STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
"I’ve always been average at math - I never fully understood the concepts, but I could get by with studying right before the test. I decided to get a tutor because I was worried about my grade after my first test in Algebra 2/Pre-Calc honors. Sarah did not just save my grade, she went back and solidified my shaky foundation of math (which was very much needed, though I didn’t realize at the time). Through her persistence to help me understand the deeper connections in math, she has gone above and beyond what I could have hoped for when I asked for some extra help. Sarah tailored our sessions to what I needed specifically. She answered all my questions, no matter how many times it took for me to understand. So, thank you Sarah. You changed what was something I dreaded doing into something that was fun to figure out. You took away my stress, and replaced it with curiosity and determination. Thank you for that incredible gift."
“I simply cannot put into words how much you helped me in my last stretch of AP calculus. Your philosophy, your way of explaining concepts, and your commitment to your students make you one of a kind, and anyone would be lucky to have you as a math tutor—especially because then they would rock whatever math they are looking for help in. I am so grateful for you and your service, and all I can do is hope that students start and stop the search for a math tutor with you, because you’re the best one anyone could ask for.“
"It is time to thank you for all your hard work and help over the years. For the past five years you have made all the difference in my academic career. Mathematics has always been something that I have struggled with, but because of you, I have been so much more successful! I have been to many different tutors for all different subjects, SAT classes and more, and I have never found somebody that can teach the way you do. You explain material in a way that I can actually understand, and I can't begin to tell you how important that has been for me. I am not a very quick learner most of the time, and while most people would get frustrated with me, you are always so patient (or at least you seem like it). I remember the very first time I went to you, in the 7th grade and I was so mad at my mom because I didn't think I needed a math tutor. I was embarrassed and sad because I thought I was the only kid that needed a math tutor. As I found out later, I wasn't! After the first few sessions with you, I began to notice a big difference in my grades. I used to get C's on tests and quizzes as an overall grade, but after spending one hour a week with you, my grades gradually climbed to B's and even A's. It was such an amazing feeling, and I owe it all to you. Thank you so much!"
"Throughout my high school career you have been one of the few people that I could always go to talk to about anything and share my feeling completely honestly with. I really apprciate you helping me get through math over the years but even more so, thank you so much for always being there for me."
"Thank you so much for everything. I couldn't have done it without you. You are amazing."
PARENT TESTIMONIALS
"Sarah tutored both of my children, each for all four years at Miramonte. Both took advanced and AP classes. Over those eight years I got to know Sarah’s commitment and dedication to each of my children. There were a few moments of challenge when one child was close to doing very poorly in a class. It was during those weeks that I saw Sarah’s close personal connection and commitment to my child’s success, not only at Miramonte, for each of them to learn how to approach challenge and rigor in life.
Both of my children went on in engineering at college with a deep mathematical base. When I ask them what they attribute their college mathematical success to, they say Sarah Harvey. "
Both of my children went on in engineering at college with a deep mathematical base. When I ask them what they attribute their college mathematical success to, they say Sarah Harvey. "
"I just want to thank you for working with my son. You are the first person who he really felt was helpful. Last year, I hired a tutor for him because he lost his notebook right before final exams. I overheard the session and realized that he spent most of the time explaining calculus to the tutor. With you, not only did he get guidance in arriving at the answers, but you gave him some really great tools to help him understand and remember concepts. "
"My daughter just completed her junior year and has been working with Sarah Harvey for the past two years. I would highly recommend her tutoring services because of her familiarity with the local Lamorinda school curriculums and because she is very gifted at breaking down math steps for her students. Sarah’s effectiveness was not only apparent in my daughter’s grades, but more importantly, showed up in her enthusiasm for math. We can’t thank her enough!"
"Sarah is an exceptional math tutor. My 9th grade son has been working with her for the past year, both in person and more recently online as a result of the Covid 19 restrictions. Both methods have been rewarding. Sarah is highly focused, has an incredible talent for explaining concepts clearly, and a real ability to help prepare for assessments. My son consistently achieved an A in Geometry with her help. Further, his solid foundation and confidence gained throughout this process will help him in other areas too (Physics). He is continuing to work with Sarah (his choice) this summer as he will be taking Alegbra II advanced next semester. We cannot recommend her highly enough."
"You re-define the definition of a tutor. When you agreed to take on our son as your student, for you it was not just a job, it was a commitment and dedication which you honored spectacularly. You truly put your heart and soul into his success - from identifying weak areas to intensively reinforcing all areas. His results speak volumes about how you opened up his understanding of AP Calculus AB and helped raise his grade to a solid B and a 94% final exam! We only wish we had met you years sooner!"
"Alex ended up with a B, a solid B, not a B-. I didn't think it was still mathematically possible to get the B, but Alex said he did very well on the final exam, 97%. I'm sure you know that this would not have been possible without your help. Before we connected with you, he was failing the class. I cannot tell you how much we appreciate your working with him. Thank you very much!"
“Our child had been an A-/B+ math student from Elementary school through Pre-Calc, with just occasional help from a couple of tutors. Then came Calculus. Started fine but hit a wall in second semester. A bad grade created anxiety, which destroyed confidence, which begat an even worse grade, and the downward cycle continued. Her tutors were of modest help.
We had heard about Sarah, read her philosophy on her web site and thought she might be a good fit. Indeed she was. Almost immediately she broke the cycle by restoring our child’s confidence and reteaching the material that was causing lingering problems. Our student wound up exceeding her grade goal and did extremely well on the AP test. We can say, without reservation, that neither of these accomplishments would have been possible without Sarah’s help.
Our recommendation to anyone looking for a math tutor would be to read Sarah’s philosophy; if that seems to reflect your student’s issues, engaging Sarah will almost certainly be a positive step.”
We had heard about Sarah, read her philosophy on her web site and thought she might be a good fit. Indeed she was. Almost immediately she broke the cycle by restoring our child’s confidence and reteaching the material that was causing lingering problems. Our student wound up exceeding her grade goal and did extremely well on the AP test. We can say, without reservation, that neither of these accomplishments would have been possible without Sarah’s help.
Our recommendation to anyone looking for a math tutor would be to read Sarah’s philosophy; if that seems to reflect your student’s issues, engaging Sarah will almost certainly be a positive step.”
"Thank you for continuing to be the graceful connection between our son and math."
"I think, in spite of herself, this girl is going to college next year. And I have you in large part to thank for that!"