Maurice Chung Tutoring

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Introduction: Hi! I'm a UC Berkeley grad (Cognitive Science, '02) and I scored perfects on my SAT I, SAT II, and ACT tests. I am a computer professional with experience in children's ministry, college ministry, and extensive volunteer work, as well as tutoring experience starting since high school. Some of the feedback I've received from prior students and families are that I am patient, knowledgeable, upfront, and able to break down concepts in an easy-to-understand manner. I firmly believe all students are capable of learning, and that many of the barriers to school and test performance are surmountable if time is spent getting to know the student and matching my teaching style to their needs. I love seeing kids "get it" and gain confidence and ability not just in math, science, or English, but also in themselves. My greatest successes haven't just been point score or class grade increases (though I have helped students go from a C- to an A in Algebra, improve their ACT by 7 points, etc.), but situations where I've helped a student realize they are capable of better work and come to realize that just because they had a difficult few semesters or years, they are not a "bad student." I can tutor your child in: - SAT - ACT - up to high school math - up to high school English - up to high school Physics - some Chemistry - some Economics and other subjects depending on need. I appreciate you reading, and if you think I'd be a good match to help your student, feel free to reach out! Thank you! - maurice

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23 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Rebecca W.

Feb 12, 2020

I cannot possibly say enough wonderful things about Maurice. He has been working with my daughter for a while now and the amount of time he puts into assisting her and the outside research he does into her specific needs has been beyond measure. He has been able to work closely with her teachers and her school, all of which have helped her develop study skills and confidence academically. It goes without saying that he has been able to assist her in all subjects with which she has had difficulty, breaking them down in ways that make them more understandable and even enjoyable. Maurice is always accessible to strategize the best plan for my daughter and flexible as well. He listens to her and I know she feels very comfortable with him. In no way should you have any hesitation about using Maurice as a tutor for your child. He’s fantastic!

Victoria H.

Feb 20, 2020

Maurice is very professional, prompt, and knows his material. I have seen improvement in my sons self confidence and grades. Connects really well with young adults.

Teresa P.

Feb 23, 2020

Maurice was inspiring, encouraging, and effective in helping my son achieve 2 points more on his ACT, in a relatively short time. He has also been wonderful in tutoring for his High school Precalc class. We started with a failing grade and ended up with a B in the class.

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Maurice Chung

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
- My current rate is $100 per hour. On average, students work with me anywhere from around 5 to 10 or so times before taking (or retaking) their standardized test; even meeting 15 times, this is still cheaper than most test prep courses. The value-add of working with me is that I will provide 1-1 coaching tailored to your student's level, from the perspective of someone who really understands (based on my scores) how the tests are structured, what kind of knowledge and thinking they are looking for, and how to prepare for them.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
- Before our first meeting, I usually recommend the student take an entire practice test, emulating the actual test experience: timed, taken all at once, and with no breaks. This will help reveal not only subject knowledge, but any test-taking difficulties. - At our first meeting, I will ask your student about their experience in school, where they believe their strengths and weaknesses lie, and some brief information about their interests - all to help me understand them as a person, which will help me to find ways to help them connect with the material. After a short intro on my background, we jump in to examining the types of questions they had difficulty with on the practice test, and actual tutoring through questions they missed. - As we work through problems, I will pause and explain concepts in greater detail, write out practice problems on the spot, and utilize a variety of coaching methods to help them gain insight as well as retain their new skills. I also will assist the student in building a personalized "tips database," which will serve as a key resource for them in future practice and actual tests.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
- UC Berkeley graduate, B.A. Cognitive Science, 2002 - Chancellor's Scholar Recipient from University of California - Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy graduate, 1998 - Perfect 1600 score on SAT I - Perfect 800 score on SAT II Math and Literature - Perfect 36 score on ACT