Make the thinking visible
We work through the setup and reasoning, not just the final answer.
About Mr. TK
I’m TK, founder of TK Math Academy. I help students turn confusing math into clear reasoning—and learn to take the next step independently.
I’m a certified math teacher with a degree in Applied Mathematics from UC Berkeley, a Master’s in Education, and over 15 years of teaching and tutoring experience.

My approach
I look for the exact point where understanding breaks down. Then we rebuild it with a clear explanation, purposeful practice, and a chance for the student to explain the reasoning back to me.
My experience spans classroom teaching, individual tutoring, and competition coaching, including work with Art of Problem Solving, ACE Academy, CL Academy, C2 Education, and Summit Charter School.
Whether we’re reviewing Algebra 1 or preparing for AIME, the goal is the same: a student who can explain the method, recognize when to use it, and check whether the answer makes sense.
How it works
We work through the setup and reasoning, not just the final answer.
A mistake helps us decide whether to revisit a concept, an algebra step, or the approach.
The student applies the idea and explains the steps, with support adjusted as needed.
Student & parent voices
From classroom foundations to competition math, students and parents share what made a difference in their lessons.
Calculus BC
“He was also really good at catching my mistakes, and as a result my grade went from a C+ to an A! I am super grateful for this tutor and I highly recommend him for anyone looking for a calculus BC tutor.”
Emma37 lessons with TK
“This tutor is really good at explaining a lot of difficult concepts in an easy way. He was also really good at catching my mistakes, and as a result my grade went from a C+ to an A! I am super grateful for this tutor and I highly recommend him for anyone looking for a calculus BC tutor.”
AMC 10 & AIME
“TK is an amazing tutor for competition math; he is currently helping my son with AMC10 and AIME preparation this year. He definitely knows his stuff - he is able to identify and close knowledge/problem type gaps effectively.”
Christy40 lessons with TK
“TK is an amazing tutor for competition math; he is currently helping my son with AMC10 and AIME preparation this year. He definitely knows his stuff - he is able to identify and close knowledge/problem type gaps effectively. He is very thorough and efficient in the way he breaks down complex problems. My son is very happy to have TK in his corner! As a parent, I am more than happy to have found TK on this platform. I love reading his lesson summary as he lets me know exactly what they had worked on during a class session. My communications with TK have always been great - He is prompt, kind and respectful. We appreciate his flexibility and accommodating us in occasional schedule changes, which helps ease things up as we juggle our busy schedules. Thank you TK!”
SAT Math
“TK has a very well structured program for teaching SAT math. I could feel myself improve in every concept and even though it was a lot of work he is helping me be successful.”
Sungsook38 lessons with TK
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Algebra 2
“He has been helping him prepare for an Algebra II test, and my son says he explains concepts clearly and makes difficult topics much easier to understand. We are very pleased with the experience so far.”
Monica9 lessons with TK
“My son is usually very selective about his teachers, but he genuinely enjoys learning from TK. He has been helping him prepare for an Algebra II test, and my son says he explains concepts clearly and makes difficult topics much easier to understand. We are very pleased with the experience so far.”
Teaching approach
“He quickly identifies each student's weak areas and explains concepts in a way that is easy to understand. He provides plenty of targeted practice problems to reinforce learning and build confidence.”
Jayaradha56 lessons with TK
“TK is an outstanding math tutor who is knowledgeable, patient, and highly focused on helping his students succeed. He quickly identifies each student's weak areas and explains concepts in a way that is easy to understand. He provides plenty of targeted practice problems to reinforce learning and build confidence. Thanks to his structured approach and personalized guidance, students feel well prepared for their class tests and AP exams. TK genuinely cares about his students' progress and goes the extra mile to ensure they understand the material. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an effective and dedicated math tutor.”
AoPS & AMC preparation
“TK has an exceptional ability to explain complex, advanced mathematics in a clear and structured way. Thanks to his guidance, my son has not only mastered challenging topics like quadratics and conic sections from the advanced AoPS curriculum but has also developed a genuine deep understanding of problem-solving methods.”
Polina31 lessons with TK
“We are very grateful to TK for his outstanding work with my son. TK has an exceptional ability to explain complex, advanced mathematics in a clear and structured way. Thanks to his guidance, my son has not only mastered challenging topics like quadratics and conic sections from the advanced AoPS curriculum but has also developed a genuine deep understanding of problem-solving methods. TK is a highly professional, dedicated, and motivating tutor who knows exactly how to prepare a student for competitive mathematics like the AMC 10 and 12. We highly recommend his classes to anyone looking for top-tier math coaching!”
ACT Math
“He doesn't just teach to help with a specific problem, but to ensure understanding of the concept itself. Would recommend!”
Ying2 lessons with TK
“Very knowledgeable of all necessary topics in math for the ACT. He possesses a deep understanding of the concepts, rather than simply surface level awareness, and uses it to help my daughter learn concepts. He doesn't just teach to help with a specific problem, but to ensure understanding of the concept itself. Would recommend!”
Precalculus
“What sets TK apart is his dedication and ability to connect with students. He encourages my son to explore multiple ways of solving problems, which not only strengthens his problem-solving skills but also deepens his conceptual understanding.”
Mehnaz14 lessons with TK
“TK has been an excellent tutor for my son, who is currently studying Pre-Calculus with him. My son was looking to build a strong foundation and gain confidence in his understanding of the subject, and TK has been instrumental in helping him achieve both—and more. What sets TK apart is his dedication and ability to connect with students. He encourages my son to explore multiple ways of solving problems, which not only strengthens his problem-solving skills but also deepens his conceptual understanding. TK is attentive, thoughtful, and truly knows how to bring out the best in his students. We’re very grateful to have found him!”
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