Search
James M.'s Photo

Friendly and Patient PhD Math Tutor
James M.

5,134 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Instant Book

Hourly rate: $95

Claim a session with James M. that fits your schedule

See more options

About James


Bio

James is a full time tutor with a strong background in computational science and mathematics. He holds a B.S. in Chemistry with a minor in Control and Dynamical Systems from Caltech and earned his Ph.D. in Computational Science, Engineering, and Mathematics from UT Austin, supported by the prestigious DOE CSGF fellowship.

James tutors a broad range of mathematics subjects, from high school to graduate-level coursework, including all levels of calculus, differential equations, PDEs, linear...

James is a full time tutor with a strong background in computational science and mathematics. He holds a B.S. in Chemistry with a minor in Control and Dynamical Systems from Caltech and earned his Ph.D. in Computational Science, Engineering, and Mathematics from UT Austin, supported by the prestigious DOE CSGF fellowship.

James tutors a broad range of mathematics subjects, from high school to graduate-level coursework, including all levels of calculus, differential equations, PDEs, linear algebra, real and complex analysis, probability, and many special topics. He has extensive experience helping students master difficult concepts, develop problem-solving skills, and build confidence in their abilities. He has also guided many students through AP Calculus preparation and occasionally assists with standardized test prep.

With a personalized approach tailored to each student's needs, James excels at making abstract concepts clear and applicable. Whether you're looking for support with coursework, exam preparation, or a deeper understanding of mathematics, James is dedicated to helping you achieve your academic goals.


Education

California Institute of Technology
Chemistry
University of Texas at Austin
PhD

Policies


Schedule

Loading...

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat


Approved Subjects

Calculus

Calculus

I completed multivariable calculus in high school and earned a 5 on the AP Calculus BC exam. At Caltech and UT Austin, nearly all of my coursework built upon this foundation, deepening my understanding of calculus and its applications in science and engineering. Even now, I use calculus regularly in my daily life. Teaching calculus is one of my favorite things because it transforms the way students see mathematics. I regularly help students with all levels of calculus, from AP Calculus to college Calculus 1 and 2, as well as multivariable calculus. Whether you're encountering calculus for the first time, looking to refine your understanding, or studying advanced topics, I can help you develop a strong conceptual foundation, master problem-solving techniques, and appreciate the power of calculus in real-world applications.
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
Differential Equations
Geometry
Linear Algebra
Prealgebra
Precalculus
Statistics
Trigonometry
James M.'s Photo

Questions? Contact James before you book.

Still have questions?

Contact James
Response time: 11 minutes

Ratings and Reviews


Rating

5.0 (1,319 ratings)
5 star
(1,312)
4 star
(6)
3 star
(1)
2 star
(0)
1 star
(0)

Reviews

EXTREMELY HELPFUL TUTOR!!

I was very anxious about my final exam in Linear Algebra, as I had fallen behind the entire semester and struggled to grasp the concepts. James came to my rescue, and we had an incredibly productive and diligent session. His skillful teaching was evident! I left our session a transformed student, and after taking the exam, I felt confident in my performance because of him! If you ever need help with your studies, James is definitely the tutor to seek out—even if you're a whole semester behind with just one night to catch up. He has an exceptional command of math and patiently broke down the concepts for me, even when I asked him to explain how to solve a problem five times haha. Each time he explained it in a new way that helped me comprehend. It's safe to say that he is truly an outstanding tutor.

Victoria, 1 lesson with James

Phenomenal

Incredible tutor and “wicked smart” as my son said. Extremely knowledgeable and great at explaining concepts. Truly helped my son learn and understand his differential equations class and we couldn’t be more appreciative.

V, 5 lessons with James

Great tutor for any skill level

Prior to taking differential equations, I had not taken a core math class in approximately 2 years. James was able to help me better understand the fundamental concepts I was learning despite having lost some knowledge in between my extended gap in classes. James was always available when I needed, he responded quickly and, I felt like he always had a thorough understanding of any topic I asked. On top of this, he was able to help guide me to the answer rather than just giving it to me outright which helped me better understand the material. I highly recommend this tutor for people of any mathematical skill level.

Chance, 19 lessons with James

“Legend” is how my son described James!

My son felt hopeful and encouraged after his first session with James. He will continue to lean on James to help him through his calculus I & II and linear algebra courses at university. He especially liked how collaborative the session felt and how knowledgeable James is with the material! We found the right tutor for our son. What a blessing!

Lilly, 2 lessons with James

Great teacher, very thorough and patient!

James is an exceptional tutor and has been helping my kids with Algebra and Calculus. He has an incredible ability to explain concepts so that my kids were able to improve their math skills quickly. James has been very professional and patient and is competent. We will definitely continue working with him.

Yanny, 146 lessons with James

Great teacher, very thorough and patient!

James is an exceptional tutor and has been helping my kids with Algebra and Calculus. He has an incredible ability to explain concepts so that my kids were able to improve their math skills quickly. James has been very professional and patient and is competent. We will definitely continue working with him.

Yanny, 146 lessons with James

Great teacher!

James helped my daughter prepare for her college calculus midterm. He was proactive about looking over her material before the lesson and making sure he was familiar with what she was specifically needing help. She couldn’t stop saying afterward how helpful his instruction was. How clearly he explained what she needed and how grateful she was that he posted the video of the lessons so that she could go back and focus on anything she needed to spend more time with. James made a difference for her. She’s already planning their reviews for the next exam coming up.

Erin, 6 lessons with James

Highly recommend

James helped my daughter in Calc 2, the most difficult semester of math at her school. She almost failed Calc 1, and did so much better with James' help. Not sure she would have done as well as she did without him. Excellent!!!

Stacy, 18 lessons with James

Great to work with!

I learned so much from James this past semester. We had regular sessions where he broke down complex material into terms I could understand. He really knows his stuff and is patient and professional tutor. I highly recommend him!

Claire, 11 lessons with James

Expert, insightful & knowledgeable tutor

James taught me about the distributive property of multiplication and how that can be applied in linear algebra. I learned how to find the dot product of two unit vectors that are orthogonal. I also learned how to find the l2 norm for a vector. He broke down these concepts in a way that was easy to understand. Because of his tutoring, I aced a quiz that was previously struggling with.

Alex, 3 lessons with James