Terry’s Math Place

In the Math Hall of Fame, Terry’s picture deserves to be right next to Bernhard Riemann’s.
I went to Terry for Precalc and AP Calc BC, and Terry has never failed to help me on even the most challenging of problems. Terry had helped me raise over twelve percent for my challenging Precalc class, and he has helped me maintain high grades in my Calc BC class. He is kind and thoughtful to a fault, and his radiating positivity can even encourage the most unmotivated student. Terry’s math classes are always fun, and I will forever remember them as one of the best parts of my high school career.
And he makes a mean pour over too!

I downloaded the Unilocal app and made an account just so I can write this. This is out of respect for the best and most legendary math tutor DB has ever seen.
I was Terry’s student in the seventh grade, and then again my later half of high school. I can’t say I have a perfect memory of when I was his student in middle school, but I can confidently say Terry has not changed over the years. He still put his students first, provides individualized lesson plans that adapt to each kid, and makes kids better at math.
It also speaks to Terry’s greatness that people from other tutoring places would try to troll him and write a fake one star Unilocal review recommending other math tutors in the area (the ones that were probably behind that review). What these other jealous tutors do not understand is that if they simply focused on their kids and not on making money (like Terry does), maybe they wouldn’t have to resort to lying on someone else’s page. I’m not judging or bashing, just stating an observation. As repetitive it may get on this page because Terry has so many five star reviews, Terry is an awesome and intelligent tutor. If you have/​know a student that needs help in math he is the man for the job.

Some businesses give you exactly what you paid for. Terry’s math place is not one of those businesses. Terry the tutor is one of those businesses where you pay for a service and get way more than you paid for. You get a long term friend, a mentor, a subscription to a foodie’s digest, all alongside your deeper understanding of math. Terry is a great tutor because his lessons are one on one (although you can take group lessons), which allows for learning tailored to your specific needs. A lot of other tutoring places will reteach you everything you learned in class and hand you tons of packets, asking you to pay for a packaged lesson deal so you have no way out of the sessions without wasting a significant amount of time and money. For Terry, you can pay session by session, or whatever you want. You get straight to the parts where you don’t understand. If you want to learn ahead with your remaining time, you can do exactly so.
Terry has raised my level of confidence in math and helped me love math. I came to him a little late; literally for the last test in my Alg2/​trig honors class freshman year. I was failing the class, and never earned anything higher than a B-​, but with the help of Terry, I earned my first (also my last because it was the last test) A in Alg2 trig H. He showed me that I wasn’t a dumb idiot that I have led myself to believe! He raised my math confidence by literally 5000%. I went to him sophomore year for Trig/​Math Analysis and I got a 98% in that class with his help. Terry is truly excellent at what he does. He has so much experience and knows exactly what to do, it never ceases to amaze me. + he writes upside down for you! how awesome is that!
+Terry is also extremely caring and will always be willing to help! He’ll go out of his way to help you. He’ll wake up early for you if it’s the only time you’re available, and he’ll tutor you an ocean away if you need the help. If you have questions on your homework that’s do tomorrow, you can message him on facebook and he’ll respond as soon as he’s free. Again, you will always get way more than you pay for from terry. He’s is also extremely supporting. He’ll go to his student’s concerts/​performances + graduations (when he can) and will buy your girl scout cookies if your in girl scouts, buy your sees candies for your orchestra fundraiser, whatever it is, he’ll show his support.
Go to Terry if you want to become an amazing math slaying dragon, eat good food, and gain the friend+mentor of a lifetime.

Terry tutored me throughout most of high school. He was always extremely thorough and helpful in his teachings, and made sure I fully understood the material. I hated math at first, but thanks to him, it wasn’t so bad. I got 5s on both the AB and BC Calculus exams because of how well-​prepared Terry had helped me become. He is the embodiment of a great tutor; kind, compassionate, generous, and patient.
Chase W. (or Lucy Wong, is it?), I don’t know what got into that deluded little head of yours to make you want to slander Terry, but it’s because of Terry that I am currently studying mathematics at UC Berkeley, the top public school IN THE WORLD.
Just my two cents to anyone out there reading Terry’s reviews: GO TO TERRY IF YOU WANT TO GRADUATE AT THE TOP OF YOUR CLASS!

Terry is the best tutor I’ve ever had, but he’s also one of the best people I have ever met.
In my life, I’ve had approximately 5 to 6 math tutors, and none of them can even compare to Terry has done for me. I started in 8^th grade when I couldn’t understand trigonometry. I had a different tutor at the time and I just couldn’t understand math. But once I started learning from Terry, I went from failing all of my trig quizzes, to scoring 96% on the test.
And ever since I started high school, I have never gotten lower than a 94% in a math class, and I’m sure that this is due to Terry’s dedication and skill in teaching. I used to hate math so much in middle school, but ever since I started lessons with Terry, math has become one of my more tolerable subjects. (which is saying a lot, because I rarely tolerate anything)
And I have never met anyone who was so enthusiastic about math or their work. His enthusiasm is contagious and one can’t help but feel that maybe math isn’t so bad after all. He always has a positive attitude, no matter what you score on the test. Even when you fail a test, he isn’t so much disappointed at his students but rather, he is more disappointed in himself, because he feels that he didn’t do enough to help. And to me, that speaks volumes about his character.
Another really great thing he does is help over Facebook. People usually have to wait a week to see their tutor again, so their questions aren’t answered immediately. But not with Terry. Whenever you ask him a question over facebook, he will ALWAYS reply, as long as he’s still awake. Even if you constantly bombard him with questions, he remains patient and you never feel as if he’s bothered.
Terry always does his best to make his students feel comfortable with the material and he genuinely cares about their well-​being. He’s done so much for me AND my sister. To me, he’s become a really great friend of mine, and I always look forward to our math/​eating sessions. I feel so lucky to have been given the opportunity to learn from Terry.
I just want to end by addressing our good friend Chase W:
Good for you for surpassing your peers’ by several years in math levels! You obviously don’t need a tutor if you’re a top student. So maybe you should spend more time on learning good manners than wasting time on false reviews.

Let me get things straight here. Whatever that one star review was from Chase W. is COMPLETELY untruthful, it’s insanely ridiculous how far from accuracy that review is. I’m currently in Trig/​Math Analysis with (sorry if he sees this but.) possibly the worst math teacher I’ve ever had, it’s been beyond frustrating trying to get a good grade in his class. This has also been my first year at Terry’s and he has been incredibly helpful and if it weren’t from him, I wouldn’t even be passing that tortuous class. Though it’s been a tough year, Terry cares SO much in ensuring your confidence in math and he honestly cares so much about his students as if they were his own children. With that I thank him for pushing me to understand material that’s been thrown at my face these past 9 months and I’m extremely blessed to have an amazing tutor who knows what he’s doing. Also, to counter that Chase W. review again, nearly all of his students are hitting A’s in tough math classes right now and his math tutor sessions are EXTREMELY productive. So I really don’t know what that person was talking about, ignore that one and read all the much more truthful and accurate reviews.

Words can’t describe how wonderful Terry is.

I have written about 2 reviews on Unilocal,however there is something that must be cleared up! I have been tutored here for a while. Not only does Terry provide excellent service, he is knowledgeable and truly cares about his student’s education. He is kind, and is not vulgar in any way, I can swear on my mom’s life. The review by Chase W. is very misleading, and I have never heard anyone who is unsatisfied with Terry. Chase W. is most likely a competitor in the market, who is trying to ruin the image of the Terry’s business. Do not believe the review, this tutoring place is as good as it gets!

Not a review on the establishment itself, but one to support the owner, Terry. He is a kind and moral person whom I attended church with. He was always happy to see you and made an effort to greet you. The review from «Chase W.» Is obviously made from a fake account (probably a competitor) and made to drive down Terry’s excellent 5 star ratings. Well here’s another review to keep this place at its rightful place. Please disregard the review from «Chase» if it hasn’t been taken down by the time you’re reading this and make the informed decision to go with Terry.

For most people math is not a fun subject. Unlike most teachers who try to make you like math, Terry tries to make you understand the math so that you don’t hate math as much as you did before. I have been to Terry’s for two years now but have known him for about 4 years. He is really helpful and genuinely loves math. He makes math sessions fun with coffee and snacks. The most important thing is that he tries to help you in the best way that he can but you also have to work hard to get that A because he will not do all the work for you. He prepares you for the worst and the rest is up to you. I feel that Terry is a great math tutor and he will definitely be of help to anyone who needs help with math.

I was never all too sure of what it really meant to just love what you do, but Terry is about as passionate for math and teaching as it gets, and that much is clear, even to me. I cannot even begin to describe the lengths that he will go to help his students. He is incredibly organized, with every lesson and topic categorized neatly, prepped with worksheets and examples for you to practice with, and then some. Terry likes to keep up to date with his students, just to ensure that they’re on track and prepared. When you have test dates approaching, he’ll even rearrange the time and date of your sessions, if needed, just to make sure you get sufficient additional practice, and you can keep the material fresh in your mind. It’s important to him that his students actually understand the reasoning behind the work that they do. I’ve known him to try to think of different angles of approaching the same topic, just to ensure that it really sinks in for anyone and everyone he teaches. Beyond this, he is also readily accessible to students through text and Facebook to answer particular questions concerning homework, or perhaps just to request additional practice.
More than simply his knowledge of math and his organizational skills, a significant aspect of what makes Terry so unique and effective is his ability to become more than a tutor to his students; he becomes their friend. His light-​hearted and patient nature can ease them into admitting to their weaknesses. After all, we seek a tutor because we need help, right? But we’re all afraid of asking «stupid» questions, afraid of asking the same questions over and over, and afraid of being looked down upon. In the way that he treats his students, Terry ensures that they never have to feel like that, and they can simply focus on learning. When they fail to perform, Terry never misses a beat, and he tells himself that there is always something more that he could be doing for his students as a tutor. His dedication and perseverance simply astounds. His honesty also ensures that he is someone you can trust and put your faith in. He won’t try to waste your time or your parents’ hard-​earned money if he feels that you aren’t especially in need of tutoring. He’ll say that you’re still totally welcome to ask him if you ever have questions or arrange for review sessions right before tests.
Honestly, if you have any struggles with math whatsoever and are seeking help, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Terry to you. Even as I’m graduating this year, I know that I won’t remember him as just some math tutor that I had. He’ll have been an inspiration and a role model to me with his passion and kindness, as well as a friend that has helped me constantly throughout the years.

Math has always been a struggle for me, as as far as I could remember. Ever since I was in elementary school, my parents hired countless math tutors in the hopes of having me succeed in math, and I’m confident to say that Terry was the only one that achieved that. Math can be a pain, and in the beginning, you will probably still feel that way, but give it a few weeks, and you’re guaranteed to walk out of your sessions with a better knowledge and understanding of your mathematical struggles.
His notes are always so clean and organized, which helps me understand the problem visually. The way he verbally teaches is extremely helpful because he explains his thought process and walks you through it. When you’re having problems with a specific part, formula, type of problem, or whatever, he will explain everything that is needed for you to finally comprehend it. He takes his time and is very patient, so don’t feel bad if you don’t get it at first.
All in all, Terry is not only a wonderful tutor but also a wonderful person. He cares a lot about your child not as a client, but as a person too. I can honestly say that I always look forward to Terry’s tutoring sessions because I arrive with hopes of finally comprehending something and always leave with satisfaction. If you’re looking for math tutors and came across him, you hit the jackpot!
P. S. He makes amazing thai tea!!! :)

If you have struggled through math your entire life, then Terry is the person to go for math tutor! I had Terry for two years, but it feels like I’ve known him forever. He is extremely thoughtful and considerate of his students, and he always goes the extra mile to make his students understand math. (He even makes a Facebook group and chat for his students.) I had him for Trig/​Math Analysis and Calculus AB. He makes difficult math problems seem easy through his organized notes. He is incredibly patient, so don’t worry if you can’t comprehend at first.
In addition to being a great math tutor, Terry is also a great friend. He is easy to communicate to, so don’t be nervous on your math sessions. He always has amazing food and snacks, so don’t worry about being hungry either! Haha, I definitely recommend Terry’s math place if you can’t grasp math and want to understand it more!

I’ve had Terry for Trig, Calc 1, and I have him for Calc 2 right now. He’s super helpful and genuinely cares. He doesn’t just teach the lesson and cares whether you get it or not. Terry is also very selfless. He could be teaching a small group of kids each hour and be making double, triple, and even quadruple the money that he’s making now, but because he wants to make sure that he gives each of his students his full attention, he chose to do one on one tutoring.
When I had Trig my sophomore year, I was really struggling with it because I had a very bad teacher. My friend recommended me to go to Terry for tutoring and I decided to try it out. I saw improvement in my grade and my understanding of Trig almost immediately because Terry really knows his math and what he’s talking about. During the end of the year, Trig got extra hard for me and Terry would offer me free sessions on the weekends so I could get extra help that I desperately needed. Because of him, I managed to pass that class with a B (most of the students in my Trig’s class got Cs or failed).
After my wonderful experience my sophomore year, I of course went back to Terry again for Calc 1. I took Calc 1 my junior year, which was a VERY tiring and hardcore year for me because I had to constantly stay up late to finish homework, so I would always fall asleep in my math class and miss most of the lesson that my teacher taught in class. However, I still understood each and every lesson because of Terry and his awesome teaching techniques. With Terry, I understood what the lesson was about and how to do the problems correctly.
For the first time ever this year, Terry is tutoring Calc 2, and I of course went back to him again because of my insecurity about math and my good experience with him as my tutor. Even though Calc 2 is pretty much the same as Calc 1, it feels harder to me. Every time I go to Terry though, I always come out of the classroom understanding the material. The year just started so I don’t have much to say about Calc 2 =p BUT TERRY’S REALLY GOOD!
Terry’s highlights:
Terry’s really talented in math and writing upside down!!! During the lessons, he would write the notes upside down so his students can see it right side up and his upside writing is neater than most guys’ writing. If writing neatly upside down isn’t talent then I don’t know what is.
FOOOODDDDDD!!! There will always be food at Terry’s! If you come to class with an empty stomach, you’ll sure leave the class full (of food for your stomach and knowledge for your brain ;D) He has a variety of food, such as chips and cookies, Nutella and cookie butter, and a special table for them. He also makes milk tea and coffee! Terry’s obsessed with coffee (just as he is obsessed with math!) and makes the best coffee! (I don’t drink coffee because like it but I heard from my friends that he makes really tasty coffee lol)
Terry will help you even after class! If you’re stuck on a problem at home, you can just message him on Facebook and he’ll usually help you after 10 because that’s when his last class ends.
Terry’s super easy to talk to! I can be myself around him and ask him about everyday things and his opinions on things. Terry’s such a nice and genuine guy that I don’t even see him as my tutor anymore; I see him as a really good friend of mine because it was super easy to bond with him. I never get bored or sleepy during his lessons because he always tries to keep it upbeat and entertaining.
All in all, I always look forward to going to math tutor because Terry’s the best there out there!

I had Terry as a tutor years ago, and all I can say is that I have never met such a dedicated individual. He really teaches and helps because he loves math and teaching. He was always willing to help me outside of class time and was happy to help me with homework. He made math as fun as he could for the us and really made sure we understood everything he was teaching.
Definitely go to Terry for math tutoring needs :)

I have never been good at math so I grew to hate it and have convinced myself for years that I will never understand it– I’m sure many people can relate. However, my entire view on math changed when I met Terry. Terry does something that a good majority of other tutors do not: HE CARES. TERRY GENUINELY CARES. Terry believes in you and gives you the strength to believe in yourself as well– I find this to be very important. If you are willing to put 100% effort into learning math, Terry will put 200% effort making sure you understand every aspect of your lesson. Terry cares for the success of each of his students and that is what makes him the best tutor in the world.
Terry’s approach to teaching math is unique and customized for each student– this is crucial because each individual learns at a different pace. You know that feeling when you are sitting in a math class in school and feel completely lost because the teacher is going at his/​her own speed according to his/​her agenda? Well, with Terry, I guarantee you will NEVER feel like that. You will always feel cared for as well as have your own personalized lesson plan that is suitable to the way you learn.
PS: Keep all of Terry’s notes/​assignments because they are VERY IMPORTANT to your success. They are the best study guides you will ever have.

Well, what can I say? Terry’s one of the best teachers I’ve ever had. And im not just saying that. It’s cause he is truly passionate about what he does and cares for each and every one of his students. I would highly recommend him if he has enough room! Haha he’s too hard of a worker. Helped me understand calculus so much better. Ended up with a 5.
He’s always there ready to help solve a question and help students out even late into the night on facebook etc.
Trust me that your student or you will be in good hands. I can’t thank Terry enough ^_​^ thanks again!!!

Terry, hands down, is literally THE most dedicated tutor I have ever met. It’s one thing to do your job for money, but it’s another to do it for the love of doing it. This man has genuine passion for math and teaching, and it really does reflect in the success of his students.
Usually, when you pay for a tutoring session, you are paying by the hour. Maybe $ X amount of money for 2 – 3 hours/​week. However, he is ALWAYS available for you. It doesn’t matter what time of the day, he will help you whenever you need it. For example, he will write out explanations on pieces of paper, scan it, and post the answers on Facebook so you can easily learn it from the comfort of your own home and convenience of your own time. (You’re essentially paying for a ²⁴⁄₇ tutor!)
Lastly, aside from his sincere interest in helping students, Terry is just the nicest teacher ever. He actually takes the time to know his students and befriend them, disintegrating the invisible wall that usually separates teachers and students. As a result, we don’t ever feel uncomfortable asking him questions or feel pressured to pretend that we understand.

Was honestly the best tutor experience i have ever had. Terry is one hell of a guy and seems to be a genuine math tutor that doesn’t do it for the money and actually cares about you (checks up on you and even treated me out to lunch before!). He is nice, funny, and if it’s 12 a.m. and he’s still awake, he’ll be there ready to help you.
Not only is he always there to help, he tries to be sure that you understand the material. If you don’t, he doesn’t get annoyed. He’s extremely patient and doesn’t blame the student for not understanding it (as so many tutors i have experienced have). He won’t give up on you and realizes that it’s the job of the tutor to help the student understand.
Along with the above, he is also extremely knowledgeable of the all material (calculus) i have ever asked him about. I had numerous tutors that would have to look at the book again or think extensively to themselves, but Terry was always there ready without a doubt in his mind. Have never experienced such a great tutor with all these great qualities.
Would definitely rate A++ (if you want your kids/​yourself to have that grade too, terry would definitely be the guy). When i have kids and i need a math tutor, i would hope that Terry is still around for that. He constantly states himself that he loves math and does so many things to prove it (his car’s license plate is «fun math» i believe). That i’m willing to even write a review (my first!) says so much about how good terry is.
I’m sitting here trying to think of any cons so that Terry doesn’t seem like something too good to be true, but he honestly is. You only have to meet him to see that i’m right! Keep doing your thing Terry!

I went to Terry for MACH5 (Math Analysis/​Calculus AB) and I was able to learn so much with his help! He truly cares for his students and is eager to answer any questions, even if it requires additional help outside of tutor time. I used to always ask him questions at midnight (or even past), and he would always respond! He’s extremely patient and truly wants his students to understand and enjoy math. I got a 5 on my AP test with his help!!! :)
Highly recommend if you’re looking for a knowledgeable, passionate, and patient teacher!!!