"Kim Powell is an absolutely stellar tutor who works with all three of our children.  She has helped them to understand, to excel and to gain confidence in math.  She has truly given our children a gift -- a foundation and a confidence -- that will allow each of them to move forward and grow into more and more advanced math.  I cannot recommend Kim highly enough." Keran D., Parent

"Kim is a great tutor.  She actually makes math fun and my grades have improved amazingly since I've started with her.  She is very patient and kind, and she helps you understand your work with great strategies." Harper D., Age 11

“My son is a complicated learner.  He has been in and out of both private and public schools and not one teacher was ever able to teach him math so that he could retain the information and make progress - that is until we met Kim Powell.  Kim was able to get through to my son and teach him math with impressive retention from year to year.  My son has been her student for over 4 years, and he has made the most remarkable progress through middle school and high school math under Kim’s teaching. My son has a lot of anxiety and when we went into lock-down, he was worried he would not be able to absorb Kim’s lessons over Zoom. Kim figured out the perfect setup so that he was comfortable and could continue making progress. He looks forward to his Zoom lessons even more than he did his in-person lessons, plus they are so much more efficient for his schedule. Kim has also spent many extra hours communicating with Luke’s teachers to be sure she stays ahead of the topics he is learning in school which helps prepare him and ease his anxiety. Kim is kind, patient, has amazing MMR technique, and can get anyone to learn math. I honestly believe the progress my son has made would not have been possible without Kim, and I am forever grateful.” Lucia S., Parent

"My son worked with Kim for 2 years learning high school algebra at Star Academy.  He struggled with other teachers in math, but Kim was able to address his learning challenges and teach him in a way he understood.  She was patient, kind, understanding, and able to make the class enjoyable for my son.  Kim is a great communicator and kept me updated on his work at school so I could support him at home.  My son would not have passed Algebra without Kim." Michelle D., Parent

"Kim has been instrumental in helping my daughter learn to enjoy and feel confident doing math.  She consistently supports my daughter's math development by individualizing her learning and by encouraging her to expand how she thinks about math concepts.  Kim has great rapport with kids and is diligent and collaborative in all that she does.  It's been especially great to witness my daughter's progress!"  - Jodi D., Parent

"I've learned so much and I've finally begun to really understand math.  I did so well on my final that I raised my grade to a B!!  Thank you so much for all your hard work and wisdom Kim!!  Much appreciated!!" Maxine D., Age 15

"We hired Kim to improve and reinforce our son's math skills.  He met with her once a week, after school, for over 3 years.  He enjoyed his time with her and they made significant progress.  He never complained about going and was happy after his sessions as well.  Kim's communication was excellent as far as scheduling, billing, and answering questions.  I also observed her at Star Academy.  Her patience, thoroughness, and ability to think outside the box has led to significant progress in students who would otherwise be failing in their math skills.  We can honestly recommend Kim to any academic situation, private tutoring and general teaching." Nicole S., Parent

“Our experience with Kim and her stellar skills tutoring has been unmatched.  She has been the single most impactful aspect of not only our son’s education but his relationship with his education…and she’s never even met him in person.  I don’t know how to encapsulate how important this has been to us, to our son, to our whole lives, to the very levels of joy in our lives, all of it.  The result of his work with Kim is amazing;  he’s in a place now where he loves math, and he loves learning.  Last month, he was getting his teeth cleaned at the dentist and spent the time teaching the hygienist about the nine lines (a Making Math Real method for teaching multiplication/division facts).  As a public-school kid with dyslexia, the degree of academic wounding he carried when he first “met” Kim on Zoom two years ago impeded him to such an extent that he could barely conduct a conversation about school or lessons taught, and meltdowns related to homework and attending school (even on Zoom) were frequent.  Now he’s launching into lesson plans with strangers because he’s so excited to share how math works.  He is understanding how it works.  It’s not that everything is suddenly easy.  Learning requires constant effort for him which hasn’t changed, but Kim showed him he had the ability to learn. And while its challenging, he’s willing to show up every time and risk failing because he believes he also has the possibility to succeed. This overflows into all aspects of his education and life and is priceless.  I am forever grateful to Kim, for her efforts, perseverance, ingenuity, creative approaches, and patience.  Thank you, Kim!!” Jeanne-Marie C., Parent

“Everyone’s normal is different. Some students are able to successfully advance through their math courses without additional support, some students are not. This is when a tutor’s assistance cannot be underestimated. Kim worked with my son from seventh grade Algebra through sophomore Geometry. She found a way to really connect with my son; stopping to evaluate his strengths and challenges early on. This allowed her to discover how to best support him and she continued to assess and make necessary adjustments throughout their sessions. She provided feedback and additional support for the days they did not work together. She also went the extra mile by reaching out to my son’s teachers. By doing so, Kim created a collaborative environment that enabled a consistent and productive approach to his learning and education. Her efforts helped guide my son on a path to success and have translated into a newfound confidence in my son. It is bittersweet our time with Kim has come to an end. Kim is the best. Exceptional! I can only say I hope you are lucky enough to have Kim as a resource, team member, and friend. She will be fondly remembered and surely missed.” Kari W., parent

“Kim has helped my children get caught up in math and we are forever grateful for her incredible teaching skills! The Making Math Real approach Kim teaches helped my daughters understand the math facts they needed for a foundation and they also developed helpful strategies to build upon. Kim is passionate about math and teaching and it shines though in her work with students—our kids adore her and look forward to time spent learning math with her! We highly recommend Kim!” Katie T., Parent

"Kim Powell is teacher extraordinaire!  I feel confident in giving her this label as she taught my daughter Algebra for 2 years.  Kim's teaching was so outstanding that I could learn Algebra just by listening from the living room.  Kim makes it a point to get to know each individual student to see what makes them "tick" so that she can establish a relationship with the student to make math FUN.  Kim is extremely well organized and her lesson planning is exemplary as well as her communication skills.  My expectations as a parent are very high and Kim not only met them, she surpassed them!  I HIGHLY recommend Kim for any student, whether it is to help a struggling student or to help a homeschooler embark on a new subject." - Cindy F., Parent

"Kim Powell is a gifted math teacher!  Kim implements the Making Math Real methodology with expertise.  From elementary to Geometry levels, she is skilled at understanding what each child specifically needs, and guiding their learning from concrete understanding to the abstract level of math.  Kim is a very organized and thorough teacher, continually wanting to learn and grow.  She connects well with students and is interested in each child's uniqueness." Deb B., Head of Math Department, Star Academy

“Finding Kim as a math tutor was the best thing that ever happened to us. Under Kim's expert tutoring using the Making Math Real program, my 11-year-old son (diagnosed with dyscalculia, ADD and dyslexia) progressed from 1st grade math to doing 6th grade algebra. I never thought it would be possible, but Kim made it happen! I am so grateful to Kim for her gentle and structured multi sensory approach to learning math. My son loves math now (he used to hate it) and says its his favorite subject. Kim is simply wonderful! I also love that she is super organized, punctual and professional and takes the extra steps to provide support for my son's learning.” Raven, parent

"Kim provides a comfortable and relaxing environment in working with her clients.  As parents, we were pleasantly surprised to see such a positive result in our son's learning ability in just after a few short weeks with Kim.  Our son has gained confidence in doing math and is no longer frustrated with homework.  We highly recommend Kim Powell as a math tutor.  As a former second grade teacher, Kim knows what is expected of these young children based on the current school standards." Laura and Pat T., Parents

"Wonderful teachers like you always play a very special role in one's life and are never forgotten.  Knowing you were helping our daughter with all your expertise and kindness made not only a very positive difference for her but it helped us heal as we watched her feel better about herself after some very challenging years." Mine T., Parent

"Thank you for helping me and for making learning fun so that I can now do it on my own." Richard T., Age 8

“Kim has been working with my son now for 2 years. He started with her knowing almost nothing. He is now a 6th grader getting straight A's in math. He told me the other day that his school teaches him what to do (the process) but Kim teaches him the why. That is an important step that is often skipped.” Emily V., Parent