TOHORU MASAMUNE
Los Angeles
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Tutor
Self Employed
Los Angeles
07.2002 - 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
01.1990 - Current
- Resume upon request
Math Teacher
Rivers Academy
Los Angeles
08.2023 - 12.2023
- 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
09.2009 - 01.2015
- SAT, ACT
Classroom Teacher
Harvard Square Academy
San Marino
01.2010 - 09.2010
- Geometry, Pre-Algebra, Pre-calculus, calculus, SAT, ACT
Tutor
Princeton Review
Los Angeles
01.2005 - 06.2009
- SAT, ACT
Classroom Teacher
Sylvan/Johns Hopkins University Program
Beverly Hills
06.2003 - 06.2004
- Math - 7th-8th graders
Faculty Teacher
Notre Dame Academy Catholic High School for Girls
Los Angeles
09.1996 - 06.1999
- Honors geometry, Pre-calculus
Classroom Teacher
Mulholland Middle School
Van Nuys
01.1995 - 06.1995
- 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
08.2023 - 12.2023
Classroom Teacher
Harvard Square Academy
01.2010 - 09.2010
Tutor
Compass Education
09.2009 - 01.2015
Tutor
Princeton Review
01.2005 - 06.2009
Classroom Teacher
Sylvan/Johns Hopkins University Program
06.2003 - 06.2004
Private Tutor
Self Employed
07.2002 - Current
Faculty Teacher
Notre Dame Academy Catholic High School for Girls
09.1996 - 06.1999
Classroom Teacher
Mulholland Middle School
01.1995 - 06.1995
Working Actor
Various
01.1990 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
MIT