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Looking for a math tutor?

I have been a teacher for as long as I can remember. My expertise lies in the area of curriculum development and teaching. I am fascinated by the process of learning, particularly those aspects that lead to effective and efficient mastery of complex concepts.

One of my passions is teaching students how to learn. There is more to studying than re-reading notes, and contrary to popular belief, there IS a way to study for math tests. I love to share my “secrets” for developing more complete understanding and facilitating retention.

I am a firm believer in the power of consolidating pages of notes onto a single sheet of paper and teach my students how to refine their notes for each chapter so that when it is time for finals, they have everything they need on 6-12 pages.

Need technical help with your business?

I developed my expertise in synthesizing information into essential content through twenty years of curriculum development and classroom teaching. Helping students to understand and remember information required distilling complex ideas into simple, direct, and clear instruction.

Now, I can help you define your vision and express the essence of your work. I will meet you where you are, and gently assist you to keep taking the next concrete step into the full expression of your vision.

I offer a reliable, professional, and engaging means of clearly and powerfully explaining how and what you do. Together, we can transform your information into essential content, producing articles, documents, blogs, websites, curriculum, handouts, and on-line learning programs.

>> Samples of Work

Before working with Therese, I had over twenty years of content, some written, some in videos, blogs, audio, etc. that I had yet to tie together into a cohesive program. Therese was able to assess, organize and synthesize that content, and turn it into a comprehensive course book that up-leveled my entire program.
John Amaral, Body Centered Leadership

Background

Masters in Education, Instructional Technology.
BS Computer Science, with minors in math and science.

20 years teaching experience, in both business and educational settings.

  • Plexus Computers (System Administration)
  • DeAnza College (CIS), UC Santa Cruz Extension
  • Kennedy and Cupertino Middle Schools (6-8, math and science)
  • Living Wisdom School (K-8)
  • Los Altos High School (math)
  • one-on-one tutoring