Private Precalculus & Calculus Tutoring
Calculus & precalculus tutoring in Austin
Clear explanations. Stronger foundations. More confidence.
Personalized math tutoring with Josh Collins for high school and college students. Get focused help with AP Precalculus, AP Calculus AB/BC, and college Calculus I, II, and III—online, with a consistent plan built around your course.
Based in Austin · Online lessons available · $85/hour
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Support for the course you’re taking now
Precalculus & AP Precalculus tutoring
Build confidence with functions, algebra, trigonometry, and the unit circle—the foundations that make calculus more manageable. Practice polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions while connecting equations to their graphs.
AP Calculus AB & BC tutoring
Work through limits, derivatives, integrals, and their applications with clear explanations and practice connected to your class. For BC students, we can also focus on sequences and series, parametric equations, and polar calculus.
College Calculus I, II & III tutoring
Get help with limits and derivatives in Calculus I; integration techniques, improper integrals, and convergence tests in Calculus II; or vectors, partial derivatives, and multivariable concepts in Calculus III. We’ll connect each method to the reason it works.
A steady plan, twice a week
When each new lesson builds on the last, small gaps can quickly become big obstacles. Regular tutoring gives us time to address those gaps while keeping up with current coursework.
1. Start with what’s getting in the way. We’ll discuss your course, goals, and the topics that feel uncertain.
2. Make the ideas make sense. I break problems into manageable steps and connect new material to what you already know.
3. Practice with purpose. You’ll work through problems, explain your reasoning, and build the independence to tackle the next assignment or exam.
Meet Josh Collins
I’m Josh Collins, and I teach calculus at Austin Community College (ACC). I also provide private math tutoring for high school and college students, helping them turn confusing material into ideas they can explain and use.
My approach is patient, direct, and tailored to the student. We’ll work on your current course while strengthening the algebra and trigonometry underneath it. There’s room to ask questions, make mistakes, and try again.
Based in Austin, I work with students online, including families in Westlake and the wider Austin area.
Tutoring rates & availability
$85 per hour
For new direct tutoring students: $170 per week for two one-hour lessons ($85/hour), billed automatically every week through Stripe.
Start with a free introductory consultation so we can confirm a good fit and your recurring lesson times. Once your schedule is confirmed, use the secure checkout below to begin your weekly subscription.
ENROLL AFTER YOUR CONSULTATION — $170/WEEK
Limited availability Monday–Thursday, 4–9 p.m. Central, with some Sunday appointments. Exact openings are confirmed during your consultation.
Questions about math tutoring
Do we need to meet twice a week?
Twice-weekly support is the usual starting point for students who want consistent help. We’ll discuss your needs and available times before setting a schedule.
Can tutoring follow my class?
Yes. Bring your syllabus, recent assignments, notes, and upcoming test topics so our work matches what you’re learning.
What if I need help with algebra or trigonometry first?
We’ll identify the foundational skills that are getting in the way and practice them alongside your current precalculus or calculus topics.
Do you offer online calculus tutoring?
Yes. Online lessons are available for AP Calculus AB/BC and college Calculus I–III, as well as precalculus. Students outside Austin are welcome.
Do you tutor students in Austin and Westlake?
Yes. I’m based in Austin and work with local students and families, including Westlake, through online lessons. Tell me about your course and schedule in the consultation form below.
Book your free introductory consultation
Choose an available time below for a free 15-minute Google Meet conversation. You’ll complete a short required questionnaire about the student’s course, goals, and availability for two weekly lessons. No payment is needed to book your consultation.
Only available consultation slots are shown. Select the correct time zone when booking; your confirmation includes the Google Meet link. Recurring lesson times are confirmed together during the consultation.
Can’t find a time that works?
Send a consultation request below with your course, goals, and available days and times, including your time zone.