Private math circles

I offer math circles for kids ages 5 to 13, both in person (in the Burlington, VT area) and virtually. At this time I am unable to offer one-on-one tutoring. My approach is not standard, so please read on to understand what I offer!

My approach: I like to focus on areas students are less likely to have seen, such as combinatorics, graph theory, probability, game theory, and others, in order to create a fresh and fun environment in which students can learn mathematical reasoning. I try to help students leave behind their preconceived notions of math that they’ve developed in the classroom and build that logical maturity in a new environment. Students are then able to apply this reasoning to their school math classrooms and math competitions. This is a long term, holistic approach to building quantitative and logical reasoning skills. Please take a look at this website to learn more about my teaching philosophy and some examples of material covered in my recent math circles.

Forming a math circle: To form a math circle, all you need are 3-6 students with no more than 3-year age range between them. If you have only 1-2 students for a group and would like help finding others, please send me an email and I can try to help connect folks. I give preference to folks who can meet during the school day (e.g. homeschooled students) and those who can put a group together on their own. If you are interested in discussing private or semi-private tutoring with me, please send me an email.

What I don’t do: At this time I do not offer remedial tutoring, help with exams or homework, or directly coach toward a math competition or standardized test.

Cancelation policy: Please note that cancelation with under 24 hours' notice will count as a completed session, and no refund will be given. This also applies to no-shows that are more than 15 minutes late. This policy has been put in place to protect my time and cover the cost of childcare during the planned meeting time! Payment is due prior to the start of the session.