Gwendolyn Best

K-5 Mathematics Tutor

K-12 Learning Acceleration Grants Provided by the Virginia Department of Education

What I offer

Learning experiences that stimulate students’ interest and intellect.
Carefully designed math conversations that promote the exploration of math ideas to foster a deep and lasting understanding of the math they are learning.
Strategies for helping students use technology and other tools to investigate and practice math.
Ongoing checks for understanding and feedback as a way of assessing students' knowledge, skill level, and progress.
Group or individual tutoring virtually (Google meet) during the week
Group tutoring in (Public Libraries in Chesapeake, Suffolk, or Virginia Beach

Email me to schedule your sessions ilovechalkdust@gmail.com

K-12 Acceleration - Grants Virginia Department of Education

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Group Tutoring

- Virtual via Google Meet
- Grade 3 ~ 7-8 pm
- Grade 3 ~ 5:45 - 6:45 pm

Saturdays

Group Tutoring

In Person at Public Libraries
Contact me for times and locations. The Saturday schedule is being built around the needs of the students.
Sessions are 60 minutes in length begin at 10 and 11:15.
Saturday afternoon sessions can be scheduled.

Flexible Appointments

Virtual

I am taking up to 4 students for individual tutoring in grades 2-5

In Person

I am taking up to 4 students in grades 4 and 5 whose caregivers are interested in having their students tutored as a group.

Technology Tools

Free, web-based technology tools will be utilized during tutoring sessions. Following the tutoring sessions, I will share the links to the online tools we used. Students can practice and explore math anytime.

Word Problems

Math connects to real life. Word problems (also called practical problems) are a must if students are to truly see and understand math. Using the Virginia Department of Education standards, I will help students learn strategies for organizing their thoughts as they solve word problems, even multi-step problems that require several steps to arrive at a solution. Practical problems are mentioned several times in the Virginia Mathematics Standards of Learning fo reach grade level.

Math Materials

I use math materials to support students with Math "Show and Tell".

One of Virginia's Mathematics Process Goals is Mathematical Representations. "Students will understand that representations of mathematical ideas are an essential part of learning, doing, and communicating mathematics."

I enjoy helping students see the power in using math materials to organize their thoughts as they prepare to talk about math and explain their strategies.

Tutors I Recommend

If my schedule does not work for you, I highly recommend Wendy Barrett. Wendy works with students in all things elementary, not just mathematics.

If you are looking specifically for a kindergargen, first, or second grade math tutor, please consider Mathematics Specialist Brittany Alberson.

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