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- Maths
- Algebra
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- Arithmetic
Experienced tutor in Mathematics in El Cerrito, Mike offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- Maths
- Algebra
- Physics
- Trigonometry
- Arithmetic
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Mike is a respected tutor in our community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. A trusted partner on your learning journey.
About Mike
With 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 new found 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 since the 1980s, from Jr. High / Middle School to College Level.
Count how many times in reviews about me that Students and Parents use the word:
Amazing!
Thanks for considering me for your tutoring needs!
Mike
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.)
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About the lesson
- Primary
- Secondary
- Matric/GCSE
- +7
levels :
Primary
Secondary
Matric/GCSE
AS Level
A Level
BTech
Adult education
Masters
Doctorate
MBA
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I often have an Online Free "Meet and Greet" Session, going over a single exercise, 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 on the "High End," 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 pit-falls 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, Breath, 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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5 (38 reviews)
Perfect! We were very thankful to find Mike!
My kid is pretty sharp and has a good aptitude for math. But his HS junior year AP calculus was a tough class. I thought he could use some help (that I could not give). Mike is very personable and engaging and he knows his stuff. He was able to lead my son to much better grasp of a very complicated subject, and importantly, in an engaging way.
We think working with Mike, brought his grade, for the college level AP test, up a full grade. No small accomplishment.
(I was really happy to find good help for my kid.)
Mike is a good guy and a great tutor.
-R Cross- Thanks, Richard! Dex is so sharp on so many levels, I just leveraged his abilities in Analysis and Computer Science (Porting over to the TI-84)Mike's response :
I Really Enjoyed The Entire Experience in So Many Ways! We not only tackled many challenging multi-part problems, using the TI-84's various functionalities better and more quickly each time, but we had a lot of fun doing it too. Thanks again, Guys!
Perfect! Mike was a great Calculus BC tutor for my son! He explained tough concepts in a way that actually made sense and always had tips that helped build more confidence—especially in preparation for exams. Super patient, super smart, and made every session worth it. My son’s test grades got an instant boost once we started with Mike, and he couldn’t have done as well without Mike’s help!
- Thanks, Monica! Tommy is a Sharp Cookie All Around! I enjoyed our sessions tremendously, as well as learning about his other endeavors (please be careful, Young Man!) He's off to College, and if I'm privileged enough, I'll get to help him one last time, maybe with some Physics or Chem, or even Spanish or Portuguese! Good Luck and Thanks Again!Mike's response :
Perfect! Mike can explain Geometry where my son can understand it. His grades have improved. Mike is also very flexible with our schedule! I highly recommend him!
- Thank you, Lynette! John is very sharp, and like many students just needed some guidance as to how to think logically. It was already there, I just helped him to uncover it... Thanks again!Mike's response :
Perfect! We contacted Mike to help my daughter on her AP Pre Cal. She said that Mike explained the lessons in an easy to understand way.
Perfect! Michael has been such a great math teacher for my daughter. He helped her overcome her issues with math and thanks to him she has improved so much that she is now an honour math student . Michael is extremely kind, engaging and really able to make math fun!! He also has a great sense of humor which helps students enjoy their sessions more!! Overall 5 stars!
- Grazie, Simona! As with so many others, Sofia had a firm understanding of fundamentals, but some details fell through the cracks. I have seen the stumbling blocks again and again, and I can concentrate on clearing up the particular misunderstandings. She has done really well since, and more importantly has learned how to study Smarter, not Harder! Thank you so much, Sofi and Simona for the opportunity to help you all!Mike's response :
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Perfect! Mr. Krupa is awesome! My high school daughter enjoyed working with and learning from him. He made learning fun and my daughter improved her understanding of Algebra 2+ in just a handful of sessions. Actually in the first session she finally understood 2
months worth of work. I highly recommend Mr. Krupa! 👍🏼- Thanks, Hazel! Working with Hy-C was a pleasure: she is sharp and actually knew most of the basics, just needed to "fill in the gaps." Once she had some "Ah-Hah!" Moments, she took off like a Rocket! Thanks Again!Mike's response :
Perfect! Mike is absolutely a gem. An excellent tutor on several subjects. He is engaging and easy going. He has been great for my teenager. I can’t say enough good things about Mike!
- Thanks Claudia! We started out for Math Tutoring, but soon discovered other subjects and interests overlapping (Spanish, French, Portuguese and even Chemistry) This often works out to the Student's and Parent's advantage: "I have Chemistry Homework this week!" Or "I don't have any homework, I'd like to learn about Portuguese for our trip this summer... Oh, and can you explain 'Vosotros' in Spanish? " I enjoyed our sessions and helping her get over the bumps in the road. Thanks again!Mike's response :
Perfect! Dear Mike,
Thank you so much for your contribution and professionalism in helping my son with geometry. It has been an amazing experience, and thanks to you, he has been able to improve his grades.
You are always punctual and so dedicated to your students. You do this work professionally and with great love.
Thank you for your hard work. We have sessions with you every Monday, and I can see my son’s progress increasing.- Thank you so much, Svetlana and David! I really enjoyed our sessions, and to watch The Light Bulb Turn On in David's Head💡 He's smart and when he puts his mind to it, his understanding keeps improving. Your review made me choke up a bit: I do commit myself to my students, and it's nice to see it recognized. Thanks Again! 😊Mike's response :
Perfect! Уважаемый Майк,
Спасибо вам большое за ваш вклад и профессионализм в помощи моему сыну с геометрией. Это действительно удивительный опыт, и благодаря вам он смог поднять свои оценки.
Вы всегда пунктуальны и так вкладываетесь в своих учеников. Вы делаете это профессионально и с большой любовью.
Спасибо вам за ваш труд. Мы занимаемся с вами каждый понедельник, и я вижу, как прогресс моего сына возрастает- Thanks again Svetlana! You can see some of the work we did together in your posted image. Onward and Upward!Mike's response :
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Perfect! Mike is so friendly and patient. He takes his time to go over materials and problems before moving on to the next. Highly recommend!
- Thanks, Elly! I really enjoyed my sessions with Max: It was rewarding watching him improve and gain self-confidence. I hope to see you again in August if not over the Summer for more Math, or Physics, French or Spanish... Please Keep In Touch!Mike's response :
Perfect! Mike tutors me in geometry. He takes the time to explain the lessons and makes sure he breaks things down so I can grasp the concepts. He is very accommodating and works around my schedule. I highly recommend Mike as tutor.
- Thanks! Nick is an Awesome Student, One of those Underdogs that comes up from behind and then Wins the Race! He started out a bit lost, but by the end he had a firm understanding and even enjoyed Math! Thanks again Mirna and Nick!Mike's response :
Perfect! Mike tutored my 17 year old son in physics for a self-paced HS summer school course with a time crunch. Mike is an amazing tutor with a great sense of humor! He assisted my son with getting back on track, understanding the material, and completing the course on time with a high B! Highly recommend Mike and look forward to working with him again.
Perfect! Mike was extremely helpful and went the extra mile by spending time outside of the session to come up with material to help our son in Geometry. He made sure our son was fully prepared and understood everything before his test, by taking apart the lessons and teaching them very in-depth and thoroughly. We highly recommend Mike!
Perfect! Mike is a great tutor! My son really enjoyed working with him and says he has good pacing. He caters well to the individual student, and has been extremely helpful in scheduling sessions. Overall, he is a very nice person and easy to work with. I am so glad we found Mike!
Perfect! He is reliable friendly and above all very helpful. He is extremely bright and knowledgeable. We are very glad we found him!
Perfect! Mr. Mike is a very understanding and loving person. My son has been with him almost 3 years; Mr. Mike has shown his love and care toward my son.
Perfect! After interviewing several tutors we selected Mike to help tutor my daughter in AP Calculus. After speaking with him and learning about his teaching methods we felt he would be a good match. He is great at communicating and always stays in touch with both parent and student. He excels at breaking down difficult concepts and reteaching tips and tricks to help students digest the material. He is friendly and encouraging which makes the student feel at ease. And he's funny which makes the tutor sessions feel relaxed. If a student doesn't understand a concept he will break it down in a way that works for them. My daughter ended her semester with an A in AP Calculus and we know this was due to Mike's help and encouragement. I would highly recommend Mike as a tutor, thanks again for all of your help Mike!
Perfect! His tutoring is personalized, he is extremely knowledgeable, he shows care for his students, he is honest, and he makes the learning experience enjoyable regardless of the difficulty of the concept. I am very glad to have him as my tutor.
Perfect! Tutor Mike Krupa brings an infinite mathematical knowledge to learning. Mike is a patient, fastidious, punctual, and coherent teacher of tough subject matters. And he takes the extra time to massage the lessons into the student where they need extra attention.
Come time to tutor up again, I will be contacting Mike first.
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Eric Z.
Student of Math 134 Intermediate and Advanced AlgebraPerfect! Mike is very kind and immediately made me inspired. Before, I was really frustrated about my Calculus course. Within minutes, I was already becoming more confident. He is very knowledgeable, providing resources for me to understand things better (i.e images and math reference sheets). All around, Mike is an amazing person and tutor!
Perfect! Mike is truly passionate about what he does. I used to hate Algebra before I started having lessons with him and now not only I know algebra but I also enjoy it. I was about to fail algebra in college but thanks to Mike I will pass it. I’m a former teacher so I know a good teacher when I see one and Mike is the best at what he does.
Perfect! Mike is amazing! He is tutoring our son Trigonometry. Not only is he patient, he explains the topic clearly and really cares about the students success. He is very knowledgable. We highly recommend him.
Perfect! Simple.
Perfect! Mike is amazing!
Perfect! Mike is very understanding of my child’s needs with her homework and was able to identify where she needs help the most. They work closely with samples and she’s brought up her grade in Algebra from a -C to a B+ in a short time. Thanks Mike
Perfect! Mike was awesome, he helped with not only the math tutoring but also with motivation. He made a believer out of Mabelle. She was able to kill her final !!!
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Recommendations
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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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- R972
Package rates
- 5h: R4861
- 10h: R9721
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free lesson
The free first lesson with Mike allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
- 30min
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- R972/h
Details
Sessions tend to be about an hour long.
I give a discount for the first session.
I can give a free online one question and answer session to let us see if we're a good match, usually five or ten minutes.
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.)
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