TUTORING SINCE 1999. ONLINE SINCE 2017. PROVEN RESULTS.
MEET DONOVAN SMITH — FOUNDER & CHIEF FOUNDATION OFFICER
Building Strong Mathematical Foundations. Restoring Student Confidence. Helping Families Move Forward.
When I began teaching mathematics in 1999, my goal wasn't to build a tutoring company. My goal was simple: help students understand math, build confidence, and believe in themselves again.
Today, that same mission continues through LatePass.Com, a dedicated online tutoring organization committed to helping students strengthen math foundations, restore confidence, and achieve lasting academic success.
Why I Started LatePass.Com
What began as one educator helping one student at a time gradually grew through referrals from families, recommendations from teachers, and partnerships with schools.
I began tutoring one student at a time after school. As students succeeded, families referred other families, teachers recommended students, and schools reached out for additional support.
Today, LatePass.Com supports families across 13+ states through personalized one-on-one online tutoring delivered by a dedicated team of professional educators.
Why I Stepped Into Leadership
In 2022, I transitioned from tutoring students personally to leading the educational vision of LatePass.Com.
As Founder and Chief Foundation Officer, I now focus on:
✔ Recruiting exceptional tutors
✔ Developing instructional standards
✔ Training and mentoring our tutoring team
✔ Personally matching students with the right tutor
✔ Ensuring every family receives a consistent, high-quality experience
Although I no longer teach every student myself, my instructional philosophy guides every tutor, every lesson, and every learning plan we create.
Education
Bachelor of Arts
Mathematics (Statistical Analysis)
Master of Science
Curriculum Design, Instruction, and Technology
University at Albany
State University of New York
Teaching Experience
Throughout my career, I have served students in a variety of educational settings, including:
✔ Ombudsman Educational Services
✔ Fulton County Schools
✔ New York City Department of Education
✔ East Ramapo Central School District
These experiences reinforced one simple truth: regardless of where a student lives or attends school, every student wants to understand the material, experience success, and feel confident in their abilities.
My Commitment to Every Family
Choosing a tutor is one of the most important educational decisions a family can make.
You're trusting someone with more than homework. You're trusting them with your child's confidence, academic growth, and future opportunities.
That responsibility shapes every decision we make as an organization and every tutoring experience we provide.
Whether your child needs to strengthen math foundations, prepare for advanced coursework, close learning gaps, or regain confidence in the classroom, our commitment remains the same:
To lead with integrity.
To teach with purpose.
To support every family with professionalism, honesty, and care.
Thank you for considering LatePass.Com.
We would be honored to help your family build stronger math foundations, restore confidence, and support your student's academic journey.
Find the Gap. Strengthen the Foundation. Build the Confidence.
Start the School Year with Confidence
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For Students in Grades 3–12
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✅ Receive a personalized learning plan
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✅ Download your FREE printable math practice packet with answer key
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