Award-Winning AP Pre-Calculus Tutors
serving Lansing, MI

Industrial engineering coursework at Oakland University had Carly building and optimizing mathematical models daily — the same polynomial, exponential, and trigonometric functions that form the backbone of AP Pre-Calculus, applied to real systems like production scheduling and quality control. She zeros in on helping students move past rote computation to actually interpreting what a function's rate of change or end behavior is telling them, which is where the AP exam separates strong scores from average ones. Her teaching assistant experience in college means she's practiced at catching the specific algebraic missteps that derail students mid-problem.

I have a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, with additional graduate studies in Chemical Engineering and Computer Science, and over 10 years of experience teaching and tutoring STEM subjects. I work with students of different ages, backgrounds, and learning styles in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and related subjects. I believe the best tutoring starts with understanding how each student thinks. My goal is to identify where a concept becomes unclear, explain it from the student's perspective, and help them build both understanding and confidence. I want my students to learn not just how to find the right answer, but why it is the right answer and how to approach similar problems independently. I believe there is always learning in teaching, and that is one of the reasons I continue to enjoy working with students after all these years.

I am a graduate from Rochester Institute of Technology with a master's in Game Design and Development. My passions lie in everything related to games and mathematics. In the past, I have tutored various subjects in mathematics throughout high school and college, including but not limited to Algebra, Algebra II, Trigonometry, Calculus, Discrete Mathematics, Mathematics of Graphical Simulation, and Linear Algebra. As for technology, I am more than happy to reach out for help in Web Development (HTML, CSS, Javascript) or C# programming. I believe that every person can learn any topic. While every individual has different tastes, strengths, and weaknesses, there is no such thing as an "incapability" to know a subject. Education often possesses a guise of anti-fun, but I can promise you that all topics can be engaging, and I am willing to show you how engaging mathematics and technology can be. As a Game Designer, I have a deep interest in both playing games and making games. This includes games of all kinds: video games, board games, tabletop role-playing games, trading card games, miniatures, and even some sports like tennis or ping pong. Games act as a fantastic teaching tool. They teach by design without users recognizing. It is always a satisfying moment when somebody says "I learned that word from Magic" or "D&D taught me that." Remember: you can succeed. If something is important to you, then it's always worthwhile.

Having earned a BS in Biology with High Honors from New Mexico State, Kayley knows the math-science pipeline firsthand — AP Pre-Calculus concepts like exponential growth models and trigonometric cycles showed up constantly in her genetics and ecology coursework. She leans into that cross-disciplinary angle, using real biological scenarios to make abstract function behavior feel concrete. Her approach zeroes in on building the graphical intuition the AP framework rewards, especially around transformations and end behavior.

The moment AP Pre-Calculus shifts from 'solve this equation' to 'describe what this function is doing and why,' a lot of students lose their footing — and that's exactly the transition Sharif is built to coach. His deep calculus background (he teaches through AP Calculus BC) means he can trace every pre-calculus concept forward, showing students how mastering function behavior now pays off in the next course. He approaches each session by working backward from the reasoning the AP exam actually tests, not just the computations.

AP Pre-Calculus covers function analysis, trigonometry, and modeling at a pace that can overwhelm students who've only seen these topics casually. Joey's scientific computing work at Penn demanded fluency with polynomial behavior, transformations, and rate-of-change reasoning — exactly the skills this course tests. He teaches each unit by tying abstract function properties back to problems students can visualize.

I am a graduate of Rice University with a Bachelor of Science in Physics, a Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy, and a minor in Neuroscience. My previous tutoring experiences have primarily focused on college level physics, math, and chemistry; AP Calculus, AP Physics, and AP Chemistry; the ACT and SAT college entrance exams; general mathematics at the high school level; and middle school level math and english for state standardized testing. Additionally, I have experience working with students with learning differences including dyslexia, ADHD, and ASD. As someone who loves learning, I am a firm believer in making our meetings enjoyable as well as educational. STEM subjects in particular have the reputation for being boring and complicated, but I love that as a tutor I can help students make sense of the topics and find the fun!

Hi, I'm Laura! I graduated summa cum laude from Eastern Washington University with a bachelor's of science degree in mathematics and a minor in sociology. There, I earned the Frances B. Huston award, the most prestigious award given to graduating students, for excellence in academics, leadership, and community service. From there, I became a student at the University of Washington (UW), earning my Master of Science in Applied Mathematics and a position as a PhD student in the department. I was also awarded the Carl S. Pearson award for academic excellence in the Master's program. I have been working as a PhD student since then, with expertise in all types of math including algebra, calculus, linear algebra, and numerical analysis, among others. I also have years of experience coding in both python and matlab! I spent three years as an undergraduate teaching assistant, helping teach both high school and college level math classes. I also taught multiple sections of calculus at the University of Washington as a Master's student, and I have served as a teaching assistant throughout my time at UW. My favorite thing about these positions were the opportunities to work one-on-one with students, developing new approaches to help them understand difficult concepts. I love coming up with new examples or intuitive ways of thinking through math problems. I think everybody can learn math, and I love helping students of all ages and backgrounds achieve their mathematical goals! I have a number of resources to use in lesson planning, and I also welcome any resources or suggestions provided by students and parents to help tailor the experience to your needs. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or to schedule a session!

I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from MIT, with a concentration in Philosophy at Harvard University. I have more than a decade of experience teaching High School Mathematics at international schools in Singapore, Germany, The Netherlands and Mexico. I am fluent in English and Spanish, and also have working proficiency in French, Italian, and German. I tutor Mathematics in both English and Spanish. I specialize in one to one tutoring, where I can tailor lessons to the specific needs of each student. My approach is structured and incremental, building understanding from first principles while encouraging independent thinking and problem solving. My goal is not only exam success, but also lasting confidence in Mathematics. I focus on clarity, solid foundations, and effective study habits that support students well beyond a single course or assessment. Many of my students have improved their grades significantly and gone on to succeed in competitive university programs.

I am a career Mathematics teacher, specializing in IB AA and AI, both at the SL and HL levels. If I have to sum up my professional life, I would say the following about my experience: Examiner with the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) for Higher Level (AA) Mathematics. Massachusetts State Teaching Certification: Licensed to teach Mathematics (6-12). Massachusetts State Teaching Certification: Licensed to teach Physics. Training: IB (Physics), IT (Industry). MBA in Finance. BS in Pure and Applied Mathematics. Diverse Classroom Experience spanning over 30 years teaching in USA, China, UAE, Qatar, Syria and Egypt within the IB (Analysis and Approaches as well as Applications and Interpretations), IGCSE and US HS (including AP) Diploma curricula. Multilingual capability with fluency in English and Urdu, and in Hindi. Familiarity with various world cultures and their values; well- traveled in Far East, South Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Europe and North America. I will be most happy to expand on any of the above as needed.

I have helped many students achieve excellent grades in math by focusing on what really matters: building confidence and a clear understanding of concepts. My teaching style is simple I make sure students fully understand the basics, then guide them step by step to solve problems on their own. I encourage lots of practice and always take time to clear doubts, so that no student feels left behind. Math doesn't have to be scary with the right approach, it becomes logical and even enjoyable! My aim is to make every student feel confident, independent, and capable of solving problems successfully.

I love math, and have a passion for sharing that love and knowledge. Progressing through courses of mathematics teaches much beyond what is on the page. It teaches problem-solving, critical and creative thinking. I try not only to teach the mechanics of math, but instill an appreciation for the skills the process can develop. And while math is my favorite subject to tutor, I have had training in and am qualified for all sections of SAT and ACT test prep, and enjoy working with students to help them learn and meet their college goals.

Studying Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Planetary Science at Florida Institute of Technology, Matthew uses trigonometric and exponential models to describe everything from stellar luminosity curves to orbital dynamics — the same function families AP Pre-Calculus builds its entire framework around. He teaches composition and transformation questions by walking students through what's actually happening to a function's shape and why, drawing on the physical intuition that comes from applying these tools to real systems daily. His experience tutoring college peers in calculus and advanced physics means he can pinpoint exactly where a student's algebraic reasoning needs tightening before the AP exam.

I am a graduate of the University of Florida as well as the University of Washington, where I earned my Bachelors and Masters degree in Applied Mathematics, respectively. Since graduating, I have worked in different I.T. capacities such as Quality assurance and programming, but I have always made time to tutor students in math. Helping others to do math is one of my passions because I know how good it feels to go from "what is this math?" to "this actually makes sense!". Although I tutor all math courses ranging from 7th grade level through undergraduate level, algebra has to be my favorite math to tutor because I see it as the starting point of mathematics; it's the course where students are introduced to conceptual math. Getting a solid foundation in algebra affects all future math courses as well as science courses. Outside of tutoring, I like to work out, play blitz chess, and watch basketball and football.