Math Tutoring in Marin 
~  (415) 328-4925

plus Chemistry and Physics Tutoring

~ David Porter gives students the leverage they need to succeed ~

“David’s calm and patient manner created an atmosphere of calm that enabled greater learning to happen for our son.” Parent of Marin high school student”
— Parent of Marin high school student

​David Porter tutors math in Marin County, CA.  He helps grade school students on up to students in college. David tutors basic arithmetic, Algebra I, Algebra 2 (often referred to as Advanced Algebra), Geometry, Precalculus, AP Statistics and AP Calculus. In addition to math, David tutors Marin students in Physics/AP Physics and Chemistry/AP /Chemistry.

David has a flair for conveying his love of math and science to his students during their tutoring sessions, and his students in turn enjoy their experience and grow their skills.

“Your physics tutoring really made a difference for our son, and he enjoyed working with you. You have the ability to explain the material in an interesting and understandable manner”
— Parent of Marin high school student

Test Prep for SAT

David also offers his own, well developed, Test Prep for the SAT to students in Marin Co.  The course is devoted to the SAT's math sections. David will assess in which content areas the student's skill set needs to be strengthened and will provide plenty of problems specific to those areas. College Board breaks up the content of the SAT into four main categories: Heart of Algebra, Passport to Advanced Math, Problem Solving and Data Analysis, and Additional Topics in Math. These categories are further broken down into forty-one more specific content areas. Not only will students get plenty of practice with the math they need to know on the SAT test, but will also learn how to apply David's strategies which they will learn. These strategies help the student to out-smart the test and save time. David works with the student to develop an ability to work efficiently and quickly through the SAT. Students will be delighted to see their scores go up as they put in some hard work along with David's thoughtful and patient coaching. David is now posting his strategies and other helpful resources on his SAT Blog.

David Porter

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“Our son’s confidence increased due to David’s support and clear instruction.”
— Parent of Marin high school student
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