EXCELLENCE GROUNDED IN 25+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

 A Master Educator for Every Subject

"Learning You'll Actually Enjoy!"

I am a seasoned educator dedicated to guiding students to their highest potential. With mastery across mathematics, sciences, english and history, and more, I deliver tailored instruction that respects individual learning styles, instills confidence, and cultivates genuine understanding. Embark on a journey of growth and achievement, where insight meets compassion, and every challenge becomes an opportunity. 

subject areas

If it's taught, tested, or wondered about, Michael Know's It.  Here's a sample:

  • Academic Writing & Test prep  
  • (SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT)
  • Mathematics (All Levels)
  • Physics (Classical to Quantum)
  • Computer Science & Programming
  • Chemistry & Biology
  • Engineering & Data Science
  • Philosophy & Logic
  • Art History & Critical Theory
  • Music Theory & Composition
  • Creative Writing & Storytelling
  • Public Speaking & Presentation
  • English (All Levels)
  • Economics & Finance
  • Statistics & Probability
  • Business strategy and Entrepreneurship
  • Can't find your subject? I probably teach it!

Learn to 'think in math'

COUNTING TO CALCULUS

This course takes you on a journey from basic counting all the way through the foundations of calculus. You’ll build essential number sense, master key operations, gain confidence with algebra and functions, explore the beauty of limits and derivatives, and learn how everything connects.  Each lesson is crafted to be clear, engaging, and forward‑looking — preparing you not just for exams, but for thinking deeply about math.

MATH IN A MONTH

Michael’s lessons bring you mathematics that feels like conversation, not hieroglyphics.  In Math in a Month, a one‑month intensive experience, you’ll genuinely learn to think in math. We focus on the foundational building blocks—algebra, functions, early calculus—and use them as launchpads into deeper insight. You’ll gain the skills to succeed in any course or test, at any level, all taught in an engaging, thoughtful, human way.

LIGHT-YEARS AHEAD PROGRAM

The Light-Years Ahead Program is a in-depth hybrid of academic coaching and life coaching designed to help students discover and sharpen their inherent skills and passions, then translate them into clear, confident steps toward their future. It saves students years of uncertainty by giving them the map and the tools to thrive academically and personally.

TESTIMONIALS

Read What Our  Clients Have To Say

"The work Michael did with both my sons was instrumental in getting them into MIT and Stanford, but I often think that was the least amazing aspect of his work.  He has so clearly put so much thought into the content delivery of his lessons that I never could sense a dull moment anywhere in his program."

Michelle - Parent

"Michael's on another level when it comes to explaining math.  Lucid doesn't even begin to describe it.  He makes algebra into a puzzle, or even a comedy, where the insight is the punchline."

Austin  - University of Washington

"Somehow Michael's lessons don't seem like lessons.  They feel like conversations you've always wanted to have, going deep into any topic at hand.  And then halfway through, you realize he's got you: you're speaking and thinking math now.  I don't know how he does it, but he does it.  And the next day, your teachers take notice that your confidence and skills have made a jump."

Matt - MIT

"Michael gets to the root of what's important to know in a subject, and conveys it in a way that leaves such an impression that you can't unthink it.  Time and time again he gave me the best advice into how to solve a problem.  For getting in the game in any school subject, I recommend you read anything he has written.  Find out what he knows; it will go beyond your expectations."

Michael - Brown University

Michael Surrago

Master Educator

"I’ve spent my life mastering a wide range of disciplines — from advanced mathematics and theoretical physics to music theory, philosophy, languages, and more. I hold degrees and certifications across multiple fields, but more importantly, I’ve developed a system for learning anything — and I’ll teach you how to use it.

I believe anyone can learn anything with the right guidance. Whether you're a struggling student, an ambitious professional, or just insatiably curious, I am here to help you."

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Looking forward to talking with you and helping you achieve your learning goals!