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Hi, I’m Mike. I’m a Caltech grad who helps junior high, high school, and college students succeed at math and coding. I work in the Pasadena, California, area or online anywhere in the world.
Subjects I teach: • Algebra • Geometry • Trigonometry • Precalculus • Calculus • AP Computer Science Principles • AP Computer Science A • Any Programming Class
Let’s talk! Schedule a free consultation to discuss what the lessons will cover, what skills you’ll gain, and how long it might take to reach your goals.
There are many benefits to in-person lessons:
I believe in in-person tutoring so much, I’ll come to your home at no extra charge.
I serve the Pasadena, South Pasadena, La Cañada, Glendale, San Marino, Arcadia, Eagle Rock, and nearby areas.
I use science-backed teaching and learning techniques that help students gain confidence.
Learn from your mistakes
Many students are stopped by a fear of making mistakes in math and coding. But mistakes are a necessary part of learning. I teach my students to see mistakes from a different angle: What can we learn from them that gets us closer to the solution?
I encourage a “growth mindset.” That means to:
Persistent effort is more important than talent. I celebrate every small win with you!
Become a teacher to yourself
Most tutors see their job as explaining how to solve the problem. I certainly can explain problems to you, but more than that, I help you become a teacher to yourself. You’ll gain the skills to solve problems on your own without me, like when you’re taking a test.
Problem-Solving Mode
Students often feel tripped up by problems that look unfamiliar. I give you the tools to shift into Problem-Solving Mode — instead of thinking of math and programming problems as memorization, you’ll start thinking of them as puzzles to be cracked.
Here are some of the techniques to get into Problem-Solving Mode:
Read more about my science-backed teaching techniques.
If this approach sounds good to you, contact me today for a free consultation.