"Hi there, my name's Chance. I graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor’s in Mathematics. In university, I was part of the honors program and was on the dean’s list throughout my university career. In high school, I received 5/5 on both the AP Calculus and AP Statistics exams. I first found my passion for teaching as a volunteer tutor in university, helping ESL students grow as English speakers. I now have over 3 years of experience as a professional math tutor and over 1 year of experience as a math professor, teaching classes on Algebra and Liberal Arts Math.

I’ve worked with a wide range of ages, from high schoolers to older adults, and students with a wide range of starting knowledge, from those who struggle with basic arithmetic to those who are well into Calculus 2. As for topics, I’ve tutored a wide range of math subjects: Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, Precalculus, Calculus, and many others. At this point, it might be easier to list the subjects I haven’t tutored!

When I first meet students, many of them tell me that they just don’t have the brain for math. I strongly disagree with this notion. I believe that anyone can understand math in depth, they just need the concepts taught to them in a way they understand. I work hard to prove this. I provide my students with ample examples so that they can be comfortable with a math concepts in a variety of context. I don’t just give them the answer to the problem; I teach them why and how it makes sense. I also adjust my teaching style with each student, as no one learns the same way. I hope that I can help you understand math too!" less...