Testimonials
Effective:
- patiently explain any math topic in a way that the student can understand
- build or maintain a solid foundation as well as increase confidence
- facilitate homework, saving time and reducing math frustration
Emails:
"The boys really enjoyed their session with you. Look forward to seeing you next week. Thanks!"
-- 6th grade, Wilmette, IL (9-20-20)
"Thank you for Monday! (My daughter) said you were incredibly helpful."
-- AB Calculus, New Trier (10-14-20)
"(My Daughter) said the session was very helpful! Thank you."
-- College Statistics (11-21-20) ONLINE
"Thank you so much for the in depth answers. I understand what you showed me! Thanks so much for the quick response! I really appreciate it!"
-- 8th grade, Algebra, Winnetka, IL (12-9-20) ONLINE
"We can't tell you how much we appreciate all your hard work with (our son)! Have a wonderful holiday!"
-- Algebra 2/Trigonometry, New Trier High School (12-18-20)
"Thank you for your help and math resources. I felt much more confident today."
-- Precalculus, New Jersey (1-21-21) ONLINE
"(My son) reported that class went better today -- he felt much more prepared having reviewed with you. It was easier for him to understand. A big win!"
-- BC Calculus, New Trier (4-5-21) ONLINE
2019-2020 Advances
Emails:
"I just wanted to tell you that (my son) really enjoyed his session with you this week."
-- Sophomore, New Trier, Geometry (8-29-19)
"Hi! The calculus test went well!"
-- Senior, Deerfield HIgh, Calculus (9-28-19)
"Also, (my daughter) got a 100% on her last quiz and last test."
-- Sophomore, New Trier, Analytic Geometry (10-5-19)
"(My daughter) was super excited because she got a 90 on a pop quiz on Friday. Her confidence in math is definitely improving.... Thank you for that!"
-- 8th grade, Glencoe, Algebra (10-8-19)
"Thank you. (My daughter) said you were super helpful."
-- 6th grade, Wilmette, Pre-Algebra (11-7-19)
"Hi Lance. Wanted you know (my daughter) felt really good after her test!! She's very thankful for your instruction.!! Thank you again!!"
-- Freshman, Loyola Academy, Honors Geometry (11-12-19)
"Happy Holidays! Thank you for all the help with math this past year."
-- Senior, New Trier High School, Algebra 2/Trigonometry (12-27-19)
"(My daughter) is very pleased with her final grade and so happy to have this behind her! She couldn't have done it without you! We appreciate all of your help! I will reach out if (my daughter) finds herself needing help with her next math class."
-- Sophomore, Deerfield, Honors Geometry (1-9-20)
"85 on that last test. Up from failing grades. Fantastic man! thank you."
-- Senior, HIghland Park, Calculus (2-27-20)
"Thanks again, Lance. For a kid that hates math, she bounced off the computer happy as a clam."
-- Freshman, Libertyville High School, Algebra (4-20-20) ONLINE
"Thank you so much for everything you did for (our son and daughter). You were such a huge help to them. They loved working with you.. If you ever need a recommendation letter or anything, we would be happy to help."
-- Deerfield, (5-17-20)
"Field of Dreams", Dyersville, Iowa
2018-2019 Achievements
Emails:
"Thanks. (My daughter) was happy with your ability to explain. Look forward to Sunday!"
-- Parent of Junior, New Trier High School, Algebra 2/Trig (10-22-18)
"I got a 97 on my math quiz!!"
-- Junior, Highland Park High School, Pre-Calculus (11-20-18)
"Hi, math is going good. I got a 92% on the test, so you really helped. Thank you so much!"
-- Sophomore, Highland Park High School, Geometry (11-22-18)
"I just wanted to thank you. (My son) did well on his final. As soon as he starts up after break, I will contact you immediately! thank you again!"
-- Parent of sophomore, Stevenson High School, Geometry Honors (12-21-18)
"My daughter just took another practice math. 34. Wow!"
-- Parent of junior, Highland Park, ACT math prep (1-3-19)
"Just an FYI. (My son) earned a 104% on his logarithms test. Overall grade moved from A- to A. Thank U!!!"
-- Parent of freshman, Glencoe, advanced algebra 2/trig (1-22-19)
"(My daughter) got a B in math this semester and is very relieved! I believe she got an 86 on the final. Can we start up meeting every week? Thank you!"
-- Parent of freshman, Highland Park, algebra (2-14-19)
"Hi Lance! (My daughter) was placed in honors geometry based on the placement test that she took last week. :-) Thank you again for all your help!"
-- Parent of 8th grader, Glenview, high school placement test (4-12-19)
"Hi, thought you might be interested to know that (my son's) math MAP score was 241. (Last test was 225, so quite a jump). The score was up there with the other kids in his advanced class. Thank you for your help!"
-- Parent of 4th grader, Skokie (5-15-19)
"Lance, (my daughter) took a full ACT practice test on Saturday. She improved her math score (from 26) to a 31. Thank you for your help."
-- Parent of Junior, Wilmette, ACT prep (5-14-19)
"I wanted to let you know that you did something right, because (my daughter) got 100% on her math final! She was very excited, and also because she was the only one who got 100%. She studied like crazy."
-- Parent of freshman, Glencoe, Algebra 2/Trig Honors (6-14-19)
"Thank you for everything you did to help (my daughter). We really appreciate it and she learned a ton from you. Have a great summer!"
-- Parent of sophomore, Highland Park, Geometry and Alg 2/Trig (6-15-19)
2017-2018 Accomplishments
Emails:
"Thank you! (My daughter) looked at what you did and she understands how you got the answer."
-- Advanced Algebra, New Trier High School (9-9-17)
"(My daughter) did a practice ACT on Saturday and went up 5 points on math!!!"
-- Parent of junior, Deerfield High School (9-6-17)
"... I am happy to report that (my daughter) got a 94 on her last test."
-- Parent of 8th grader, advanced geometry (10-6-17)
".... (My daughter) got an A in math for the first time ever!!! So, thank you for everything you have done for her!"
-- 8th grade, pre-algebra, Glencoe (1-20-18)
"... (My son) got his grade up to an A- in the 3 week grading period. So very happy!"
-- Parent of senior, pre-calculus (5-11-18)
"... (My daughter) ended up with an A- for the semester!!! She got a B+ on the final. Thank you for helping her achieve that A.
Have a great trip this summer, and see you again soon!"
-- Parent of freshman, geometry, HIghland Park (6-7-18)
29029 Challenge - Stratton, Vermont (2017)
2016 - 2017 Triumphs
Emails:
"(My daughter) said you did an awesome job with negative numbers and absolute value. She got 100%, and even got extra credit for finding a mistake on the test!"
-- Parent of 7th grader, Highland Park, IL (9-20-16)
"Hey, (my daughter) got 46-46 on her math test!! Woohoo! Thanx so much for your help!"
-- Parent of senior, Calculus, Highland Park High School (9-22-16)
"(My daughter's) last test (after working with you) was the best by far. 90%. Thanks for your help!"
-- Pre-Calculus, New Trier High School (11-21-16)
"Just wanted to touch base and thank you again for making yourself available on short notice when we needed help. You really helped (our son) with his confidence in math."
-- Parent of 7th grader, Deerfield, IL (5-21-17)
"Hi Lance. (My son) got a 97 on the final. So, A for the semester. Thank you so much for helping. He said going over the material really helped him."
-- Junior, Pre-Calculus Honors, Northbrook, IL (6-1-17)
"I thought you'd be proud of (my daughter). Attached is her final exam grade and comment from the teacher -- "93% Great work!" Thanks for all your help! We will definitely be in touch in August to talk about gometry next year. Have a great summer!"
-- Parent of 9th grader, Algebra, New Trier High School (6-3-17)
2014-2015 Success
Emails:
"... I just wanted to let you know I got my ACT scores back a few days ago, and I did very well. My composite score was a 34, and my math sub-score increased to 33! Thank you so much for helping me prepare, I really appreciate it..."
-- Junior, Evanston High School (4-13-15)
"It was so nice meeting you. [My daughter] really enjoyed working with you. Thank you for your tips and online suggestions as well."
-- Parent of 8th grader, Pre-Algebra, Glencoe (11-6-14)
"[My daughter] got 51/51 on her test Friday. Class median - 45. Thanks!"
-- Parent of 8th grader, Algebra, Deerfield (10-6-14)
"Hi Lance! I got 92/100 on my math final! Thanks for all the help!"
-- Sophomore, Geometry, Highland Park High School (1-26-15)
"We are so pleased that you and [my daughter] work so well together, and as a parent, I really appreciate the kind words about her."
-- Parent of 11th grader, Pre-Calculus, Wilmette, New Trier High School (12-14-14)
"I just want to thank you again for all your hard work and extra materials you sent over the past couple of months. It really helped [my daughter]
with understanding the material and confidence in a class like this. I will continue to hand out your name whenever I can."
-- Parent of 11th grader, AP Calculus (AB), North Shore Country Day School (5-9-14)
"Just heard from [my son's] teacher. He got 80/83 on his (final) exam! Thanks Lance!"
-- Parent of 11th grader, Pre-Calculus, Evanston (6-5-14)
"Hi Lance. Just emailing you to say that I got a 5 on my AP calc test!! I'm so excited about it. Thanks for all your help this past year!"
-- 11th grader, AP Calculus, Highland Park (7-10-14)
2013-2014 Progress
Emails:
"Hi Lance! I got 91/100 on my math final! Thank you so much for your help this year! [My brother] got 85% (on his Algebra 2/Trig) final and he's really happy. Have a good summer!"
-- 9th grader, Geometry, Highland Park High School (6-5-14)
"I just saw my grade on the final exam. I ended up getting an A (93%). I want to that you for all your help so far. I really appreciate it."
-- 9th grader, Honors Geometry, Deerfield High School (1-24-14)
"Thanks for all your help. [My daughter] was able to get the A- for the semester! We will keep in touch!"
-- Parent of 10th grader, Pre-Calculus, New Trier High School, Wilmette (2-2-14)
"Happy New Year. [My son] got an A- in the (Honors Geometry) class, which was good news, thanks to your help."
-- Parent, Ignatius Prep (1-16-14)
"Hey Lance, just wanted to catch you up and let you know I got into the University of Pennsylvania today.... I wanted to thank you for all the work you helped me with (during the past 3 years)...."
-- Senior, Highland Park High School (12-13-13)
"BTW [my daughter] has an A in this grading period... I attribute much of this success to your patient and diligent work..."
-- Algebra 2 Honors, Evanston High School (12-6-13)
"I got a B+ on my math final!!! 89/100.... Thank you, Lance!"
9th grader, Geomtry, Highland Park High School (1-23-14)
"I took the chapter 4 test today. The test was quite challenging, however I received a 45/48 (94%). I wanted to thank you for helping me prepare, your time and effort to send me practice problems, as well as helping me over the phone, was greatly appreciated."
-- 9th grader, Honors Geometry, Deerfield High School (11-26-13)
"Just wanted to let you know, [My Daughter] got a 98 on her (algebra 2) test. Thank you for your hard work."
-- Parent, New Trier High School (11-26-13)
"Thanks again, Lance! I really appreciate it. I used the Special Quadrilaterals Packet and I'm glad to say it really helped."
-- 9th grader, Geometry, Highland Park High School (1-13-13)
2012-2013 Feedback
Emails:
"....received an A in math. Enjoy the summer!"
-- 10th grader in Honors Pre-Calculus, Highland Park (7-18-12)
"Thanks so much for the great tutoring session, and the information and links....
[My son and daughter] really loved working with you.... they said you are a great teacher and really SMART!"
-- parent of 8th and 10th graders (8-26-12)
"FYI, [my daugher] passed her placement entry exam at KU, so thanks for your help in getting her ready."
-- parent of incoming college freshman (8-30-12)
"You have been very helpful. [My son] got an A on his test!"
-- Parent of 8th grader, Deerfield, IL (10-21-12)
"Just heard from [my daughter's] math teacher. She said [my daughter] did better than most on the final. She said the extra work with you really showed. Yay!!"
-- Parent of 10th grader, Chicago Jewish High School (1-15-13)
"Thanks so much. [My daughter] was hesitant to have you come at first (she's self-conscious)... she found it helpful and clearly recognizes the benefits."
-- Parent of 7th grader in Highland Park, IL (10-17-12)
"'A' for the 3rd quarter! Thanks, C."
-- 10th grader, Algebra 2/Trig, Highland Park High School (4-1-13)
"94.5 on the math final. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP!!!! Have a great summer, and we'll see you in the fall."
-- Parent of Pre-Calculus student, Highland Park, IL (6-5-13)
More excerpts from emails:
"Hi Lance. Just an update on the AP tests: [my daughter] got a 5!!! Whooo Hoo! THANK YOU!"
-- Parent of senior, AP Calculus, New Trier High School (7-5-12)
"First off, you rock! [My daughter] did great on her test last week and pulled her D grade up to a B-... Yeah!"
-- Parent of senior, Calculus, Highland Park High School (5-22-12)
"[My son] got a 90 and was so happy!! Thank you for all your help, notes, and links!"
-- Parent of junior, Algebra II/Trig Honors, Highland Park (5-18-12)
"[My son] earned an A- on his test. I believe your sessions with him are definitely helping!"
-- Parent of freshman, Advanced Algebra, Deerfield High School (1-24-12)
"Thanks so much. I got a 102.5 out of 105 on my test!!"
-- Freshman, Algebra, Highland Park High School (4-20-12)
2008-2011 Comments
Excerpts from Emails:
".... got a 33 composite score (on ACT math)..."
-- 11th grader in Highland Park, IL (5-15-10)
"... We want to thank you for all your help... [My son] really benefited from your help."
-- Parent of 8th grader in Deerfield (6-6-10)
"That was so nice of you to check up on them... [older daughter] ended up with a B... And, [younger daughter] ended up with an A in her class... Your help was great!!"
-- Parent of siblings at Highland Park High School (1-15-08)
"Hi, I wanted to share with you that [my son] got his first 'A' of the year on a math test. Thanks for helping him!"
-- Parent of 10th grader at New Trier High School (11-17-10)
"Thank you so much! [My daughter] received word that she was finally moved up to advanced math!!"
-- Parent of 7th grader, Wilmette, IL (1-20-11)