About

Since receiving his credential in 2012 from the California State University system, David has worked in both Middle School, where he developed a solid understanding of teaching students foundational skills, and High School, where he taught students with a wide range of abilities. After teaching in California public schools for 13 years, he pivoted away from the grading relationship with students in a classroom environment to focus on the part of the process he loved most: engaging students in the learning process. Through online tutoring with individuals and small groups, he is able to help students achieve greater success in a shorter amount of time than can be accomplished in a full classroom setting.

When he’s not preparing lessons and supporting students, David enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons. He skis in the winter, flies stunt kites in the spring, and bakes sourdough bread year-round. His favorite math topic is prime numbers and he loves to talk to people about the definition of a prime number and how most primary school teachers get it wrong.

The Math Solution utilizes a combination of video meeting and dual cameras for students. Students will use a standard webcam for themselves, allowing the teacher to recognize visual signs of confusion or understanding, as well as a document camera or second screen showing their written work, allowing the teacher to see their mathematical process. In this way, The Math Solution mimics a real-life classroom, but with the individualized attention a small-group environment allows.