Back in 2005 I started collecting testimonials from my students and from visitors to this site. I am grateful for my students' willingness to share their success.
I expect this page to grow and keep on growing. I would love the opportunity to help you with math and be able to earn your testimonial too!
"You tutored me the first couple weeks of December towards the end of my first quarter at UCSD. I really appreciated all the help and I did well on my calculus final. :) This week was the start of the second quarter and I am continuing the sequence for calculus; this class deals with integrals. Do you think you will be available next tuesday evening, preferably at 7 30? Thanks!"
PAULINA A. - January 11, 2008
"[..] THANK YOU! I passed the CBEST Math section and actually scored really well. [..] Focusing on fractions, percentages, and word problems was really beneficial."
FELIX S. - December 18, 2007
"I wanted to thank you for your help with my Calc 2 class. I ended up far surpassing my expectations and getting an A. Thank you once again."
STEVE H. - November 13, 2007
"[...] I took the GRE last week and I got a 660 on the math section! I was so surprised, and really want to thank you for all of your help. I certainly could not have done it without you."
DEBRA K. - October 14, 2007
"The problem sets aren't collected, but your work definitely shines light on some issues for me, and is extremely helpful.. They are also written in a very clear style, so that also works very well. You have a genuine talent for writing up solutions that can be understood by the student. I very much appreciate your help."
ROBERT A. - October 7, 2007
"I am not sure how I did it but I passed with flying colors!!! Thank you for all your help!!!"
CAROLINE G. - September 27, 2007
"[...] I just got my CSET results in today and I passed!! I am sooo happy, and thankful. I wanted to thank you again for all your time and effort tutoring me on this test. The test itself was tough and very challenging, but I am so glad that I overcame this test with your guidance and support which led me to a passing score!
Thank you again Carlos, and I will be passing along your number and e-mail address to my friends who still need to pass these tests in order to become a teacher (CBEST & CSET)."
SHAWNA R. - August 20, 2007
"I transferred into a university and was unable to take a Calculus one class. I didn't want to get behind in my studies so I decided to clep. However, I was told that I would have to clep Calc. 1 and 2 or none at all because they didn't have a clep test for just one. I really needed help, but all the people that should have had the knowledge either didn't have the time, or really maybe didn't have the knowledge. I was looking for help online and found Carlos' site. I thought it was great, and was very dissapointed when I realized his services were in California and I am in Arkansas. I sent him a little e-mail anyway. Long story short he made it possible to help me by phone and online. I passed the clep test with a 67 which is 17 points more than the 50 I needed. I wondered how just a few sessions with Carlos could be so helpful. I think its because all you have to do is say a problem and he's right with you. He doesn't fumble around trying to figure things out and losing precious time. The bottom line is he knows his stuff and is capable of helping me and anyone else know it too. I'll be meeting with him regularly until I graduate with my BA degree. Everyone from Maine to California should consider Carlos if in need of good and serious help on math."
NOVEMBER F. - August 20, 2007
"Hurrah. Jim passed the ELM. Yippee. [...] Your tutoring really helped him prepare for the test. Thanks,"
THERESA T.- June 11, 2007
"Recently I successfully passed the FBI’s Phase I examination. Due to Carlos Castaneda Tutoring Service I was adequately prepared and had the confidence to handle the mathematical problems encompassed within this examination. I highly recommend this tutoring services for any aspiring professional and academic scholar. Thanks Carlos"
RYAN - April 6, 2007
"After quickly cramming for my first GMAT exam, I did not do well. I was rushing to get a Round 2 application out to the top tier B-schools and knew that I needed help. I called Carlos who met with me nearly every day for a month. I took the GMAT again on December 30th and raised my score by over 100 points!!! I applied to over 5 schools during the next week and just got accepted to Wharton Business School. I AM SO EXCITED! I could not have accomplished this without Carlos' instruction. He helped me to develop a strategy for approaching all questions and gave me the confidence in myself to succeed on test day. I will recommend Carlos' tutoring to anyone and am happy to speak to anyone looking for a reference (just ask Carlos for my e-mail...). Carlos, thanks again!!!"
JENNIFER C.- March 27, 2007
"I wanted to let you know that I passed the GRE. [...] the department was happy with the score. [...] Thank you for your one tutoring session with me. [...] it helped me feel more confident and I really needed that."
SUZANNE J.- February 28, 2007
"I have good news. Thanks to you I passed my CBEST Math retake test. My grade went up 10 points. I want to thank you for all of your help. You are a great tutor and I am glad that I had the chance to work with you. I would be more than happy to recommend you as a math tutor. All the best-"
CHRISTOPHER L.- January 2, 2007
"I just wanted to write you a quick e-mail letting you know I got my results back for the CBEST today, and I passed! I was SOOO excited. Again, I wanted to thank you for all your hard-work and the numerous visits to Mira Mesa to help tutor me. I will keep you posted on CSET tutoring (which I'll probably sign up for after the holidays). I'll keep in touch, and thank you again for everything!"
SHAWNA R.- December 19, 2006
"[...] As for your tutoring, I could not ask for anyone better or more knowledgeable. You really boosted my confidence and those extra 20 points were all thanks to you. I thought that you answered questions in a meaningful and memorable way and I enjoyed working with you. Thanks so much."
EMILY G.- October 31, 2006
"When I was studying for the GMAT, I knew the basics of math. However, Carlos helped me get to the next level and improve my test score by more than 200 points! Thanks Carlos!"
JUANITA P.- October 17, 2006
"I came to Carlos for help raising my GRE math score. Not only was I successful in completing that task, my confidence and self-assurance were raised also.
Carlos is an excellent tutor- he is patient, smart, and makes math easy to understand and learn. I highly recommend him to anyone who is in need of help. I had a wonderful experience."
MARCY L.- October 7, 2006
"Wow thanks so much Carlos! I thought I was doing something wrong; if I ever come across another problem I'll be sure to ask you.
[...] Thanks for your time and help!."
ANGELA - September 15, 2006
"Just a note to let you know I passed the Linear Algebra class...90% on the final...and to thank you for your help.
[...] I'll be taking more math classes in the future so let's keep in touch. Thanks again."
BARB W. - June 28, 2006
"I wanted to thank you for all your help. I ended up getting around 900 on the GRE which I am very happy about and I owe it all to you. Thank you so much!"
STACY B. - June 5, 2006
"Just to let you know I got a B in the math class. I told you I'd let you know and I just found out =) Maybe we can get back together when I start up stats in the Fall."
KATHERINE R. - June 2, 2006
"I got a 710. I could not have come close to this score without your help and encouragement.
You're an excellent tutor, and if there's anything I can do to help (serve as a reference), etc. just let me know.
(For example, you can now say you've raised a GMAT score from 620 to 710). Thanks for EVERYTHING."
JON S. - May 30, 2006
"Given that my goal is a 700, I'm feeling fairly (but not overly) confident. I'll let you know what I get tomorrow.
I know that regardless of what I score, I would have scored lower if it weren't for your help and encouragement..
You were an excellent tutor, and for the first time - helped me actually LIKE math!"
JON S. - May 29, 2006
"Dear Carlos,
We only met one time for math tutoring. However, that one time made it possible to understand what was foreign to me in algebra.
Because of your teachings, I passed the CBEST test. Thank you for your help."
RICK M. - May 18, 2006
"Carlos is an incredible math tutor. He has an incredible grasp of math concepts, and he can explain difficult material in creative and easy to understand ways.
When I started studying with Carlos I was getting around 660 consistently on the GMAT with a math score in the 60th percentile.
By the time I took the test, I had scored as high as a 770, with my math scores well over the 90th percentile."
IAN M. - May 9, 2006
"I took the CBEST last weekend and I think I did well. Mostly because of all of your help.
I am going to be studying for the CSET now and I will DEFINITELY need your help."
KATIE A. - April 30, 2006
"I just got my scores on the CBEST and I got a 68 on the math - I passed!
My original score was a 27 so I made awesome improvement, your tutoring really helped!
Thanks so much, I'm so glad I can get rid of the study guide and move on with my career. I'm happy to be a reference for you for future students....
Thanks so much!"
CARA S. - March 6, 2006
"I recently sat for my exam, and I passed with flying colors. Thanks for all of your help!"
SCOTT T. - February 17, 2006
"I passed my Precalculus course, thanks so much for helping me reach that goal!"
ZAC C. - February 1st, 2006
"I appreciate everything you've done for me in helping me to prepare for the math portion of the test.
I mean it when I say that you're the best tutor I have ever had."
MARC H. - January 13, 2006
"Dear Carlos,
On behalf of my family and myself, we want to thank you for your help in tutoring me for the CBEST, I received my scores today and I finally passed the math section!
Your assistance was invaluabe, as there were questions that I could not have answered without your help. Now off to get my credential and a job!
Muchas Gracias,
"
ERICKA Z. - December 19, 2005
"I did pass the test. I actually doubled my score. Thank you for all of your help!"
ELIZA - October 2, 2005
"I definetly passed it and did the BEST on the Math portion!
I receieved 580 out of 800 points on Math!!! :) ...more than I need for acceptance into grad school! !!Yay!!!
And it was all because of you! Thank you so so much, Carlos.
Your intelligent, tutoring skills, patience and time were invaluable to my results."
AMELIA G. - September 27, 2005
"Thank you much for the tutoring sessions, it was a good warm up and intro back into math.
If it turns out I need help with the online class as well, I'll keep your number so you can tutor me again."
KEONI - September 4, 2005