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Experienced High School Math Tutor: Algebra - Calculus & SAT/ACT
Joshua D.

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Hi, I’m Josh! I’m a Junior at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, and I tutor middle and high school math, from algebra and geometry through calculus. I also help students prepare for the SAT and ACT Math sections. I scored a 790 out of 800 on SAT Math, so I know both the material and what it takes to solve problems accurately under time pressure.

I’ve tutored about 15 students from my hometown in one-on-one, hour-long lessons. Some worked with me throughout the school...

Hi, I’m Josh! I’m a Junior at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, and I tutor middle and high school math, from algebra and geometry through calculus. I also help students prepare for the SAT and ACT Math sections. I scored a 790 out of 800 on SAT Math, so I know both the material and what it takes to solve problems accurately under time pressure.

I’ve tutored about 15 students from my hometown in one-on-one, hour-long lessons. Some worked with me throughout the school year; others came for a few weeks to prepare for a test or work through a difficult topic. I’m especially confident teaching algebra and standardized test math, and I enjoy figuring out where a problem stops making sense for each student. During online lessons, I use Notability to mark up problems as we work, highlighting the key information and showing each step clearly. Then I have students try a similar problem themselves so I can see what has clicked and what needs another explanation.

I remember what it felt like to prepare for these tests, and I aim to be someone students feel comfortable asking questions. My approach is patient and encouraging, but practical. Once a student understands the math, we also work on choosing an efficient method, managing time, and recognizing common question patterns. I’ve helped students improve their SAT and ACT math scores and feel more prepared for their regular math classes. Whether you need steady support or focused help before an exam, I’ll tailor our lessons to what you need most.

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Education

University of Michigan, Ross School of Business
BBA

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $59
  • Travel policy: Within 5 miles of Ann Arbor, MI 48104
  • Lesson cancellation: 10 hours notice required

  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Schedule

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Approved Subjects

ACT Math

ACT Math

I’ve helped high school students prepare for ACT Math in one-on-one tutoring sessions. I focus on the algebra, geometry, and problem-solving skills the test draws on, then help students practice choosing an efficient approach under time pressure. During online lessons, I use Notability to mark up questions and pinpoint exactly where a student gets stuck. I’m patient and easy to talk to, and I adjust the lesson to the topics each student needs most.
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

Algebra is one of the subjects I’m most confident teaching, and I’ve worked one-on-one with middle and high school students who needed help keeping up with class or preparing for a test. I help students understand why a method works, whether we’re solving equations, graphing lines, or working through word problems. In online lessons, I use Notability to write out each step and highlight the exact point where a problem gets confusing. I’m patient with questions, and I have students try problems on their own so they leave ready to use what they learned in class.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I’ve tutored middle school students one-on-one and seen how much easier math becomes when the basics feel solid. With younger students, I would focus on making ideas like fractions, multiplication, and word problems understandable before asking them to memorize a procedure. I’m patient when a student needs to try a different explanation, and I like to work through an example together before letting them show me how they would solve the next one. My goal is for students to feel comfortable asking questions and proud when they can explain an answer in their own words.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I’ve worked one-on-one with middle school students, and I know prealgebra can feel like a big jump when letters first appear in math problems. I connect new ideas like variables and equations to arithmetic students already understand, then work through examples with them until the steps make sense. Fractions, negative numbers, and word problems often need extra practice, so I slow down where a student needs it and encourage them to tell me how they got their answer. I want students to enter Algebra 1 feeling that they can figure things out, even when a problem looks unfamiliar.
SAT Math

SAT Math

I scored a 780/800 on SAT Math, so I know firsthand how much the test rewards both strong math skills and smart use of time. I’ve worked one-on-one with high school students on SAT Math, helping them spot the concept behind a question before choosing an efficient way to solve it. In our sessions, I use practice problems to find patterns in missed questions, whether the issue is algebra, interpreting a graph, or rushing through the wording. I want students to leave knowing what to do differently on the next question, not just why one answer was correct.
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