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Seraj

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Number of students Seraj has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (20 reviews)

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Maths
Algebra
Trigonometry
Arithmetic
Geometry

Expert in Ontario math, International Baccalaureate, and math contests who strives for results

Maths
Algebra
Trigonometry
Arithmetic
Geometry

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About Seraj

I am the teacher and owner at Existsforall Academy, which is an online school of mathematics. Over the past five years, I have taught over 100 students. My priority is a student's increased school grades through a true understanding of the material. My main qualifications are:
- University of Toronto B.Sc. with a Specialist in Pure Mathematics
- A trainer of Team Canada for the 2022 International Mathematical Olympiad
- Author of a series of textbooks (Rigorous Elementary Mathematics) and published papers
- Wide-ranging work experience at a math contest education company in California
- Annual lecturer at York University's Canadian Mathematical Society Math Camp
- Committee member at University of Waterloo’s Problem of the Month
- Former guest editor of the problem-solving math journal, Crux Mathematicorum
- Former instructor at University of Toronto's outreach program, Math+
- Winner of USRA and UTEA math research grants
- Former President of University of Toronto's undergraduate Mathematics Union
- Funded to attend Canadian Undergraduate Mathematics Conference for 3 years
- King's College London MA in International Affairs

About the lesson

I see mathematics as the combination of rigorous craft and intuitive art, both of which I teach. I believe in the idea of patiently breaking down each idea into simple, understandable pieces that harmoniously come together. My methodology begins with a free "Lesson 0" to determine a student's background and goals. I specialize in the math curricula for grades 8-12 students in the Ontario and International Baccalaureate programs and math contests:
- Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors
- Grade 12 Advanced Functions
- Grade 12 Data Management
- Grade 11 Functions
- Grade 10 Principles of Mathematics
- Grade 9 Destreamed Mathematics
- Grade 6-8 Mathematics
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Mathematics (SL/HL) and pre-IB
- Math competitions
I assign homework and provide feedback on it. I teach using a pen tablet and screen-sharing via Zoom. I am available via email and text. Please note that I only take on students who are seeking long-term tutoring, meaning at least for a semester, in order for our work together to produce a real transformation.

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Jaya
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Perfect! This tutor is very passionate about the subject nd his teaching style is excellent .
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Jaya

Perfect! This tutor is very passionate about the subject nd his teaching style is excellent .
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Jeff
- 5
Perfect! My Grade 10 son (taking Grade 11 Pre-Calculus) really enjoyed his first session with Seraj, and we look forward to continuing with Seraj. Thank you!
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Jeff

Perfect! My Grade 10 son (taking Grade 11 Pre-Calculus) really enjoyed his first session with Seraj, and we look forward to continuing with Seraj. Thank you!
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Zia
- 5
Perfect! Easy to understand, my son felt very comfortable with him, and helped him with his confidence in writing his exam. Seraj also provided notes that were used during the lesson, which were then used to him my son to do his own review. Thank you!!
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Zia

Perfect! Easy to understand, my son felt very comfortable with him, and helped him with his confidence in writing his exam. Seraj also provided notes that were used during the lesson, which were then used to him my son to do his own review. Thank you!!
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Khushwant
- 5
Perfect! Samer has been a huge help to me. He has a way of making complicated concepts easy to understand. Instead of feeling lost in math, I find myself grasping and enjoying it.

What really stands out about Samer is his detailed notes. They're easy to follow and have been an excellent resource when I need to revisit concepts after our sessions.

Samer also makes a point to check in regularly, making sure I'm not only keeping up but truly understanding.

The thing I appreciate most about Samer is that he's tailored a math program just for me. It feels like he's taken the time to understand my strengths and weaknesses, and that personal touch makes a big difference.

As a masters student, I have worked with several tutors in the past. However, Samer truly stands out and I have found my experience with him to be incredibly valuable. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their math skills.

In short, Samer is a great tutor. He's knowledgeable, clear, and genuinely invested in my learning. I've seen a lot of improvement in my understanding of math thanks to him.
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Khushwant

Perfect! Samer has been a huge help to me. He has a way of making complicated concepts easy to understand. Instead of feeling lost in math, I find myself grasping and enjoying it.

What really stands out about Samer is his detailed notes. They're easy to follow and have been an excellent resource when I need to revisit concepts after our sessions.

Samer also makes a point to check in regularly, making sure I'm not only keeping up but truly understanding.

The thing I appreciate most about Samer is that he's tailored a math program just for me. It feels like he's taken the time to understand my strengths and weaknesses, and that personal touch makes a big difference.

As a masters student, I have worked with several tutors in the past. However, Samer truly stands out and I have found my experience with him to be incredibly valuable. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their math skills.

In short, Samer is a great tutor. He's knowledgeable, clear, and genuinely invested in my learning. I've seen a lot of improvement in my understanding of math thanks to him.
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Aiden
- 5
Perfect! I’ve enjoyed all the lessons as Seraj does an excellent job explaining over zoom.
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Aiden

Perfect! I’ve enjoyed all the lessons as Seraj does an excellent job explaining over zoom.
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Priscilla
- 5
Perfect! Seraj is absolutely amazing! He set the bar very high and my daughter really enjoyed learning math with him. I would highly recommend Seraj to anyone looking to improve their math grades!
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Priscilla

Perfect! Seraj is absolutely amazing! He set the bar very high and my daughter really enjoyed learning math with him. I would highly recommend Seraj to anyone looking to improve their math grades!
Jaya
- 5
Perfect! Samer was very helpful and knowledgeable and quickly got on a call to help. Thank you Samer!
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Jaya

Perfect! Samer was very helpful and knowledgeable and quickly got on a call to help. Thank you Samer!
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Jinghan
- 5
Perfect! It's lucky to have a teacher like Seraj. Time is precious for students, it will be a pity if you miss the best study time. A right teacher is the most important thing when I want to choose the teacher for my son. In Seraj's introduction, he mentioned that he would take the time to correct students' homework, and I realized that he might be the teacher I was looking for. The facts did not disappoint me. Seraj is a very responsible teacher, and he always takes time to grade and give specific advice. I never worry about his professional level, he has enough ability and knowledge to do his job. I respect him for his teaching attitude, punctuality, seriousness, clarity, his own teaching philosophy and experience. He made a study plan according to my son's situation, and I trust him. Maybe I could find someone who was good at math, but I don't think there are many teachers like Seraj who are both responsible and good at teaching.
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Jinghan

Perfect! It's lucky to have a teacher like Seraj. Time is precious for students, it will be a pity if you miss the best study time. A right teacher is the most important thing when I want to choose the teacher for my son. In Seraj's introduction, he mentioned that he would take the time to correct students' homework, and I realized that he might be the teacher I was looking for. The facts did not disappoint me. Seraj is a very responsible teacher, and he always takes time to grade and give specific advice. I never worry about his professional level, he has enough ability and knowledge to do his job. I respect him for his teaching attitude, punctuality, seriousness, clarity, his own teaching philosophy and experience. He made a study plan according to my son's situation, and I trust him. Maybe I could find someone who was good at math, but I don't think there are many teachers like Seraj who are both responsible and good at teaching.
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Vince
- 5
Perfect! Without a doubt Seraj is one of if not the best tutor for Mat102. His explanations are exceptional and easy to understand. If you are confused or don’t understand a topic he is willing to re-explain it in a way that you do. When completing homework and asking for feedback on it he will always tell you what you did correct and incorrect as well as give you a really detailed explanation on it. Overall, I would recommend Seraj to anyone who is looking for a tutor that is willing to go above and beyond for their students.
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Vince

Perfect! Without a doubt Seraj is one of if not the best tutor for Mat102. His explanations are exceptional and easy to understand. If you are confused or don’t understand a topic he is willing to re-explain it in a way that you do. When completing homework and asking for feedback on it he will always tell you what you did correct and incorrect as well as give you a really detailed explanation on it. Overall, I would recommend Seraj to anyone who is looking for a tutor that is willing to go above and beyond for their students.
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Helen
- 5
Perfect! Seraj is the third tutor we’ve hired to help our son with middle school maths. We feel we’ve finally found in Seraj the professional, patient, supportive, and dedicated tutor that we’ve been hoping for. My son is starting to find the confidence in his maths skills that has always eluded him and Seraj’s patient teaching and positive reinforcement is a large part of that. Many thanks, Seraj.
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Helen

Perfect! Seraj is the third tutor we’ve hired to help our son with middle school maths. We feel we’ve finally found in Seraj the professional, patient, supportive, and dedicated tutor that we’ve been hoping for. My son is starting to find the confidence in his maths skills that has always eluded him and Seraj’s patient teaching and positive reinforcement is a large part of that. Many thanks, Seraj.
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Tariq
- 5
Perfect! Seraj has been my son's university first-year math proof tutor for the past five months. Excellent tutor who clarifies things and is willing to go over concepts and topics several times! Explains complex problems in such a way that you can understand the components and apply them to a wide range of problems. Overall, I strongly recommend Seraj!
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Tariq

Perfect! Seraj has been my son's university first-year math proof tutor for the past five months. Excellent tutor who clarifies things and is willing to go over concepts and topics several times! Explains complex problems in such a way that you can understand the components and apply them to a wide range of problems. Overall, I strongly recommend Seraj!

Seraj's response
The student and I have been working together in the area of university-level mathematical proofs. This includes logic, sets and other structures, properties of functions, induction, divisibility, and more. He has improved in knowledge and problem-solving skills since we first started working on this material.
- Seraj's response :
  The student and I have been working together in the area of university-level mathematical proofs. This includes logic, sets and other structures, properties of functions, induction, divisibility, and more. He has improved in knowledge and problem-solving skills since we first started working on this material.
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Mohammed
- 5
Perfect! Very good I understood alot from his teaching, professional stays in touch. I recommend him.
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Mohammed

Perfect! Very good I understood alot from his teaching, professional stays in touch. I recommend him.

Seraj's response
Mohammed and I are working through the material of the Ontario Grade 11 Functions course. He is good at grasping what I am teaching so we can cover a good amount of ground during each lesson. I look forward to continuing to work with him.
- Seraj's response :
  Mohammed and I are working through the material of the Ontario Grade 11 Functions course. He is good at grasping what I am teaching so we can cover a good amount of ground during each lesson. I look forward to continuing to work with him.
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Berny
- 5
Perfect! My kids were enjoying Seraj's lectures. He has a solid math background, and especially in math contests. His materials are structured logically, and the lessons are easy to follow. We liked his teaching approaches.
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Berny

Perfect! My kids were enjoying Seraj's lectures. He has a solid math background, and especially in math contests. His materials are structured logically, and the lessons are easy to follow. We liked his teaching approaches.

Seraj's response
The kids are very intelligent and motivated. They have excellent mathematical skills already, so it is a pleasure to teach them further ideas to cultivate their interest.
- Seraj's response :
  The kids are very intelligent and motivated. They have excellent mathematical skills already, so it is a pleasure to teach them further ideas to cultivate their interest.
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Xingjian
- 5
Perfect! Broad scope of knowledge and topics, intuitive and detailed.
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Xingjian

Perfect! Broad scope of knowledge and topics, intuitive and detailed.

Seraj's response
The student is a high performer. He is dedicated to practicing on a weekly basis. He understands everything taught and contributes original ideas of his own. Overall, he is a pleasure to teach.
- Seraj's response :
  The student is a high performer. He is dedicated to practicing on a weekly basis. He understands everything taught and contributes original ideas of his own. Overall, he is a pleasure to teach.
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Ricardo
- 5
Perfect! Very happy with Seraj. He was well prepared for each session. Very patience, offered additional practice questions along with time management tips for exams. Highly recommended.
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Ricardo

Perfect! Very happy with Seraj. He was well prepared for each session. Very patience, offered additional practice questions along with time management tips for exams. Highly recommended.

Seraj's response
The student is hard-working and industrious. Over time, his mathematical skills improved greatly. He is now very capable of writing mathematical proofs, which is the subject in which I instructed him. If I had a make a suggestion for improvement, it would be to review exponent rules for the future, and to think about when to consider a mathematical expression to be a block-variable.
- Seraj's response :
  The student is hard-working and industrious. Over time, his mathematical skills improved greatly. He is now very capable of writing mathematical proofs, which is the subject in which I instructed him. If I had a make a suggestion for improvement, it would be to review exponent rules for the future, and to think about when to consider a mathematical expression to be a block-variable.
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I_Am_Vivid

The lessons were very clear, and direct, and enhanced my logic and mathematical skills. The instructor was knowledgeable, friendly and patient, which are great qualities to look for in tutors. The overall experience was very optimized for maximum results, in both productivity and clarity.

The general process and structure to tackle each kind of problem were understandable and allowed me to properly outline all of my solutions. In a week's time, we were able to cover new content, tackle problem set questions, and practice rigorously through textbook questions. The efforts go beyond the class, especially when receiving detailed feedback for my homework submissions, which helped me correct some of my mistakes. Without this experience, I would have lacked a lot of techniques, practice, and logical thinking to take on university math. This is a great supplement to the university instruction, and will only help you get further.
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I_Am_Vivid
The lessons were very clear, and direct, and enhanced my logic and mathematical skills. The instructor was knowledgeable, friendly and patient, which are great qualities to look for in tutors. The overall experience was very optimized for maximum results, in both productivity and clarity.

The general process and structure to tackle each kind of problem were understandable and allowed me to properly outline all of my solutions. In a week's time, we were able to cover new content, tackle problem set questions, and practice rigorously through textbook questions. The efforts go beyond the class, especially when receiving detailed feedback for my homework submissions, which helped me correct some of my mistakes. Without this experience, I would have lacked a lot of techniques, practice, and logical thinking to take on university math. This is a great supplement to the university instruction, and will only help you get further.
Zack

Seraj's lessons are packed with exciting concepts and interactive problem solving sessions. He can be very patent when I struggle and take the time needed to understand my train of thoughts and encourage me to ask questions. His teaching style allows him to address any of my confusions immediately, which I find extremely helpful for internalizing the first principles and developing further derivations!
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Zack
Seraj's lessons are packed with exciting concepts and interactive problem solving sessions. He can be very patent when I struggle and take the time needed to understand my train of thoughts and encourage me to ask questions. His teaching style allows him to address any of my confusions immediately, which I find extremely helpful for internalizing the first principles and developing further derivations!
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Richard

I enjoyed listening to Samer Seraj's lectures - his materials are structured logically and the lectures are easy to follow. I liked his way of approaching these materials which strike a balance of breadth, depth and applicability to solve real problems.
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Richard
I enjoyed listening to Samer Seraj's lectures - his materials are structured logically and the lectures are easy to follow. I liked his way of approaching these materials which strike a balance of breadth, depth and applicability to solve real problems.
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Jason

I took Mr. Seraj's Introduction to Algebra course on Art of Problem Solving back in 2016. I've just started college, and I still have fond memories of my time taking his class. He is knowledgeable and very supportive of his students. Moreover, he is very passionate about teaching mathematics and does an amazing job helping students understand difficult concepts. I would definitely recommend choosing him as a teacher!
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Jason
I took Mr. Seraj's Introduction to Algebra course on Art of Problem Solving back in 2016. I've just started college, and I still have fond memories of my time taking his class. He is knowledgeable and very supportive of his students. Moreover, he is very passionate about teaching mathematics and does an amazing job helping students understand difficult concepts. I would definitely recommend choosing him as a teacher!
Emma

As I watched Seraj’s multi-colour chalk work, I realized what makes a great math teacher and what it means to be passionate about an academic subject and education. Seraj has been my close and long-time friend since 2011 back in my first year of undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto. Regardless if it’s an academic presentation for the university’s department or informal lectures for his friends, Seraj always gives his first-class quality teaching. His specialty is in making complicated topics in mathematics easy to understand and fun! He is good at combining clear instructions with colourful board sketches and really helping his students visualize and internalize abstract concepts in math. Seraj always has a way of making his class lively through interactive examples, analogies and humour. I had the fortune of being his practice subject when he did his lecture preparations --- And behold! His one-on-one lecture sessions were one of a kind. It felt like you were reading a good novel where you play the detective! Seraj has a magical way of drawing out the knowledge from your brain and making you realize the proofs or formulas yourself as if everything was intuitive! So if you want to attend a math class feeling smart and walk out even smarter, Seraj is the best tutor you can ask for!
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Emma
As I watched Seraj’s multi-colour chalk work, I realized what makes a great math teacher and what it means to be passionate about an academic subject and education. Seraj has been my close and long-time friend since 2011 back in my first year of undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto. Regardless if it’s an academic presentation for the university’s department or informal lectures for his friends, Seraj always gives his first-class quality teaching. His specialty is in making complicated topics in mathematics easy to understand and fun! He is good at combining clear instructions with colourful board sketches and really helping his students visualize and internalize abstract concepts in math. Seraj always has a way of making his class lively through interactive examples, analogies and humour. I had the fortune of being his practice subject when he did his lecture preparations --- And behold! His one-on-one lecture sessions were one of a kind. It felt like you were reading a good novel where you play the detective! Seraj has a magical way of drawing out the knowledge from your brain and making you realize the proofs or formulas yourself as if everything was intuitive! So if you want to attend a math class feeling smart and walk out even smarter, Seraj is the best tutor you can ask for!
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When and why did you develop an interest in your chosen field?
Mathematics has been my chief interest since I was quite young. There were two critical events that made me decide to pursue math as a profession. Firstly, I was introduced to math contests run by the University of Waterloo CEMC and the Canadian Mathematical Society, which led to my qualification for the Canadian Mathematical Olympiad in my senior year of high school. Secondly, as a teenager, I read The Man Who Knew Infinity, which is a biography of the great mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, as well as parts of Euclid's ancient Elements of Geometry.
What makes you passionate about your subject?
My love for math comes from two sources: my desire to understand the interplay of intuitive truth and rigorous truth, and my attraction to symmetry. When I read Eucid's Elements of Geometry as a high school student, it established within me a deep yearning for verifying truth with certainty that is as close to being absolute as possible; when I read about Ramanujan's blinding flashes of insight, it made me wonder if ordinary people such as myself could also learn to intuitively sense mathematical truth. Secondly, math is full of amazing scenarios of invariance or symmetry, where a property remains true despite changes in its environment. This idea of changelessness amidst change is very attractive to me.
What do you like about tutoring? What makes you a "Superprof"?
As a teacher, I have an opportunity to pass on, not only mathematical knowledge but a mentality of pursuing the truth. While the concrete subject that I teach is math, it is a medium for teaching general problem-solving skills, inductive and deductive skills, and critical thinking skills. I also emphasize the interplay of intuition and rigour in my teaching through a variety of techniques such as visualization. What makes me a "Superprof" is that I seek to instil and have succeeded in instilling this mental framework in my students.
Do you have any role models; a teacher that inspired you? Please explain.
I had the immense privilege of going to a good high school and great university. Years after graduation, I am still in touch with one of my school teachers. In university, I had the opportunity to do research with three professors and coauthor a paper with one, the latter of whom is still a good friend. In addition, I enjoy reading books by or about mathematicians who serve as examples to me. I was especially influenced by problem-solving books written by George Pólya and Paul Zeitz.
What are your keys to success?
I believe that the keys to success lie in a few principles: Be intensely curious, be competent, be accountable, and make friends with people who have those three qualities. In addition, it is a good idea to do work in the intersection of what interests you, where your skills lie, and what people value. Finally, sleep adequately, eat well, and exercise.

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