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The mathematics tutors at Veritas have not only demonstrated their success in mathematics by completing advanced coursework in the subject, they have also had to demonstrate their ability to teach these subjects through a rigorous interview and continual evaluation. We have tutors prepared to help in every field of mathematics and quantitative analysis offered at the high school and college levels. Our tutors begin by assessing each student's unique learning styles and adjust their approach to the tutoring accordingly. Whether the student is learning the difference between different types of numbers or is doing complex mathematical modeling, we have mentors who are skilled at making these concepts accessible to their students. Our tutors are also very familiar with common standardized subject tests such as Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and the SAT II’s and help their students learn how to master not only their subjects and their classes but also these often tricky exams that can determine college course placement and credit.
High school level courses: Pre-algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, Calculus AB/BC, Geometry, Precalculus, Probability/Statistics, Trigonometry
College level courses: Precalculus, Calculus I, Calculus II, Calculus III (multivariable calculus), Geometry, Graph Theory, Mathematical programming languages, Linear Algebra, Probability, Statistics
Standardized tests: AP Calculus AB/BC, IB Mathematics SL/HL, SAT II Math I, SAT II Math II
Tutors Available for Math:
David L.
David graduated from Harvard College in Mathematics and took up the then-blossoming field of Computer Science. He got one of the first Ph.D.s in CS, from Cornell, with a minor in Mathematics, writing a thesis on the mathematical theory of computing and formal languages. He always loved teaching, so David pursued an academic career at Brown, Cornell and ultimately Ithaca College, an undergraduate teaching institution, where he became tenured Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science. Besides teaching Math and CS, David, designed and taught some of the first "computer literacy" and "computers and society" courses anywhere, helped establish degree programs in CS and Mathematical CS, conceived and taught National Science Foundation summer programs for high school students, and taught and tutored a wide range of students across the Math and CS curricula. Then one day David decided to disprove the old adage that "those who can, do; those who can't, teach" and began a successful career as an industrial computer scientist, software engineer and software development manager. He conceived, wrote and/or managed numerous products that can be found today in the catalogs of software companies large and small. And now, finally, he returns to his first loves, Mathematics and teaching. As you may have guessed by now, David is not a typical Harvard undergrad or grad student tutor, but has had a full career, two in fact. He brings the fruits of all that experience to tutoring in Mathematics, including first-hand knowledge of what's important for real life as well as jumping through the necessary hoops. Speaking of hoops, David holds Massachusetts certification to teach high school Mathematics.
- Harvard BA in Math, Cornell PhD in Mathematical Computer Science
- Experienced professional teacher, with many types and levels of students, from middle-school to college
- Massachusetts certification to teach high school Math
- Also had career in Computer Science and software development
Ari N.
Ari studied mathematics at Harvey Mudd College and the University of California at Berkeley. He completed his Ph.D. in 2007, specializing in quantum topology. During his time as a graduate student at Berkeley, he won multiple awards for exceptional teaching. He has worked at Canada/USA Mathcamp, a summer program for gifted high school students, for more than a decade. Ari spent the 2007-2008 academic year as the math teacher for grades 6-8 at The Crowden School, a Berkeley school for musically talented youth. He is currently a graduate student at Longy School of Music.
- Ph.D. in Mathematics from UC Berkeley
- 10+ years of experience with gifted high school students
- Multiple awards for exceptional teaching
- Clear, precise, and concrete approach to mathematical discovery