Practical Math Coach for Grades 6 to 11. Diagnostics, Plans, Results.

James P.

I help 12 to16 year olds stop dreading math and earn steady, reliable scores.

I hold a BS in Mechanical Engineering (honors), Michigan State University, GPA 3.4, an MBA, University of Michigan. I am a Registered Professional Engineer (Mechanical, California) and Certified Public Accountant (State of Michigan). I hold a USCG Master (500 ton) license. And more...

Total teaching and tutoring experience: 7 years one-on-one; 2 years classroom (grades 6–12). At times I tutored after school five days a week by popular demand.

My lessons are time-efficient for busy families. After a short diagnostic I list mastered topics and gaps, then build a focused plan targeting the three testable areas most likely to raise your child's scores. Short diagnostic, targeted plan, measurable score improvement in weeks; I handle and report progress, so you see results without adding work to your plate.

I emphasize being calm, organized, disciplined, and careful and teach exam strategy: secure easy points first, manage timing, and use quick self-checks so students can say, "I know because I learned it and double-checked."

I address test anxiety with practical rehearsal and stepwise problem checks.

I connect school math to real-world uses from engineering and business so students see relevance and stay motivated. I am entirely comfortable with online tools (Zoom, Teams, etc.) and commonly used platforms such as IXL for practice and assignments.

Outcome: With me students learn, they pass, they gain confidence to carry forward.