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2011 - 2013 Recommendations

8th Grade Algebra 1 Tutor Needed - Alameda

My 8th grader has been limping along all year in Algebra 1. Up to this year was getting A's and now in the low B's. She needs immediate help in things like setting up equations, graphing etc. Don't want the year to finish without a solid background for math is cumulative. We live in Alameda and would like someone weekly though the school year and occasional refresher work this summer.The text book is McDougal Little within the Alameda Unified School District. Your recommendations and suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you. carol

Looking for a math tutor for trig for HS junior

I am looking for a math tutor with a good command of math and trig in particular for 2 girls at BHS who are struggling with homework and esp. testing. Guessing one 2 hour session per week, maybe more to prep for tests. Alan Alan

Daniel Mayeri (http://mayeri-education.com/) has been our son's math tutor since 2011. Our son needs a ''boost'' where math is concerned. Daniel is great. He is very organized and professional, very practical, knows the curriculum and connects well. He has helped our son keep his head above water and better. Highly recommended. Parent of a 14 yr old

Making Math Real Tutor

I am looking for a math tutor who has been trained in the Making Math Real (David Berg) method. If you are such a tutor, or if you know of one, please either post or email me directly. Please let me know which level you are trained to (elementary school, pre-algebra, and/or algebra). Thank you!

Math tutor for advanced 4th grader

Looking for a math tutor for an advanced, although not genius, fourth grader. He's about a year ahead of his class and getting bored. The best fit would be someone with experience and knowledge of fourth and fifth grade California math curriculum and standards.

I would like to recommend Lizette Greijbe to any family looking for a math tutor for their high schooler. Lizette is deeply knowledgeable about mathematics and has a knack for teaching the subject in a fun way. When my son finished algebra one, he had a good but shallow understanding of the subject. Lizette changed that, digging deep, showing him the underlying mechanics of the subject. Together, they went way beyond what his classroom teacher showed him and as a result his understanding of algebra is now much deeper. Lizette is conscientious, prompt and very flexible when it comes to where and when she will teach. She is also very affordable compared to some tutors. I highly recommend Lizette. Her phone number is 510/338 0103, and her website is at www.propermath.com. C. Noble

I highly recommend Daniel Mayeri as a math tutor. Daniel took my daughter from a C+ to an A- in Geometry last year. She also won an award for that subject. Daniel helped her really understand the concepts and analyze problems in different ways so that she became comfortable with the material. Daniel is an excellent teacher, and he'll be helping her with Algebra II this year. Susan

Math tutor for 7 yr old - Making Math Real

Our 7-yr old needs help with math. We're looking for a tutor in the Berkeley/North Oakland area. Some friends speak very highly of ''Making Math Real,'' so we're interested in pursuing that option. Our daughter is smart but a bit shy. There are a few Making Math Real tutors with notices on BPN; what we'd like to hear from are some parents re good tutors. Thanks! Kate

A family therapist recommended Leba Morimoto, a tutor who specializes in the strategies of Making Match Real. Leba is kind, patient, soft spoken, and her love of math is contagious! Our son felt very comfortable from the start, and Leba's positive attitude not only helped his math skills, but it helped him gain confidence in his math knowledge. His teachers saw significant improvement in math skills, comprehension, and attitude very quickly. I highly recommend Leba: lebasline@gmail.com, 510-528- 8224. Kim

As a lover of Math, I'd like to let everyone know about my children's math tutor extraordinaire: Abelian Group Math School Leslie Bryan 510 841-0784

Leslie is more expensive that some tutors but for the extra money you get magic! My 21 & 22 year old college students say she's one of the best teachers they ever had. And my 11 year old comes back from lessons asking if she can do the homework right away.

Leslie is very no-nonsense with her students, so they will have to work and come to class prepared. In exchange she has the ability to teach them math so that they truly love it and at least deeply understand it. She's been teaching math for over thirty years. She loves teaching and knows what works.

Leslie/Abelian Group offers both one-on-one and group lessons.
Katie

Great Math Tutor: I highly recommend Daniel Mayeri as a math tutor. He taught one of my children in high school, and when I found out that he was doing private tutoring I asked him to work with my other child who is now in high school. Daniel is passionate about math, and his passion helps kids to get interested in math. He has all kinds of strategies and techniques for teaching difficult concepts and working through complex problems. He also makes sure that the students understand why they are doing things rather than having them merely memorize how to get the answer. He has really helped build up my child's confidence in math and has even made her more interested in the subject. His website is http://mayeri-education.com or berkeleymathtutor.com. Barbara A.

My daughter has moved around to many states. Public, private schools and struggles with math, has always. She has major gaps in her basic math skills. She is in per algebra and lost. I found a making math meaningful specialist and she is not a homework helper. She digs deep and works with the gaps to fill in the foundation. She communicates with her teacher. She is wonderful and very positive, makes it fun and her thoroughness is just what she needed!! Been through many tutors, but she is really giving my daughter confidence by understanding how it relates to the real world. Worth the money!!!!! margret simon: simon.margaret@gmail.com +1 (510) 333-9277 Christa

Tutor Specializing in Math and Empathy

I would love for someone to share their personal experience (parents or students) that have had a really good experience with a math tutor. I want someone that can emotionally really come to where my student is at. She is quite demoralized. We have tried some tutors, including some of the ''known tutoring centers.'' I have found that a lot of tutors do not know how to reach a kid on the emotional level/or know how to really explain to a student that is finding math a very difficult proposition. I would be most grateful for advice, as my daughter is ONLY struggling with math. All the other subjects are going well. Desparate Parent

I highly recommend Jane Molnar at molnarmathacademy.org. She teaches classes and does tutoring in North Berkeley. My 9 year old son, though bright, was struggling with the Everyday Math program in his Albany public school classroom. Working with Jane began to turn things around for my son right away. Confusing concepts became clear. Jane taught him ways to solve problems and do his homework that made it much easier and less stressful for him. I plan to sign him up for one of Jane Molnar's after school math classes to keep the momentum going. My son's frustration and confusion have been replaced by confidence and a willingness to do his homework which now takes much less time. Jane has helped him with basic concepts such as fractions and division and has also taught him really fun topics from algebra and logic which he loves. Jo

I am writing to give a sincere recommendation for Josh Shiode, a highly qualified tutor for high school level math and science. We first learned of Josh last week through Chat Hull, a tutor who we read about on BPN. We were desperately looking for a tutor who could help our 16-year old daughter with AP Calculus and Mechanical Physics. Chat was fully booked for the semester, but suggested that we contact Josh, one of his grad-student colleagues at Cal who has a high level of success in tutoring students in need of extra help and support in science and math. Josh responded promptly to my (multiple)emails, thoughtfully answered all of my questions, and helped us to come up with a plan to help our daughter on her way towards better grades. He is efficient, generous with his time, and from our experience, an incredibly nice person! He can be reached at jhshiode@berkeley.edu. Monika

Chemistry, Math Tutor(s) - BHS

Hi, We are looking for a Chemistry and a Math tutor for our sophomore at Berkeley High - possibly the same person, doesn't have to be. Do you have any recommendations? Thanks so much. Concerned BHS Parents

Looking for math tutor for 5th grader who is struggling

I'm looking for a math tutor for my 5th grader. Any recommendations? My son is struggling, and beginning to feel dumb in class. My husband and I have tried, and we are butting heads with our son so it's time to bring in a neutral 3rd party to help out. Open to high school students, college students, anyone who is good with kids and good at explaining math. Thanks!

We highly recommend Oliver Miller as a superb math tutor. Oliver tutored our 16 year-old daughter who was failing pre-calculus with a very low F. While she deserves much credit for getting on A on her final exam and pulling out a B for the course, she would never have achieved this miraculous success without Oliver's patient guidance and encouragement and his wonderful ability to teach math to students who aren't enamored with the subject. Not only did he teach her math, but Oliver showed her how through hard work she can excel, even in subjects she dislikes. Oliver is such an adept tutor, because he not only assesses the student's strengths and weaknesses but quickly adapts his tutoring strategies to respond to the student's changing needs. Moreover, he took a student who did not believe she had the ability to do well in math and helped her realize the contrary. We cannot recommend Oliver highly enough! Oliver was recommended by a co-worker whose son also greatly benefited from Oliver's tutoring. His contact information is: kmps186@yahoo.com and 510.452.7729. Very grateful parents

I would like to highly recommend Daniel Mayeri (dpmayeri@hotmail.com) as an excellent mathematics tutor. When I moved both of my teenage daughters to California last August(2010) we soon discovered that the kids where falling behind. It took me most of the first semester to find a tutor. My High School student was quickly approaching finals and she was completely lost. I called Daniel explained our situation, he not only fit my daughter into his busy schedule but was able to cover the entire semesters work in three sessions prior to finals. The outcome was more than my daughter could have hoped for, through Daniels expert command of the subject and his ability to instill confidence she was able to get an A on her geometry final. Now both my daughters meet with Daniel once a week for maintenance and a clear explanation of the prior week material. Neither daughter worries about finals anymore, in math anyway. C.A.

Math Tutor Needed for 3rd Grader

Hi. We are looking into hiring a math tutor for our third grader. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. We live in North Berkeley. Thank you. Anon

Calculus tutor needed

My son is doing well in all his classes except for calculus. He is generally a good student, but is struggling with this class. I am looking for a tutor who is very experienced and highly qualified to teach calculus. Ideally, I would like to find a tutor who specializes in teaching math and is doing it full time. Thanks in advance.

Math tutor for 5th Grader in Walnut Creek

I'm looking for a math tutor or afterschool math class for my 5th grade daughter. She's struggling this year, and really hasn't had any troubles up to now. I live in Walnut Creek, so prefer this area/Lafayette for convenience. WC mom

2010 Recommendations

Math tutor for 14-y-o with low math skills

I am looking for an experienced Math tutor for our 14 year old grandson. He has very low math skills (4th grade?) and needs someone patient and fun. We live in the Montclair area of Oakland and would need someone at least 2x/week after school (around 4:00 M/W or 5:30 T/TH, or early evenings) C.

Any recommendations for a good high school math tutor? Need someone who can help with Algebra 2 and possibly Statistics. Ilana

Lizette Greijbe helped our daughter with Precalculus, and her grade jumped from a C+ to an A! We always knew that she was a smart girl, yet her grades were just not showing it. We thought that she just didn't test well for some or other reason, since her homework went well. Now we know that she didn't understand the work on a deep enough level. She immediately reported ''feeling better'' about her Math the minute she started working with Lizette, and the results soon followed.

You can reach Lizette at 510-338-0103. (She also does Algebra2 and Calculus, but I don't know about Statistics.) I highly recommend her. G. Hoffmann

Alan Kaplan is a wonderful math tutor and person. He helped our son prepare for the math SAT's, was extremely flexible, accommodating, thoughtful and effective (and responsive to us, as well). Our son did tremendously on the test (two times) - we attribute that to Alan's ability to figure out each kid he works with and inspire them. We know a few other kids who've worked with him who were all happy with their experiences, from CPS and Berkeley High. He's a great guy, and a great teacher located off Park Blvd, near CPS, 510.530.4012. We highly recommend him. Lisa

A friend of mine is asking about a math tutor for her daughter in middle school. She is especially interested in knowing of any female math tutors as a possible role model for her daughter. My daughter's tutor went off to college. Any suggestions? Thanks.

We are looking for a math tutor for a sophomore at College Preparatory School. Someone who is familiar with CPS math curriculum and has experience in tutoring CPS student would be preferred. We're in upper rockridge area. Immediate availability is needed.

My daughter struggled in math her four years at CPS. With Compass Prep tutoring, she not only got a 770 on the SAT math test, she aced the calculus final her senior year and got A in the class and a 5 on the AP Math exam. I wish we'd found them earlier.

The tutors (she had two or three different ones) didn't have any particular familiarity with the CPS curriculum, but each of them could look at whatever text or handouts were being used and quickly size up what was baffling my daughter and get her headed in the right direction.

I cannot recommend them highly enough. This is a class operation.

Good luck. Been there; done that

My son is in his early 20's and although he is in college and doing well in a very experiental program, his math skills, which were never good, have deteriorated completely. Somewhere along the way he self-identified as ''bad at math.'' Although many people describe themselves this way, he freezes at the thought of measuring anything, figuring out 10% of a bill, the simplest and most elementary calculations that one must know to get along in life. I'm looking for someone who is not only a tutor but has some added skills to deal with the fear that's taken over his ability to conquer this situation! anon

My 14 year old son has been working with a magical guy for over 6 months. While he was not a mathphobe, his rudimentary skills were completely insufficient, and we feared he would never be able to pass a high school exit exam.

David Plafker has turned his world around. He now gets As in math, can read a word problem and decode it into the math equations he needs to solve it, and is making it through 8th grade Algebra just fine. David is calm, caring and funny when needed, and my son has bonded with him such that he will work for far longer for David than he ever would for anyone else.

All that said, David will require a time commitment to make these kind of fundamental breakthroughs. He wants to see pupils twice weekly for 1.5-2 hours each session. He needs that length of time to get a student into each new competency, and it WORKS.

I can't recommend him highly enough. I would tell anyone who wanted his or her child, spouse, or anyone else to talk with him to see if he can help.

His contact info: David Plafker, 510.486.0693. His office is at 2550 9th Street in Berkeley.

No matter how inconvenient the time commitment or location may be for you, I would strongly recommend him!!!

good luck. - mom of a former math struggler

Our Berkeley High sophomore is in need of tutoring in chemistry and geometry. We'd like her to have the support she needs in these areas as soon as possible before the semester is much further along. We're looking for tutors for each subject (unless we luck out and find one individual who can tutor in both areas). We're in North Berkeley (but can travel as needed) and she's available after school and on the weekends. Recommendations greatly appreciated. Many thanks

To parents seeking a math tutor: I recommend Leba Morimoto, in El Cerrito. I have no incentive or reason to write this other than the wish to share a positive experience. My daughter, now 8 and in 3d grade, has been seeing Leba once a week for almost a year (started Spring 2009). Leba has shown a remarkable blend of creativity, flexibility, patience, and persistence in navigating the emotional and mental complexities which used to surround math for my daughter. Matthew

2009 Recommendations

My son is taking Physics and Calculus this year and is having a really hard time keeping up. He is usually a very good student, but this year has just been very difficult for him. Does anyone have recent experience with a tutor who is very ''professional'' and can teach both subjects? Concerned parent

Math tutor recommended: My sons both used a tutor named Karen Street while at Berkeley High School. As a former BHS teacher, she understands the curriculum. She is patient, kind and very methodical in her instruction. She also likes her students and often suggests math related activities they might want to check out. Her contact preference is email: karen_street@sbcglobal.net.
Fern

My daughter is in 11th grade at Berkeley High, taking a challenging course load, and has requested tutors in two of her classes. Not sure exactly what the issue is: content comprehension or study/test-taking skills, so someone who is able to address both would be ideal. And if there was someone who could tutor both subjects, that would be even better (but i realize probably pretty unlikely). In both cases, she hasn't made a great connection with the teacher, so outside support seems to be the answer. (i suppose the other answer is to have her back off on her schedule and take easier classes... but i think she actually DOES appreciate the rigor of each class, and also she has positive relationships with her peers in these classes, so i'd like to support her to stay at this advanced level. although i'm open to hearing feedback from parents who HAVE had their kids back off on course load) thanks in advance for your suggestions (both for tutors and on course load)! Hoping to connect with a great tutor (or two!)

I have a 7th grader who is struggling with math (math concepts, math facts, math everything...). She might understand the math itself, but not what she is doing or why. I am interested in math tutoring, as well as some over-the-summer help to get her ready for 8th grade. We also have a fourth grader who could use some math intervention as well. We are located in El Cerrito. ms

I am looking for recommendations for a precalculus tutor for my 10th grader. We live in Montclair and I prefer someone who will come to our house. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Catherine

Looking for recommendations for a math tutor: someone who can help teen with fundamentals that they missed along the way. For an 8th grade girl. Thanks!

We are looking for a good AP Statistics tutor for our 12th grader. Noticed many math tutors posted does not seem to list AP stat. Help ! Worried Mom

For the pre-calculus course, he met with the same tutor three or four times in the two weeks before the final exam, and did extremely well on the final, although his grades in the course had been very up and down all during the school year. Marty

2008 Recommendations

Does anyone have a recommendation for a tutor in Alameda for my 16 year old son for Algebra 2? I'm looking for some one who is not only a good tutor, but works well with a shy student. Concerned parent

I would like to recommend Paul Gee for Math Analysis (Pre-Calculus) tutoring. He was very patient, and knew how to related to my daughter. He was great at encouraging her and gave her the confidence she needed. My daughter felt that she understood the material much better when Paul explained it to her. Paul also helped her with SAT preparation. He is now helping her with A.P. Calculus. We are very grateful for his help. You can reach him at 510-502-8465. J

Re: High school math
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

2007 Recommendations

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 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

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

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.

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.

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

2006 Recommendations

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 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 2006

I 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

Earlier Recommendations

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