IN STUDENTS' WORDS
--Freshman, Case Western Reserve University
"Ms. Johnson, you helped me feel confident in math and in so many other areas of my life more than you know. Thank you so much."
-- 8th Grade Student, Berkeley Independent Study
"You are one of the kindest teachers I've ever met. You are kind, funny, patient, and encouraging. You are my favorite teacher. I got so much better at math. Thank you for everything."
--Senior, Berkeley Independent Study
"I wouldn't have graduated without your help in Alg 2."
-Alumni, '82 Castro Valley High School
-"I wanted to write to you and let you know you are a teacher I remember from my middle school, and thank you for your help and kindness during that time."
College Sophomore, CSU Hayward
"I am so glad I found you. You are professional, organized, and assessed quickly what I need to work on. You are very real and personable, which helped change my view of math, and you really understood how anxious I was. You gave me the tools and confidence I needed. I passed both tests the first time after working with you. I am forever grateful to you for your support."
IN PARENTS' WORDS
Claudia P., Hayward, CA, The Berkeley School
"Tralee took the time to explain the math concepts to him and showed him how to become a better test taker. Within a few weeks, our son had gone from C's and F's to A's and B's and finished the year with excellent results."
-S.A., Oakland, CA, Head Royce School
"Finding a one-on-one tutor who cares as much as Tralee does about each student was exactly what my daughter needed. Tralee worked with my 12-year-old daughter once a week for over a year. My daughter had been struggling in math for quite some time, and we had tried other group tutoring services. Tralee helped my daughter spend a productive additional hour each week going over homework or reviewing material that had not “sunk in” during the school week. Tralee is very flexible and happy to try different ways of getting to a new level of understanding, and she was also happy to work with my family’s busy schedule. I would certainly recommend her to others. "
Lindsay U., Mill Valley, CA , Redwood High School
"Tralee helped our 16-year-old prepare for the ACTs and figured out his strengths and weaknesses, and helped him improve in his weak areas. She also had helpful advice about taking the test tailored specifically for him and had great feedback to offer us. We'll be using her again!"
Julie Q., Berkeley, CA , King Middle School
"Tralee went beyond the call of duty to research our state's school district curriculum and develop a learning plan to prepare my daughter as much as possible. With only a few sessions, Tralee helped my daughter feel comfortable with the basic terms, concepts, and calculations she would need. We were thrilled when my daughter got an "A" on her first math test at the new school!"
C.J., Lafayette, CA, Stanley Middle School
"I would absolutely recommend Tralee. My son told me, 'I'm not so nervous about math problems. I like math now! I understand it. Now I feel like I can think through a math question first and figure it out.' I am completely satisfied with the results."
Halina L., Albany, CA, Albany Middle School
"My daughter started to feel more confident and started to do better on weekly tests. Tralee is patient and gentle but knows her subject matter is thorough. My investment in tutoring paid off well!"
John, L. Modesto, CA Chapman College
"Tralee is a great math tutor. I am about to take the CBEST test in and I haven't worked on any type of math problems since college, so I was very out of practice. Tralee was able to reteach to me a lot of math that I had forgotten or just didn't learn the first time around. When I started, I did not feel ready for the test, but I do now! I highly recommend Tralee for a math tutor."
Lauren W., Oregon, Laney Community College
Tralee is a really great tutor if you have a lot of trouble in math. I worked with her this summer to refresh my algebraic skills and prepare for my college Algebra 2 course in the fall. She is very personable and finds a way to incorporate things you are interested in with the math problems you are learning how to solve. Tralee made me feel comfortable enough to tell her when something didn't make sense, which she would then stop and we would put focus on that area of difficulty. I have improved my math skills to the point where I no longer dread the idea of math!
MORE PARENTS SAY:
"At first, we tried a lower-fee tutor, but it wasn't quite what my daughter needed."
“We needed quick results, and his tutor didn’t seem to know how to explain it—even though he was a math major.
"He did OK, but we needed someone more experienced."
"The tutor hit a wall and couldn't take my child any further academically."
“My daughter was really pleased after your session, and she is looking forward to meeting with you again. She said, ‘Wow, she really could just jump right in without any context and immediately start helping me.' That was great!"
“Her teaching style is non-threatening and welcoming. She is able to engage my child in learning, so it’s exciting.
"Tralee doesn’t talk down to my son—she talks to him and not at him.”