About Tom McWilliams

Tom’s unique methods are based on a proven system invented in 600 b.c. which took over the world and grew approximately all of us. The only reason we don’t all already use them is because of a well-meaning but misguided attempt by John Dewey in the 1930s to restructure our educational systems in preparation for our modern industrial society.

The Progressive plan to make a two-tiered educational system included replacing practical mathematics with theoretical, and it not only made math seem obscure and more difficult than it was, it convinced a lot of people, including generations of teachers, to learn it the wrong way.

Too many students suffer needlessly because of that mistake. Tom can help you transcend all that, and learn the technical subjects the easy way, the correct way, the permanent way.

  • Started fixing electronics in Flint, Michigan, in 1983.
  • Started fixing computers at Michigan State in 1988.
  • Started training people to use and repair them in 1990.
  • Started managing a pawnshop (and largest used Mac store in the US) in 1995.
  • Got certified on Apple, HP, Dell, Compaq, IBM computers, printers, laptops, etc by 1999.
  • Moved to Portland, Oregon in 2003, started tutoring as a side project because the licensing is outrageous here.
  • It turned into a ‘real’ job because I’m effective; I raised my rates faster than inflation for 10 of the last 15 years.
  • Made top 50 on Wyzant in 2013.
  • Now I’m also part owner of a farm in Molalla, Oregon, where Tom’s Technical Tutoring is licensed.
  • Started fixing electronics in Flint, Michigan, in 1983.
  • Started fixing computers at Michigan State in 1988.
  • Started training people to use and repair them in 1990.
  • Started managing a pawnshop (and largest used Mac store in the US) in 1995.
  • Got certified on Apple, HP, Dell, Compaq, IBM computers, printers, laptops, etc by 1999.
  • Moved to Portland, Oregon in 2003, started tutoring as a side project because the licensing is outrageous here.
  • It turned into a ‘real’ job because I’m effective; I raised my rates faster than inflation for 10 of the last 15 years.
  • Made top 50 on Wyzant in 2013.
  • Now I’m also part owner of a farm in Molalla, Oregon, where Tom’s Technical Tutoring is licensed.

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Personalized instruction in technical subjects of all kinds from basic math to pilot and mechanic testing. Acing standardized tests like the ACT or GMAT a specialty.

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Testimonials & Reviews

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Lynn

Portland, OR

“Tom is able to explain math and physics concepts in a way that helps my son handle complex problems in pressured test environments. My son looks forward to his sessions with Tom and always feels more confident and relaxed after he has been able to review some tough math or physics questions with Tom. I highly recommend Tom as a tutor.”

MP

Overland Park, KS

“Tom has been tutoring my son, a junior in high school, for the SAT and PSAT. My son increased his score by 600 points in a short period of time. Tom is very professional and thorough in his teaching process, and my son has been greatly benefited from his expertise. He teaches strategies and techniques to deal with the test.”

Mike

San Clemente, CA

“Tom spent the last two months tutoring my high school daughter on the SAT and it was a very very positive experience. The way this works is great as when they are done with the session she was able to replay the lesson and go over it again or study at length any problems that were really troubling her. Tom has a great background literally as a rocket scientist .”

Maureen

Chicago, IL

“Tom is a great tutor, very well knowledgeable on the ins and outs of the GMAT and created simple ways of doing the math, and provided strategies for the Verbal section. I came to him with a very low score on my first GMAT test, and I had 3 and a half weeks to retake the test. With Tom’s help, I improved by 130 points in 3 weeks!”

Dave

Calverton, NY

“My tutoring sessions have been very helpful. My tutor Tom is very encouraging and has helped me tremendously with the math sections of the GRE exam. While my confidence in my math skills are very low Tom provides encouragement to keep pushing through. Can’t say enough about how great and helpful this has been.”

Alan

Morgantown, WV

“Tom is a wonderful tutor and a wonderful person at that. He is very patient and understanding. He has helped me to achieve my goals when I thought they would never be possible. If you are looking for help on the GMAT, then I would say with total and complete honesty to look no farther. “

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