that perhaps at first we might need an extra session or two, but most likely as she got her footing, once or at most twice a week would be enough.
She was doubtful, but off we went! She improved rapidly...
(You _all_ can improve rapidly! You are So Smart! Yes, I'm talking to YOU!)
By the end of the first semester, studying for her final, there was one problem she was confused about. I looked at her, smiled, asked her a simpler question or two. She answered them. Then I asked her to read the question again.
She did, and said: "So, you do it like this?"
"Yes," I replied.
"So... That's it?!? That's EASY!" She exclaimed.
"Yup!"
THOSE are the moments that I enjoy most about what I do.
I've loved teaching ever since I was a Student in High School. I'm a Life Long Learner and I Love to Share all the things I know. Every Day is Another Opportunity to Learn and Pass On Knowledge!
Apart from Tutoring Mathematics, Science and Languages, I currently am a Computer Consultant / Network Administrator / IT Guru / Computer Guy.
At Cal State my Major was Mathematics, but My Studies over the years have covered Higher Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Linguistics and Foreign Languages (I speak French, Spanish and Portuguese as well as my Native English.)
Thanks for considering me for your tutoring needs!
Mike
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I often have an Online Free "Meet and Greet" Session, going over a single exercise (That can be A Lot!) The goal is to Evaluate my Potential New Student, See what they already know, and see if we "Click."
I have helped all sorts of students: Everyone from Extremely Gifted to Challenged Students (Autistic or Developmentally Disabled.)
I'm fond of them all, truly: Particularly those whose abilities don't start out as top notch; I learn so much from them! I learn how to be a better instructor from them, realizing the steps I may have skipped in my explanations. I am a MUCH Better Tutor because of my Developmentally Delayed Students!
Although there are many good (and often free) resources available, having an experienced tutor can be indispensable. You may have access to a fellow student or a student-tutor: These people often understand the material well, but do not have experience _teaching_.
I have seen the obstacles and pitfalls over the years. When I recognize a misunderstanding, I will stop, go off to the side, and create a mini-exercise or three to clear up any confusion. When we go back to the problem, you will be surprised how much more clear it will be!
For the last three Summer Sessions, I've had a Student Studying Calculus. Calculus is EXTREMELY Demanding, even under regular circumstances. But during a Summer Session, I let Students Know: Get Ready to Eat, Breathe, Sleep and Dream Calculus in between actual Classes and Homework! This is Your ENTIRE LIFE for the next Six to Eight Weeks! This is Boot Camp!
My last Summer Calculus Student was Brian. We had a great time, though obviously we both worked hard. I love to relate the actual course material to my students' other interests. We did a lot of that towards the end of the course. It was absolutely amazing how well he could approach these advanced integrals after just Six Weeks!
A few things worth thinking about before reaching out:
It is helpful if you have material from your classroom. In particular, any exercises that have been confusing, difficult or highly challenging. Often only one or two such exercises are necessary to home in on where your difficulties lie, and perhaps go back to some more fundamental concepts before tackling the original exercises.
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Mike is an excellent tutor - very friendly and approachable. He delivers tutoring with great clarity and genuinely cares about results. He is highly flexible and ready to step in to help his students prepare before important milestones.
Friendly and approachable tutor, capable of describing complex things in a simple and understandable way.
Mike is a great tutor! Not only is he helpful, but he makes the topics interesting and engaging so it is easy to pay attention.
Mike is, according to my 14-year-old son, “the GOAT.” Mike is a great teacher, friendly, smart, on time, and very responsive. He taught my son algebra and French depending on what my son needed that week. I give him a 10 out of 10! Even an 11 out of 10. Highly reoommend.
Mike was incredibly easy to talk to and coordinate with. He worked really well with my teenage son, who was begrudgingly studying French 2. We’re looking forward to continuing tutoring with Mike this year for Geometry and Physics.
Mike is an excellent teacher. My son needed help with Math and AP Physics and Mike really helped a lot in getting the concepts clarified. We loved how Mike would send over digital captures of all the concepts covered and problems solved during tutoring sessions - those were most helpful. Knowing the subject and teaching the subject are vastly different skills and Mike excels at both! Mike was also accommodating of schedule changes due to other activities and my son couldn't have asked for anyone better!
Mike helps me a lot and I have been excelling in my AP Calculus class ever since I started getting tutoring lessons from him!
Mike was amazing. Very organized, always upbeat, clear and easy to follow. Great tutor!
Would totally recommend him!!His ability to identify the hurdles that my son had and to provide him tools to help him improve in the classroom.
Mike is truly one of the best tutors out there. He taught my son precalculus, AP calculus and AP physics. He kept my son engaged in the subject matter with his witty sense of humor. He not only helped my son do well in the subject matter but he also engaged with him as a whole person. His positivity helped my son accomplish more than he thought he could. Finding Mike on this site was a pleasant and unexpected blessing.
Mike is extremely kind and patient when teaching his students. He’s helped me get from a C to and A in my math class. He explains concepts to me in a brief and easy manner that helped me grasp what I was learning more efficiently. I completely recommend going to Mike if you need an amazing math tutor!
He was patient and understanding; Took his time to explain the steps and process to my son.
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- 5h: J$47,617
- 10h: J$95,234
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The first free lesson with Mike will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
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Sessions tend to be about an hour long. I'm pretty easy-going as to a little extra "free time" to tie up loose ends on a particular exercise.
I often give a discount for the first session, or I can give a free online one question and answer session to let us see if we're a good match, as long as half an hour. The "Free Session" checkbox applies to a half hour online question and answer session (Not a Full Hour Session, nor In Person.)
If you turn out to be a "regular" student, for instance three to five times a week, we can work out a bulk price.
I take cash when in person, or accept Venmo or Zelle. (I can accept PayPal, but I have to add a slight surcharge, as PayPal charges exorbitant transaction fees.)
By the way, I'm very good at what I do, and I'm a good value if I do say so myself! Thanks for considering me! Mike
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