About

Hello! I am Alvin, a 3L at Duke University School of Law. Before attending Duke University School of Law, I was a political science major at the #1 public university: the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). If you need help with Algebra 1/2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Reading or Writing, SAT, ACT, ASVAB, college papers, college admissions essays, or law school admissions essays, please feel free to reach out! Improvements guaranteed. I typically respond in 5 minutes and have flexibility in scheduling. I look forward to working with you!


Availability

My Schedule is flexible! Please click on the orange button below to connect with me and we can discuss a time for our first tutoring session.


Courses and Subjects
College Essay | English | Math | SAT/ACT | Social Studies | Standardized Test | Business | Test Prep | Other | Extracurricular
College Essay
    College Essay
English
    AP English Language and Composition
    AP English Literature and Composition
    40 - Introduction to American Politics
    English
    English II Honors
    English III
    English IV
    AP English Language and Composition
    English I
    English II
    English I Honors
    English II Honors
    Writing
    English IV
    Reading
Math
    AP Calculus AB
    Algebra 1
    Algebra II
    Geometry
    Trigonometry
    Math
    Algebra 1 Honors
    Algebra 2 Honors
    Algebra 2
    Algebra II
    Pre-calculus Algebra
    Pre-algebra
    ACT/SAT Math
    6-8 Math
    K-5 Math
    Trigonometry
    Precalculus
    Introduction to Statistics
    Pre-calculus/Trig
SAT/ACT
    SAT
    ACT
Social Studies
    AP United States Government
    Geography 5 - People and Earth's Ecosystems
    AP United States History
    AP World History
    AP United States Government
    Social Studies
    United States Government
    Law
Standardized Test
    ASVAB
Business
    AP Macroeconomics
    AP Microeconomics
    Sports & Entertainment Marketing
    Principles of Business
Test Prep
    LSAT
    GRE
    SAT
Other
    Economics
    Financial Literacy
Extracurricular
    Band

Reviews
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reviews

  • DS
    Derek

  • Alvin has a great personality and approach in tutoring. He is helping my rising 9th grader prepare for the next year. Just had the first lesson and we're excited for the next one. Highly recommend!


  • RG
    Rebecca

  • Alvin is amazing and very knowledgeable. Thank you for helping my son, it very much appreciated!!


  • LB
    LaShaune

  • Great tutor, very patient and has a great way of explaining methods in a simplified way. He's adamant about ensuring that I understand how he derived at answers and again, I can't say enough about his level of patience, because I ask a lot of questions! Alvin, is also very personable and easy to relate to which for me makes it much easier to work together. He's AWESOME!!!!


  • AP
    Angel

  • Alvin is a great tutor! He bonds very well with students, and immediately intrigues with lessons. I get excited when I have lessons with Alvin. His explanations of concepts are very attention-grabbing and thorough. Alvin is very patient and overall, a very helpful tutor. It shows that he has experience in helping others. Definitely book sessions with Alvin!!


  • LN
    Lan

  • My son does not like math at all. However, he is very happy working with Alvin. He is very patient with my son and also very helpful in explaining new math topics.


  • AG
    Ann

  • My daughter really likes working with Alvin. She gets her work done quickly and efficiently. And, she tells me he makes learning fun.


  • KB
    kathryn

  • Alvin is very easy going and easy to talk to! Makes it a very comfortable atmosphere. I’ve been tutored since 1st grade so I know a good tutor when I see one.


  • TH
    Trevor

  • He knows what he is doing!


  • TG
    Tatiana

  • Alvin is great !!


  • TS
    Tru

  • I feel much more prepared for my upcoming test I have in trigonometry, after reviewing with Alvin! All my questions were answered and it was an overall simple process. Thank you!


  • DR
    Dana

  • Alvin was a HUGE help to my daughter. We’ve already booked him again!


  • EM
    Elsa

  • Alvin is great!! My sin always looks forward to working with him


  • SA
    Sandy (Tutorfly)

  • Alvin is works extremely well with my son and we appreciate it!


  • GB
    Geraldine

  • Awesome Mentor!


  • Shunta

  • Alvin is excellent. Alvin helped me through my questions and let me try it on my own which was good for my learning style." Thank you


  • SF
    susan

  • Just started today but my son likes him and is excited about it !


  • DS
    Dennis

  • I’ve been doing sessions with Alvin going on 3 weeks now for an upcoming ASVAB test and he has helped me out a ton with his great math knowledge. I highly recommend him for anyone looking for a tutor. He is patient and shows you exactly what you need to do in order find success.


  • JB
    Jeannie

  • Alvin was great! My daughter needed a tutor to pass the math portion of the GED and he was patient, friendly, and a great teacher. You couldn't ask for better. Highly recommend him.


  • CB
    Cristina

  • Great communication, was able to help my son tremendously!


  • Lindsey

  • Patient and so helpful!


  • HH
    Henry

  • Excellent tutor! Alvin is fairly knowledgable. Highly recommend.


  • Mindy

  • PHENOMENAL TUTOR!! You have to give Alvin a try. He tutored my 11th-grade Algebra 2 son. My son came out of the session understanding the material AND said he received the best pep talk from Alvin too. His confidence literally went up two notches with one 50-minute session. Thank you, Alvin. You rock!!!


  • BR
    Bob

  • Very responsive and did a great job with helping to prepare my son for his high school trigonometry final exam!


  • SR
    Sallie

  • My son enjoyed his teaching style.


  • SK
    Shawheen

  • Alvin has been very helpful. I’m truly blessed to have him as a tutor..


  • ML
    Mercia

  • I just want to say thank you so much for today my son. He enjoyed his section.


  • SM
    Syma

  • Alvin helps you master one topic perfectly before moving on to the next one.


  • JL
    Jeannie

  • My son has found his tutorials with Alvin very helpful and valuable.


  • TW
    Tasha

  • My son is now getting A’s where before Alvin he was receiving D’’s. Can’t thank him enough for his support.


  • JR
    janet

  • We approached Alvin back in the Fall of 2024 for math tutoring because my daughter was struggling with Algebra 2. Since then her teacher has noticed much improvement since working with Alvin. Alvin has also helped her with reading comprehension and Chemistry. He tries his best to make himself available with the shortest notice. Alvin is extremely patient and professional and an exemplary tutor with a brilliant future ahead, I highly recommend him for your tutoring needs.


  • MT
    Mailang

  • I was looking for a tutor to help me improve my skills in writing college papers, and I couldn’t have been luckier to get matched with Alvin. Writing academic papers can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to organizing complex ideas, but Alvin made the process straightforward and stress-free. Thanks to Alvin’s tutoring, I went from dreading each writing assignment to earning consistent A’s on my papers. One of my professors even commented on the noticeable improvement in my writing style. After working with Alvin, I feel much more confident in my ability. I couldn’t recommend him more highly!


  • JD
    Jim

  • He seems to be very patience and wait to move on till my son feels comfortable with the topic. He speaks very clear and nice.


  • Keiyoko

  • He's great with what he does, helped me get out of my writer's block along with helping me with editing my grad school essay he was able to edit my resume to look good for the process as well.


  • AG
    Alvin

  • My son really enjoyed his time with you. He felt empowered and you helped him with his understanding and building confidence just in one session. Thanks for your help. Looking forward to the new school year.


  • JC
    Jonathan

  • My 6 yr old son has been struggling with his speech. He has had school assistance in groups of 5 - 7 children for 30 min once or twice a week (very inconsistent). He has been very insecure about participating in class because he struggled with his speech. Now that Alvin has been working with him, he now participates more and feels a lot more comfortable answering questions. Thank you Alvin! We all see the improvement


  • KL
    Ken

  • My son was initially resistant to the idea of a tutor but Alvin has gone above and beyond in getting him to be at ease and overcome his anxiety. His patience and persistence is really remarkable. I am also quite impressed with the essay structure that Alvin used in his English tutor sessions. My son had not been shown anything like it in school, and it has given him a much needed foundation for his future essays. -Thank you Alvin!


  • DR
    Darren

  • Alvin was a phenomenal tutor - going above and beyond to truly help me learn my Calculus material. He walked me through my previous test and explained why I lost every point and explained every theory I didn't understand - he was extremely well prepared. While my AP Calculus teacher could not thoroughly explain concepts, Alvin could. Alvin went well beyond the minimum to help me in Calculus!


  • MR
    Mia

  • Alvin, has been very helpful tutoring me for my Precalculus class! When I have hard problems to work on he takes his time to break everything down and shows me ways to figure out the answers more quickly. He checks to see if I have any questions and makes sure I have an understanding of what we went over. He is an awesome tutor!


  • ZL
    Ziariea

  • I just had my first tutor session with Alvin , It went great , he was very Patient and helpful . He is awesome , I'm excited to continue with him .


  • LJ
    Lexi

  • Alvin is awesome! Took the time to walk through things step by step but kept things going steady. Looking forward to working with him more!


  • MR
    Mason

  • He’s super friendly, smart, funny, and a good problem solver. He has great all around knowledge and is very patient and understanding when it comes to students learning new subjects. He’s not a one track guy, he’s got multiple ways of explaining and doing things. Super understanding and gets where your coming from. He’s personable, reliable, and he will give you a bang for your buck. I highly recommend this dude.


  • AA
    Anthony

  • He is an AMAZING TUTOR!! Just trust me he is.


  • AP
    Andrea

  • I've struggled with math all my life and never thought I'd be able to ever get it but Alvin's patience in making sure I understood each lesson is what makes me work harder. A great tutor who truly cares!


  • JC
    Julia

  • Alvin was great. My daughter felt like he would really help her for the upcoming SATs. I am so thankful that he is helping her and that we reached out to tutorfly


  • JK
    Jamale

  • He is a very good tutor


  • KE
    Kathleen

  • Yesterday was my sons first day of tutoring and for the first time he was excited about Algebra ll. Alvin took the time to walk him through working through components and he finally understood. He was able to relate to him and spoke about colleges as well. Thank you Alvin!


  • JJ
    Jeffrey

  • He is an amazing tutor he helps you understand the problems in such a simple way.


  • JJ
    Jennifer

  • He’s very patient and explains the problem thoroughly.


  • CV
    Charlene

  • Alvin is extremely patient and takes the time to explain the lessons in terms one can understand. I highly recommend him!


  • JH
    Judah

  • Just great if u believe me😁😁🙂🙂👌🏾


  • JR
    Jonathan

  • He goes into detail & explains everything step by step.


  • AW
    Angela

  • OMG, Alvin is AMAZING!. I am 54 yr old single mom of three grown daughters who decided to go back to school. I asked for someone who would be patient with someone of my age. I told them I was not tech savvy at all, and was terrified of doing live tutoring online tutoring. They told they had the perfect person and they did just that. Such a pleasure. Didn't rush me, very patient young man. Made me comfortable as I was already nervous. He was very polite and respectful, so I was very pleased and he is my tutor, lol. He made me feel as I can do this and he's, got my back and assured me "i got this" Very thankful of this company for getting the perfect tutor for me. Alvin was and is amazing. #smartself


  • AB
    Adnaloy

  • He was great !!!


  • SS
    Sumathi

  • Thanks Alvin for teaching advanced grammar skills To Suprith.


  • ND
    Noorhani

  • Alvin is professional and very personable. He was able to give me the language and break down problems. I feel more confident in my learning abilities with Alvin in my corner! Great tutor!


  • AR
    Arvi

  • We hired Alvin to analyze my daughter's SAT tests and provide guidance for improvement. Extremely impressed by his insights and tips he provided. What impressed me more is his communication skills and keeping us posted on his progress, setting up meetings, etc.,


  • DS
    Danielle

  • I started trig with Alvin and I am very pleased. He makes sure you understand the work and if you don’t he will literally draw it out for you until you grasp the concept. He is also very computer savvy which makes learning online so much easier. I highly recommend Alvin he is competent and punctual. The price is very fair too :) Thank you Alvin Danielle Schwartz


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    ELIZABETH

  • Alvin is very efficient and knowledgeable. For me, Algebra has always been a difficult subject to navigate but Alvin makes the concepts so much easier to understand! I’m excited to continue working with him as I know , with his help, I will get through the material I have difficulty with!


  • CS
    Christine

  • Great job!


  • KS
    Kathy

  • Alvin helped my son enjoy math (Algebra) again after months of “learning from home.” He really needed a friendly supportive tutor to get him back on track, and we found the right fit with Alvin. Thank you!


  • LP
    Latasha

  • After the session my son was glad to have worked with Alvin. In that short time he was able to learn valuable math techniques.