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AP Calculus AB & BC
Build a genuine understanding of calculus while staying on top of classwork, tests, and AP exam preparation.
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One-on-one tutoring in Davis, California
Math can feel approachable.
Patient, engaging tutoring for AP Calculus and Integrated Mathematics from a UC Davis mathematics graduate with 17 years of tutoring experience.
17 yearsof tutoring experience
UC Davis math degreewith an emphasis in education
Affordable pricingone-on-one, personalized tutoring
Core specialties
Expert support for the math Davis students take every day.
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Integrated Mathematics
Support for Integrated Math I, II, and III, with clear connections among algebra, geometry, functions, statistics, and other core topics.
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years tutoring
4
perfect national math test scores
1st
MATHCOUNTS chapter, 2007
1st
California math competition, 2008
What tutoring feels like
A strong math tutor should do more than show steps.
The goal is for students to understand what they are doing, feel comfortable asking questions, and leave difficult problems with more confidence than they started with.
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Patient and kind
Students get room to think without feeling rushed or judged. Confusion is treated as useful information—not as failure.
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The “why” behind the math
With a strong mathematics background, David can explain ideas from multiple angles instead of relying on memorized procedures.
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Questions before they are asked
Years of experience make it easier to spot where a student is likely to get stuck and address the underlying issue early.
What families say
Kind, clear, confidence-building tutoring.
Feedback from former students and parents who have worked with David.
David was a great tutor to have and helped me approach math a way that made it much less intimidating. He always had a really friendly and kind attitude and always made me feel comfortable asking questions, even if I thought they might be dumb.
David tutored my son Clayton for about 5 years. He always found the right approach to help him be successful in his struggles with math. More importantly, he gave him confidence. He’s very patient and extremely reliable. Highly recommend!
David is a gifted tutor with a natural teaching ability and endless patience. He has a profound understanding of mathematics coupled with an innate ability to deconstruct and explain the common core approach that makes math accessible to any type of student. Most importantly, David is a kind and wonderful human being. Simply put, David is the GOAT!!!!!!
Who David works with
From anxious students to confident high achievers.
Tutoring is individualized. Some students need to rebuild foundations; others want deeper understanding, faster problem-solving, or preparation for demanding coursework.
- AP Calculus AB and BC students
- Integrated Math I, II, and III students
- Students with math anxiety
- Highly confident or accelerated students
- Students with special learning needs
- Students aiming for selective colleges
Looking for a math tutor in Davis?
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