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The Math Coaches was formed by Allen Parr, a former high school math teacher in the McKinney Independent School District. Mr. Parr was recognized as the 2015 MISD Secondary Teacher of the Year. With 15 years of combined tutoring and teaching experience, Allen decided to create a premier math coaching service that focuses on conceptual learning. The Math Coaches was formed with the idea of providing high quality educational coaching for upper level AP courses while also serving the needs of the elementary and middle school levels.

The Math Coaches is not just another tutoring company, but a full-service educational coaching company that provides coaching, workshops, online courses and videos, study skills, test-taking strategies and SAT Standardized test preparation.

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Meet our highly talented and experienced math coaches!

Allen Parr

Owner of The Math Coaches

Allen Parr, founder of The Math Coaches, taught AP Calculus BC and Pre-Advanced Placement Pre-calculus...
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Glen McDermott

Algebra I & II/Geometry/
Pre-Calculus/Calculus AB & BC/
College Calculus/College Algebra/
Differential Equations

Glen McDermott graduated from the University of California, Davis, in 2015 with a B.S. in mathematics. As time progressed...
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David Hall

Middle School Math/Algebra I&II/
Geometry/Pre-Calculus

David Hall is a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington and has taught high school mathematics for five years ...
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Carley Givens

Middle School Math

Carley Givens, is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in psychology...
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Matthew Zuniga

SAT/ACT Strategies

Matthew Zuniga is an educator in the Irving Independent School District where he works with students...
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Robert Tackett

Middle School Math/Geometry/
Algebra I & II/Pre-Calculus/
Calculus AB&BC/
SAT&ACT Math/Calculus I&II

Robert (Bob) Tackett graduated from the University of Kansas with a B.S. and M.S. in Architectural Engineering, and Southern Methodist University with a MBA. Since 2007...
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Joseph Allmond

Middle School Math/Geometry/
Pre-Algebra/Algebra I & II/
Pre-Calculus/Calculus AB/

Joseph is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics. He currently teaches...
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Jenny Moore

Geometry/Algebra I & II/
Pre-Calculus/Calculus AB & BC/
AP Statistics

Jenny Moore is a graduate of the University of North Texas with a Bachelor of Science in economics and a minor in math. She has 13 years...
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Ping Zhuge

Algebra I & II/Pre-Calculus/
Calculus AB & BC/College Calculus

Ping Zhuge is a magna cum laude graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas with a Bachelor's of Science Degree. She graduated from...
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Hear What the Experts are Saying

“I have had the privilege of observing Mr. Allen Parr’s teaching techniques and abilities for years. His undying commitment to his craft and his overwhelmingly positive demeanor provide him the necessary tools to reach children and young adults in all areas of mathematics. I wholeheartedly recommend him as an instructor. More importantly, Mr. Parr is a fine gentleman that cares about kids and their respective futures.

I can honestly say that I have seen him teach students of varying degrees of ability the most complex of math subjects, including but not limited to, fundamentals of math, all levels of algebra, pre-calculus, and calculus. He is truly an expert in his field and I cannot recommend him more as a potential math coach.”

R. McDaniel | MISD Superintendent

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Allen Parr

Owner/Math Coach Calculus

Mr. Parr has served as the lead curriculum writer for the PreAP Precalculus program for MISD. He was selected as the 2015 Secondary Teacher of the Year for McKinney ISD and was the top finalist for the 2015 Secondary Teacher of the Year for Region X. His strong mathematical background includes a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and Applied Physics from Case Western Reserve University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. Mr. Parr has been tutoring math for approximately 15 years in the Highland Park, McKinney, Allen, Plano and Frisco areas.

Mr. Parr also travels nationally and serves as a lead instructor for the National Math and Science Initiative program. Mr. Parr has a unique way of explaining complex mathematical concepts. He loves math and working with students to help them feel confident in their mastery of math.

Glen McDermott

Algebra I & II/Geometry/Pre-Calculus/
Calculus AB & BC/College Calculus/
College Algebra/Differential Equations

Glen McDermott graduated from the University of California, Davis, in 2015 with a B.S. in mathematics. As time progressed, he eventually earned his M.A. in mathematics from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he also taught mathematics for 3.5 years as a graduate teaching assistant. He most recently taught at UT Dallas for 1.5 years as a Ph.D. student but will continue his Ph.D. journey elsewhere. Although math can be difficult, he has the ability to explain mathematics in such a way that makes learning math easier and exciting. He looks forward to working with you!

David Hall

Middle School Math/Algebra I&II/
Geometry/Pre-Calculus

David Hall is a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington and has taught high school mathematics for five years, tutored students from middle school math to calculus and has been teaching students for 9 years overall.

David served as a department head at his school and was also recognized as the teacher of the year for the Venus Independent School District. In his spare time David enjoys basketball, soccer, architecture and finance. David brings a variety of experiences and skill sets. He is also happily married and is the proud father of four children.

Carley Givens

Middle School Math

She has years of experience in both elementary and middle school mathematics. Carley believes in helping students reach their full potential by focusing on their strengths and providing resources. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

Matthew Zuniga

SAT/ACT Strategies

He has taught SAT classes at Carrolton Christian Academy and through SMU Pre-College programs. He also conducts private SAT coaching sessions. In addition, Mathew coaches individuals for standardized tests including ACT, STAAR, and ISEE exams. Matthew is a proud husband, a loving father, and a dedicated youth pastor that constantly strives to bring out the best in every student he comes in contact with.

Robert Tackett

Middle School Math/Geometry/Algebra I & II/
Pre-Calculus/Calculus AB&BC/
SAT&ACT Math/Calculus I&II

Robert (Bob) Tackett graduated from the University of Kansas with a B.S. and M.S. in Architectural Engineering, and Southern Methodist University with a MBA. Since 2007, he has taught high school math in the classroom for seven years, and tutored high school math and science since 2010. His tutoring students invariably say that he makes math and science much easier to understand.

Prior to becoming a teacher, Bob spent 25 years working with applied math in positions ranging from design engineer to product development team leader, and strategic business consultant to business executive. He relies on his past experience to answer the one question many students ask about math: “Will I ever use this stuff?” 

Bob is married and has three boys. He also competes as a powerlifter, and was close to deadlifting 600 lb. before the pandemic forced him out of the gym.

Joseph Allmond

Middle School Math/Geometry/
Pre-Algebra/Algebra I & II/
Pre-Calculus/Calculus AB/

Joseph is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics. He currently teaches at Lone Star HS in FISD and has 7 years of teaching and tutoring experience, specializing in Algebra, Geometry, Precalculus, and SAT/ACT test prep. He really values the close connections he makes with his students. Some of his hobbies include working out, playing basketball, and sneakers.

Jenny

Geometry/Algebra I & II/
Pre-Calculus/Calculus AB & BC/
AP Statistics

Jenny Moore is a graduate of the University of North Texas  with a Bachelor of Science in economics and a minor in math. She has 13 years of professional tutoring experience covering subjects ranging from algebra to AP Calculus and AP Statistics. Jenny is a co-founder and co-director of the DFW Ladies Book Club. She also enjoys crocheting in her spare time, making blankets for family and friends and donating hats and scarves to a local shelter.

Ping Zhuge

Algebra I & II/Pre-Calculus/ Calculus AB & BC/College Calculus

Ping Zhuge is a magna cum laude graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree. She graduated from the University of North Texas with a Master’s Degree in Instruction and Curriculum Design. She is proud to be a math teacher in the School of Science and Engineering Magnet school and a math coach with The Math Coaches. She has a true passion for working with high-school aged students to explore the mathematics world. She strives to cultivate a students’ critical thinking ability and increase their talents in applying what they have learned in an upper level math classroom.