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Ph.D. Math Professor, AP Calculus Reader, and Textbook Author
James B.

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The Old Ways are Not Working!

Maybe the exam is two weeks away, and your notes still read like a foreign language. Maybe you have studied for hours, memorized every formula, and watched them vanish the moment the test began. Or maybe you are tired of feeling like everyone else just gets it. If any of that sounds familiar, know this: the problem is not your ability. You were taught to memorize steps when what you needed was to understand the structure behind them. Memorization fades....

The Old Ways are Not Working!

Maybe the exam is two weeks away, and your notes still read like a foreign language. Maybe you have studied for hours, memorized every formula, and watched them vanish the moment the test began. Or maybe you are tired of feeling like everyone else just gets it. If any of that sounds familiar, know this: the problem is not your ability. You were taught to memorize steps when what you needed was to understand the structure behind them. Memorization fades. Understanding endures.

The Math Thought Mindset is the answer. It is not just a book about proofs; it is a way of learning to think mathematically, so ideas connect, methods make sense, and you walk into your next exam ready to crush it. That mindset shapes every session.

Your sessions begin exactly where you are. Together, we find the point where the confusion starts and rebuild each idea from the ground up. You will not be handed answers; you will be guided to discover them, because discovery is what makes understanding stick. Students often say the concepts finally click, and that clarity carries into the next exam, the next course, and beyond.

Behind you stands more than 20 years of experience: a Ph.D. professor of mathematics who has taught middle school, high school, and university students, in classrooms and one-on-one; an AP Calculus Reader who scores the actual AP exam, so you learn exactly what earns points; and the author of The Math Thought Mindset (CRC Press). That experience works for you: your gaps get spotted in minutes, not weeks, so every hour counts. From algebra, precalculus, and AP Calculus through Calculus 1 to 3, linear algebra, differential equations, and discrete mathematics, you are covered.

Your goal might be tonight's homework, a looming exam, or an entire course. Whatever it is, I will guide you in a calm, clear, and supportive way, and you will not face it alone. Send a message, share what you are working on, and take the first step toward math that finally makes sense. We got this.


Education

Washington State University
PhD
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Calculus

Calculus

Feeling overwhelmed by Calculus and searching for a breakthrough? As an experienced math professor, I specialize in comprehensive tutoring solutions designed to transform confusion into clarity and success. My teaching programs have empowered hundreds of students to quickly master Calculus. If you're ready to turn your struggles into high grades and an A+ in your Calculus course, let's connect and craft a personalized game plan to help you achieve your dreams.
Discrete Math

Discrete Math

I have taught this course for over five years. Through this course, I having taught hundreds of students how to think rationally and logically. This course is one of the fundamental math courses that leads higher levels of mathematical thought.
Linear Algebra

Linear Algebra

I am very knowledgeable in linear algebra. My dissertation was in linear algebra and I have taught this course for several years. I can help you with this subject in a way that will make sense to you.
Wolfram Mathematica

Wolfram Mathematica

I am versatile in several computational mathematical programs such as Mathematica and LaTex. I have used these software programs in the courses that I teach. I use LaTex on a daily basis for 10+ years. And, I have been using Mathematica (and other programs) for 7+ years. If you need any help with these two programs, then just let me know.
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
Prealgebra
Precalculus
Trigonometry
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Knowledgeable and indescribably helpful tutor

Helped me understand and break down problems in a clear way. He always made sure to call back on what he previously showed me in the session so I could remember it better. Every concept was explained in detail before going on to the larger problem so I could understand each piece of the problem instead of just working to find the whole. It was awesome to be kept engaged by answering questions and working with him instead of just watching. James was incredibly patient with me and always made sure to build my confidence. I never felt bad about not knowing something or making a mistake because he always guided me back to the right track in such a way that showed how much he wanted to make sure I was learning and grasping the question. Absolutely the best tutor I’ve met, I absolutely recommend James to anyone who needs math help!

Olivia, 15 lessons with James

Effective and knowledgeable tutor.

James did a great job tutoring my daughter for her IB SL Math class. It was easy to communicate with James, set a tutoring time, and get feedback on next steps for Ruby.

Liz, 2 lessons with James

algebra 2 rescue. very helpful!

Appreciated his patience and support. James made our daughter feel more comfortable with the content around inverse matrices! Thank you.

Alicia, 1 lesson with James

Knowledgable and Patient Tutor

We covered local and global extrema. Very informative lesson. We went over practice problems from my textbook and he talked me through the steps to arrive at the correct answer.

Gordon, 6 lessons with James

Thank you for the last minute help

He helped my daughter at the last minute for her exam by managing his schedule, and his tutoring was very kind and proper. She was almost depressed at the time, but he helped her tackle the challenge. She appreciated him very much.

KAZUO, 3 lessons with James

Great advanced math tutor!

James taught my high school senior advanced calculus bc and he made the material easy to understand and she learned a lot. She definitely wants to continue working with James.

Iona, 1 lesson with James

Very helpful

My son was really happy with how James helped him in his precalculus class questions. We will definitely use him for another lesson. James was able to provide problems that my son could work through.

Ethan , 1 lesson with James

Awesome Tutor. Very helpful.

James helped me better understand the induction. He helped me to better understand the process of starting a proof. You can tell he has a thorough understanding of Discrete Math.

Tea, 40 lessons with James

clear explanations!

James was very patient and answered all the questions my son had. Explained the process’ clearly and in a way my son could understand. Glad to have found James!

Bill, 4 lessons with James

amazing

Helped us out when we were in a reach bind! Was great to work with and my son liked him! Thank you!

Elizabeth, 1 lesson with James
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