Helping Students Succeed in Mathematics Since 2008

Independent local math tutor helping Las Vegas students succeed since 2008. Private math tutoring practice for grade 6 through college and adult learners. Subjects range from pre-algebra through calculus, probability, statistics, linear algebra, and financial mathematics. Additionally, tutoring is available for mental math, standardized tests, contest math, scientific calculators, graphing utilities, and financial calculators.

Math tutoring style is interactive. Questions by Mr. Marciel throughout each session guide student learning, using plain language to make concepts easier to grasp. Mini white boards, dry erase markers and erasers are used for teaching and demonstration, as well as student use. Tablet computer supplements the sessions as needed, with a library of electronic math textbooks and workbooks, graphing utility, and other dedicated resources.
I passed the Algebra class finally! Thank you so much for your help and support. I for sure could not have passed the class had it not been for you! God willing, one day in February, I will receive a paper that I would not have had, had it not been for you.
—Rodney S., College Algebra, U.S. Air Force, 10/6/2008

Math Tutoring Service

  • COVID-19: All of my tutoring is currently conducted by video-conference with online whiteboard. When the libraries reopen, I will switch back to in-person tutoring.
  • In person, one-to-one tutoring
  • Specializing exclusively in mathematics
  • Previous experience as a licensed high school math teacher
  • Private practice in Las Vegas since 2008
  • Support an independent local math tutor

Math Tutoring Levels

  • Grade 6 through College and Adult Learners
  • Remedial through Enrichment
  • Gifted and Talented
  • Accelerated, Honors, Advanced Placement Courses
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Ken Marciel at Sahara West Library

Math Tutoring Subjects

  • Pre-Algebra
  • Algebra 1
  • Geometry
  • Algebra 2
  • College Algebra
  • College Mathematics​
  • Standardized Tests​​
  • Trigonometry
  • ​Precalculus
  • Calculus
  • Probability
  • Statistics
  • Calculators
  • Math Contests​​​
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Finite Mathematics
  • Linear Algebra
  • Differential Equations
  • Financial Mathematics
  • Logic
  • Mental Math​​​
Ken is an amazing tutor!! He helped my son through high school so much. The skills that he was taught transferred well into college math. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is struggling with math!
—Jackie H. (client, 2010-2015), Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School

Math Tutoring Location

Math Tutoring Availability

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  • ​By appointment only
  • 1 hour minimum per session
  • Payment for each session is due at the end of the session
Colin actually pulled through at the last minute, and I know without a little bit of your help, he probably would have got a D or low C, but he actually got a B-
—Precalculus Honors, Sierra Vista HS, 1/22/17

Rescheduling and Cancellation Policy

  • Sessions rescheduled or cancelled at least 24 hours in advance are not billed
  • Sessions rescheduled or cancelled between 4 and 24 hours in advance are billed at half of the fee per session
  • ​Sessions rescheduled or cancelled less than 4 hours in advance, and no-shows, are billed at the full fee per session
  • If an appointment vacated within 24 hours is filled by another student, then no fee is billed

Math Tutor Pricing

Hours per Session
Minutes per Session
Fee per Session
Rate per Hour
1.00
60
$50
$50
1.25
75
$60
$48
1.50
90
$65
$43
  • ​​Purchase 10 sessions in advance for the price of 9 sessions
    • Equivalent to 10% discount
  • Complete 4 to 5 sessions per week and every 10th session is free
    • Equivalent to 10% discount
  • Complete 6 to 7 sessions per week and every 9th and 10th sessions are free
    • Equivalent to 20% discount
  • Pricing discounts cannot be combined
  • Fees are not negotiable

Payment Options

  • Cash | Check | Zelle | Cash App | Venmo
    • Make checks payable to Keokani Marciel
    • No transaction fees
  • PayPal
    • Select "Sending to a friend" at no extra cost; or
    • Select "Paying for an item or service" and add 3.5% to payment to cover seller fee for buyer protection
  • Credit Card
    • Add 2.83% to payment for swiped transactions
    • Add 3.9% to payment for manually-entered transactions
Hey Ken! I ended up getting a B in Calculus this semester!! Thank you for helping me!
​—Danielle S., Calculus I (​MATH 181), UNLV, 12/16/14

Academic & Professional Credentials
I got 10th place at the MATHCOUNTS competition out of 160 students. I will be going to the state competition which is much harder.
—Steve S., The Meadows School

Do the Math: Get Started Today!
Ken Marciel, MS, PRP
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Flower bush shaped like a rectangular prism at Sahara West Library
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Gifts from proud students and parents
Our son improved his grades dramatically within a few sessions with Ken. I highly recommend Ken to anyone considering his services.
—Peter A., Scholars Algebra, Bishop Gorman High School
It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer.
—​Albert Einstein ​​