Phil
Webster
Tutor at Wes Carroll Tutoring & Coaching
Phil Webster, an MIT-trained mathematician and accomplished artist, helps students navigate math competitions and advanced coursework with a unique blend of analytical and creative expertise.
Phil brings years of tutoring experience and a passion for geometry to every session. From preparing students for math competitions to guiding them through challenging high school coursework, Phil personalizes his approach to help his students develop confidence, critical thinking, and a deep love for mathematics.
Phil’s biography
Teaching Philosophy
Phil’s goal is to help students think critically and creatively, using math as a lens for broader problem-solving skills. He believes in pushing high-achievers beyond their comfort zones, teaching them how to slow down, analyze their own thinking, and tackle truly challenging problems with methodical precision.
Personal Approach
With warmth and patience, Phil connects with students of all backgrounds, creating a supportive environment where they can thrive. Having experienced the feeling of being unsupported as a top learner, Phil is sensitive to the emotional challenges of pursuing high academic rigor and empathizes deeply with students who may feel lonely in their abilities. His sessions emphasize growth, resilience, and the joy of mastering new skills.
Areas of Expertise
Math competitions, including AMC 8, AMC 10, AMC 12, and AIME, junior high and high school mathematics, with a special focus on geometry and creative problem-solving.
Academic Achievements
Phil holds a BS in Brain and Cognitive Studies from MIT, with additional graduate work in the same field. As a high school Math League competitor, he excelled at the county, state, and national levels, laying the foundation for his lifelong passion for mathematics and teaching.
Your pathway to success with Phil involves
Mastering Math Competitions
Learn the strategies and skills needed to excel in competitive math.
Developing Critical Thinking
Go beyond quick answers to understand the deeper structure of problems.
Embracing Creativity
Discover how geometry and math connect to real-world applications and creative pursuits.
Current Projects
Phil’s passion for geometry extends beyond tutoring into his art and design business, Phil Webster Design, where he creates stunning wall art, sculptures, and lighting inspired by geometric forms. Check out his work here:
What Students and Parents Say About Phil
“That was probably the most efficient tutoring session I’ve ever witnessed.”
Debbie S. (Director of Admissions, Epsilon Camp)
“Thanks again for all your help! I think you struck a really authentic balance between offering up your interpretations and wisdom and also letting me learn on my own and be curious.”
Nate C. (Student)
““I want to thank you both sincerely for the confidence that has grown inside of Hudson since working with you. Since working with you, Hudson’s test scores across the board have improved and his Computer Science grade has gone up 20 percentage points. I am happy with the success Hudson has been showing. He is much calmer, more confident, and visibly feels better about himself. It’s been awesome to watch, and I only wish I had sought your team out sooner. I cannot speak highly enough about you and I sincerely appreciate your working with Hudson.”
Anna (Parent)
Wes Carroll
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Math Competition Coaching
Experience the joys of elegant solutions and personal expertise before you even learn to drive.
(Math competitions also provide students with unique avenues for entrance into some of the best schools in the world.)
Academic Assistance
Get more out of of tough homework and exams, even in advanced courses like APs and IBs.
AP STEM Support
Work ahead of the rest of the class. Learn for life. Earn your "5".