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Tracy Eric Katzke

Calculus, Physics, SAT, ACT Lead Tutor

East Windsor,NJ

Summary

Lead Math and Science Tutor with 9 years of experience helping high school and college students excel in calculus, physics, algebra, geometry, precalculus, SAT, and ACT.
Inspired 27 one-on-one students to greater than 200-point SAT gains and six-point ACT gains.
Managed more than 100 students to 150-point gains as an SAT class instructor.
Directed more than 95 AP Calculus AB, AP Physics I, and AP Physics II students to obtain college credit after failing to do so upon initial administration of the exam.
Achieved 99th percentile scores in SAT Math, ACT Math, DAT Math, and Praxis Core Math, Reading, and Writing.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

SAT Course Instructor (Verbal and Math)

Educational Service Center

02.2025 - Current

Created an interactive classroom environment encouraging student participation and peer collaboration.
Encouraged students to discover sensible strategies for each question on their own, rather than simply stating them.
Elevated students' engagement in lessons through movement, learning names, and requesting feedback whenever possible.
Key Achievement: Delivered score increases of at least 150 points for all 100+ students.

Lead Math Instructor and Resident Expert

Mathnasium

10.2023 - Current

Prepared high-quality lessons to teach students step-by-step problem-solving methods for all K-12 math courses.
Boosted Math Olympiad and Math Kangaroo student scores by 15% in a single year.
Solidified role as top instructor through knowledge, explanation, friendliness, and humor.
Demonstrated ability to adapt successful teaching methods to students of all ages, from five-year-olds to twenty-year-olds.
Documented and communicated student progress with parents regarding course goals and areas in need of improvement.
Key Achievement: Chosen unanimously as "Best Instructor" by peers, supervisors, and students.

Physics, Calculus, and Chemistry Expert

Study.com

10.2020 - 04.2022

Formulated detailed, sequential solutions to 1100+ student-submitted AP Physics, AP Calculus, and AP Chemistry problems.
Employed LaTeX code for clear and pleasant display of mathematical symbols and equations.
Key Achievement: Secured a glowing performance review.

HS and College Math, Sci., Std. Test Instructor

Wyzant

08.2016 - 05.2020

Assisted 50+ students in obtaining college credit on their second attempts at algebra-based AP Physics I and II examinations.
Mentored 15 students to passing scores on the AP Physics C examinations: Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism.
Orchestrated college credit for 40+ students sitting for AP Calculus AB and BC examinations, despite no enrollment in said courses.
Coached 27 SAT and ACT students to score increases exceeding two hundred points or six points, respectively, upon retesting.
Key Achievement: Acquired 345 perfect lesson ratings out of 351 possible lessons (98.3%).

Education

Bachelor of Science - Applied Physics. Bachelor of Arts: Biology

Rutgers University

New Brunswick, NJ

05.2001 -

Skills

Subject Matter Expertise: Calculus AB/BC, AP Physics C, AP Physics I/II, AP Chemistry, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus

Test Preparation: SAT Math, SAT Verbal, ACT Math, DAT Math, Praxis Core, Math Olympiad, Math Kangaroo

Technical Skills: LaTeX, Problem-Solving Methodologies, Online Teaching

Educational Methods: Differentiated Instruction, Student Progress Tracking, Parent Communication

Soft Skills: Mentoring, Student Engagement, Relationship Building, Humor

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