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ABOUT DAVID SEFF

BEST MATH TUTOR: DAVID SEFF

 

​​Do you want the best math tutor available?

Look no further than David Seff, an experienced college professor and tutor specializing in math for all levels. From kindergarten to graduate students pursuing MBA or PhD degrees in economics, business, engineering, architecture, and other fields, David Seff provides expert guidance.

 

David Seff can tutor almost any subject in math, including:

 

  • Algebra, Linear Algebra, Number Theory, Logic, Cryptology

  • Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Advanced Calculus

  • Probability & Statistics

  • Real Variables, Complex Variables

  • Plane Geometry, Solid Geometry, Non-Euclidean Geometry, Trigonometry

  • Some Physics, Astronomy, and other sciences

 

With a teaching career spanning all grades—from kindergarten through post-doctoral research—David Seff has built a reputation for excellence in mathematics education.

 

Student Success with David Seff

Dozens of students have sent written notes stating that David Seff is the best math teacher (or the best teacher of any subject) they’ve ever had. His achievements include:

  • A perfect score of 800 on the College Boards

  • Numerous wins in math contests

  • Authoring the teacher’s manual for SAT preparation at Columbia Test Preparation Center (featured in New York Magazine as the best test preparation center in NYC during the 1970s, the program achieved an average increase of 200 points in both math and English SAT scores.)

Students under David Seff’s guidance often experience significant improvements, gaining confidence and mastering concepts that were previously challenging.

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Teaching Philosophy

David Seff emphasizes understanding over tricks. He goes very slowly to ensure that students grasp every concept. By building a proper foundation, David Seff enables students to solve problems independently, even when faced with new and unfamiliar challenges.

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Conveniently located in Brooklyn, NY

David Seff is based in Brooklyn, NY, and offers flexible tutoring options to accommodate your schedule. Whether you need help with high school geometry or advanced calculus, David Seff is ready to assist.

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Education

  • PhD in Mathematics, CUNY

  • M.Phil. in Mathematics, The Graduate Center, CUNY

  • PhD Coursework, 90 credits, The Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, NYU

  • M.S. in Mathematics, The Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, NYU

  • M.A. in History, Yeshiva University

  • B.A. in Mathematics and Physics with Honors, Yeshiva University

  • A.A. in Jewish Studies with Honors, Yeshiva University

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Honors and Awards

  • Placed in the top 100 nationwide in the Putnam Mathematics Competition

  • Selected for Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities during junior and senior years

  • Member of Pi Mu Epsilon, the national math honorary society

  • Won the senior math award upon college graduation and was the only student ever nominated as a freshman

  • Former member of Mensa, the high IQ society

  • One of 100 students nationwide selected for the National Science Foundation program to take doctorate-level courses in high school

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