Algebra 2 · Trigonometry · One-on-one
Online Algebra 2 tutor, from functions to trig.
Algebra 2 is where high school math turns from solving for x to understanding functions: how they behave, combine and undo each other. As a private online Algebra 2 tutor, Rijul works one-on-one with students in Algebra 2, Algebra 2 Honors and Algebra 2 with Trigonometry, following the school’s syllabus and staying a step ahead of it.
Taught by Rijul, a UC Berkeley Regents’ Scholar
Dual degree in Data Science and Business Administration
Teaches middle school math through AP Calculus, SAT and ACT
Who it’s for
For students who can do the steps but are losing the thread.
Most students take it in 10th or 11th grade, after Algebra 1 and Geometry. When it goes wrong, it goes wrong in familiar places:
Algebra 1 gaps come due
Factoring, exponent rules and solving equations stop being the lesson and become the tools. A shaky step from Algebra 1 turns into a wrong answer in every unit after it.
Functions as objects
Composition, inverses and transformations of a parent graph ask students to treat a function as something to work with, not just a rule to follow.
Logarithms
A logarithm is an exponent written another way. Until that clicks, the log rules look arbitrary and exponential equations feel like tricks.
Hidden restrictions
Rational expressions and radical equations come with excluded values and extraneous solutions. Students who skip the check lose points on answers that looked right.
Trigonometry, late in the year
Radians, the unit circle and the graphs of sine and cosine often arrive close to finals, and they are the foundation of precalculus.
What we cover
The whole course, unit by unit.
Functions
Notation, domain and range, transformations, composition, inverses, and piecewise and absolute value functions.
Equations and systems
Linear systems in two and three variables, inequalities and absolute value equations.
Quadratics and complex numbers
Vertex form, completing the square, the discriminant, and complex solutions.
Polynomials
Long and synthetic division, the remainder and factor theorems, end behavior, and zeros with multiplicity.
Rational and radical functions
Simplifying and solving, asymptotes and holes, rational exponents, and checking for extraneous solutions.
Exponentials and logarithms
Growth and decay, compound interest and e, properties of logarithms, and solving exponential equations.
Sequences and series
Arithmetic and geometric sequences, sigma notation, and finite and infinite geometric series.
Trigonometry
Radians and the unit circle, graphs of sine, cosine and tangent, amplitude, period and phase shift, and basic identities.
Statistics and probability
Normal distributions, sampling and margin of error, where the school’s course includes them.
Honors and trigonometry-heavy courses go further, and so do sessions: the laws of sines and cosines, identities and trig equations, and conic sections where they’re taught.
Coming from Algebra 1, or moving on next year? See Algebra 1 and Precalculus tutoring. With the SAT ahead, see SAT prep, whose Advanced Math questions draw heavily on Algebra 2.
How it works
A plan built on your student’s syllabus.
Sessions run on weekdays after school, until 8 p.m. Eastern Time, and on weekends.
- 01
A free consultation
We talk through the course, the school’s pace, recent tests and quizzes, and where your student feels lost.
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A diagnostic
A short check of the Algebra 1 skills the course depends on, plus the current unit, to decide whether to repair foundations or push ahead.
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A written plan
Built on the school’s syllabus: which topics to shore up, which to preview before class reaches them, and how to prepare for each test.
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One-on-one sessions
Each concept is explained at the board first, then practiced on problems written for your student, including the kinds their teacher assigns.
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Updates for parents
Progress notes for you on what’s improving and what’s coming up, so you know where things stand before each test.
Your tutor
Your tutor: Rijul.
Algebra 2 students work directly with Rijul, who founded Vidansa Education. He studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a dual degree in Data Science and Business Administration and was named a Regents’ Scholar.
His Berkeley summers went to analytical roles at Houlihan Lokey and Summit Partners, and he worked at a leading North American educational consulting firm. In every session he explains the idea before assigning the practice, so practice confirms understanding instead of replacing it.
Testimonials
What families say.
“My two kids, now 7th and 5th grades, have been working with Rijul for 2.5 years, and both started well behind grade level. Both my kids wrapped up the previous school year top of their classes. My son was invited to compete in a global math competition as a representative of the school for this current school term. Math has become their favorite subject, they look forward to new concepts and challenges, and tackle them with true confidence.
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“Rijul not only teaches them math, but also instills a genuine curiosity and joy for learning. My kids love their tutoring sessions, and actively ask for extra time with Rijul if they have an exam to prep for.
“Rijul truly cares about his students. We started working together in CA, then relocated to Hong Kong. Despite the time difference, Rijul has made sure my kids do not skip a beat in math. My son also often praises that Rijul teaches in ways he can actually understand.
“We are so deeply grateful for all the work Rijul has done.”
TS · Parent of 5th and 7th graders, Hong Kong “Rijul has been an incredible math and science tutor for my daughter. Beyond helping her strengthen her understanding of the subjects, he has helped her become more diligent, confident, and accountable as a student. What really sets Rijul apart is how invested he is in her success — he checks in regularly, follows up on her progress, and genuinely cares about her outcomes. We have seen a meaningful difference in both her confidence and her approach to school since working with him.”
CG · Parent of a 10th grader, Palo Alto, CA
Questions
Algebra 2 tutoring questions.
How much does an Algebra 2 tutor cost?
$150 per hour for one-on-one sessions. The consultation call that starts things off is free, with no obligation to continue.
Can you follow my student’s school curriculum?
Yes. Sessions follow the school’s syllabus, textbook and assignments, and where possible preview each unit before class reaches it.
Do you also tutor trigonometry?
Yes. Most Algebra 2 courses end with trigonometry, and Algebra 2 with Trigonometry gives it a large part of the year. Students taking trigonometry as a separate course are welcome too.
How do online sessions work?
Over Zoom, with your student and Rijul working the same problems on a shared whiteboard, step by step.
When are sessions available?
Weekdays after school, until 8 p.m. Eastern Time, and weekends. For reference, 6 p.m. Eastern is 5 p.m. Central and 3 p.m. Pacific.
How do we begin?
Fill in the form below with the course and what’s happening in class. You’ll hear back within 2 hours during the day (Eastern Time) to schedule a free consultation.
Free consultation
Book a free Algebra 2 consultation.
Share the course name, your student’s grade and what’s been hard so far.
Prefer email?
rijul@vidansaeducation.com