Services
Professional One-on-One Tutoring Available Both In-Person and Online
The Math Doctor is a one-on-one tutoring service that specializes in one-on-one tutoring for all levels and all types of math (algebra, geometry, pre-calculus, calculus, statistics, and more), including online courses. In addition to math, expert tutoring in physics, as well as tests such as the PSAT, SAT, SAT II, ACT, ELM, CBEST, GRE, etc., is also available.
Tutoring is available both in-person and online. Appointments must be made as the tutoring is one-to-one (although, if you wish to share with a friend, you may) -- there is no walk-in service. We ask that the student bring, as they apply, their book, calculator, homework, and recently graded papers to each session, if available, so that any difficulties can be more quickly identified and corrected.
Currently, the rates for a single student are $30 for 30 minutes, $40 for 45 minutes, and $50 for an hour appointment. All appointments beyond one hour are booked at a flat $50/hour rate. There are no signup fees or commitment—it is a pay-as-you-go service—and comes with a 100% guarantee (if you are not 100% satisfied, you owe nothing). Accepted forms of payment are cash, check, Zelle, and Venmo.
If the student wishes to share a session with a friend, the rates for each additional person are $5 for 30 minutes, $8 for 45 minutes, and $10 for an hour appointment. Appointments longer than one hour are booked at a flat $50/hour rate and $10/hour for each additional student sharing the session.
Online tutoring is available, which is especially important for students in lockdown/quarantine and students not local. The tutoring is done with a multi-page "infinite whiteboard" type of setup, where both the tutor and the student can communicate through audio and write and solve problems in real time on a virtual whiteboard. This works best with a touchscreen-enabled device, but the student can also do the work on paper and can effortlessly upload their work/assignments to the screen. Lessons can also be saved to review later, which is a huge plus. Below is an example of a screenshot of an assignment uploaded by a student and filled in by the tutor (with work and further explanation being displayed on other pages):
In the screenshot above, the student/tutor can upload work (from a book, packet, screenshot, etc.) directly onto the whiteboard. This can then be moved about and/or resized, rotated, etc. The student/tutor can then highlight portions of the problem, explaining as they go via the microphone, and work the problem showing all the steps. Furthermore, multiple pages are possible, and there is the option to record the session for future reference. This free software works on any platform—iOS, Windows, and Android—but recording requires a paid subscription, which The Math Doctor will deduct from the tutoring fee (for a year subscription) if a minimum of four sessions are paid for in advance. However, students can also continue with the free version and take screenshots of the pages if they prefer.
All the feedback from students who've used this has been very positive! If you're still unsure about online tutoring, the first half-hour is free with no obligation, so give it a try—I'm positive you'll be as enthusiastic about it as everyone else has been!
To book an appointment or if you have any questions, please call the office at (619) 469-6500 or email me at joe@themathdoctor.com.
To book an appointment or if you have any questions, please call the office at (619) 469-6500 or email me at joe@themathdoctor.com.