by Kirk's Tutoring | Jul 20, 2020 | Articles
It has been a hot minute since I have posted an update. First of all, THANK YOU, to all of the wonderful families and clients I have had the pleasure to work with. I mean it when I say my job is the best job in the world. What’s new? For the last three years I...
by Kirk's Tutoring | Jul 20, 2020 | Articles
I believe all children can learn math. Some have to work at it harder than others. I believe more than one-in-five children have a learning “difference” I believe the more senses used, the easier it is to learn and remember. I believe all math problems can be solved...
by Kirk's Tutoring | Feb 21, 2018 | Articles, Services
Kirk’s Tutoring stands out among math tutoring programs for a variety of reasons, but two are primary. First, I teach using a technique called multisensory math. Multisensory math uses visual aids and manipulatives to help students understand mathematical concepts....
by Kirk's Tutoring | Jul 13, 2017 | Articles, Services
Not everyone understands what I mean when I say I am a “multisensory tutor” so I thought I would explain what that means to me. Foremost is the use of Mortensen Math base ten blocks to build math problems. Building problems with your hands activates more areas of...
by Kirk's Tutoring | Jul 13, 2017 | Articles, Services
What do you imagine when you think of your child receiving math tutoring? Are student and tutor sitting alongside each other with a textbook open? Are both heads down, diligently working through the assigned problems? Perhaps, you envision a corporate chain where six...