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Expert Math Tutoring
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Expert Math Tutoring

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Laguna Hills, CA & Online

About

Hi, I'm Mike Davidson. With over 25 years of math tutoring experience, I have helped countless students achieve their academic as well as personal goals. My primary focus is on increasing CONFIDENCE in math alongside building essential skills.

I've been tutoring K-12, college, and working adults in math for over 25 years. I also have a great deal of experience providing standardized test preparation for the ACT, SAT, GED, GMAT, GRE, ASVAB, and CBEST

In addition to tutoring neurotypical students, I have a strong track record of successfully supporting neurodivergent and gifted students. Having been a gifted student myself, I have a first-hand understanding of how high-ability learners process information. My experience includes supporting those with ADHD, mild autism, dyscalculia, and Down syndrome, as well as high-ability learners. While I don't have formal training in these specific areas, my patient, adaptable, and personalized approach has proven highly effective for diverse learning needs.

I hold a degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the University of Michigan, and an MBA from Pepperdine University.

I'm a certified educator with CBEST ID #40469912 (Permanent Passing Status Verification).

When I'm not teaching math, I enjoy international travel to exotic, far away places, photography, yoga, contemporary jazz, and rock.


Highlights

Hired 45 times
1 employee
34 years in business
Serves Laguna Hills, CA
Offers online services

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Zelle

Social media


Specialties

Test

ACT, SAT, PSAT, GED, GMAT, GRE, SSAT, ASVAB

Test sections

Math

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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.

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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