Course Support
Ongoing or short-term help with mathematics from foundational algebra through calculus, statistics, and advanced college-level courses.
Math tutoring that turns frustration into understanding.
Patient, individualized support for high school, college, and adult students, available online and at select Houston-area meeting locations.
Who I help
Support that fits where you are
I work with high school students, college students, and adult learners — whether you are aiming for a stronger score, keeping pace with a demanding course, or rebuilding math from the ground up.
Test Preparation
Math preparation is available for the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, GED, and TSI/TSIA2, along with other standardized and college placement exams.
Foundations & Confidence
Help identifying mathematical gaps, rebuilding foundational skills, and developing greater clarity and confidence.
How I tutor
Calm, focused, and built around one student
Every session is shaped around the person in front of me. We move at the pace the material actually requires — slowing down when something isn't landing, and moving ahead when it is.
I am especially effective with students who don't consider themselves “math people,” who have fallen behind, or who have struggled in traditional classrooms. Often the problem isn't ability. It's a gap several chapters back that never got addressed.
Find the real starting point
Before drilling the current chapter, we identify which foundations are missing — the ones quietly making everything else harder.
Slow down where it counts
Lessons slow down when necessary. Rushing through a procedure to finish a worksheet doesn't build anything that lasts.
Build understanding, not just steps
The goal is knowing why a method works, so it holds up on an exam question that looks nothing like the homework.
Keep the pressure low
A calm session is a productive one. Questions are welcome, mistakes are useful, and nobody is behind schedule.
About
Hi, I'm Joshua
I'm a professional math tutor and experienced educator. I work with teenagers, college students, and adults — people returning to school, changing careers, or finally taking on the math requirement they've been putting off.
I'm also completing graduate studies in counseling. That work helps me notice when frustration, not the mathematics, is what's actually in the way.
At a glance
- Over a decade teaching high school and college-level mathematics
- Bachelor's degree in mathematics
- Graduate-level coursework in mathematics and statistics
Online & in‑person
Two ways to meet
Sessions run online, or in person at a designated public meeting location in one of two areas.
Online tutoring
One-to-one tutoring over Zoom, with the same individualized approach as meeting in person.
- 60-minute session · $60 USD
- Choose a time and pay when you book through Zoom Scheduler
- Works well for ongoing course support and test prep
Please review the 24-hour cancellation and rescheduling policy before booking.
In-person tutoring
In-person sessions take place at designated public locations in Houston’s Inner Loop and The Woodlands.
- Students travel to the designated public meeting location
- Sessions are not held in private homes
- Availability differs between the two areas
In-person sessions are arranged by inquiry. Let me know which meeting area works best for you and I'll tell you what's currently open.
Contact
Tell me what you're working on
Have a question, want to check whether tutoring is a good fit, or interested in meeting in person? Send a few details and I'll suggest next steps. You're welcome to ask about online tutoring here, too. I typically respond within one business day.
Prefer email? joshdoesmath@gmail.com The form above is the best way to reach me — it tells me what I need to know up front.