TOHORU MASAMUNE
Los Angeles
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Tutor
Self Employed
Los Angeles
2002.07 - Current
- Subjects - Pre-Algebra up through Calculus 4 (multivariate calculus, differential equations), AP Calc AB/BC, AP and College Stats, AP and College Engineering Physics, AP Chem, AP and intermediate college micro/macroeconomics, SAT, ACT. GRE, CHSPE, Linear Algebra, Thermodynamics. Homeschooling via Laurel Springs program. Have tutored student from middle school/high school (Harvard-Westlake, Marlborough, Windward, Campbell Hall, Beverly Hills High, Santa Monica High), undergraduate/graduate students (UC Berkeley, UCLA, USC, Purdue, Columbia University, Cal State Long Beach, Santa Monica College), and Adult students.
Working Actor
Various
Los Angeles
1990.01 - Current
- Resume upon request
Math Teacher
Rivers Academy
Los Angeles
2023.08 - 2023.12
- Designed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of mathematical concepts. Discussed concepts/applications such as horsepower/torque curves for internal combustion engines on cars and data analytics for basketball.
Tutor
Compass Education
Los Angeles
2009.09 - 2015.01
- SAT, ACT
Classroom Teacher
Harvard Square Academy
San Marino
2010.01 - 2010.09
- Geometry, Pre-Algebra, Pre-calculus, calculus, SAT, ACT
Tutor
Princeton Review
Los Angeles
2005.01 - 2009.06
- SAT, ACT
Classroom Teacher
Sylvan/Johns Hopkins University Program
Beverly Hills
2003.06 - 2004.06
- Math - 7th-8th graders
Faculty Teacher
Notre Dame Academy Catholic High School for Girls
Los Angeles
1996.09 - 1999.06
- Honors geometry, Pre-calculus
Classroom Teacher
Mulholland Middle School
Van Nuys
1995.01 - 1995.06
- Pre-Algebra 8th grade
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
MIT
Cambridge, MA06.1988
Skills
- Advanced mathematics
- Subject tutoring
- Confidence building
- Motivation techniques
- Problem-solving skills
- Empathy and patience
- Career guidance
- Differentiated instruction
- Individualized instruction
- Effective communication
Affiliations
Ice Hockey, Golf, Skiing, Sailing (Off shore), Piano, Guitar, Singing, Professional actor for 30 years
Timeline
Math Teacher
Rivers Academy
2023.08 - 2023.12
Classroom Teacher
Harvard Square Academy
2010.01 - 2010.09
Tutor
Compass Education
2009.09 - 2015.01
Tutor
Princeton Review
2005.01 - 2009.06
Classroom Teacher
Sylvan/Johns Hopkins University Program
2003.06 - 2004.06
Private Tutor
Self Employed
2002.07 - Current
Faculty Teacher
Notre Dame Academy Catholic High School for Girls
1996.09 - 1999.06
Classroom Teacher
Mulholland Middle School
1995.01 - 1995.06
Working Actor
Various
1990.01 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
MIT