Math and Physics Tutors Who Know New York Schools
Your student isn’t “bad at math” — one bad experience convinced them they were. Our specialty is rewriting that narrative into one of confidence, wonder, and joy.
“I have LITERALLY watched frustration melt into absolute understanding of the subject.” — Patrick R., Parent · Read on Google ↗
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Everything changes when math empowers students
It’s not tutoring. It’s becoming. Behind every “I’m bad at math” is a student who stopped believing they could figure it out. That belief is the real problem — and it’s the one we solve.
First-Time A's to Ivy League
Our students have been accepted to Stanford, Princeton, UC Berkeley, Yale, Columbia, Dartmouth, and Cornell.
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When Math Changes Their Future, the Future Changes for Everyone
This is what it looks like.
In 3 minutes, see why we believe math and physics aren’t just school subjects — they’re the keys to everything your student dreams about.
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The Alexander Difference
Passion + Purpose = Empowered
When math serves your student’s passion, it has purpose. When it has purpose, something remarkable happens — they become empowered to use education to achieve their dreams.
Personalized Matching = Student Passion
We start by learning what lights your student up — music, sports, art, science, anything. Then we match them with a tutor who shares that passion and shows them how math is the hidden engine behind the things they already love. When math serves something they care about, it stops being a chore.
“Sam has a really nice and easy communication style and once he found out that my daughter loves soccer he added a lot of soccer themes to his teaching (angles, corners, distance etc.). My daughter really liked his style and she was more than happy to continue with Sam as her tutor.”
— Mihir M., Parent · Read on Google ↗
Deep Understanding = Purpose
Most students survive math by memorizing formulas — until one curveball on the test sinks them. We teach the why behind every equation, deriving formulas and connecting them to the real world. When your student truly understands the math, they can solve anything a teacher throws at them.
“After the first session with Tyler he came home and could not stop talking about Physics… Last week our son came home from a Physics class literally jumping up and down. He had been able to explain a process in class as one of the only ones because Tyler had explained it to him in an interesting conversation they had the day before.”
— Yasmin D., Parent · Read on Google ↗
Confidence First = Empowers Students
There’s no such thing as being ‘bad at math’ — only bad math experiences. A harsh teacher, embarrassment in class, one bad test — and suddenly your student decides they can’t do it. We rewrite that story. With a supportive tutor who believes in them, ‘I can’t’ becomes ‘I’ve got this.’
“Krishann has improved my daughter’s math skills, has also improved how she feels about math, and this translates to improving how she feels about herself as a learner… If they had their own school, we would enroll full time.”
— Susan C., Parent · Read on Google ↗
This is what happens when everything changes.
“It’s such a relief to know that my kids are going to be able to advance in math and science in ways that I personally can’t help them.”
Everything changed for these families.
From our New York reviews on Google and Yelp
Caleb was a wonderful tutor! He helped us get through a tricky year of geometry AND the regents exam! Would not hesitate to recommend!
PHENOMENAL! From the first contact onward, Alexander Tutoring has been incredible. Jill is wonderfully supportive of every student who comes into the program, seeing each one as an individual child whose success truly matters. Our tutor, Krishann, is brilliant, engaging, and motivating. My daughter has developed such a positive rapport with Krishann. Krishann has improved my daughter's math skills, has also improved how she feels about math, and this translates to improving how she feels about herself as a learner. My daughter's math skills, enjoyment of learning, and self-esteem have taken great strides forward thanks to the guidance of Krishann. Alexander Tutoring has been an answered prayer, and Jill and Krishann have been blessings. If they had their own school, we would enroll full time. I highly recommend Alexander Tutoring to any family that is seeking a tutoring experience that more than just academic, but that is also dedicated to being child-centered and family supportive. It takes a village to raise a child and I never thought a tutoring program would become part of my "village," but they absolutely have been from the start. Other positives include great communication, very consistent services, substitute tutors when needed, progress reports, and genuinely marvelous people. We love Alexander Tutoring! A thousand thanks to Jill & Krishann!
The pandemic had a negative impact on my 8-year-old daughter's math level and her confidence in the subject. When she returned to school in-person, she struggled to keep up with the curriculum. One of her teachers recommended that we try Alexander Tutoring during her summer break to help get her caught up. My daughter enjoyed and looked forward to sessions with her tutor. The sessions were designed and timed just right for her learning. Thanks to Alexander Tutoring, my daughter is back on track and has returned to school this fall with a renewed interest in math.
We are extremely happy about the work done by Jonathan with our daughter on mathematics. Our daughter improved considerably throughout the year and finished the year with highest grade in Maths. She really enjoys the lesson and the way Jonathan explains the different concepts, the problems and how to solve them. She is now much more confident and really enjoys mathematics. Jonathan’s work with Ana completely changed her school year. We also really appreciate the organization around the schedule and the work done by Travis to help us throughout the year. We highly recommend Alexander Tutoring!
My daughter has been a part of the Alexander Tutoring family for a few months now and it has been great. They are so friendly, attentive and accommodating. Even during this time of the quarantine, they were able to continue her sessions virtually. Her tutor Jonathan is wonderful. He's so kind and intelligent and it's impacted much more than just her math skills/grades! I can see Caitlyn's confidence improving with every session.
Our 14 year old son met with Jonathan over the summer to prepare for an advanced math class. From our very first contact, everyone at Alexander Tutoring was super responsive and helpful (Thank you Jill & Travis!). We really liked the parent portal for keeping things organized. Jonathan is a natural, kept things low stress, and our son nailed the entry exam at the beginning of the year. He was so excited!
Alexander Tutoring came highly recommended for physics tutoring and the recommendation was well deserved. The level of tutoring was top tier and always tailored to the material being taught at school. Jonathan, our tutor, made physics fun and bolstered our daughter’s confidence. He is a great teacher and we were so pleased with the results. He really turned things around! The company runs an organized program with great communication and flexibility in scheduling. We couldn’t have been more pleased!
Amazing company. Rocket scientist level tutors for both physics and algebra. Both my kids loved their tutor. Very flexible w schedule and incredibly pleasant administrator as well as owner. Thank God we found this place when we did or there would have been more tears than we already had during remote learning and with... well physics.
Jake has been amazing ! He was a true god send ! He is patient , understanding, knowledgeable etc…. All the characteristics of a great person and tutor !
I can’t wait to see what my son can do entering his junior year in college . It looks like the sky is the limit with Jake’s help !
My children are taking the pre algebra and algebra summer classes. The classes provide a strong foundation and prevent the summer slide in math. The fact that the classes are offered virtually has been a lifesaver this summer. The teachers are knowledgeable and communicative.
Jake was great, very patient and takes the time to explain so it’s easy to understand…got an A in Advanced Physics!
My daughter had Jake as her tutor for a physics class this past semester. Based on a debrief with her, I am reviewing Jake as a tutor and Alexander Tutoring as a service. Jake is brilliant at understanding physics AND ALSO at explaining it to someone who struggles with quantitative topics. That is a sentence that can be read twice because --- you don't often find that. I think it is not unusual that math-y people do not understand how us not-so-mathy people think, and then we really don't learn those subjects well. Well -- Jake is the exception. Patient, very OK with going over things repeatedly, and also just good at explaining in various ways till it makes sense. Not for nothing -- this also was a very niche-aspect of physics and he basically taught himself the material. My daughter really enjoyed learning from him and was very comfortable with him and aside from doing fine in the class she feels she understands and integrated what she learned because of Jake.
The Alexander system... I find a little difficult. Jill and Travis are super personable. But I found the fee for 4 sessions a month and the scheduling way out, and the response on changing a session (way in advance) to be slightly less than ideal. Personally. Additionally -- they went on break days before my daughter's final, so that was a bit of a bummer because she likes to do a session a day or 2 before just to keep it super fresh, but it was impossible.
In any case -- this is an investment, but definitely worth it. I have used other online tutoring services that are cheaper, and have had some decent experiences but for this particular niche physics -- it did not work. And this REALLY did. Jake is a gem. Special teacher and person.
Alexander Tutoring came highly recommended and has not disappointed. Our daughter has found her sessions with James very helpful. We also appreciate the ability to accommodate sessions late in the evening.
It's been wonderful having you, Jonathan, in Gwen's corner. You've provided her greater confidence in the AP pre-calc concepts and coursework. Most importantly, though, it's that she knows that you care. Your caring and patience provide a safe space to work through the demands of the class. In gratitude, I wish you a Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
An incredible tutoring program that stands above the rest! My daughter had tried several tutors including in person but the patience and strategies that Angelique used with my daughter were nothing short of amazing and it resulted in progress! Happy to write this review so others can give this program a try with confidence!
Alexander Tutoring has done an amazing job tutoring our daughter in high school maths. She has made incredible progress and is now reaching As on a regular basis. Thank you!
Jonathan is an excellent tutor. By far the best tutor I've come across.
Rebecca provided excellent tuition for IB maths and physics
Terrific tutors, easy to work with, awesome experience all around!
Jonathon is an amazing tutor. I'd highly recommend him.
Jonathan is a great tutor and has helped my son advance in math and test taking skills. He is patient and great with kids, I highly recommend Alexander Tutoring.
How it Works
Getting started is simple.
Getting support is simple and risk-free. We focus on understanding your student first, then building confidence and momentum step by step.
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1. Book Your Risk-Free Lesson
No credit card. No commitment. No catch. Just a conversation about your student — who they are, what they love, and where they’re stuck. After the session, you’ll receive a complimentary skills assessment that pinpoints the foundational gaps holding them back — yours to keep no matter what.
2. Find the Perfect Tutor
The #1 factor in your student’s success isn’t the curriculum — it’s the chemistry. We match based on personality, passions, and learning style. Not the right fit? Try another session at no cost. You get as many trials as it takes. You’ll know when it clicks — you’ll see the fire in their eyes.
3. Watch Everything Change
Your student gets weekly one-on-one mentoring plus nightly office hours for homework help — all backed by our Full Semester Guarantee. No contract. Cancel anytime. Confidence builds. Grades follow.
New York Tutoring at a Glance
- Who teaches
- Mathematicians, physicists and engineers with degrees in their field, not college students. Meet the team.
- Subjects
- Every level of math from pre-algebra through calculus and AP Calculus, physics through AP Physics, chemistry, and SAT Math, ACT Math and ACT Science.
- Format
- One-on-one and online for students across New York, on a shared digital whiteboard where your tutor writes the math in real time. Lessons follow your student’s school, class and test calendar.
- What it costs
- $895/month on Dedicated Tutor: a weekly one-on-one session, nightly office hours, monthly progress reports and direct tutor access. Homework help alone is $295/month, and the Rocket Star Track adds a second weekly session for $1,745/month. See all plans.
- The first lesson
- Risk-free, with a skills assessment and a 30-day game plan that is yours to keep. If the match isn’t right, try another tutor at no cost.
- Results
- Dedicated Tutor and Rocket Star Track plans are backed by our Full Semester Guarantee: not satisfied at the end of the term, full refund. In our four-year study of 147 students, math growth averaged about twice the national projection.
The New York schools we know inside out
High school
Stuyvesant · Bronx Science · Brooklyn Tech · Collegiate · Trinity · Convent of the Sacred Heart · Loyola · Nightingale-Bamford · Columbia Grammar & Preparatory · Marymount · Dwight · Poly Prep · Hunter College High School · United Nations International School · LaGuardia · Frank Sinatra School of the Arts · Special Music School · Beacon · Millennium · NEST+m · New York Harbor School · Bard Early College · Saint Anthony’s
Middle school
MS 54 Booker T. Washington · The Lab School MS 312 · NEST+m · Wagner Middle School · Mark Twain Intermediate School
Elementary
PS 6 · PS 87 · Ethical Culture Fieldston · Trinity School · Corlears School · Saint Luke’s School · The Gateway Schools · Manhattan Christian Academy · Our Lady of Lourdes
College
Columbia University · NYU · CUNY · Fordham · Bard Early College
Regents, SHSAT and AP: tutoring for New York’s tests
New York students face tests most of the country never sees, and each one rewards something different. A student who is strong in class can still be blindsided by the format. Here is how we prepare for each.
How do you prepare students for the SHSAT?
For Stuyvesant, Bronx Science, Brooklyn Tech and the other specialized high schools that admit by exam, the SHSAT score is the only factor. Students take it in 8th grade, or in 9th grade for the first time. It has two sections, ELA and math, with 57 questions each and three hours in total, and there is no penalty for wrong answers. Starting this fall the test is computer-adaptive, so the questions a student sees depend on how they are doing (NYC Public Schools).
The math section is middle school math asked hard: fractions, ratios and percents, equations, geometry and probability, under real time pressure. That is exactly where most students’ gaps live, because those skills were taught between 4th and 7th grade and never fully clicked. So we find the gaps first, then build speed and accuracy on SHSAT-style problems. Our SHSAT prep covers the math section.
Do you tutor for the Regents exams?
Yes: Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II in math, and Physics and Chemistry in science. Regents exams are given in January, June and August, though not every exam in every session. New York is phasing out passing Regents exams as a graduation requirement starting in the 2027–28 school year, but the exams are not disappearing: students will still sit them, and the scores still appear on transcripts (Chalkbeat).
Regents questions reward showing and explaining the work. A student who reaches the right answer but can’t write the steps loses points, so we practice the constructed-response questions the way they are graded.
Which AP math and physics courses do you tutor in New York?
AP Calculus AB and BC, AP Precalculus, AP Statistics, and AP Physics 1, 2 and C. At the specialized schools and the independents, these courses move faster than almost anywhere else, and AP Calculus only holds up on precalculus that actually works, so that is usually where we start. We plan backward from the May exams. See AP tutoring for every AP course, or calculus tutoring and physics tutoring for course detail, or IB tutoring for students at UNIS and other IB schools.
Whatever the test, the goal is the same: a student who walks in having seen this kind of problem before, and knowing why the method works.
Most tutoring gets a student through Friday’s test. That’s not what we’re for.
Your student learns where every formula comes from — so a problem they’ve never seen stops being a threat. They stop asking whether something will be on the test and start asking why it works.
What makes your math and physics tutors different?
Your student works with a practicing mathematician, physicist, or engineer — someone who uses this material professionally, not a college student a chapter ahead in the textbook. We recruit nationally because that’s the only way to find them.
What that means for a New York family:
- Tutors with graduate-level training and professional research experience
- A derivation-first method — nothing gets memorized that could be understood instead
- Nightly office hours, so homework help doesn’t wait for the next session
- More than 15 years serving New York families, with 270+ reviews across Google and Yelp
- First-time A’s in Calculus and 700+ SAT Math scores
We work with students across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Long Island — at Stuyvesant, Bronx Science, Brooklyn Tech, Hunter College High School, LaGuardia, Collegiate, Trinity, Convent of the Sacred Heart, Loyola, Nightingale-Bamford, Columbia Grammar & Preparatory, Marymount, Dwight, Poly Prep, Corlears, Saint Luke’s, United Nations International School, NEST+m, Beacon, Millennium, Bard Early College, Frank Sinatra School of the Arts, Special Music School, The Gateway Schools, Saint Anthony’s, Columbia University, NYU, CUNY and Fordham.
All sessions are one-on-one and online.
How do you match a student with the right tutor?
Nobody’s first session is really about math. It’s about finding out whether this person is going to make them feel stupid again.
Our tutors are matched on personality and interest before subject — a physicist who races bikes, a mathematician who plays in a band. When the match is right, a student stops bracing and starts asking questions. That’s the moment the tutoring actually begins.
If it isn’t right, you get another match at no cost, as many times as it takes. About 80% of our students click on the first try, 95% by the second.
What math and physics subjects do you tutor?
Every level of math and physics, from foundational arithmetic through university coursework, plus chemistry at the high school and AP level:
- Pre-Algebra and Algebra I & II
- Geometry and Trigonometry
- Precalculus and Calculus (including AP Calculus AB & BC)
- Statistics and AP Statistics
- Physics, AP Physics 1, 2, and C
- Chemistry and AP Chemistry
- SAT and ACT Math, and SHSAT math
- College-level math and physics, including Columbia University, NYU, CUNY and Fordham
- Adult learners returning to math
Sessions are one-on-one and online, built around your student rather than a fixed curriculum. We start by finding out where the gaps actually are, then work forward from there.
What students end up with: they enjoy math, they understand concepts deeply rather than memorizing them, and they’re the ones showing friends how to work a problem — which is the real confidence marker.
Lessons line up with what your student’s school teaches, based on the New York State math learning standards. For grade-by-grade detail, see our guides to 7th grade math, 8th grade math standards and 9th grade Algebra 1, or see all of our New York tutoring locations.
Do you tutor elementary school math in New York?
Yes. We’ve worked with young learners from New York elementary schools like PS 6, PS 87, Ethical Culture Fieldston (lower), Trinity School (lower), Corlears School, Saint Luke’s School, The Gateway Schools, Manhattan Christian Academy and Our Lady of Lourdes — where academic standards are high and families invest early in a child’s confidence.
Many young students struggle with math not because they can’t do it, but because of a single discouraging moment: being put on the spot in class, getting lost after a school transfer, or falling behind in a fast-paced classroom.
We match students with real mathematicians and physicists who specialize in breaking complex ideas into accessible lessons. Our elementary sessions focus on:
- Addition & subtraction
- Multiplication & division
- Fractions
- Confidence-building drills and assessments
Once students feel safe and capable, math becomes fun — and progress follows quickly.
Do you tutor middle school math and SHSAT prep?
Yes. Our New York middle schoolers come from MS 54 Booker T. Washington, The Lab School MS 312, NEST+m, Wagner Middle School and Mark Twain Intermediate School for the Gifted and Talented in Brooklyn.
In New York, middle school math carries a weight it doesn’t carry elsewhere, because of one exam. Eight of the city’s nine specialized high schools — Stuyvesant, Bronx Science, Brooklyn Tech and the rest — admit on the SHSAT score alone. Roughly 27,000 to 29,000 students register each year for about 5,000 to 6,000 offers. Stuyvesant’s cutoff this year was 561.
And the test is changing under families’ feet. It went digital in fall 2025, and beginning with the fall 2026 administration it becomes computer-adaptive — the difficulty adjusts to the student as they go, and once they move past a question within a section they cannot return to it. Strategies built around skipping hard problems and circling back no longer work. What does work is accuracy under pressure, which comes from understanding the material rather than recognising question types.
Key topics we focus on:
- Algebraic expressions and equations
- Integers and rational numbers
- Ratios, proportions, percent
- Order of operations
- Central tendency and data interpretation
We don’t teach shortcuts. We teach understanding — deriving formulas and grasping the logic underneath them. On an adaptive test, that’s no longer just the better approach. It’s the only one that holds up.
Which New York high school math and physics courses do you cover?
This is the bulk of our New York work, and it splits into two worlds.
The specialized public schools — Stuyvesant, Bronx Science, Brooklyn Tech — where the pace is set by the assumption that everyone in the room tested in. And the independents — Collegiate, Trinity, Convent of the Sacred Heart, Loyola, Nightingale-Bamford, Columbia Grammar & Preparatory, Marymount, Dwight, Poly Prep, United Nations International School — where the pressure is less about placement and more about a curriculum that assumes the foundation is already solid. Hunter College High School sits between the two: public, but admitting on its own entrance exam.
We also work with students at LaGuardia, Frank Sinatra School of the Arts and Special Music School, where admission runs on audition rather than exam but the academic load doesn’t ease off, and at Beacon, Millennium, NEST+m, New York Harbor School, Bard Early College and Saint Anthony’s.
Courses we cover:
- Algebra I & II
- Geometry and Trigonometry
- Precalculus and Calculus
- AP Calculus AB & BC, AP Statistics
- Physics, AP Physics 1, 2 and C
- Chemistry and AP Chemistry
- SAT and ACT Math
- College-level math prep
We go beyond test prep. We teach students how to derive what they’re learning — so they understand the why, not just the how. That’s what holds up when a problem doesn’t look like the homework.
Preparing for admissions tests? Read how to improve an SAT math score or see our SAT and ACT tutoring.
Do you tutor college math?
Yes. College math courses at Columbia University, NYU, CUNY, Fordham and Bard Early College can be fast-paced and unforgiving. Oversized lectures and limited TA time leave students overwhelmed and unsure where to turn — and the same is true for New York students who’ve left the city for programs elsewhere.
Our tutors — real scientists and mathematicians — are experts in:
- College Algebra
- Geometry & Trigonometry
- Finite Math
- Statistics
- Calculus I, II, III
- Linear Algebra
- Physics for STEM Majors
We’ve helped pre-med students, engineering majors and business students navigate demanding coursework with clarity. Sessions are patient, personalized and focused on long-term understanding rather than last-minute survival.
Because sessions are online, students keep the same tutor when they leave for school. The first college math course is where most of the damage happens, and continuity through it is worth a great deal.
Do you tutor adults returning to math?
Whether you’re:
- Taking math prerequisites for nursing or grad school
- Preparing for the GRE or other entrance exams
- Transitioning into data science or coding
- Just trying to feel confident with math again
Our tutors will design a personalized learning path built around your schedule, goals, and current level. From basic algebra to advanced calculus or physics, we support adult learners with patience, clarity, and respect.
At Alexander Tutoring, we know it’s never too late to conquer math—and we’re here to help every step of the way.
Meet our Math & Physics Tutors
We scour the country for math and physics tutors like Rebecca.
We recruit nationally to find the best — not just the most credentialed, but the most passionate.
Rebecca M.
Rebecca triple-majored in Physics, Theatre, and Secondary Education — and that was just the beginning. She’s since earned a Master’s in STEAM Curriculum Design and a Master’s in Chemistry. She fell in love with physics watching Star Trek as a kid, and she brings that same sense of wonder to every session. Whether your student is an artist, a performer, or a future engineer, Rebecca meets them where they are.
- B.A. Physics, Theatre & Secondary Education (triple major)
- M.Ed. Curriculum Design, STEAM Integration
- M.S. Chemistry
- Specializes in AP Physics, Calculus, and students who “hate math”
If it doesn’t work, you don’t pay. Period.
We’re so confident in our method that we guarantee your results for the entire semester. If you’re not satisfied at the end of the term, we’ll refund every penny. No fine print. No partial credits. A full refund.
No other tutoring company in the country offers this — because no other tutoring company gets results like ours.
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