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I highly recommend Mr. Ender MArkal. \r He is very knowledgeble about finance. He had great academic and professional background. \r He is very patient and accommodating to his students. I had a super busy work schedule and was taking two courses in the evening. I studied Basic Corporate Finance with Ender. It was fun and efficent. I did well at my projects and exams. \r more

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Ender is a great math tutor! My daughter was going to have to take algebra 1 again in school but with less than 10 sessions my daughter placed out of algebra 1 and into algebra 3 Honors. He really enjoys teaching kids and my daughter really enjoyed working with him. He teaches at the pace the child needs and his price is very reasonable for such great, quality teaching. more

I first went to SF Tutors for math tutoring in preparation for the SAT 2s. I worked with Ender, the most clear and concise teacher I have ever met, for several sessions. I left him feeling confident and knowledgeable about not only math, but also the style and tricks for the SAT format specifically. \r \r I returned to Ender, and his recommended English tutor Kate, for preparation for the ACT. With Ender, I had the same calm and kind guidance (partnered with the occasional laugh) that left me feeling good about my math skills as well. However, with my English tutor especially, I felt that SF Tutors was not as familiar with the ACT format. However, both my tutors tried to supply me with all the material I would need to succeed. \r \r If I were to sum up my findings, I would say SF tutors is a haven of knowledge for the stumbling, confused, or even nervous student. Especially if you're having SAT math trouble, or any math trouble for that matter, GO TO ENDER!!! SF tutors can help you! Make sure you do your homework though... it always helps. I always failed in that area... but of course Ender, being the great guy and the fantastic teacher he is, never scolded me once. more

I came about Ender through a previous SAT Tutoring company because I was looking for help specifically in the math area. I met with Ender to practice and review numerous skills for the 2008 AP Calculus AB Exam as I didn't feel confident with the material covered in my high school Calculus Class. With his help I was able to pass the AP Calculus Exam. Ender has great communication skills and was able to explain the concepts to me in a way that I could understand. As he goes through lessons, he writes notes that pertain to the particular session and lets you keep them for future reference. Ender is a patient tutor and works at the pace that you're comfortable learning at so you understand how you arrived to an answer, not simply just getting the answer. He was also able to accommodate my schedule which included school, swimming, and other family matters. This was a problem with previous Tutors in general (SAT & Others). Overall this was a positive experience and one that I very pleased with. I Highly recommend Ender for any math related tutoring. more

I went to Ender Markal in order to prepare to take the CBEST exam. I was very nervous, because I had always considered myself to be weak in math.\r \r In only 3 weeks, Ender helped me to brush up on the necessary math skills, while also helping me gain more confidence in myself and my ability to take the exam. I can say with confidence that working with him had everything to do with my passing the CBEST on my first try, and I recommend him as a tutor! more

I turned to Ender to help me study for the GMAT. He did a fantastic job focusing on the specific areas where I needed most help. We spent just a few hours together in total but I saw a huge leap in my scores thanks to him. I highly recommend Ender and SFTutors. more

SF Tutors made such a remarkable, positive difference in my son's math performance\r this year. Ender's approach & diligence in working w/my son helped him gain much\r greater confidence & helped him learn to become clearer & deliberate in his\r thought patterns. As our appointments were late on Saturday afternoons, my son\r never complained about going & always to look forward to working w/Ender. I was\r surprised by my son's commitment in not wanting to miss a session w/Ender. He\r would always leave each session very motivated. I highly recommend SF Tutors.\r It's time well spent. My son's grade this last semester improved dramatically. Cons: parking..... more

After reading all the testimonials on Ender, I thought I would give him a try and I'm so glad I did?he is an absolute gem.\r \r My son had basic math skills and a desire to learn more... he also had a lot of catching up to do. Somehow Ender's teaching style and his easy going approach has gotten through the way no other teacher has. \r \r Ender takes the initiative?he developed a program to get my son to the next level (which is Algebra), he works with his current teacher when necessary and prepares him for major tests.\r \r Ender has had a huge impact on my sons life, not only by helping him make strides in his math skills but more importantly, by building his confidence. Its amazing but he never complains about going to Enders....\r \r I highly recommend Ender Markal. more

In School, math is my weakest subject; I did not even know how to do the simplest things. Ender has been my math tutor for the past 5 months. Ever since going to him weekly, my confidence in math skills has gone way up. He is very helpful and taught me whatever I needed help on. He is very thorough about explaining everything step by step. If I didn't understand something, he would explain everything until I learned the subject completely. Ender did not get frustrated if I did not understand, and he did not give up, he stuck with it and made sure I understood. I would recommend Ender to any math student that is struggling with any type of math, young or old. - Matthew .......................\r \r I found Ender through the Internet for my son, Matthew who is a senior in high school. I read a couple of the testimonials from former students and I thought I would take a chance. I'm glad I did! From the first meeting, I could tell Ender was a patient and caring person. Ender made certain Matthew would be comfortable being tutored by him. He made sure Matthew was up to speed before we settled on a weekly schedule. It's been working out great. Matthew is more confident and his test grades have improved tremendously. I would use Ender again and recommend him to family and friends.- Elaine more

Ender is just great. Before I came to him, math had always been an unclear cloud of numbers and concepts. Ender helped me organize and understand this cloud to the point where I could not only pass my tests, but I could do well on them. Thanks a bunch and I would recommend him to anyone.\r Pros: Excellent tutor! more

Hi Ender,\r I really wanted to thank you for helping me to do well on the math portion of the SAT and those tactics not only helped on the SAT but the ACT as well. Your guidance and encouragement have helped me get into my college of choice. I appreciate all your help very much and I would recommend you to anyone I know. We will also have you tutor my brother once he's preparing for the SAT in his junior year. Once again thank you very much! - Kiyon more

I came home from my first day of calculus practically in tears. I thought I was going to have to drop the course. Then, I decided to call Ender, having previously worked with him to prepare for the SAT. Ender was so patient with me, making sure that I truly understood all of the concepts, pulling extra problems and clearer readings from other textbooks. He even fit me in for a last minute study session before the exam because I was nervous about it. \r A few days after completing the course, I sent my professor a note, asking about my grade. He responded that I had come ?very close to the top.? I received an A in a class that I originally didn?t think I was even going to pass. Working with Ender clarified the concepts and gave me the confidence to succeed in calculus. \r Pros: ender- patient, clear more

I have worked with Ender at different times over the last two years, and I always leave feeling much more prepared and comfortable with my school math material than when I came. Ender does a great job in reinforcing and teaching math concepts in an understandable way, and this always shows in my improved schoolwork and grades after our meetings. I worked with other tutors before I began working with Ender, and can assuredly say that he has, by far, been the most helpful. I would never have had the success I did in my advanced placement calculus classes without his help! more

My daughter is currently a high school sophmore and has seen Ender for a year and a half now. The results of her tutoring sessions with Ender have been fantastic. Ender has a unique ability to communicate with adolescents. He somehow manages to translate math instruction into a language that can be understood, even by a student who struggles to comprehend traditional math instruction.\r Ender is of course very skilled at math, but what sets him apart is his personable approach. The students gain confidence in themselves, trust in him and consequently trust in their own ability. My daughter does NOT love math, but never resists going to see Ender. She always comes away a little lighter in spirit and clearer in focus. more

Ender Markal is without a doubt the best math tutor in San Francisco. Not only does he instill in you a love for math and its concepts, but he also makes understanding a difficult subject fun and enjoyable. I was struggling significantly in an advanced placement calculus course, and Ender helped me raise my grade and understand the material I was learning, within the first couple of weeks of working with him. Instantly I felt more confident in my work and intelligence of the subject and was never happier in a class. Ender is a kind and generous man whose patience and love for math, allows him to help any student in any area they are struggling with. I highly recommend Ender Markal ? trust me, you wont be disappointed! more

I couldn?t be happier: I?ve taken the SAT for the last time! I took it twice, and each time I prepared with Ender. Each time my math scores went up significantly. I?m very satisfied with my math score now, and I can honestly say that working with Ender was great. He really helped me with the math concepts as well as the test-taking strategies that allowed me to do well on the SAT. Ender can explain concepts and personalize strategies in a way that the institutional prep classes can?t ? I worked with one of them on the verbal and writing portions at the same time that I worked with Ender on math, but my verbal and writing scores didn?t increase nearly as much as my math scores. Working with Ender is the best and most effective way to go. ~Alec more

Ender Markal is, unquestionably, an incredible math tutor. I have had a few math tutors before, and I took an SAT prep course. But none of these tutors have helped me to truly understand the work I was assigned with. The SAT prep course from before barely prepared me for the math section. But Ender really taught me how to do the problems that were troubling me. He didn't just have me memorize problem types and guessing strategies. I highly recommend Ender to any one who is struggling with math problems or concepts. He prepared me so well for the SAT, and helped me to get a score that I feel confident will help me in my college application process. more

After 10 years in finance, I realized it was time for a new challenge - to pursue my MBA. I immediately purchased a few texts to start my math review; this was a rude awakening. I have not attempted this type of math problems in over 10 years, my confidence was shaken, now what? I contacted Ender immediately and discussed with him my dilemma. He assured me that it was manageable and to begin with the fundamentals. I initially did not understand why he wanted to simplify every problem step by step to this degree? However as the GMAT progressively became more difficult and lengthy in questions, I understood why Ender brought me back to the fundamentals of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, etc. \r \r Ender is incredibly patient and extremely bright. The academic degrees and the mathematic knowledge he obtains, Ender could easily work for a top tier corporation. However due to his passion for teaching, he has chosen otherwise; an uncommon trait to find. Aside from his knowledge base, he is gifted in identifying a student?s method to absorb material and ?tweak? the process to meet their needs. I truly found an enjoyment working through these math problems, and developed a confidence that was never instilled in me. I am thankful for Ender?s personalized attention, and I will continue to use him in the future for additional math issues related to my profession or courses I need additional help with.\r \r Overall, Ender is a unique, patient, and incredibly intelligent tutor who can teach professionals with outstanding math issues or exams. Highly Recommended!!! Pros: Incredible mathematical knowledge, patient, excellent personalized attention more

Ender is an excellent tutor whom I would recommend to anyone. His patience, compassion, individualized attention and ability to find different analogies to explain math problems made my learning much more rewarding. In addition, his enthusiasm and the ease with which he explained some of the difficult math problems motivated me to learn more about math. After only 5 sessions, math seemed to make sense, I recognized the link between numbers and real life situations, and was able to see preparation for the GRE exam as fun and not an unpleasant task. more