Branko Glad - Professional Portfolio
Lending my superpowers to companies I can help grow, improve, and further succeed in their quests to make the world a better place!
Help is on the way:
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Calculus
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Pre-Calculus
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Statistics
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Algebra
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Geometry
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GRE
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SAT
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GED
With over 20 years of tutoring experience, Branko is still just your regular cool guy with a slight Croatian accent.
Branko graduated from college with two undergrad degrees: one in Mathematics and the other in Computer Information Systems. I know - the first though "what a geek." But I swear there was nothing else to do at Northland College (located in Ashland, Wisconsin, population: 8,000) where my alma mater still proudly stands.
That is where and why my tutoring career took off. My freshman year I suddenly realized that besides understanding math, I had a gift of "transferring" that knowledge to my peers. My gift was soon recognized by the school as they employed me and gave me the title of Tutor/Student Advisor. Needless to say - from then on school was free and my friends started scoring in the 90th percentile!
After four years of extensive tutoring (I worked overtime because people liked me more than other tutors), I was off to Syracuse University for grad school. Guess what - they too recognized my talent and I got a "full ride" as a Graduate Teaching Assistant. At Syracuse I didn't teach much math (except for one Stats class) but mostly Computer classes. After getting my Master's degree in Computer Science, my students kept calling me for tutoring sessions and the word spread around.
For the boring where-what-how facts, please see my LinkedIn profile.
About Me
(from my tutoring website)
TESTIMONIALS
Branko, thanks for everything. Your efforts with Scott went above and beyond anyone's expectations! I never dreamed it would turn out to entail so much of your time and energy. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you accomplished. Scott called me a few minutes ago and said he was "ready to kick ass" on the test. I believe he will.
TERRI D., Mother of a College Student
What's up Branko? I will be requiring your tutoring services sometime soon again... I got 100% (80/80) on the last mid-term thanks to your assistance.
MIKE W, College Student
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Senior SAT/ACT Tutor and Advisor
IVY Prep School, New York, NY
• Taught prep courses in SAT, PSAT, SATIIs, ACT, AP, SSAT, ISEE, SHSAT to students ranging from 7th through 12th grade.
SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTOR IN MATH
Northland College
• Initiated, organized and led supplemental instructions, as well as assisted in grading.
• Prepared High School students for standardized aptitude tests. Courses taught include:
o Algebra I, II, III
o Precalculus
o Calculus I, II
o Advanced Calculus
o Mathematical Modeling
o Elementary Statistic
PRIVATE TUTORING
NYC; Portland, OR; Boston, MA; Buffalo, NY
• Helped students of various levels (High School and College) understand both complex and elementary mathematical and computer principles.
• By developing a personal bond and interest in student's success, my tutoring sessions always resulted in extraordinary success. Classes taught include:
o Advanced College Algebra o Precalculus
o Calculus I, II
o Elementary Statistic
o Multivariate Statistic
o C++ Programming
o Introductory Computer Skills
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT
Syracuse University
• Created and implemented new exercises and tests, both independently and through departmental collaboration.
• Prepared, organized and lectured, as well as led discussions and lab sections in following computer and mathematics courses:
o Probability and Statistic for Engineers o Computer Data Structures (JAVA)
o Programming in Scheme