The Founder of MathWizJohn Tutoring, John Glick-Scroggins, the original “Math Wizard,” was a young student with a knack for mathematics. As a teenager, John was a featured tutor in his mother’s small family-owned tutoring agency servicing The Bay Area.

When it came time for college, John moved to sunny San Diego to pursue a degree in Statistics at San Diego State University. As John moved up in his collegiate career, he figured out he had a passion for helping others. Two worlds collided and John began investing time into tutoring his favorite subjects. Before he knew it, John became a go-to tutor at SDSU for many math-based courses.

As John continued to work more with fellow students, he realized he was accomplishing something greater than himself. Tutoring was John ‘s way of giving back to help his peers who were struggling through curricula that came easily to him.  John realized just how many young people felt left behind—even lost—in their classes.

Through word of mouth, John was able to book himself full-time as a tutor exclusively at SDSU.  His secret to success? John adapted to each individual student and with patience and positivity, he would work through explaining the concepts behind the problems. It was his relatable human touch that distinguished him from the rest.

With his personal success as a tutor as a launching pad, he set out to build specialized programs that would encourage students to apply their full self and fulfill their true academic potential.

John envisioned tutors as guides, mentors, and role models who would help foster positive mental attitudes and strategies for academic success. His vision manifested itself as a business that provides a top tier tutoring service for students, their parents and his employees alike. In the summer of 2013, His vision manifested itself as ‘MathWizJohn Study Buddies.’

Six years later, John is still just as passionate as ever in his mission to developing a stronger-than-ever support system for students of all ages and seeking help in all areas.