Harvard Math Grad, 19+ Years of Experience

Serves Rockville, MD

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19 years in business

$150/hour

5.0

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Graciele Oliveira
Completed on 9/30/2019

Introduction

I am a Harvard graduate with a degree in mathematics and a GPA of 3.93 and I have been teaching and tutoring math for over 19 years. I specialize in Calculus (AP Calculus AB/BC) and have helped hundreds of student master these subjects with clarity and confidence. Whether you are aiming for a perfect AP score, prepare for college entrance exams, or building a strong foundation in earlier math courses, I tailor every session to meet your unique goals and learning style. I offer expert instruction in: Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Precalculus, AP Calc AB/BC , SAT and ACT math, with nearly 2 decades of experience I have worked with students of all levels, from those struggling to keep up, to high achievers aiming for top tier colleges. My approach combines deep subject knowledge, patience, improving strategies to help students build real understanding, instead of just memorizing formulas. If you are looking for results driven, supportive tutor with an Ivy League credential and a passion for teaching math, I will love to help you succeed!

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

My rate covers not only a very good tutoring session itself, but also my students will have access to all the notes from our lesson. These notes will be very organized and well-written and they will be sent to their email at the end of the session. I'm available for my students 24/7. They can call me with questions, problems they got stuck on, etc, with no additional cost. If they call me and I do not answer, it is probably because I am in the middle of a session and will text them as soon as I'm done. I guide them with instructions via audio/text/call. Your success/your kids' is my success. so it's extremely important for me that you are satisfied with the results. This is not only my full-time job, but also it is my passion.

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

I ask them to have a notebook just for our lessons, to not mix it with any other material. I will have them create a "Formula Sheet" where we will add all formulas, tricks, short cuts that will be very helpful to organize their studies. If they want to talk to me to share their expectations before the first lesson, I will be glad to talk.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

Thousands of hours of experience, teaching students since 2006. All types of students and since everyone has a different pace and learning style, it is very important that these student work with someone that besides being patient also have the skills required to translate a complex concept into something much simpler.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

My mother is an excellent teacher. She was my inspiration.

What types of customers have you worked with?

Long-term, short-term, students with learning disabilities, students that are not necessarily struggling, but only want to improve their grades. Literally all types.

Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

This Calculus 2 student was completely lost on his project. He had just a couple days to turn it in. He called me on the last minute hoping to have some help understanding what it was about. In two sessions, not only he was able to complete his project, but also it made his grade skyrocketed. I was very happy with how grateful he was.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Be careful with low rates. You might want to make sure you are working with someone experienced and especially knowledgeable. Besides that, look for a person that will not leave you in the middle of the learning process. Some professionals do tutoring as a temporary job until they find something permanent.

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

Is the tutor willing to work only when needed or does it need to be on a regular basis? What does the tutor's rate cover? What is the tutor's teaching style and tools?