Yehuda Friedman
Struggling with high school or early university math? Let's make math less scary with an intuitive, visual approach.
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Yehuda Friedman
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
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I'm Yehuda, a tutor with over two years of experience helping students at the High school and college level. With my expertise in computer science, I bring a systematic approach to teaching, ensuring that my students grasp the core concepts before focusing on tackling problem sets. I am well versed in functions, trigonometry, calculus and linear algebra. I employ teaching materials that focus on visual understanding of mathematical ideas, allowing students to engage with the material in a more tangible manner than traditional approaches. Over the course of my tutoring career, I have helped students who were struggling improve their grades and prepare for upcoming examinations. I can help a wide age range of students, from middle school all the way up to first and second year university students. I can also help students who are in computer science or computer engineering courses.
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Class overview
My approach to tutoring high school and early college math centers on helping students genuinely understand what they are doing. I place a strong emphasis on visual understanding, since many students struggle when ideas feel abstract or disconnected. Using whiteboarding, we work through problems step by step, laying out each part of the reasoning clearly and building solutions from the ground up. This makes it easier to see how concepts fit together and why each step works. I focus on conceptual understanding before repetition or speed. When students understand why a method works, the mechanics tend to follow more naturally and with greater confidence. I encourage students to talk through their thinking, ask questions, and treat mistakes as part of the learning process. This builds independence and deeper mathematical intuition, allowing students to apply what they’ve learned to new problems, exams, and future courses rather than relying on memorized patterns.
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85% of students feel fully prepared for their upcoming exams.
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Parents consistently recommend the tutor for math success.
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Interactive methods help students grasp complex problems.
Yehuda also teaches
Algebra
Algebra 2
Arithmetic
Calculus
College Algebra
College Math
Mathematics concepts taught by Yehuda
The Student and Tutor continued their mathematics session, covering nonlinear functions, detailed function transformations, exponential equations, and solving problems involving circle geometry. A significant portion was dedicated to understanding and applying logarithms as inverse operations for exponents. They plan to tackle one more nonlinear equation question before moving on to problem-solving and data analysis.
Reciprocal Functions & Asymptotes
Exponent Rules & Solving with Roots
Understanding & Solving with Logarithms
Circle Formulas: Circumference & Area
Introduction to Exponential Functions
Universal Function Transformations
The Student and Tutor reviewed several key algebraic concepts, including simplifying radical and fractional exponents, factoring quadratic expressions, solving quadratic equations, and applying these skills to complex word problems involving profit and distance, speed, and time. The Student practiced problem-solving techniques for various scenarios, and specific topics were marked for additional practice during the next session.
Simplifying Radical Expressions & Fractional Exponents
Factoring Quadratic Expressions
Recognizing Perfect Square Trinomials with Radicals
Solving Quadratic Word Problems: Profit Analysis
Properties of Negative Exponents & Reciprocals
Simplifying Complex Algebraic Fractions with Exponents
Speed
Distance
The Student and Tutor worked through various algebra problems covering inequalities, including those in word problems, systems of inequalities, and absolute value expressions. They also practiced interpreting parameters of linear functions in real-world scenarios and finding x-intercepts from given points. The Tutor provided detailed explanations of concepts like piecewise functions and different forms of linear equations, with visual aids and practical examples. Scheduling for future sessions was briefly mentioned.
Understanding Profit & Cost Inequalities
Transitive Property for Inequality Systems
Absolute Value Functions & Piecewise Definitions
Interpreting Linear Functions in Context
Forms of Linear Equations
Variables
Constants
and Coefficients
The Student and Tutor reviewed various SAT math topics, including linear equations, systems of equations (using substitution and elimination with matrix representation), interpreting complex word problems, and solving inequalities. The Student actively practiced problem-solving, and the Tutor demonstrated key methods and tools like Desmos. For follow-up, the Tutor provided a link to additional practice questions and discussed a temporary schedule adjustment for the next session.
Setting Up Linear Equations from Word Problems
Solving Systems of Linear Equations: Substitution Method
Solving Systems of Linear Equations: Elimination Method (Matrix Introduction)
Interpreting Variables and Coefficients in Context
Understanding and Solving Inequalities
The Student and Tutor reviewed the Student's past SAT math scores to identify specific areas for improvement, such as problem-solving and data analysis. They practiced concepts related to fractional exponents, radicals, equivalent algebraic expressions, and evaluated expressions with radicals. The session concluded with a detailed explanation and calculation of the mean and standard deviation for given data sets, and future sessions were scheduled to continue their practice.
Indexed Roots and Fractional Exponents
Negative Exponents and Reciprocals
Key Exponent Rules
Manipulating Equivalent Algebraic Expressions
Mean
Variance
and Standard Deviation
The Student and Tutor practiced solving various word problems requiring the setup and solution of systems of linear equations. They focused on techniques like substitution and elimination across different problem types, including those involving percentages, two-digit numbers, and distance-speed-time relationships. The session concluded without specific homework, but with general encouragement.
Distance
Speed
and Time Word Problems
Solving Two-Digit Number Puzzles
Representing Percentage Changes in Equations
Translating Word Problems into Algebraic Equations
Solving Systems of Linear Equations: Substitution Method
Solving Systems of Linear Equations: Elimination Method
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Presentations
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Digital whiteboard
Visualization & Exploration
Interactive lessons
Parent feedback
Open Q&A
Pets are welcomed
Record lessons
Mobile joining
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