Transforming Math Students into Strategic Thinkers
While your child masters mathematical concepts, they’re building the analytical thinking skills that will set them apart in college, career, and leadership roles throughout their lives.
Start Your Child’s JourneyMy Dual-Impact Approach
Immediate academic success combined with long-term strategic advantage
Immediate Results
- Improved grades and test scores
- Greater confidence in mathematical concepts
- Enhanced problem-solving abilities
- Personalized learning strategies
Long-Term Advantages
- Analytical reasoning frameworks
- Data literacy skills for the information economy
- Strategic decision-making capabilities
- Foundation for future leadership roles
Research That Informs My Teaching
The learning science behind effective education continues to evolve, and I stay current with research to refine my approach
What Studies Tell Us About How People Learn Best
Active Learning Works: Research consistently shows that active engagement with material leads to better retention than passive review. Students who practice retrieval, explain concepts aloud, and work through problems retain significantly more information than those who simply re-read notes or copy and paste or memorize template solutions.
Source: Karpicke & Roediger, 2008; Freeman et al., 2014
Personalization Matters: When learning approaches are tailored to individual needs and motivations, students show measurable improvements in comprehension and performance. This doesn’t mean everyone needs a completely different method, but rather that effective teaching adapts to different starting points and learning preferences.
Source: Pane et al., 2015; Bloom, 1984
Spaced Practice Beats Cramming: The spacing effect demonstrates that distributed practice over time leads to better long-term retention than massed practice. This is why I emphasize consistent, shorter study sessions rather than marathon cramming. But this doesn’t mean extending your time to results – I combine shorter sprint-like sets that alternate between repetition and real-life applications. This approach trains your brain in more effective problem-solving techniques while helping it consolidate skills and information for long-term use.
Source: Cepeda et al., 2006; Rohrer & Pashler, 2007
What This Means for You
I design my teaching around these principles: active engagement with material, personalized pacing based on your current level, and strategic mixed practice to build lasting understanding. While I can’t guarantee specific outcomes (learning depends on many factors), these evidence-based approaches give you the best chance of success.
Beyond the Session
My goal is to help students develop both knowledge and effective learning strategies that will serve them beyond our time together. They learn how to learn, not just what to learn.
Continuous Improvement
I regularly assess what’s working and adjust our approach based on your progress and feedback, ensuring our methods remain effective and engaging.
Customized Curriculum
Aligned with school standards but designed for deep conceptual mastery, not just memorization.
Progressive Skill Building
From basic principles to advanced applications, ensuring solid foundation at every level.
Concept Mastery Focus
Understanding the ‘why’ behind mathematical principles, not just the ‘how’ to solve problems.
Pattern Recognition
Developing the ability to identify mathematical patterns and logical sequences across different contexts.
Data Analysis Skills
Learning to interpret, analyze, and draw meaningful conclusions from quantitative information.
Strategic Frameworks
Business-informed problem-solving methodologies adapted for academic success.
Mathematical Reasoning
Articulating the logic behind mathematical solutions clearly and confidently.
Presentation Skills
Learning to present findings and solutions in compelling, professional formats.
Concept Translation
Making complex mathematical ideas accessible to different audiences and contexts.