Tutoring to achieve independence

The art of solving problems extends beyond mathematics. While you may never directly apply a theorem from mathematics in your career, life is full of problems to be solved. In addition to the mathematical techniques necessary for your particular course, I strive to teach the general method of problem solving--a valuable, life-long skill that you will utilize long after you forget the fundamental theorem of calculus. The challenges of math apply directly to the challenges of life.

I have success applying this approach to a diverse set of students, from high school students to college and adult learners. One of the benefits of this approach is that it naturally adapts to different student's styles of learning. When a particular method for a problem does not work for you, I teach you how to find a method that does.

I try to avoid memorization. For any math course, there are some things that you just have to know, but much of the content may be quickly deduced from some core principals. I emphasize the fundamentals of the course, and how you may reason through some of the later results.

I started tutoring in 2008 while earning my BS in Applied Mathematics from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA, and I began tutoring full-time in 2014. Please send me a message to discuss your mathematical problems and goals, and I look forward to helping you develop both as a math student and a person.

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Matt Lundy

mlundy@gmail.com

Calculus

Since first taking Calculus over 10 years ago, I have helped hundreds of students wade through this sometimes baffling subject.  Whether you need help with your algebra, if you are trying to compute triple integrals in spherical coordinates, or you are trying to prove that a sequence of functions converges uniformly, I am here to help you succeed.

Real Analysis

Making the transition from using calculus to proving calculus can be daunting. Allow me to help you understand the epsilon-delta definition of a limit, continuity, differentiability,the mean-value theorem, integrability, sequences and series, and more.

Linear Algebra

My first exposure to linear algebra came in middle school.  Since then, I have close to ten years of experience helping students in a wide variety of linear algebra courses. From row-reduction, to linear transformations, to the Spectral Theorem, I can help you succeed in your computational or proof-based linear algebra course.

Abstract Algebra

Groups, rings, and fields are the basis for much of modern mathematics, and learning the basics of these structures and how they interact is the basis of a first course in abstract algebra. I can help you learn these difficult concepts.

Differential equations

Since I took my first course in differential equations eight years ago, I have helped dozens of students wade through this sometimes daunting subject.  As an upperclassman I served as a supplemental instructor for the differential equations course, and since matriculating I have helped students both online and in-person with one-on-one tutoring in differential equations. Whether you are just trying to figure what a differential equation is, or you are trying to solve higher order equations with Laplace Transforms, or you are trying to solve the wave equation on a circular disk, I can help you work towards mastery of this incredibly useful subject.

Proofs and abstract mathematics

Logic and proofs are the basis for higher mathematics. I can help you learn how to synthesize definitions, prove theorems, understand proof techniques, construct examples and more.