Effective Tutoring

Christine H. Spector

Barbara tutored our 10th grade son in Geometry and Spanish. He was failing those subjects. Barbara worked with him and he is getting B and B+ in the subject and he is more willing now to do the work to do well in the course. She raised his grades, but more importantly she changed his attitude toward the subjects. I am very grateful.

2021-01-04

Anne Prueck

My son, 4th grade, was having great difficulty in math. I hired Barbara and within 7 weeks, he went from C- to A work. Barbara is still tutoring him, now as a gifted student. I simply do not have the words to describe the effectiveness, efficiency, and excellence that Barbara has brought to our situation. Run, don't walk, to book her!!!!

2021-01-04

Janine Whitfield - New Canaan

Barbara taught William Latin all summer long in preparation for boarding school where is required. William was a poor Spanish student and I was concerned that Latin would be overwhelming. Barbara worked very hard and they got through Latin I and II. William is excelling in his Latin class and he has developed confidence. We are so grateful to Barbara. Her fast track method for learning a language is very valuable. I highly recommend Barbara

2020-09-27

Dr. Hannah Lee

My daughter had to take the ISEE exam. She had always had trouble in math. Barbara tutored her six hours per week and changed our lives! My daughter is now achieving top scores. She is confident and Barbara has also increased her scores on the English portion of the exam. We will continue with Barbara for Enrichment English and math. I can't say enough about how wonderful my experience with her is. If you can hire her, she's very booked, do so immediately.

2020-08-26

Susan Zenofsky

Barbara was very effective in giving my daughter a preview of Algebra II and a thorough review of Algebra I. My daughter had problems in Algebra I this year. I feel that my daughter is now prepared to have a successful year in math with Algebra II and we are continuing to work with Barbara once per week. I am very relieved of a great burden and I hope that everyone having problems like this hires Barbara for their own peace of mind.

2020-08-26

Dan Koppel

Barbara helped by son enormously with honors algebra II and Spanish. She was punctual, and clearly explained the difficult concepts and helped him learn. I wholeheartedly recommend Barbara!

2020-08-25

Dan K

Barbara filled in the gaps he was missing in his Algebra Class. His scores improved and was given the confidence to move forward and be able study on his own.

2020-03-06

Denise Mermelstein

My son, Robert, had a very hard time in algebra. This went on for a few months. Finally, I hired a tutor. Barbara came and worked with him and in 3 weeks, my son was not only solving problems accurately, but he was confident. No more avoiding math, not doing his homework, zoning out in class, making excuses. Now math is Robert's favorite subject. Barbara did a fabulous job teaching my son math, but more importantly, changing his attitude. Her performance was sensational.

2020-01-07

Sang Woo - New Canaan

Barbara tutored my 7 year old daughter in math. I wanted enrichment work for her. Somehow Barbara noticed that my 7 year old had the ability to do math at higher levels, taught her this work, and my daughter is no doing math 3 to 4 years above her level. I was astonished. Barbara is truly excellent at what she does.

2019-12-06

Arthur Dennis - Westport

I hired Barbara for SAT Math Review. I needed to boost the performance on the SAT's for my son James and my niece, Rachael. Barbara tutored them extensively for 3 months. James's score went up 200 points and Rachael's score went up 175 points. We were thrilled with these results and we know that Barbara's performance made a very big difference in the rank of the universities that accepted my son and my niece. Barbara is the most effective tutor that I have ever hired. I have 4 children and have hired many tutors. We are thankful to have met her.

2019-12-05

Sandra Smythe - Ridgefield

My son, 14 years old, failed algebra the previous year. I was referred to Barbara and she began tutoring my son. I don't know what she did or how she did it, but within 6 weeks, my son became excellent in algebra. She had me purchase the No Nonsense Review book, which is the whole Algebra 1 course. In 3 months, my son finished the entire book and told me that now Algebra is his favorite subject. I never thought I would hear words like that. I do not even have the words to express the gratitude that I feel toward Barbara for the way she came in, got down to business, and resolved the problem in very little time. Anybody who hires this woman would be lucky to have her.

2019-12-05

Mary McShane - Weston

Barbara was very dedicated. My son was failing Algebra 1. Barbara taught him the entire course over a 3 month period. She moved fast and was effective and he came to understand his math concepts like a champ. He was 14 years old. She is an outstanding professional.

2019-12-05

Roseanne Carramo - S. Norwalk

I hired Barbara to tutor my daughter, 16, in physics and algebra II. My daughter had C's. Barbara was able to patiently explain the physics concepts to my daughter and she fluently used aids like Khan academy and diagrams from sites on the internet to illustrate the concepts. She restored my daughter's grades to A- and her confidence as well. My problems were solved the day that I hired Barbara.

2019-12-05

Paul Rodgers - Westport

I hired Barbara to tutor me in GED Math. I have had tutors before but nothing worked out. Barbara was patient with me and taught me Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry. This took a long time and was a lot of work, but I passed the math portion of the GED test and obtained my GED. I am forever grateful to Barbara for her efforts in helping me achieve my goal. She is an incredible tutor.

2019-12-05

Olive Hendersen - Darien

I have 2 gifted daughters. On recommendation from a friend, I hired Barbara for a specialized enrichment English program dealing with structure writing, grammar, vocabulary, and the reading of classic novels and short stories. One daughter is 4th grader and one is in 8th grade. Barbara really engages them in the process and they love the stories. I highly recommend Barbara.

2019-12-05

Julissa Chen - Darien

I hired Barbara for enrichment for my daughter who is gifted. Barbara designed an English program with vocabulary building, composition writing, grammar lessons, short story, novel, and film assignments. My daughter went from 80% statewide testing to 99% in standardized testing. Our relationship with Barbara is still on-going. I highly recommend Barbara for your tutoring needs.

2019-12-05

Amy Kotla - Wilton

My son was 2 years below grade level and in a special class for remedial reading and it wasn't helping. He couldn't spell. He was failing Spanish. Barbara created a way to train his focus and it worked! Within 3 months, my son was reading 1 year above grade level. She created an enrichment spelling program. He because a competent speller. She instituted a speaking based approach to Spanish. She taught him to understand/speak Spanish, with grammar, spelling, writing, and reading. He become the top child in his Spanish class. This woman is a genius.

2019-12-05

Margaret Lehtinen Wilton

My daughter had a cognition problem in math with her focus. Barbara devised a very effective way to work around that. My daughter tested at 40% statewide in math. Within 3 months, 6 months later she tested at 80% statewide. Barbara turned math into a strength for her.

2019-12-05

Claire Mulley - Ridgefield

Jimmy had trouble in Spanish. With Barbara's help, he went from and F to an A in 5 weeks, but more importantly he learned to like Spanish. She was the best tutor we ever had!

2019-12-05