Accolades

Here’s what people have to say…

Anna Zagaria

High School Senior

Tutored in AP Calculus AB

Tutoring for Anna began in October when she realized this year of math was different from the other years she had studied mathematics. She found AP Calculus challenging, in fact, so much so that she found herself with an “F.” She began tutoring, 1-hour sessions, twice per week.

“Math has always been easy for me, until this year. AP Calculus was a struggle from the start, and once my first grade came in as an “F” I knew that I needed help. This is when Suzanne came to my rescue! She took me step by step through everything we had covered during the first few months of school, and I was caught up in no time! Suzanne knows tricks and short cuts for everything and she is really good at explaining concepts. She taught me how to make study notes for each test, which I will keep to study for the AP test; she is helping me get prepared! I look forward to our tutoring sessions because she is so patient and kind and she never makes me feel stupid. At the end of this semester my grade was an “A”. Suzanne taught me the concepts in a way that I will remember them for the AP test in the spring; she has been such a help and encouragement!”

Katie Kennedy

College Student

Tutored in college Calculus, single variable

Katie began tutoring with Suzanne right off the bat at the beginning of her Single Variable Calculus summer class. She knew the University of Minnesota’s 8-week, 5-day-a-week intensive course, which met for 2 hours per class period, would be tough. She wanted to aim for an “A,” but was concerned she wouldn’t be able to make the grade. She and Suzanne met for 2 one-hour sessions per week through the 8-weeks. They worked on discussing material Katie didn’t understand from lecture, questions from her homework, and working ahead.

“Suzy has been a wonderful tutor for me. She took all of the complicated calculus and broke it down into little pieces that I could understand. We worked at a pace that was tailored for me, and she always made sure I understood the concept completely before moving on. Suzy is a great tutor!”

Katie’s email:

“Hi Suzy! I got an A- on the final and an A in the class!!! Thanks so much for all of your help this summer! It made a world of difference!”

Becky Palmer

Parent

Parent of a high school student tutored in AP Calculus AB and Precalculus.

“I whole-heartedly recommend Suzanne [Reichel] Ferguson for math tutoring. My daughter looks forward to the tutoring each week. The tutoring has made a huge difference in her level of understanding math. Suzanne is reliable, knowledgeable and very effective in focusing on key concepts that has resulted in a measurable improvement in her math grades.”

Tim and Gay Dubbs

Parents

Parent of a students tutored in Geometry, Algebra II and Precalculus.

“We appreciate Suzy’s conscientious and thorough approach to tutoring our sons in math. She is able to vary her approach based on their age and readiness level.”

Chelsea Zimmerman

High School Senior

Tutored in Precalculus and AP Calculus AB

“This past quarter I got an A in math. I know that it would not have been possible but for Suzanne’s tutoring help. Suzanne teaches calculus in a way that I can understand, by hacking through complicated equations in order to give me a shortened, easier way to understand the main concepts. Once I understand what I am solving, we analyze the complicated equations. Suzanne has become familiar to my math class, for I am often teaching my class easier ways to remember concepts in class. Recently we learned the unit circle, and Suzanne taught me an easy way to remember the sine of trigonometric functions in each quadrant. The next day I taught my class the trick, and later learned that my math teacher loved the trick so much he taught it to all his other classes. Suzanne teaches math with patience and clarity; math has never been so painless!”

Cheri Haynes

Parent

Parent of high school students tutored in PSAT preparation.

“Suzanne’s ability to individualize the lessons, while covering all of the material, is invaluable. I am positive that my son and daughter could not find a better preparation for this important test.”