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Attuned Math Tutoring and SAT Prep

One-on-one support that helps you build understanding, manage anxiety, and reach your goals—with clarity, confidence, and even moments of joy

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Math Tutoring

It’s tough watching your kid struggle with math. You try to help, but somehow it always ends up… well, stressful (for both of you!). Maybe they think they’ve got it—but when test day comes, things mysteriously fall apart. Or maybe attention and focus are a challenge, and they feel stuck in a dark hole with no idea how to climb out.

But it’s often more than just math—school can be stressful for many reasons, especially when executive skills are still developing or neurodiverse learning styles are part of the picture.

My goal is to help students understand how they learn best and begin to feel good about learning again.

Book a Math Intro Session

“Honestly, we really just wanted a math tutor, but we got so much more”

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what parents and students say…

  • Tina is a great resource for anyone in need of any kind of math support; she can bring both sanity and joy to the math learning process!

    Annie, Parent

  • Tina's impact has been profound. She's been able to match her teaching to my son's learning "style", and "gets him" in a way that breaks through.

    Matt, Parent

  • Not only did Tina teach me each week's worth of material in our hour-long session, but any test stress, or other stress for that matter, vanished.

    Mirenna, hs junior

  • Her depth of knowledge and her ability to read his non-verbal cues were key in zeroing in on areas that needed work.

    Sarah, parent

  • Not only has Tina been helpful with academic challenges but she’s helped him improve his organizational skills, planning, and confidence in himself.  He’s starting to clarify his goals and interests.  

    Parent

  • Our son genuinely enjoys working with her as do my husband and I.  The combination of her counseling skills and her tutoring have been invaluable during a very challenging time for our family.

    Parent

  • As a parent and former teacher, Tina “get’s it” on multiple levels – academic, institutional and social.  She will help your child grasp or master the concept at hand, and she will help you (the parent) by diminishing conflict with your child... It’s a win-win all around.

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  • She also tutored me for the SAT, and my score was 380 better than my initial PSAT. She helped me relive my stress around the test, and tackle problems with confidence

    Amalia, student

  • My son already had a fairly high SAT score, but after working with Tina his score improved by 130 points. Tina has a very calm demeanor, a style that suited my son perfectly -- especially given the daily challenges and workload of attending a college prep high school

    Teri P parent

  • Tina presented me with multiple routes to take for each mathematical concept, and allowed me to choose the route I liked best. She made me enjoy a class that I originally found dry and boring.

    Shanti, student

  • Tina is NOT your regular math tutor, nor is she one of those subscribers to a "system". Rather she is a math counsellor, someone who really learns the way your kid works and finds the ways to reach them.

    Matt, parent

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I’ve helped hundreds of kids feel better about math and themselves.

For over 40 years, I’ve been working with students of all ages, who struggle with math, whether that’s making sense of fractions, factoring quadratics, or preparing for the infamous SAT—while gently easing anxiety along the way.

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SAT digital prep

Maximize SAT/ACT Success

Whether you’re aiming to boost your score for your reach schools or looking to brush up on your test-taking strategies, one-on-one SAT coaching is tailored to your unique situation.

I can help you:

  • learn essential content

  • learn cool tips and tricks

  • set up a study schedule

  • manage anxiety

  • build confidence

How it works:

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Math Coaching

Schedule a 60-minute introductory Zoom session to see if this feels like a good fit. Bring a problem, homework, or nothing at all—we’ll explore some math together and look at what’s really getting in the way. By the end of the session, you’ll have a clear sense of whether ongoing work makes sense. Ongoing tutoring is offered through regular weekly sessions, not one-off appointments. Cost $100

Schedule a math intro session
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SAT/ACT Prep

Schedule a 60-minute intro zoom session and we’ll design a plan that works specifically for you. We’ll go over things like how much time you can realistically devote to your prep, what score you’re aiming for, and how to stay motivated and accountable so that the work feels doable and maybe even a little enjoyable. Cost $100.

Schedule an intro SAT/ACT session

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