Better grades, increased confidence, improved organization and executive functioning. I strive to help students with all these things and any other goals they and their parents may have. At the end of the day, I want make math more pain free for students and their parents. I want students to come to the realization that they are more than capable of being successful in math coursework and professions that require such training. Parents and students seek out tutoring for a variety of reasons. ...

When it comes to offering students math help, a common refrain from parents and teachers often includes complimenting students abilities and calling them "smart". Unfortunately, recent research has revealed that such praise may be detrimental to students. Such praise may lead to students avoiding challenges and sticking to courses or fields of study or work where they can easily get "A's". Carol Dweck, a psychology researcher, has found that cultivating a "growth mindset" offers much greater pro...