Hi, I’m Andre.
I’m a math teacher, I’ve been in math education for over ten years, and I love boosting students!
Many families find me when something’s gone wrong: a rough test, a unit that didn’t make sense, a student who’s decided they’re “just not a math person.” It’s where the name Math Rescue came from.
Plenty of my students aren’t struggling at all. They’re bright, they’re busy, and their parents want them to have someone in their corner. Someone who explains the why behind the math, nudges them a little past what class covers, and makes sure they’re always one step ahead.
How I teach
I teach Socratically, which is a formal way of saying I ask a lot of questions. Instead of showing a student how to do a problem, I ask what they notice, what they’d try first, and why. They do the thinking and I guide it.
Socratic questioning is powerful because it’s assessment and teaching happening at the same time. In education terms, it’s formative assessment built precisely into the lesson.
It shows me what they know
Every answer tells me exactly where a student is, so I’m never guessing about what they understand.
It shapes how they think
A well-placed question, once they can answer it, changes how they see the problem. Over time they start asking themselves those questions, and that builds real independence and problem solving.
My experience
I’m a full-time, one-on-one virtual math instructor. Instead of teaching in the typical 25-student setting with three to four math preps a year, I teach thirty or more accredited courses a year, each one-on-one, plus supplemental tutoring. I’ve also had the pleasure of lecturing at St. Petersburg College.
This setup gives me a full-scope understanding of, and familiarity with, the national mathematics curriculum from middle school all the way through late undergrad. My students aren’t just built for success in their current course. They’re being prepped to dominate the entire track.
- Graduate Certificate, MathematicsUniversity of Northern Colorado · 2021
- M.Ed., Curriculum & InstructionUniversity of South Florida · 2019
- Graduate Certificate, Instructional TechnologyUniversity of South Florida · 2019
- B.S., Mathematics EducationUniversity of South Florida · 2017
The range I teach every year
Early algebra through late undergrad
- Differential Equations
- Calculus
- College Algebra
- Precalculus
- Algebra 2
- Geometry
- Algebra 1
- Pre-Algebra
I have experience teaching 30+ accredited courses a year, each one-on-one, in my full-time teaching role.
What sessions look like
Most families pick a regular weekly time.
Keep up with class
We work on what’s happening in class right now. We go over homework together or work through my custom Desmos curriculum, aligned to the skills tested on the SAT, ACT and state end-of-course exams.
Get a little ahead
We look at what’s coming next, so new topics already feel familiar.
Prep for the big tests
Entrance exams like the SSAT and ISEE, placement tests and the SAT. Desmos is a massive advantage since it’s built into the digital SAT, and it’s a routine part of my sessions.
All on Zoom
For maximum convenience, so nobody has to rush to another location after practice.
Applying to a private school in Tampa Bay? I’ve written guides for Shorecrest and Tampa Prep families.
What families say
A huge thank you to Math Rescue. You have been working with my son on Algebra 1 for a few months and he just took the EOC. I’m glad to report, he not only passed it, but he killed it. Words cannot express enough. I am truly thankful for y…
Andre is a great SAT tutor, works with you where you're at.
Amazing tutor! Helped me get my grades back up when I was struggling. Academic hero!!!
Great tutor! I’m a math teacher that has used Math Rescue videos for students that are struggling. Plus I’ve referred students to him and he’s always been reliable and helpful. Would highly recommend
Let’s connect!
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