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About
Currently accepting new clients for the 2026-2027 school year!
My name is Miguel and I am a full time private teacher/tutor. I have a B.S. from UC Berkeley in Mechanical Engineering. I am currently a math and science teacher working at a private school in Albany, CA where I have worked for 13 years and have 20 years of experience tutoring at community colleges, I also supervised math tutors at UC Berkeley Academic Service Centers, briefly worked at Mathnasium of Piedmont, and worked for the nonprofit organization Making Waves Education Program in Richmond, CA. I have been tutoring online since 2019. I am also an online math curriculum developer. I also speak fluent Spanish.
Tutoring Locations
I live in Albany CA and I am available to tutor in-person around the East Bay. I am also available for online tutoring sessions upon request. I can meet at a nearby cafe, library, or at home.
Rates
My normal rate is $100/hour for online tutoring. Discounts available for setting up a weekly recurring session. I can also do group tutoring sessions if you would like to pool together with other clients to pay my rate.
My rate is $150/hour for in-person tutoring around the Bay Area and near Albany CA. My in-person rate increases the further I need to travel from Albany CA.
Courses I Tutor and Teach
I can teach/tutor Math, Physics, and Chemistry so it's like having 3 tutors in one. I am available to tutor and provide support in the following math and science courses:
[Math]
Algebra 1 (Beginning), 2 (Intermediate)
College Algebra
Geometry
AP® Precalculus
AP® Calculus: AB and BC
Calculus I: Differential Calculus
Calculus II: Integral Calculus
SAT: Math Only
ACT: Math Only
Common Core: Math 1, Math 2, Math 3
[Science]
Chemistry
AP® Chemistry
College General Chemistry
Physics
AP® Physics 1 and 2
AP® Physics C: Mechanics
AP® Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
College General Physics
College Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Tutoring Hours:
Sunday: 11 am - 10 pm (PST)
Monday-Friday: 1 pm - 10 pm (PST)
Saturday: 10 am - 11 pm (PST)
Payment Methods
Cash
Check
Zelle
PayPal
Venmo
Cash App
Cryptocurrencies
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 254 times
Serves Albany, CA
Background checked
1 employee
20 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 pm - 10:00 pmMon1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.
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Services offered
Student grade level
Math type
Arithmetic / general
Pre-algebra
Algebra
Geometry
Work location
I work remotely (phone or internet)
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Olga V K.
6 days ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Highly recommend ! Very happy we found Miguel. Always on time , organized, no time waisted during the lessons and the most important : ability to explain Math. He turned my daughter's Honors Geo into success. Her scores went from 60th to 90th. Looking forward to next year of Math !
Details: High school • Chemistry • I travel to the science tutor • The science tutor travels to me • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)
Science Tutoring
Doaa H.
May 25, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
My son had a fantastic experience with Miguel. He restored his confidence in Chemistry. At the time when his school teacher was not teaching much class Miguel was able to teach the units and instill the love of the subject in him. He finished the year with a strong and solid A. He is already registered for AP Chemistry next year. Amazing experience by all means. I highly recommend Miguel
Details: High school • Chemistry • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting) • The science tutor travels to me
Science Tutoring
Missy P.
Jun 1, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
My daughter used Miguel all year. First semester for Chemistry...she got an A. And second semester for Algebra 2...got another A. Using a tutor was an investment but so worth it because she made straight As all year. Miguel IS THE BEST THERE IS. He was always patient. ALWAYS PREPARED
Details: High school • Chemistry • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)
Science Tutoring
Elisa R.
May 31, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Miguel has been incredibly helpful this year for my high school Sophomore daughter, both with honors Chemistry and Math. He explained complex problems and made them easier to understand. She would usually do a review before exams and feel much more prepared. Will continue to contact next year if needed!
Details: High school • Chemistry • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)
Science Tutoring
Rania M.
Jun 10, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Miguel helped my high school daughter in Math and Physics. He is very cooperative and knowledgeable. Every session, he is welcoming and is able to address her questions fully. He explains the concepts very well. She has definitely improved thanks to him! I highly recommend him.
Details: High school • Precalculus • 14 - 17 years old • Remotely (phone or internet)
Math Tutoring
Credentials
Background Check
Miguel Chan
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My in-person rate increases the further I need to travel from Albany CA ($150 to $200 an hour). My rate is $100/hour for online tutoring via zoom.
Discounts available for setting up a weekly recurring session. If you live or meet me near Albany CA my rate will be $150/hour. If you want to have a group class with other students so you can share the cost of my rate with other parents then we can arrange that.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I would like get as much background information about the student/tutee that I will be supporting during our session. Examples of background information include subject (such as calculus, chemistry, physics, ect.), topic (adding fractions, finding the derivative, electronic configurations, ect.), learning differences that the student may have or areas in which the student struggles, student's strengths and weaknesses. If the student can explain this to me even better!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am currently a math and science teacher working at a private school in Albany, CA where I have worked for 13 years and have 20 years of experience tutoring at community colleges, I also supervised math tutors at UC Berkeley Academic Service Centers, briefly worked at Mathnasium of Piedmont, and worked for the nonprofit organization Making Waves Education Program in Richmond, CA. I have tutored and taught students of all age groups but I have worked the most with high school and college students. I have also been tutoring online since 2019. I have worked online with students from all over the USA but I have worked the most with students from the states of California, Texas, and Florida.
