Harold's Tutoring Resources

This Web page contains reference materials for my Wyzant students. Everyone else is welcome to use it.

My Background

My name is Harold and I have tutored over 1,000 students in math, science and engineering (STEM) over the past 30+ years. I have logged over 3,000 tutoring hours on Wyzant. I worked in the BYU Math Lab to pay my way through college where I earned a Master of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering with a minor in mathematics. I am currently attending online college working towards my Ph.D. in Mathematics. I have even published a book and software package used by several universities on numerical analysis using the C programming language.

I tutor all levels of math, from basic math through calculus 3, differential equations, linear algebra, and beyond. Calculus, Physics, and Precalculus are my specialties. I also do a lot of tutoring for Electrical Engineering digital logic, C programming, ACT and SAT math. My students' best SAT math score to date is 730 out of 800.

I love teaching students that really want to learn and have set a goal, but are either behind or are not connecting with their teachers. Math can be easy and fun when you understand the key concepts and basic building blocks. My teaching style is to ask my students focused questions that cause them to think, then determine the correct answers for themselves. I then like to show multiple ways to solve the same problem and how to verify the answer as being correct. This is the difference between a 'B' student and an 'A' student. I also believe in teaching how the covered math concepts apply to our everyday lives.

In addition to STEM (math, science, and electrical engineering), I also tutor C/C++, Java, Python, and chess.

I am setup for remote tutoring using the Wyzant Online Tutoring Tool and Zoom. I work with Wyzant as a part-time independent contractor to find new students to teach.

• My Wyzant Tutor Profile

Tutoring Resources by Subject

Click on a subject below to access tutoring resources for that subject. I am certified by Wyzant for each of these subjects.

High School Math	College Math	Science	Computer	Test Prep	Misc.
• Basic Math	• Calculus	• Physics	• Computer Programming	• AP	• English
• Prealgebra	• Multivariable Calculus	• Chemistry	• C/C++	• SAT Math	• Chess
• Algebra 1	• Differential Equations	• Biology	• Java	• ACT Math
• Algebra 2	• Linear Algebra	• Physical Science	• Python	• PSAT
• Geometry	• Discrete Math		• Computer Networking	• TAKS / STAAR
• Trigonometry	• Numerical Analysis		• MS Windows	• ASVAB
• Precalculus	• Advanced Math / Proofs		• MS Office	• GRE Math
• Business Math	• Statistics			• TSI Math

Tutoring Resources by Source

Click on a collection below to access tutoring resources from that source or collection.

Collection Name	Description
Harold's Cheat Sheets	Free: Original material I created for my students
Paul's Online Math Notes	Free: Professor Paul Dawkin's math notes
BarCharts QuickStudy Outlines	For purchase: BarCharts' "cheat sheets"
Books	Recommended books that I personally own and use
Links	Links to web pages with helpful tutoring material
iPad Apps	iPad and iPhone apps that I use

Rates and Terms of Service

Billing:
- I charge $85/hour through WyzAnt or $80/hour using Venmo.
- If you are not completely satisfied with any lesson, for any reason, then there is no charge.
- If you locked in at a lower rate then I bill you at that lower rate.
- My hourly rate increases by $5/year at the start of each school year ($85 as of August 2022).
- In the event of a rate increase, you will receive a rate increase notification at least 1 month in advance.
- I bill in 5 minute increments.
- Lessons must be a minimum of 15 minutes long.
- I do not charge for missed appointments or late fees, ever.
- For group tutoring I charge each student half of my standard fee.
Wyzant:

If I found you through Wyzant then I must bill you through Wyzant. No exceptions.
Wyzant takes a fee for their services, which is included in my fee.

Referrals:

If you were not referred to me through Wyzant then I will ask you to setup a referral account with Wyzant.

Location:

Before COVID-19, I tutored most of my students in my home office in McKinney, TX.

Harold Toomey
4701 Forest Cove Dr.
McKinney, TX 75071-8041

Now I tutor most ofmy students remotely using the Wyzant Online Tutoring Tool and Zoom.

Times:

Sun: Emergencies only
Mon: 6 - 11 PM CST
Tues: 6 - 11 PM
Wed: 9:30 - 11 PM
Thurs: 6 - 11 PM
Fri: 5 - 7 PM
Sat: 1 - 7 PM

I Provide:

One-on-one tutoring
Study aid handouts (cheat sheets)
Post-lesson feedback
Travel expenses to and from your home if within 5 miles

For home office lessons I also provide:

Graph/Notebook paper
Color copies and printouts
Bottled water
Snacks
ADD Devices (idget spinners, etc.)

You Provide:

After you take a test on material I have tutored you on, please tell me the grade or score you received, good or bad.
The mobile phone numbers for both the parent and student for text messaging.

Contact Info:

I communicate with my students through:

Wyzant email
Text messaging
Phone call

You can contact me any time, day or night. If urgent, please send me a text message and/or call me.

Send me an email or a text message my mobile phone.

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Last updated 2 September 2022