Since I was a kid I always struggled with mathematics. My parents took me to all different kinds of tutors for years but we never seemed to find the right fit. At the end of 8th grade, after applying to high school, I was informed by my new school that finding a math tutor was a requirement for my enrollment. We looked all over the city, until one day a family friend recommended Bill Driscoll to my parents. Before arriving to my first lesson with Bill, I was very nervous that I would once again fail at grasping the mathematical concepts. But boy was I wrong. After five minutes of sitting with Bill, he had somehow understood what kind of learner I was, and knew exactly how to help me understand. On my way home I told my parents that Bill was the perfect tutor for me, and so Bill became my tutor through the next four years of high school. Every time I walked up the stairs to my lesson, Bill greeted me with a big smile,"Havneh!! Buddy!! How are you?!?!". And so every lesson was started with a calm atmosphere. I have never met a teacher who has such a passion for helping his students, and teaches with the most patience a person can have. He will find a thousand ways to explain the material, and if you still dont get it, he will find even more. He has so many years of experience in teaching, experience that no other tutor can match. With Bill's help, I started to excel in my mathematic studies in school, and he helped me bring my grades up until I was one of the top students. But Bill is not just a tutor, he is also a mentor, a friend. During high school, I went through many hardships inside and outside of my house, and many times it would affect my ability to focus on my studies. Bill always knew if something was wrong and when I was having a hard time, and if we finished studying early(which many times we did, because with Bill's help you can understand math in a second), we would talk about life. He became my personal mentor as well. He helped me get through so many troubles, through my father's illness and later passing, through the constant struggles of being a teenager, and day to day he would call and check in with me. He would always offer to have on the phone math lessons during the week if I needed extra help. And so to this day, Bill and I have remained very close friends. I have learned so much about myself as a student, and a person, because of Bill. I am currently living out of the country serving in the military, but when I return to go to college, I will return to my lessons with Bill. Bill Driscoll puts all his love and care into helping his students, and for that I am forever grateful. read more

Both of our oldest children worked with Bill. The oldest had some serious math challenges. He began working with her in 5th grade and continued through Middle and High School and even prepped her for SATs. He was her math mentor, cheerleader, and made her feel confident that she could get through anything in math -- even when her schools and math departments felt otherwise. He was a gentle but wise advocate for her as he navigated the accomodations she needed to succeed in High School. Even with her diagnosed learning issues, she went on to be accepted to an Ivy League college and excelled there. We give much of the credit to Bill. His patience and insight as a teacher is unmatched. Our second child had a completely different profile. She was a strong math student who simply became anxious around testing situations. Bill challenged her and gave her strategies that made her a top math student. When she went away to college, they even worked together via skype on her more advanced econ and analytic subjects. We call Bill the "math messiah" and so do many other families who have worked with him. He meets every student at their level and with a perfect balance of humor and brilliance he moves them to a new level, builds their confidence and makes them better learners in every area of their academic careers, We couldn't possibly recommend him more highly. Just hope he has time for you!!!!! read more

I have Known Bill for 18 years. He was my math tutor from the 6th grade through high school. As I had a different learning style than most of my peers, math was always difficult for me to grasp coming from a traditional classroom setting. Bill created a space for me during our sessions that supported and nurtured the specificity of my learning style, allowing me to walk away from our sessions having made progress in understanding the concepts behind the operations, as well as a strong basis from which to recall the the details. Not only is he a skilled teacher, but he is truly brilliant, specifically when it comes to math. :) Bill is great with kids and young adults, as he can connect with younger generations through his youthful spirit and genuinely positive outlook on life. He is certainly the reason I succeeded in any form at math in high school. He is a good friend. I would recommend him to anyone, child or adult, who wants/needs to work on their math skills. Hands down the best math tutor in San Francisco. read more

Bill is a MIRACLE WORKER!!! I am dyslexic and didn't even read until 5th grade at SFDS. I started working with Bill and he explains things in such a different way that clicked for me. He was always open to my questions and never let me get frustrated- his patience and willingness to understand me and how I learned was truly AMAZING. He made me feel proud about how my brain worked differently which as a dyslexic was a huge confidence booster. He worked with me all the way through middle school arithmetic, algebra, SAT prep, high school math at UHS including trig, geometry and calculus. And he even helped me when I was studying for GMATS and statistics preparation for my MBA and Masters in Engineering. He truly is brilliant but more than anything so friendly, understanding and patient. He doesn't just have one way to explain something which allowed me to truly learn a concept from every perspective. Without Bill I would have never graduated SFDS, UHS, HARVARD and now be pursuing an MBA and Maters in Engineering. read more

Our high-school age daughter has been tutored by Mr. Driscoll for over 2 years, and we strongly recommend this wonderful math teacher for anyone that is seeking for a dedicated math tutor. After only a few sessions, he is the one that recognized a minor learning difference that we never knew that our daugher had, and thanks to him, now that issue is all addressed, and she is a straight A student. He continues to be very observant about the way our daughter learns, and always gives timely, realistic, and clear instructions as to how she can improve. He is very straight-forward, but never aggressive, He is always warm and kind; his gentle manner and speech, our daugher feels very comfortable with one- on-one tutoring with Mr. Driscoll. With higher level math classes at school, our daughter could not have kept her A's without Mr. Driscoll's help, and he is now helping our daughter with SAT preparation. We feel very fortunate that he was recommended to us. read more

I am a college counselor at a private school in San Francisco, and I give Bill the highest rating possible. He is simply the best math tutor there is. He can take a kid who absolutely hates math and turn him or her into a pretty darn good mathematician. He does this through a combination of knowledge, intelligence, humor, and deep caring for the student. My daughter has gone to him for years, and she adores him! She will go into a session stressed out about math and come out of the session calm and assured in her own abilities to solve challenging math problems. And her results prove that Bill knows what he is doing. He doesn't do their homework for them, which is useless in the long run. He simply knows how to teach to the most challenging of students. Having Bill Driscoll in our lives has been a wonderful thing, indeed. read more

Bill is an excellent math tutor, whether working with regular students or those with learning differences. He is capable of working with students from lower/middle school level up to high school calculus level. My child benefited enormously from working with Bill over the past 2 years with math being her most hated subject to being one of her favorites. Bill is encouraging and kind and let the students gain confidence. I have also recommended him to students who have dyslexia, and he is able to work around different learning styles. Bill has many years of experience working with students from many private schools in the Bay Area and I highly recommend him read more

Bill is simply the best. Great at engaging the attention of kids, he is simultaneously adept at explaining his methods to their parents. Bill has spent hours with both of our kids and helped them master math, not just assisting them with difficult problems but helping them discover techniques that work best for them and allow them to grow on their own. He inspires confidence and boosts ability; we have treasured our time with him for years. Indeed, Bill remains a close friend of our family. My wife and I recommend him wholeheartedly. More than that -- we encourage anyone to consult with him. You will be glad you did! read more

I was given math enrichment tutoring by Bill Driscoll from 4th - 12th grades, and found his passion and enthusiasm incredibly inspiring. I was an elementary school student who found math courses too easy, and Bill helped me maintain my love of math and problem-solving. By bringing different games and puzzles as well as teaching me math at a higher level, Bill inspired me to keep learning. Bill also helped me prepare for the SATs and helped with higher-level math coursework in high school. He's a tremendously kind person as well -- I am so grateful to have had the chance to work with him! -Sarah, San Francisco read more

Bill has worked with our daughter on and off for several years and has turned around what started as a math block into a deep understanding of mathematical concepts. While a math wizard himself, he has the patience and style to overcome the most reticent of students. Our daughter's high school grades were mostly A's thanks to Bill. Bill was also instrumental in preparing her for the SAT/ ACT exams and helping her to get into some of the top universities in the country. We only wish Bill were in DC to guide her through college. We highly recommend Bill! read more

If there were more stars to check I would. Bill is a godsend. He is truly a magician at what he does and gave me the confidence and the ability to really succeed while I was in school. I cannot thank him enough for the years of dedication and commitment that he put into our sessions together. He is the best. Do not pass go. Do not even thinking of looking in the other direction- Bill is one of a kind- smart, compassionate, hysterically funny, and beyond insightful. There is nothing more that you could ask for in a teacher and mentor. read more