Expert Tutoring

About

I've been tutoring elementary school, middle school, high school, and college mathematics for over 20 years. I also have a great deal of experience providing standardized test preparation for the ACT, SAT, GED, GMAT, GRE, ASVAB, and CBEST.

Confidence is often half the battle when it comes to improving math skills and grades. I adapt to each student's individual style of learning while building confidence and improving grades in math.

I get to know my students' strengths, weaknesses, and style of learning as I work with them one-on-one. This allows me to adapt my teaching to each student as an individual.

I derive a great deal of satisfaction watching my students improve their skills, grades, and confidence in math!


Highlights

Hired 43 times
1 employee
32 years in business
Serves Laguna Beach , CA

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Zelle

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Specialties

Grade level

Elementary school, Middle school, High school, College / graduate school, Adult learner

Type of math

General arithmetic, Pre-algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-calculus, Statistics

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    Corey K.

    As a mathematician, I know and appreciate a personalized approach to learning mathematics. We hired Mike to help us augment our efforts as well as go beyond what our son is learning in school (1st grade). Our goal is to help our son learn and love mathematics and explore its wonders beyond the unfortunate school curriculums.
    Mikes experience in tutoring and knowledge of mathematics has been compelling. He is also very patient and has lots of tricks up his sleeve in order to ensure a personalized learning experience.
    I recommend him to anyone who not only wants their kid to improve on what they are required to learn at school (which is a lot of the boring stuff) as well as get introduced to things that can really get them to engage the subject.
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    April 26, 2023

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    Amber R.

    Thoroughly explained everything!
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    June 22, 2021
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    James H.

    Son loved him!!!
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    July 01, 2020
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    Renee B.

    Teaches different methods and allows the student to pick what they like most.
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    February 11, 2020
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    Amy G.

    December 20, 2019
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    Renee B.

    Michael was great with my son who has ADHD and he had many ideas on which way to attack the problem. My sons test is on Tuesday and we have worked with Michael on Saturday and Sunday and my son said “he is amazing”. I do t think I’ve ever heard those words
    Out of his mouth. So grateful to have found such an experience mature teacher to help us. I’m sure we will use him for years to come.
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    December 16, 2019
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    Frequently asked questions

    BS Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Michigan

    MBA Pepperdine University

    I like to keep things simple, so it's just pay-as-you-go by cash, check, PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle. I don't make anyone purchase a package of tutoring sessions.

    I charge by the hour for a minimum of 1 hour per session. Typically, a session lasts for 1 hour. The per hour charge varies based on subject and how far I have to travel. 

    I was very good in math, so when I was in 6th grade, my mom asked me if I was willing to tutor her friend's daughter who was struggling in 2nd grade math. I discovered that it gave me a great deal of satisfaction to help her improve in math.

    I work with students in kindergarten, grades 1-12, college students, and working adults including those in the military.

    In addition to working with a wide range of so-called "normal" students, I have extensive experience working with students that have mild autism (Asperger's), ADHD, and other learning disabilities. I also work with gifted students.

    I provide standardized test preparation services for the following standardized tests: ACT, SAT, GED, GMAT, GRE, ASVAB, CBEST, and a variety math placement tests.


    Services offered

    Math
    Test Prep Tutoring