Roger M. Wyzant
San Jose, CA · Teaches online · $120/hr · ★ 4.9
Subjects: Calculus, Trigonometry, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Geometry, Precalculus, Trigonometry
Testimonials (22)
“Roger is a very patient and thorough tutor. He comes prepared and quickly analyzes your material and finds the best way to convey the material to you. He breaks down complex materials into a simplistic way, so you can know exactly what is going on. Definitely recommend.”
— Angel, 3 lessons with Roger
“Great teacher to my daughter. Highly recommend. Gives practice test regularly so the student can learn and improve the learning of the thought material and communicates with the parents so that the work does get complete and student gets the full benefit. Ty roger.”
— Archana, 12 lessons with Roger
“Roger is superb! He ensures my daughter sends the assignment or tests that she has Qs on, in advance of the session. This allows Roger to be fluent in her topics and allows her to focus on the critical Qs! This works really well for us!”
— Sara, 4 lessons with Roger
“I had the pleasure of working with Roger Migdow as a Calculus B-C tutor for my daughter this past school year, and I can say without hesitation that he provided an exceptional level of support and instruction. When my daughter's regular Calculus teacher went on an extended leave of absence, we were concerned about how she would keep up with the demanding curriculum. However, Roger stepped in and immediately put our minds at ease. His flexibility was truly impressive - he accommodated our schedule and was available for 23 tutoring sessions over the course of the year. Throughout our time working with Roger, his communication was consistently clear and helpful. He took the time to understand my daughter's learning style and areas of difficulty, and then tailored his approach accordingly. This student-centric focus was key to her success. Most importantly, Roger was laser-focused on ensuring my daughter truly learned and mastered the Calculus B-C material. He didn't just teach to the test - he made sure she developed a deep understanding of the concepts that she could apply confidently. This emphasis on learning over rote memorization was invaluable. Thanks to Roger's expert tutoring, my daughter was able to not only keep up with the Calculus curriculum, but actually excel in the subject. Her performance and confidence improved dramatically over the course of the year. I would highly recommend Roger Migdow to any student in need of Calculus support. His flexibility, communication skills, and dedication to learning make him an exceptional tutor. I am grateful for the pivotal role he played in my daughter's academic success this year.”
— Martin, 23 lessons with Roger
“We tried other tutors with no improvements showing. Roger has been working with our daughter for a few weeks now. At her first big exam I saw huge progress. Our daughter is showing more confidence on her math and feelings towards for herself and motivated to do well.”
— Monica, 47 lessons with Roger
“Roger has been working with my daughter in Algebra II, she has felt much more confident under his guidance and has mantained a great grade. She enjoys that Roger is patient and explains the topics very well. I highly recommend Roger!”
— Jessica, 42 lessons with Roger
“Roger managed to patiently explained concepts that my daughter did not grasp in school. She was able to understand everything Roger explained which helped her gain confidence moving forward. Roger made a difference in my daughter's attitude to study maths. Thanks!”
— Gemma, 36 lessons with Roger
“He was excellent!!! I would Definitely recommend him. He knows many of the teachers in the area and he knows what the teachers are looking for and how to teach the information to the students. He’s reliable and available when you need him.”
— Jessica, 6 lessons with Roger
“Very thorough. optimization problems related to economics in APCalc BC. Roger comes well prepared for the lesson and cares deeply to make sure the student understands. My son enjoyed learning with Roger in his first class and we are hoping to do more classes with him.”
— Asma, 10 lessons with Roger
“Roger is very perceptive and has detailed, thorough explanations. His relaxed style helps my daughter improve her understanding of concepts. We are looking forward to more lessons and support through the year.”
— Kavita, 23 lessons with Roger
“Roger helped my daughter to bridge the gaps on the topics that she doesn’t have a strong grasp on and helped her to have a better understanding of calculus. My daughter’s goal is to do well in her class and the AP exam. We are hopeful that Roger can help her with that. Thank you.”
— Kelly, 5 lessons with Roger
“First lesson was excellent. Roger identified the areas we need to focus on. Future lessons are planned with a specific goal. Student also liked the teaching techniques.”
— Rishi, 27 lessons with Roger
“Today was my son's first lesson with Roger. He will be teaching my son Calculus BC and we are looking forward to working with him. He seems very knowledgeable and patient!”
— Reeta, 8 lessons with Roger
“Roger is a great teacher, and very patient and knowledgable. He has helped me become more confident with calculus which has helped immensely.”
— Tiana, 38 lessons with Roger
“Roger started by discussing the current topics that were being taught at school. He then proceeded to work on challenging homework assignments. Through these he helped learn new concepts, and shared resources for self-guided practice. Roger's calm demeanor takes the edge off tackling frustrating problems.”
— Nitya, 52 lessons with Roger
“Roger was able to help explain calculus problems to me at a great pace. He is able to adapt to your learning style very quickly. Great first experience with a tutor.”
— Vedant, 58 lessons with Roger
“Roger is easy going and quite flexible with scheduling lessons. He clearly explained the concepts that confused my son. He was able to get a 5 on the AP test and get an A in the class. It was a wonderful experience.”
— Ash, 35 lessons with Roger
“Roger covered College Business Calculus. He was very patient and took the time to make sure I understood concepts. He was a very good tutor, I would recommend him.”
— Payton, 9 lessons with Roger
“Roger is a great tutor! He knows what my son needs to improve in school and hits all the right marks. I would highly recommend him as a tutor for anyone who needs help understanding material and doing homework in school.”
— Loc, 39 lessons with Roger
“Roger has been tutoring my grandson in Pre-Calculus for half a year. He is a saint to deal with the scheduling issues, conflicts and changes due to my grandson being on two basketball teams. Also, extremely important to me is that he is trustworthy, sensitive to the needs of the student, and he is extremely appropriate in his rules (need parent present to tutor in home, no distractions e.g. "friends" hanging around the session, etc.).”
— Sue, 57 lessons with Roger
“Roger is an excellent tutor. My son is getting better with his math subject. I would recommend him anytime. Very professional when he comes to your house.”
— Tina, 22 lessons with Roger
“My son was reluctant to have a tutor help him in his Calculus class, even though his grade has been steadily slipping. He finally said, yes, and I could not be happier with the results. Roger worked well with him as they went through the problems, and helped him have a better understanding of the concepts. The session went so well that my son agreed to have Roger tutor him once a week.”
— Mike, 55 lessons with Roger