BEN SYVERSEN: SAT, ACT, GRE, AP Math, AP Physics
Ben is from Concord, MA, Graduate from Indiana University in Mathematics and Jazz Music/Trumpet studies. He has been coaching for the past 15 years. Ben has worked with students at some of New York City's top high schools and colleges including Collegiate, Saint Ann's, Brearley, Stuyvesant, Packer, Friends Seminary, Avenues, and New York University. Many of his students have gone on to study at highly selective universities including Brown, Princeton, and Carnegie Mellon. As a tutor, Ben excels at explaining difficult concepts in ways that are clear and intuitive. Combining a relaxed, conversational attitude with a careful attention to detail, Ben helps his students develop a clearheaded and confident approach to subjects and tests that initially seem stressful and overwhelming.
Barbara rappaport: academic math specialist, k-8
Barbara is a retired educator from Framingham, MA. She has taught for over 32 years as a special educator, grade 6 and elementary math specialist, and department head. Barbara has a deep understanding of the Math Common Core Standards from grades K-8 and is well versed with the major work of each grade level. Her goal is to help her students gain a strong foundation with solid conceptual understanding along with a high degree of procedural fluency as well as the ability to apply these skills for successful problem solving. Of utmost importance to Barbara is the relationship she develops with her students and removing any fears the student may have related to math. All students can learn math and be successful if taught with understanding rather than rote memorization!