"I'm Erik, and I hold a master’s degree in mathematics from California State University, Northridge, where I graduated with distinction and a perfect 4.0 GPA. Over the past decade, I’ve taught and tutored math across all secondary and undergraduate levels, from algebra and calculus to linear algebra and differential equations. My primary tutoring experience comes from tutoring all college-level math classes for 6 years at Los Angeles Valley College math tutoring center. I have also tutored at Mathnasium for 2 years, where I had an opportunity to work with students from secondary school in a 3-to-1 student-to-tutor ratio. My tutoring experience is heavily augmented by countless private tutoring sessions both in-person and online, especially during the pandemic.

Through these years, I’ve found that students thrive when instruction is tailored to their unique strengths and areas for growth. I have also found that mathematics can be overwhelming with concepts, notation, and abstraction. To mitigate these challenges, I explain sophisticated mathematical concepts in plain and understandable language and, possibly, with reference to the area of student's interests. My tutoring sessions are highly student-centered: I focus on identifying and addressing individual challenges, while reinforcing core strengths to build confidence and mastery. I strive to create a supportive, structured, and engaging learning environment that empowers students to overcome obstacles and reach their academic goals.

I welcome any insights or resources from students and parents that can help make our sessions even more effective. I’m responsive, approachable, and always ready to support learners on their journey toward mathematical confidence" less...