Testimonials
“Having co-taught with Barb for three years, I know firsthand that she brings a warm, positive approach to math education. She puts an emphasis on creating a safe environment where students feel comfortable taking academic risks. By breaking down complex concepts, knowing when to adjust her pacing, and consistently building student confidence, she makes challenging math feel truly manageable.”
— Mackenzie Fitzgerald Special Education Teacher Bristow Middle School“Barb is a gem with tons of knowledge! My daughter was struggling with Algebra 1. Barb’s ability to clearly and effectively teach allowed my daughter to regain her confidence and have success. I highly recommend Barb! She knows the content and connects well with the students she works with.”
-Jess C. Parent of an 8th grader“Barb is excellent to worth with, both from parent and student perspectives. She is so friendly and supportive, and responded quickly any time I reached out. She was flexible with scheduling and understanding of the complexities of working with my son. My son was 13 and finishing 7th grade when they worked together. He was nervous and often started their sessions as grumpy as a 13 year old boy can be. Barb was not intimidated and got him engaged in their lessons. He was attempting grade acceleration, so Barb worked with him almost every day for about 6 weeks to teach him 8th grade math. He went into his exams with confidence and was able to move up to honors Algebra 2 this year. The basis Barb provided allowed him to excel in his class.
I would hire Barb again in a heartbeat!”
— Sarah Ridge Parent of an 7th grader“Barbara made a tremendous impact on my son’s experience in Honors Algebra I. She has a gift for making challenging material approachable, and even after a long school day, she kept him engaged and thinking critically. Most importantly, she helped build his confidence and encouraged him to take ownership of his learning. We’re so grateful for her support and highly recommend her.”
— Jordan A. Parent of an 8th grader