UF Math Tutoring: Expert Help for University of Florida Math Courses

UF Math Tutoring: Why It Exists and Who It’s For

If you’re a University of Florida student (or the parent of one) looking for math help, you’re probably searching for someone who actually knows UF’s courses—MAC 2311, MAC 2312, MAC 2233, precalculus, and the rest. I’m a UF alumnus (MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering) and an adjunct professor at Santa Fe College in Gainesville. I tutor Gators in the math courses that gatekeep so many majors: college algebra, precalculus, calculus 1 and 2 (both the engineering track and the business survey track). This page is a straight-to-the-point guide to which courses I cover, when tutoring makes the most sense, and how to book a session if you’re ready.

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Which UF Math Courses Do You Tutor?

I specialize in the University of Florida math courses that students and parents search for most:

College algebra and precalculus

• MAC 1105: Basic College Algebra — Foundational algebra, functions, and problem-solving
• MAC 1114: Trigonometry — Trigonometric functions, identities, and applications
• MAC 1140: Precalculus Algebra — Advanced algebra preparing for calculus
• MAC 1147: Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry — Combined algebra and trig (fast-paced)

Engineering / science calculus

• MAC 2311: Calculus 1 — Limits, derivatives, applications, intro integration
• MAC 2312: Calculus 2 — Integration techniques, parametric and polar, sequences and series

Business / social sciences calculus

• MAC 2233: Survey of Calculus 1 — Applied calculus for business and economics
• MAC 2234: Survey of Calculus 2 — Multivariable calculus and applications for business

Each of the linked posts is a course-specific guide: what the class covers, where students get stuck, when to get help, and links to our free Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 notes and quizzes. If you’re in one of those courses, start there; then come back here to schedule UF math tutoring when you want one-on-one help.

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Why Use a Tutor Who Knows UF?

Parent: We’ve tried generic tutoring before. What’s different about someone who actually went to UF?

Student: Do you use the same book and stuff we use in class?

I use the same syllabus logic you’re under: same kind of exam weight (midterms + final), same kind of pacing, and the same course codes (MAC 2311, 2312, etc.) that your professor and TAs use. I don’t teach your class for you—I help you understand the material and prepare for your exams. That means we can focus on what your section actually emphasizes: limits and derivative definition before Exam 1, chain rule and related rates before Exam 2, or integration and series before the final. I also know which topics tend to trip people up in each course, so we spend time where it matters instead of re-teaching stuff you already get. Sessions are online, so you can book from anywhere; scheduling is set up to work around a typical students calendar.

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When’s the Best Time to Get UF Math Help?

Parent: When should my student start? Before the first exam or after they’re already struggling?

Student: I’m already behind. Is it too late to get a tutor?

Before the first exam — Best time to start. We can target exactly what’s on Exam 1 (e.g. limits and derivative definition in 2311, or integration techniques in 2312) so they go in with a clear process instead of cramming.

Before Exam 2 or the final — Still a great time. A lot of students I work with book a short block before a midterm or the final. We focus on the 2–3 topics that show up most and clean up the “which rule when” or “which test when” confusion. That’s often enough to pull up a grade.

Already behind — Not too late. UF grades are usually weighted (midterms + final + homework). Doing well on the final can pull up a low midterm, and a few focused sessions on the right topics can turn “I’m lost” into “I know what to do.” The only bad time is waiting until the last week and hoping for a miracle; even then, a session or two is still worth it.

If you’re not sure which course you’re in or what to focus on, you can book a session and we’ll sort it out in the first meeting.

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What Actually Happens in a Session

Sessions are one-on-one, online, and tailored to where you are. Typically we:

1. Pinpoint what’s fuzzy — You bring homework, a practice exam, or a topic (e.g. “chain rule” or “series convergence”). We figure out what you get and what you don’t.
2. Work through it — We do problems together: I explain the idea, you try the next one, we fix mistakes and build a repeatable process.
3. Connect it to your class — We tie everything back to what your professor and TAs expect so you’re ready for their exams, not just “calculus in general.”
4. Leave you with a plan — By the end you know what to practice before the next exam and, if useful, which of our free Calculus 1 or Calculus 2 notes and quizzes to hit.

You can book a single session before an exam or set up recurring sessions; either way, the goal is to make the material clear and give you a process you can use on your own. Schedule a UF math tutoring session here.

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Free Resources to Use With or Without a Tutor

Even if you’re not ready to book yet, you can use these in parallel with your UF class:

• Calculus 1 notes and quizzes — Topic-by-topic notes and quizzes for limits, derivatives, applications, and basic integration. Matches the kind of material you see in MAC 2311.
• Calculus 2 notes and quizzes — Same idea for integration techniques, parametric and polar, and sequences and series (MAC 2312).
• Derivatives and integrals formula sheet — Handy for Calc 1 and early Calc 2.
• Calculus 2 formula sheet and Sequences and series formula sheet — For MAC 2312.

Use the notes to reinforce lecture and the quizzes to see where you’re strong and where you’re not. If you keep missing the same type of problem, that’s a good sign to bring it to a tutoring session so we can clear it up before the exam.

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What UF Students and Parents Say

"UF's Calculus 2 is by far the most challenging content that I have faced in a course. However, after accepting that I needed help and could not learn it all with the course resources alone, I reached out to Zachary and scheduled a session and he helped me connect all of the different pieces of the course material that I had learned but not fully understood. Throughout the rest of the course I continued to schedule more and more meetings and after each one I felt that I understood the course material much better than I did going in. He helped me come up with organized study plans, put my focus on the areas that would best help me for my studies and exam preparation, and always had me feeling confident about my knowledge of the material. Zachary greatly enhanced my learning experience throughout the semester and I am very glad that he is the tutor I went to." — Vincent S., MAC 2312

"I came into UF without a strong math foundation and tutored with Zachary for both MAC2233 and MAC2234. He helped me understand the material on a deeper level and prepared me for my exams. I earned A's in both classes thanks to his help!" — Lilly S., MAC 2233 & MAC 2234

"Clear and concise explanations. Great job reviewing study guide and other materials for the test. Everything was clear and helped reinforce the material. Highly recommend. If you are looking for a calculus tutor look no further." — Rick Y., MAC 2312

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Bottom Line

UF math courses—from college algebra through calculus 2—are gatekeepers for a lot of majors. They’re manageable with the right support: stay on top of homework, use office hours and free resources (including our notes and quizzes for calculus), and get targeted help before exams instead of the night before. If you want a tutor who knows UF’s courses and can tailor sessions to your class and your syllabus, I work with Gators every semester and would be glad to help.

Book a UF math tutoring session to get started. You can choose a time that fits your schedule and we’ll focus on whatever course and topics you need—MAC 2311, MAC 2312, survey calculus, precalculus, or college algebra.