Derivations – Portland Math Tutor, LLC

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Colleen Gibson

6/01/2021

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Carlyn Eames

6/12/2018

Our 7th grader has been lucky to have Drew as our math tutor for the past year. Aside from the obvious and measurable improvement in grades, we have also noted an increase in confidence and overall interest in math. He now looks forward to his tutoring sessions and has enjoyed the ability to ask questions at his own pace and learning style.

BANJO WEYMOUTH

6/26/2023

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9/03/2020

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1/31/2024

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7/11/2023

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Megan Loepp

4/27/2021

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Lily Sawyer

6/09/2021

Drew has worked with our sixth grade son over the past year and has been wonderful--patient and warm and funny. My son is a bit slow to warm up and shy but after each session wraps up, he seems excited about what they covered and where he's at. Their working together has no doubt made a significant difference in terms of where my son's mathematical understanding is at now--we're grateful we found Drew!

Addie

6/05/2024

Category: Derivations

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