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We have recently discovered an excellent math tutor in Pleasant Hill, who has taught at our local high school. She knows the format of teaching for the current California texts and has adapted very well to teaching from our daughter's home schooling text, using the Saxon method. She has made a positive difference for our child, who is learning Algebra 1. She charges $60 per hour, and her name is Kellie Paredero. Her phone number is (925) 787-8747 , and her email is: kellieparedero@comcast.net Vicki vichabra[at]yahoo.com
Can anyone recommend a good calculus tutor for a high school student. We live in the Oakland Hills near Berkeley. Thanks Doris
I am looking for an experienced tutor for my 9 year old daughter. Primarily math but possibly language arts also. We are in Alameda and would prefer someone local who has experience with elementary school children. Also prefer someone who is a good listener and motivator -- my daughter has low self-esteem and does not think of herself as a good learner. Concerned Alameda parent
I'm looking for a 12th-grade Pre-Calculus tutor for my daughter. She'll need at least two hours a week from January through April/May, possibly more as she prepares for tests. I'd like the tutor to come to our home in Oakland (Lakeshore Area).
Hello...We are looking for a tutor for our 11 year old (5th grade) son. Although a bright child, he seems to lack some motivation and confidence in his abilities. We, and his teacher, are concerned that he won't be ready academically for what is to come once he enters middle school next year. We would like referrals for a math and reading comprehension tutor who would come to our home. We think a male tutor would be a better fit for him; one who is sincere and warm, knows how to motivate a child (who might think he knows more than he does!), and possesses a sense of humor. Thanks in advance.
I am in need of finding a math tutor for my son. He is in elementary school and needs a lot of remedial assistance with number sense, basic concepts, and key operations. He has learning disabilities so the tutor needs to have a foundation in educational therapy or neuropsychology. We have tried the making math real route and at this juncture think a different approach may be more appropriate for him. Someone in or close to Berkeley is optimal, but more important is the right person who can connec with him yet be firm and disciplined. I know of some people, but interested in knowing who else is out there. Any suggestions? Anonymous
By the way, her gifts are not limited to tutoring math. She also tutors
reading, writing, and organizational skills. She is an extraordinarily
gifted tutor I recommend her most highly.
Her number is 510-528-8224
Andrea
my daughter, who is in third grade, would benefit from a math tutor who can show her that math is fun, while also teaching her the basics in a manner she can easily retain. she would prefer it be a woman who comes to our home in south berkeley. thanks. lola
I am looking for an 'inspiring' math/academics tutor for my middleschooler who has a hard time keeping up with school. Please let me know if anyone had any good experience on this. thx laura
I would like to recommend Paul Gee as a math tutor. he has been tutoring my daughter for her junior year Math Analysis class at Berkeley High. He has helped her to understand and appreciate the work, but most importantly he has helped her with her self confidence through his encouragement of a student who has previously been very anxious and intimidated by math tests. As a result, her test scores have steadily increased. he has been a joy to work with. lj
We are looking for a tutor for my son for AP Statistics, just until mid May(preferably in Berkeley). He has senioritis and this is the class jeopardizing his bright future! I see lots of Math teachers in the archives, but not all are comfortable with tutoring Stat.
My daughter is a ''formerly'' very good math student taking Geometry in high school. She still likes math but is so disconnected from the teacher and her teaching style that she is just doing the minimum. She is open to tutoring - especially because she likes math and would like to have a better grasp and a more enjoyable experience. She prefers a youngish female tutor, our home or outside somewhere. Any recommendations?
I wish to highly recommend my son's math tutor, Will D'Ambruoso. He's focused, engaging and effective. He has taught high school math, specializes in SAT and ACT prep. He knows how to help your student really get math. His e-mail is dambruoso[at]yahoo.com, home: 510-845-1274, cell:510-684-4620. Dana
Math Tutor Recommendation
PAUL GEE has a gift at unlocking the doors of knowledge.
He tutored my 11th grade daughter in Math Analysis
(Pre-Calculus) last year and helped her to get an A.
My daughter saids ''Paul makes the math so easy to understand.''
I am very appreciative of his help and will certainly be using
his services again this year. You can reach Paul at 502-8465.
L.B.
Hi every one. I saw a lot of recommendation for Math tutors
so I had to recommend my daughter's tutor. Her name is
Melissa, very energetic and very smart. She has been
tutoring my daughter since she was a freshman in high
school. My daughter is a senior now. My daughter hated
Math and now is loves it. Well Melissa knows all the math
subjects and Statistic (the honor class) and it has been
just great. I didnt have to look for a different tutor
every year. If my daughter decides to go to a close by
school I will still continue having Melissa tutoring her.
Her rate is very reasonable and she is a UC Berkeley
alumni. Her email is: radmelissa[at]yahoo.com
Lily
I want to recommend my son's math tutor, Paul Gee, for
both math and science tutoring. Paul is patient and
understands the needs of my rather distracted seventh
grader. In addition to helping him understand algebra
concepts, he has also provided him with techniques for
staying focused during tests. My son looks forward to his
visits and his test scores have definitely improved. Paul
Gee: 502-8465
halina
Hi, I am looking for a math tutor for my son who is currently at BHS in 11th grade. He struggles with math and is taking albegra 2B this semester.A college student or graduate in math with car would work best. once a week/hour. We live in north Berkeley. thanks for any recommedations you may have. mona
Aug 23 2006 I highly, highly recommend Erika Smith. email: riceandsmith[at]earthlink.net My daughter is at AHS and was having severe problems with Algebra II. She has a moderate learning disability that affects her ability to read and take tests. Too late in the game I found Erika. After one quarter of tutoring, my daughter's grade went from a D to a B. She began to enjoy math. Erika not only knows math but is extremely patient and specializes in kids with learning disabilities Maria
---- Jul 03 2006 My daughter has been extremely happy with her algebra tutor, AARON MAZEL-GEE. With Aarons help, she has dramatically improved her math comprehension, and raised her grade from a B- to a solid A. Aaron has tutored all levels of math from 6th grade arithmetic to college level calculus. His teaching experience ranges from being a summer camp counselor, a swimming instructor, as well as being a math specialist in a private school. He is fun and dynamic, with a flare for relating to young people. My Daughter said: I was hesitant to work with a tutor, but Aaron is really cool. He makes math come alive for me. He has helped my daughter with SAT preparation as well as preparing for next years math course. We could not recommend him more highly. Aaron can be reached at amazelgee[at]gmail.com or 510-486-1221. Pat
Paul Osborne, Paul The Tutor, is doing his School
Readiness classes again this August. I have seen these
classes do a wonderful job of getting students ready for
math and science classes. Courses last one week, and he
does a different course for each math level from pre-
algebra to algebra 2 and for chemistry. He should have
information about these classes on his website
www.paulthetutor.com
You can also reach him by email at
paulthetutor[at]paulthetutor.com or by phone at 510.301.5302
Marta
Can anyone recommend a fun, dynamic and competent math tutor for a soon-to-be 4th grader? Our son needs work on math concepts and multiple-step math problems. He very much needs to be inspired, so the personality of the tutor is key. He loves young adults and high school students, but he also loves older adults who are fun and have an easy repoire with kids. We couldn't find many postings on BPN for tutors at the elementary-school level. We live in Albany. Thanks very much
Jan 30 2006 Hello fellow parent I would like to recommend my daughter's tutor Melissa. She is very kind and understanding. She knows the subject well, and helped my daughter understands all the ''whys'' in Math. Now my daughter can solve math problems with very little difficulty. Melissa even spends time communicating with my daughter via email anytime she has a problem, which I think is super. Melissa lives in Albany and can meet you even on the weekends. Her email address is radmelissa[at]yahoo.com and her rate is $30 hr. Paulina
Jan 03 2006I would like to enthusiastically recommend our math tutor, Leslie Bryan.
In eighth grade our kids were getting good grades in math but clearly did not understand math concepts. By teaching our kids to UNDERSTAND math concepts instead of just memorizing them, Leslie enabled one son to test into Geometry at one of the best high schools in the Bay Area and the other (already in High School) to be able to transfer math concepts to other subjects.
Leslie assesses learning styles, holds students to their highest standard, and is very helpful in coordinating with school teachers and helping us (the parents) assess what is working at school and what is not. She teaches study skills that apply to all subjects.
Her number at the Abelian Group Math School is 510 841- 0784
Katie
Looking for a inspiring math tutor who can also help with general study skills and motivation for a bright, underachieving 16 y o boy.
Leslie at Abelian math has been tutoring my daughter for two years now, and it has been a wonderful and productive experience, literally zero to trig. My kid has gone from math phobic to thinking of herself as a math geek. (''Maybe I'll major in math.'') Leslie is very good at finding a child's strengths and going from there. She is very clear on what needs to be learned, and doesn't ask for busywork. I couldn't recommend her more highly. She has an office down by Strawberry Creek -- you can hang out and have a yummy Zeste Cafe snack while you wait. Her number is 841-0784. laura
If you need a math tutor, call Avi Shragai at 524-6454. He's an experienced and kind tutor, available for algebra, geometry, calculus and statistics. Avi is an advanced math student and senior at El Cerrito HS. $20/hour. Merry S.
Aaron Mazel Gee has tutored my son Pablo, a freshman at Berkeley High since September 2004.
The whole experience has been very pleasant. Once a week Aaron would call to reconfirm the time and place and make sure it worked for everyone. Then when he would get together with Pablo, he would explain the math and help Pablo with his homework. Pablo was always happy to go and liked the way Aaron worked with him. The result has been very satisfying. Pablo has good grades and seems to understand what math is all about.
I recommend Aaron wholeheartedly. He is patient, fun, accommodating and knows how to talk to younger kids. Needless to say, he has a very advanced understanding of math as well as good teaching skills.
Sincerely, Catherine
I would like to recommend an excellent math tutor, Aaron Mazel-Gee. He has helped my son a great deal to catch up and cope with his high school math analysis class. I feel that my son feels as ease with him because they are so close in age and Aaron never talks down to his students; Aaron is young enough to easily connect with the high school students he works with. Aside from being a great role model, he is very conscientious and dedicated. He is prepared to assist with students in high school math, advanced math and SAT. Contact Aaron at aaronmazelgee AT yahoo.com.
May 2005 - I'd like to recommend a wonderful math and physics tutor, Ankur Rupani. My daughter is a junior at ECHS and was at her wit's end last semester with both pre- calculus and physics. Ankur started with her in November and by the end of January, both her grades and her confidence had significantly improved. She's continued to work with him this semester in preparation for the SAT and feels well prepared for the test next weekend. In addition to private tutoring, Ankur plans to offer SAT courses as well beginning this summer. He's very patient and gentle - wonderful for the math phobic!. See his website www.integraltutoring.org or email him at ankur_rupani2000 AT yahoo.com Good Luck! Lori
We would like to recommend our 13 year old son's wonderful math tutor, Aaron Mazel-Gee. Aaron is a senior at Berkeley High and takes advanced math classes at CAL. He is soft spoken, patient and able to explain math in terms of concepts - not just numbers. He is also a great role model - a thoroughly modern (read: very cool) teenager who excels academically and still finds time for friends and a wide variety of outside interests. He has even been a summer camp counselor! Contact Aaron at aaronmazelgee at yahoo.com and tell him Susan sent you.
I would like to recommend Jennifer Dillon as a very competent Math tutor. She worked with my Berkeley High student last year in Geometry, and she will be working with her again this year in Algebra II. Jen is able to tutor in all areas of Math, at multiple levels. My daughter enjoys working with her, and is now understanding almost everything in her homework. Jennifer Dillon can be reached at 845-6348. She lives within walking distance of Berkeley High. shelley
I would like to update contact information for a fantastic math tutor. Brian has tutored my children in middle school Algebra and will be continuing to do so for Algebra in BHS. He is very engaging and manages to make math really cool. Brian Tucker has an MBA and has taught for a number of years, most recently teaching college level business and mathematics. He may be reached at 510-923-1078 and briantucker94612 AT yahoo.com Thank you. Karen
If you are seeking a math tutor for your Middle School or High School student - look no further! Our son's wonderful tutor, Aaron Mazel-Gee is currently accepting new clients. Aaron, a Berkeley High School student (and former Camp Kee Tov counselor) who takes advanced math classes at CAL, has been tutoring our 7th grader for the past several months with great success - semester grade went from a C- to an A! To quote our son, ''He knows how to talk to kids and how to explain math concepts in ways that are, you know, not just numbers. Before I met him I was afraid that he would be this nerdy math guy, but he's not. He's a really cool guy and I like hanging out with him.'' Hey - can't get any better than that! You can contact Aaron at aaronmazelgee AT yahoo.com. Tell him Susan sent you! susan
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