Cyntia Szomyu
Engaging Math lessons from elementary to AP Calculus with creative problem solving
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Private tutor - Cyntia Szomyu
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
Cyntia - Know your tutor
Hello! I'm Cyntia Szomyu, a mathematics tutor with a BSc in Social Sciences. My teaching philosophy is to make math enjoyable and relatable to everyday life. I believe in engaging students through interactive learning activities and real-world examples. I tutor elementary to college-level students in various math subjects like Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, and more. Let's make math fun and easy together!
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Class overview
As a math tutor specializing in subjects such as Elementary School Math, Geometry, and SAT Math, I have developed a teaching style that emphasizes problem-solving, demonstration, and interactive learning. I believe in structuring our sessions systematically to focus on understanding concepts in detail. I also incorporate whiteboarding to help students visualize and interact with math concepts directly. Additionally, I provide short quizzes to master specific concepts and create tailored plans with interactive problems and visual tools to enhance learning. My goal is to make math engaging and easily understandable for students at all levels.
Specialities of your tutor
Advanced Placement (AP) Program (USA)
Project help
A-Levels (UK)
GCSE (UK)
Concepts learning
Exam prep
Provincial-specific curriculum (CA)
Assignment help
Test prep
Interactive lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Mobile joining
Parent feedback
Open Q&A
Mathematics concept taught by Cyntia
The Student and Tutor reviewed graphing rational functions, focusing on identifying y-intercepts, vertical and horizontal asymptotes, and the domain. The Student practiced these skills on homework problems and demonstrated a strong understanding. The next session will cover factorizing expressions with higher powers.
Y-Intercept Definition
Coordinate Pair Representation
Vertical Asymptotes
Domain of a Function
Horizontal Asymptotes
The Student and Tutor reviewed solving algebraic equations, including those with fractions and quadratics. The Student practiced cross-multiplication, factoring, and applying the quadratic formula. They also interpreted the results of an equation within the context of a word problem about average cost and mileage.
Long Division of Polynomials
Solving Equations with Fractions
Factoring Quadratic Equations
Using the Quadratic Formula
Working with Fractions in Equations (Advanced)
Horizontal Asymptotes
The Student practiced factoring quadratic expressions, including difference of squares and more complex quadratics with leading coefficients. They also worked on simplifying rational expressions by factoring and canceling common factors. The tutor assigned no formal homework, but the student plans to send over additional questions from a recent test.
Factoring with a Leading Coefficient (a ≠ 1)
Difference of Squares
Simplifying Rational Expressions Through Factoring
Dividing Rational Expressions
Further Simplification After Cancellation
Factoring Quadratics (ax² + bx + c)
The session focused on simplifying rational expressions through factorization and polynomial division. The Student practiced simplifying various expressions and worked on problems from their homework. The Tutor assigned additional practice problems and suggested focusing on improving polynomial division skills.
Negative Factorization
Working Backwards: Finding Missing Expressions
Complete the Square & Difference of Squares
Simplifying Rational Expressions
Factorization for Simplification
The Student and Tutor reviewed differentiation concepts and practiced applying them to word problems involving rates of change, maximum/minimum values, and inverse functions. They worked through several examples involving cooling rates, drug concentrations, and projectile motion. The session concluded with a discussion on how to approach and interpret derivative-related questions.
Inverse Functions and Their Interpretation
Differentiating Exponential Functions
Interpreting f'(x) = Value
Understanding Units in Derivatives
Finding Maximum and Minimum Points
Differentiation: Rates of Change
The session covered analyzing polynomial functions, focusing on relative and absolute maximums and minimums, and the difference between f(x) increasing/decreasing versus positive/negative. The Student practiced identifying these features on a graph and writing expressions for them. The Tutor assigned further practice with homework questions.
Relative vs. Absolute Maximum and Minimum
Increasing
Decreasing
and Stationary Functions
f(x) Positive and Negative
Relationship Between f(x) and y
Distinguishing Increase/Decrease from Positive/Negative
Student types for classes
College
School
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
All Levels
Adult / Professional
Home schooled
Cyntia also teaches
Elementary School Math
GCSE Maths
GED Math
Geometry
High School Math
Middle School Math
Teaching tools used by tutor
Practice worksheets
Digital whiteboard
Quizzes
Presentations
Assessments
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