Herndon Math Services — Private tutoring in proof-based mathematics

Tutoring

Welcome

I offer one-on-one tutoring in proof-based mathematics. Use the contact form below to reach out.

Subjects

Here are the subjects I tutor most often:

Logic and Proof Writing
Discrete Mathematics
Calculus
Real Analysis
Complex Analysis
Linear Algebra
Abstract Algebra
Number Theory
Topology

Students

I work with students at several stages:

Undergraduate students
Graduate students
Self-learners
Advanced high-school students

Want to talk about what you’re looking for? Send me a message and we can schedule an introductory meeting.

Video introduction Watch a video about my tutoring services on YouTube ↗

Library

A collection of mathematics

I make educational materials for my students. Here are a few of my favorite recent pieces. Continue to the library to see the full collection.

InteractiveLogic & Foundations Functions on a 3-Element Set There are $27$ functions from a 3-element set to itself. Explore all of them at once by viewing them in a cube formation or by grouping them by type. Open ↗
InteractiveLinear Algebra Definition of a Vector Space An interactive map of Section 1B of Sheldon Axler’s Linear Algebra Done Right, covering the definition of a vector space. Axler’s numbered statements are arranged in an explorable diagram. Open ↗
VideoLogic & Foundations What Makes a Function Well-Defined? Students are told, “Make sure your functions are well-defined!” but what does that even mean? Watch ↗

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Contact

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About

About me

Hi! I’m Dr. Jake Herndon, a mathematician and tutor from Chicago, Illinois. I founded Herndon Math Services in 2020 and have been teaching online ever since.

I received my PhD from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2019. My research interests include geometric group theory and descriptive set theory; my thesis was on the large-scale geometry of Polish groups. You can read a PDF copy here.

Outside of tutoring, I post the occasional math video on my YouTube channel, and I volunteer with the Prison Mathematics Project, which provides math mentorship for incarcerated learners.

I also take on consulting work. If your project would benefit from a trained mathematician, please email me at contact@herndonmathservices.com.

A work table with fabric, a notebook, and a pencil case — My glasses, my notebook, a clementine, and some clutter from my office