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I try to teach my students how or why something works, not just that it does. That is where comprehension starts. I love math and science, and I enjoy helping people. I live for that moment when things click.

Overview

Hired 18 times

Serves East Syracuse, NY

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1 employee

10 years in business

Business hours

Sun8:00 am - 11:59 pmMon5:00 pm - 11:59 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Samsung Pay, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Interested musical styles

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Acoustic

Electric

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My customers travel to me

I travel to my customers

Reviews

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

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Cynthia K.

Jul 25, 2022

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Michael has been giving our daughter guitar lessons for a couple of months now and has been extremely flexible with our crazy schedules. Our daughter is so happy and making a lot of progress!

Details: 14 - 17 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Yes, can read music staff • Acoustic • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

Guitar Lessons

Deanna K.

Mar 7, 2017

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Geometry Tutoring

Jeremy M.

Jul 10, 2018

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Helping me a lot to understand topics on an easier level. Very patient and answers all of my questions and helps me see other techniques to solving homework problems.

Details: Graduate school • Calculus • 26 - 44 years old • Learn new topics and techniques • Once a week • On an ongoing basis • As soon as possible • Evening (after 6pm) • Morning (9am - noon) • Early morning (before 9am) • Early afternoon (noon - 3pm) • Evening (after 6pm) • Late afternoon (3pm - 6 pm) • Ready to hire the right teacher now • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting) • The math tutor travels to me • I travel to the math tutor

Math Tutoring

Joanne B.

Nov 23, 2022

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Details: High school • Physics • Improve grades at school • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

Science Tutoring

Rayna V.

Jul 18, 2017

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Michael shows professionlism in his work.. Exhibits patience instead of frustrations, and always made sure understanding was met before advancing on. Five Star Rating!

Trigonometry Tutoring

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Michael Silva

FAQs

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
B.S. in mechanical and energy engineering, minor in mathematics
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I started tutoring part time during college as a way to earn some extra money and I enjoyed it enough to continue.
What types of customers have you worked with?
From middle school algebra to college level calculus, including students in public schools, private schools, and home school.