Timothy C. Wyzant
Winnetka, IL · Teaches online · $110/hr · ★ 5.0
Subjects: Algebra 1, SAT Math, ACT Math, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Differential Equations, Geometry, Linear Algebra, Precalculus, SAT Math, Statistics, Trigonometry
Testimonials (88)
“Timothy was very knowledgeable and helped my daughter with Geometry. He was able to explain it in a way she could easily understand. Will definitely use him again!”
— Carey, 27 lessons with Timothy
“Timothy helped me with both Calculus and Differential Equations this semester. He is a wealth of knowledge - I never had a question that he couldn't answer. He is patient and kind, and I always looked forward to our sessions. I plan to utilize his help in my future math classes. I've worked with plenty of teachers and tutors along the way - this one is truly one of a kind!”
— Ben, 11 lessons with Timothy
“I just started stats last weekend and I’m not happy about it. So I decided to look into getting a tutor. Tim stood out instantly due to how long he’s been teaching math concepts for over 25 years, I booked one session and seen why he’s the most top rated on Wyzant!! He walks you through concepts patiently from start to finish helping you establish your own basis for understanding while serving as an excellent guide in deepening your own understanding of what’s being taught. He’s the real deal! You won’t be disappointed!!”
— Cassion , 1 lesson with Timothy
“We have had a wonderful experience! Tim has helped my son tremendously in high school with Advanced Algebra and Geometry. At first my son was afraid to ask for help but once he started meeting with Tim he realized how helpful Tim was and his grades improved significantly. He is now meeting with Tim on a weekly basis to keep his grades up. Tim is very knowledgeable and patient, and does a great job explaining concepts in a way that actually makes sense.”
— Colleen, 23 lessons with Timothy
“Tim helped me with real analysis. He is very knowledgable and was patient with my endless stream of questions. I am very appreciative of all the time and energy Tim put into our lessons!”
— Caleb, 9 lessons with Timothy
“I started working with Timothy in the middle of my first semester of Calculus 1 and worked with him through an entire second semester of Calculus 2. Timothy has made calculus so much easier. He is very good at simplifying complicated subjects and making them easier to grasp. He has many tips and tricks for solving problems using easier methods, making some of the more complex parts of calculus feel easy. Timothy is very flexible and willing to work with his students. Tutoring sessions are very tailored to the particular student's needs. I would 10/10 recommend working with Timothy to anyone wanting to make calculus easier or even looking to cultivate a better understanding of the subject matter.”
— Carol, 34 lessons with Timothy
“We value Timothy so much. Our son has so much more confidence in AP Stats since working with him. He reports Timothy is knowledgeable and helpful while also being “chill“.”
— John, 11 lessons with Timothy
“I am currently taking a first-semester graduate course in complex analysis, and Timothy has been able to answer every single question I’ve had on the spot. This has demonstrated to me that he is an expert in complex analysis. Additionally, Timothy helped me with real analysis, which contributed to my top-quartile performance on the second midterm. Furthermore, he identified key gaps in my mathematics Ph.D. applications that other professors had overlooked—an insight that reflects his expertise as a professor.”
— Anonymous, 56 lessons with Timothy
“Timothy was patient working with my daughter on AP Calculus. He provided detailed explanations and made sure that my daughter was comfortable with each problem before moving to the next.”
— Darryl , 6 lessons with Timothy
“Tim gives concise explanations for problem sets in multivariable calculus. The course is online, and it's enormously useful to have a strong tutor for discussions and working through concepts.”
— Laura, 4 lessons with Timothy
“Very helpful overview of AP Statistics, with guidance on specific topics, test strategies and even TI calculator functions. Tim was also available on short notice for test prep, which was a big help.”
— Larry, 5 lessons with Timothy
“My son worked with Timothy on a weekly basis for 2 years on the Honors Precalculus and AP BC Calculus, finishing high school with excellent grades and highly confident in math. Timothy is a very patient teacher, flexible and with a high knowledge in mathematics all subjects. We highly recommend him as a tutor.”
— Corina , 232 lessons with Timothy
“Timothy taught my son AP Stats all year and my son always understsnds the content after a tutoring session. He also does very well on the exams! We highly recommend Timothy!”
— Sonja, 11 lessons with Timothy
“Tim helped my 15 yo son a lot. Short notice, fast appointment, great communication. Seemed to know what he needed without wasting time. Thanks Tim! Test tomorrow.. He’s smiling. “This is easy…””
— David, 2 lessons with Timothy
“Timothy helped me to understand Fourier series problems better. This included a brush up of some things from calculus 2, like integration by parts, u substitution, etc.”
— Dustin, 2 lessons with Timothy
“I have been working with timothy for 2 weeks now, and he truly helps me understand the material of college algebra, I look foreword to meeting with him again, and definitely recommend him for others who need help!”
— Kate, 3 lessons with Timothy
“Timothy helped my son with his business calculus homework. He had missed several days of school, fell behind and was lost. We sent multiple assignments to Timothy ahead of time. Timothy was prepared for the lesson, taught him the key concepts effectively and efficiently and asked my son questions to make sure he was understanding the material throughout. This was all covered in one lesson. We thought it would take multiple lessons. With Timothy’s instruction, my son was able to complete his homework and got 100%. We will contact Timothy the next time my son needs any math tutoring!”
— Rita, 4 lessons with Timothy
“My daughter was so excited after meeting with Timothy. He really helped her understand a topic she wasn't fully getting. She left their tutoring session feeling very confident and told me she really enjoyed working with him and wants to keep working with Timothy when she needs additional support. She took her test and aced it! Highly recommend!”
— Katy, 3 lessons with Timothy
“Excellent at explaining and patient. Helped us find the right time to meet. Convenient to meet online. Jumped right in and explained, helping it all make sense.”
— Alison, 78 lessons with Timothy
“He helped me better understand concepts in my college differential equations class. He taught me far easier and more efficient methods of solving ODEs. These methods were easy for me to understand because he explained them slowly and thoroughly. He was also patient and went back if needed. Thank you, Timothy!”
— Janhvie, 3 lessons with Timothy
“Timothy is knowledgeable and patient and very nice. He helped me with mathematical biology. I was very happy that he had my textbook. Will definitely use him again if I need help.”
— Kennady, 2 lessons with Timothy
“Timothy is a great tutor. Patient, helpful and knowledgeable. He did a great job explaining the material. Highly recommend him!”
— Michael , 8 lessons with Timothy
“Tim has been helping with precalculus and AP statistics. He has been great at helping our son understand the content better.”
— Gail, 5 lessons with Timothy
“Timothy had me coached up in just one hour to excel at my business calculus exam! 10/10 recommend!! He was very patient and does an amazing job at twisting the question in a way that it makes much more sense!”
— Emma, 1 lesson with Timothy
“I was able to understand statistics much better, problems started to make sense and I after a lesson I felt more confident in my ability to solve problems”
— Aislinn, 2 lessons with Timothy
“I am an undergraduate student at the University of Washington. Tim was able to help with my Calculus class even though it included a lot of Biological modeling (it was a course designed specifically for Biologists). He was familiar with my textbook and the material I was going over, whereas other tutors I have had in the past were confused about some of my problems. He is kind and patient and non-judgmental, even if you ask him to explain one thing many times. I would highly recommend Tim for your math needs.”
— Isabelle, 16 lessons with Timothy
“Timothy C. is an expert tutor. I develop empirically validated curriculum for a living and I work with many subject matter experts who don't know diddly about instruction. Timothy knows calculus and how to get it across. If you can get on Timothy's schedule, just do it. He will help you in less time than you thought possible. My son, a strong student, got a first year AP Calculus teacher. The teacher, though well meaning, could not impart the material in a way that made sense. Many strong students struggled. Within a few sessions, my son was on track, understanding the material and renewing his confidence. We're sticking with Timothy C. for the year because he will ensure my son's success. He's a great guy too.”
— Daniel, 11 lessons with Timothy
“Timothy is teaching Calculus BC to my daughter, who struggled with her homework. Timothy helped her to understand the concepts, and she is delighted with his skillset and teaching methods.”
— Imran , 20 lessons with Timothy
“My daughter just had a lesson with this tutor and he was just complaining that he had 17 lessons today. He just gave her the answers without teaching her the concepts. He even responded to a question on how to solve a problem by saying "just solving it". Sloppy writing and he was not interest at all in helping out my daughter on solving the problems. Don't recommend this tutor at all.”
— Adriana, 2 lessons with Timothy
“We covered some new stats concepts and the time spent was super helpful. Timothy is patient and he does a good job clarifying the stats material. Our ongoing sessions are helping me build confidence from week to week.”
— Tanya, 22 lessons with Timothy
“My reluctant mathematician was actually laughing during the lesson while they learned! Tim really made a good connection with them!”
— Julie, 45 lessons with Timothy
“My daughter met with Timothy for 1 tutoring session for college level Calc 2. She had already met some free tutors at her college but they did not know how to solve problems. After one session my daughter felt much clearer about the information she was learning.”
— Dayna, 5 lessons with Timothy
“He taught us how to use Geogebra to do geometry, which was exactly what I wanted. A very patient teacher. He has the experience and ability to explain concepts that one can grasp on the first explanation.”
— James, 255 lessons with Timothy
“Timothy was extremely helpful in going over weekly lessons and breaking down homework problems. He was always happy to answer questions and repeat topics in a different way if they did not initially make sense.”
— Emma, 19 lessons with Timothy
“Tim is very clear and patient when teaching. He really helps you understand the topics. We went over several exercises and he had the knowledge and the clarity to explain all problems.”
— Alessandro, 2 lessons with Timothy
“Dr. Comar is an excellent teacher! His knowledge of mathematics is very deep but he is also very wise and caring when helping with personal situations. When explaining a concept and helping you with a problem he does not move on until he is convinced you understand it. I highly recommend him as a tutor.”
— Rich, 15 lessons with Timothy
“Taught me about binomial/normal distribution and answered my questions about probability. He let me ask all questions needed and I got all of them answered. Highly recommend.”
— Andrea, 1 lesson with Timothy
“At the beginning of my school year, I struggled with AP Statistics and I had a hard time understanding the material. When Timothy became my tutor all of that changed. We met once a week for an hour and when I would walk into class the next day, I wasn't concerned that I would fall behind. Overall, Timothy has been a great tutor for me this academic year! I have never felt more confident in the class and in my ability to take the AP exam. My grade in Statistics has significantly increased and I will be sure to schedule another session with Timothy in my future math classes.”
— Kristina, 24 lessons with Timothy
“Mr. Tim helped my kid understand and solve a very complicated calculus problem. He is very patient and explains every step of the problem in great detail. He is a great tutor.”
— Subramaniam, 39 lessons with Timothy
“Timothy is a great teacher and always there for my daughter when she had issues understanding a statistics concept. He is very knowledgeable and explains the concept in detail and makes it easy to understand!! My daughter was nervous about AP Stat but started acing it with Timothy’s help! Thank you so much Mr. Timothy!!!!”
— Abhi, 5 lessons with Timothy
“Timothy C. has taught me far more about Algebra than my actual professor. He is friendly and patient and very easy to work with. I really enjoyed our tutoring sessions and look forward to working with Timothy again for my next math class.”
— Cynthia, 13 lessons with Timothy
“Timothy has worked 1:1 with my son to tutor him in Honors Pre-Calculus. Timothy's explanations are clear and helpful and he has helped to establish the foundational knowledge and confidence for my son to improve his grade in the class.”
— AJ, 113 lessons with Timothy
“good teacher and was quickly available Will appreciate more time in future Was short on time at our end . Thanks”
— Sabhi, 1 lesson with Timothy
“Timothy C. Is clearly an expert in this field, and he was able to explain concepts to me that I had almost no knowledge of beforehand.”
— Baz, 2 lessons with Timothy
“Very great for our first session so far. My comprehension in increasing rapidly. I suffer from insomnia and require extra support outside of class. Timothy was very helpful.”
— Eve, 3 lessons with Timothy
“Timothy jumped right in on AP Stats with my daughter. He helped her complete homework, and gave her alternate ways of doing problems. Good communication as it relates to scheduling lessons. Highly recommended!”
— Lara, 3 lessons with Timothy
“Tim has been a great tutor with detailed and expert knowledge on how to work through both Calculus and Statistics problems. He understands quickly but is also patient with his student. We’re very happy to have found him!”
— Gina, 7 lessons with Timothy
“Timothy has met with my daughter one time and she is already feeling more confident. He explained Geometry to her in a way that she understood. It did not take long for him to know and understand what she needed. She is very thankful and so are my husband and myself!”
— Tiffany, 102 lessons with Timothy
“Tim was very helpful in reviewing and clarifying several topics in Multivariable Calculus. He is very knowledgeable in his subject area and conveys concepts clearly making them easier to understand. Excellent tutor!”
— Christine, 3 lessons with Timothy
“Jumped in and immediately added clarity. Efficient and pleasant. Reviewed former test and helped do corrections and be ready for the next test. Recommend Timothy highly.”
— Yvette, 1 lesson with Timothy
“Timothy and I went over Volumes, Integration, and Error Analysis in Calculus. He was knowledgeable in all of the topics and cleared up many of my problem areas in those concepts. He also explained how to work through and conceptualize certain problems and how to interpret the wording of the given directions. I would recommend his tutoring to anyone who needs it.”
— Jayant, 1 lesson with Timothy
“My 14 year old son is taking his 1st College Algebra class, on-line. Timothy worked with him prior to his final exam and was very helpful and patient. He answered all of my son's questions and worked through all the practice problems my son brought to the session. They on-line platform worked very effectively as well.”
— Danna, 3 lessons with Timothy
“He is very professional and approachable he took the time to understand my son struggles and helped him My son was more confident after just one lesson Thank you”
— Nancy, 2 lessons with Timothy
“Ran a lesson on using the TI 84 Plus C graphic calculator for my son taking trigonometry. Adept at using the Wyzant technology to present problems and help solve them in real time.”
— Josh, 1 lesson with Timothy
“Tim is a very patient, understanding, and professional tutor. I would recommend him for anyone hoping to get a comprehensive and complete understanding as well as a good class grade on calculus and/or statistics.”
— Dimitri, 67 lessons with Timothy
“I am a Business Management Major, helped me review for my final in Business Calculus, knew everything extremely well and was a great tutor, highly recommend for anyone who needs help with any type of Calculus”
— Ryan, 2 lessons with Timothy
“Between my daughter’s teacher going out on maternity leave and now students sheltering at home, it was a very difficult transition period for which we’re all grateful for Timothy’s tutelage. She’s starting to earn As on her homework assignments for the first time and getting more confident. She has a ways to go still, so we’re glad to have Timothy’s help for the remainder of this year and upcoming years”
— Marlene, 12 lessons with Timothy
“He did a great job of explaining to me how to go about my proofs. He helped me to understand how to think more straightforwardly and to understand the direction I needed to go.”
— Krista, 1 lesson with Timothy
“I’m seeing hope in my daughter’s eyes for the first time with math. I wish I had done this sooner.”
— Marlene, 12 lessons with Timothy
“Timothy helped prepare for upcoming pre-calc test with examples and how to think through the problems. Would absolutely hire him again.”
— Shari, 1 lesson with Timothy
“Timothy has a nice easy style and takes the time to thoroughly explain the material and makes sure it is understood before moving on. My son is working with him to prepare for the SAT.”
— Kim, 4 lessons with Timothy
“He helped break down algebra so it was easier for me to understand. He was very patient and was very clear on his knowledge. I would recommend him to many and learned a lot from him.”
— Kailee, 1 lesson with Timothy
“Great teacher!! Great explanations, patient...I'm very pleased to have Tim as my tutor. Takes the time to make sure you understand the content. I learned more from Tim in 1 hour than 3 hours in a classroom. Highly recommend!!!”
— Kurt, 1 lesson with Timothy
“Timothy was a great tutor. He is very knowledgeable and was helpful to my son with college level-Calculus 2. Tim is also quick to respond. I would highly recommend him!”
— Maria, 1 lesson with Timothy
“I had my first session today and learned so much! Within an hour, Tim helped me with my weak areas and let me know where and how I can work towards improving my score. Very helpful!”
— Aj, 1 lesson with Timothy
“Tim is very knowledgeable and smart as a whip. Today we worked on determining integrals for volumes of revolution. Most of the problems involved computations using the shell method and one required the determination of the best method.”
— Kevin, 34 lessons with Timothy
“Tim is great with making Algebra understandable and comfortable as Math is my most difficult subject. Looking forward to our sessions. Thank you, Tim.”
— Susanne, 14 lessons with Timothy
“I am learning introductory real analysis with Timothy. He's great at teaching and explaining things in a super understandable way, especially rigorous higher level math!”
— Nathaniel, 7 lessons with Timothy
“Tim has done wonders for my son and his pre-calculus class...Very grateful to have found him...We have tried several other tutors and Tim is the one that we keep going back to to get the job done...Highly recommended.”
— Josephine, 13 lessons with Timothy
“My son was able to better understand his problem areas and prepare for the SAT. Tim was patient and thorough with his problem solving. We look forward to continuing our sessions and prepare for the SAT with a knowledgeable expect in SAT Math.”
— Patricia, 4 lessons with Timothy
“Timothy was able to confront and convey information to my son in a manner that suited him best. Really a “tailor made” approach that can only be achieved by one that not only possesses the knowledge necessary, but also the teaching experience as well.”
— Christopher, 15 lessons with Timothy
“Tim is an excellent tutor and the online tutoring option made working with him very convenient for both by daughter and for Tim as it provides more flexibility. My daughter has really enjoyed working with Tim.”
— Julie, 4 lessons with Timothy
“My daughter is somewhat shy , Timothy made her very comfortable. I can see this being very helpful bc of Timothy's patience and knowledge. What a relief to take the stress out of learning and make it successful! Looking forward to weekly check ins and improved confidence in testing. Jauna”
— Jauna, 4 lessons with Timothy
“Dr. Tim is a fantastic tutor. He is patient, clear, supportive, flexible and easy to work with. My daughter’s grades in geometry have gone up as a direct result of his excellent work as a tutor. Highly recommended!”
— Barry, 3 lessons with Timothy
“Tim was able to calmly walk my daughter through each of the necessary steps in the process of problem solving in Algebra 2. The most important thing to me is that he is calm and listens to her struggles and is able to make her see the light. We are seeing him again next week.”
— Blair, 64 lessons with Timothy
“Timothy has been assisting my son with geometry and the sessions have been going very well, with my son stating that the time was very helpful. Appreciate Timothy’s ability to relate to my son, understand his challenges, and provide direction to assist him in resolving the problems.”
— Tammy, 4 lessons with Timothy
“He helped me prepare for the SAT. We went over complex and simple problems, and he walked me through each step. We found a common theme in the problems and this led to a greater understanding of the material. Overall I was very satisfied with the lesson”
— Nick , 1 lesson with Timothy
“I was tutored in college-level Vector Calculus and he was very proficient in the topic and was also very clear with his explanations and helped me understand very difficult concepts!”
— Sowbarnika, 2 lessons with Timothy
“Tim is a great teacher. He was able to break down my calculus worksheets in a way that was so easy to understand. For the first time in a long time, I feel good about my calculus class.”
— Jen, 4 lessons with Timothy
“I found Timothy when I needed help in my college calc 2 class. In an hour, he was able to explain the chapter I was confused on, answer my questions about the midterm I just had, and begin to explain the next thing I was going to learn. He always knew how to answer my questions and always used examples and drawing to show why they were right or wrong. Definitely would recommend!”
— Abigail, 2 lessons with Timothy
“Timothy is helping my hs junior daughter with honors pre-calc. He’s professional , organized and a talented instructor. She would not agree to see him weekly if she experienced disconnection with learning or lack of trust. She’s had 5 sessions and enthusiastically wants to continue. Her grades are great.”
— Lisa, 19 lessons with Timothy
“Tim worked with my son for approximately 10 sessions this summer, preparing him for College level Calculus. My son loved working with him. He said that Tim answered questions easily and was very patient. He was very good at explaining everything, and great at seeing what you are doing wrong and explaining how to fix it. He would definitely work with Tim again.”
— Robin, 16 lessons with Timothy
“I left the hour session feeling more confident in my Calculus abilities, and definitely had a better understanding of my course material.”
— Blaire, 13 lessons with Timothy
“He was very helpful. I was very comfortable using Tim and look forward to continued help. I believe he will help out with my grade in Algebra this year.”
— Ralphie, 3 lessons with Timothy
“Timothy is helping my son prepare for a college level calculus exam. Timothy has provided clear, focused instruction that has been extremely helpful to my son.”
— Catherine, 2 lessons with Timothy
“Timothy was very patient, explained things clearly, knows his stuff and is very friedly. I would definitely use him again. We worked on derivatives and functions”
— Jim, 1 lesson with Timothy
“My high-schooler was really struggling with Calc A/B Honors. Tim is a patient, very knowledgeable tutor who explains the topics well and can quickly answer any questions with ease. He's pleasant and easy to work with. One of the best math tutors we've found; I'd highly recommend him.”
— Michelle, 10 lessons with Timothy
“Tim is excellent at breaking down complex calculus problems into step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow. In addition, he explains concepts in a way that has lead to a deeper understanding of math and less rote learning. He has helped me tremendously in my math journey and he is an enthusiastic teacher. I highly recommend!”
— Grant, 87 lessons with Timothy