About Sarah

Experienced, patient math tutoring.

I adapt explanations, pacing, and examples to each student’s needs.

18+ years tutoringGrades 7–12College & university topics
Sarah, founder and tutor at FocusMath
SarahMath tutor · FocusMath

Hi, I’m Sarah. With over 18 years of experience tutoring learners from Grades 7–12 through college and university topics, I specialize in helping students build a strong and lasting understanding of mathematics.

Every student learns differently. Sessions are shaped around the student’s skills, learning style, pace, current course, and the exact point where understanding begins to slip. I draw on varied teaching methods, visual models, resources, and problem-solving strategies so concepts are understood—not simply memorized.

Students are encouraged to participate actively and discover the path to a solution themselves. During exam periods, additional review can be arranged when availability permits.

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Tutoring approach

I guide students to understand the method and complete the next step themselves.

Patient attention

Questions can be repeated and explanations can be adjusted as needed.

Flexible explanation

I can use a different diagram, example, or sequence of questions when needed.

Active learning

Students explain their reasoning, try each step, correct errors, and practise independently.

Personalized support

Built around the student.

Scheduled Classes are personalized one-on-one tutoring sessions shaped around the student’s current course, learning needs, and pace.

  • Follow the student’s reasoning
  • Rebuild weak foundations
  • Prepare for a specific assessment

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Share the course and current challenge.

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