Carey School Parent

We are so grateful for the time and effort you spent with our daughter; we don’t know how we – or she – could have done it without you. You have a special talent and we all are very lucky to know you.

San Mateo Parent

We are forever grateful for your care and attention. The testing path is a long and arduous journey. Yet, with your help in keeping us focused, helping us with late night edits and reminding us to breath, we had less stress and had unbelievable results. 5 schools out of 5 schools is amazing!

Kari C, Crocker Parent.

My son has been coming to math workshop since the beginning of his 7th grade year. He has excelled in math and gained incredible confidence. He moved from pre-algebra in 7th grade to high-school level algebra in 8th grade and has received all As in math. He also took the prep-class for the high school placement test and did very well on the test. Annabelle is totally in-the-know regarding the curriculum of all of the math classes, upcoming tests and needs for the kids entering high school. It has been a huge weight lifted off my shoulders!

Denee and Peter Berliner

Dear Annabelle,

We wanted to thank you again for all of your hard work on behalf of our children. Our four-year relationship with you and The Math Workshop has been nothing short of extraordinary.

Bobby, as you know, is entering high school and with your time, talent and expertise, he was accepted into all of the high schools he applied with honors distinction. Kendal, our youngest, is working diligently with you and your staff to achieve her best marks with the common core math transition which has been difficult for her to grasp. The attention you and your staff have afforded Kendal is immeasurable and we can’t thank you enough for caring so deeply about both of our children.

Peter and I continue to recommend you and your outstanding program to all of our friends and neighbors. The Math Workshop team, comprised of high school students, college students and educational professionals, is the perfect formula for success. We would not think of working with any other team and our children love coming to see you!

Thank you for following our family values as it relates to education by instilling the love of learning and pride in academic excellence.

Sincerely,

Denee and Peter Berliner

Crocker Parents of 6th grade girl and 8th grade boy

Hillsborough, CA

Shashi D. Hillsborough

Annabelle is a wonderful teacher – patient, kind and focused. She takes the time to understand your child’s strengths/weaknesses and create an individualized plan to prepare your child for success. I would highly recommend her ISEE prep classes and her workshops. They strike the right balance between academic rigor and creative learning, and the children truly enjoy them. Annabelle has hit upon the right recipe for ensuring your child will want to learn and she follows through. She is also very experienced from working in the HCSD and other schools in the Bay Area.

Lynn F

Annabelle made learning fun for my child and helped him achieve his goal.
I would highly recommend Annabelle to help your child meet their potential.

J.T. Bock

In one word: Magic! My daughter was tutored by Mrs Vakili in preparation for the HSPST high school entrance exam. Generally not a good test taker, she did extremely well which I attribute to Mrs. Vakili’s process with her. Mrs. Vakili is not just a teacher, she is a coach, a friend, a confidant, a counselor, a motivator, and
a confidence builder. My son works with Mrs. Vakili to strengthen his math skills and his confidence has increased two-fold. He never complains about “going to tutor” because he is so comfortable with her and she somehow makes the learning fun. Her patient, personal commitment to assess each child, identify their unique learning abilities, and work tirelessly with them has been a lifesaver in our household.

Mrs. G. Walia., Hillsborough

The thorough Test Prep that my son received from the Math Workshop has been critical in his success in the The Harker Middle School Entrance exam. WIth the help from the Math Workshop, my son is a new incoming 6th grader at The Harker School in the Fall!

HT M

Annabelle made learning fun for my child and helped him achieve his goal.
I would highly recommend Annabelle to help your child meet their potential.
Lynn F., Hillsborough

Wenda T

Although an excellent student my daughter has always seemed to lack confidence in her math skills.
In the 3rd grade we started looking at tutors and various programs, ultimately choosing The Math Workshop. Almost immediately after starting her first Math Workshop session we saw her confidence level rise.
I am continually amazed to see how much she looks forward to her weekly workshop and love to see her bound into the car, excited to tell me about the latest problem she’s tackled or trick she’s learned. For us the Math Workshop has been a magical program that has drawn my daughter in, has made learning a fun experience and significantly increased her overall confidence. I am forever thankful to have found Annabelle and her team and look forward to continued success.
Wenda Treu., Hillsborough

Karen K

Annabelle is a phenomenal instructor. My son has taken several of her Math Workshops and now is in the summer camp program. He has so much fun and doesn’t even realize how much he’s actually learning. Annabelle has a magical way of connecting with the kids!
Karen K Hillsborough

J. Johnson, Hillsborough – Crocker

This program is fantastic! Mrs. Vakili not only teaches the fundamentals, but she also guides students to take responsibility for their learning. My son, historically strong in math, was falling behind. She was able to clean up, motivate and instill passion for math again. He is back on track and enjoys being part of weekly classes. Having taken her Test Prep course, he has been admitted to CSUS and is a thriving new freshman. She has a keen ability to connect quickly with your child, becomes a mentor and can pinpoint very quickly what she calls “their areas of opportunity.” The most impressive aspect of Mrs. Vakili’s teaching is her demeanor with students. She presents information on a wide variety of topics while projecting a composed presence, a great sense of humor and above all maintaining a positive classroom environment. Unlike a program like Sylvan or other franchise math centers, which offer generic education assistance, The Math Workshop under the close guidance of Mrs. Vakili is a boutique quality-tutoring center. She is very familiar with all area schools and embeds the standards into lessons and assessments. Her attention to detail allows students to thrive and be successful in class. It is extraordinary, how she knows the classroom management of many teachers and how she customizes her approach for the individual student. We are lucky to have this amazing resource!

Shashi D. Hillsborough

“Annabelle is a wonderful teacher – patient, kind and focused. She takes the time to understand your child’s strengths/weaknesses and create an individualized plan to prepare your child for success. I would highly recommend her ISEE prep classes and her workshops. They strike the right balance between academic rigor and creative learning, and the children truly enjoy them. Annabelle has hit upon the right recipe for ensuring your child will want to learn and she follows through. She is also very experienced from working in the HCSD and other schools in the Bay Area.”

Lynn F., Hillsborough

“Annabelle made learning fun for my child and helped him achieve his goal.
I would highly recommend Annabelle to help your child meet their potential.”

Karen K Hillsborough

“Annabelle is a phenomenal instructor. My son has taken several of her Math Workshops and now is in the summer camp program. He has so much fun and doesn’t even realize how much he’s actually learning. Annabelle has a magical way of connecting with the kids!”

Mrs. G. Walia., Hillsborough

“He thorough Test Prep that my son received from the Math Workshop has been critical in his success in the The Harker Middle School Entrance exam. WIth the help from the Math Workshop, my son is a new incoming 6th grader at The Harker School in the Fall!”

Wenda Treu., Hillsborough

“Although an excellent student my daughter has always seemed to lack confidence in her math skills. In the 3rd grade we started looking at tutors and various programs, ultimately choosing The Math Workshop. Almost immediately after starting her first Math Workshop session we saw her confidence level rise. I am continually amazed to see how much she looks forward to her weekly workshop and love to see her bound into the car, excited to tell me about the latest problem she’s tackled or trick she’s learned. For us the Math Workshop has been a magical program that has drawn my daughter in, has made learning a fun experience and significantly increased her overall confidence. I am forever thankful to have found Annabelle and her team and look forward to continued success.”

J.T Bock Hillsborough

“In one word: Magic! My daughter was tutored by Mrs Vakili in preparation for the HSPST high school entrance exam. Generally not a good test taker, she did extremely well which I attribute to Mrs. Vakili’s process with her. Mrs. Vakili is not just a teacher, she is a coach, a friend, a confidant, a counselor, a motivator, and a confidence builder. My son works with Mrs. Vakili to strengthen his math skills and his confidence has increased two-fold. He never complains about “going to tutor” because he is so comfortable with her and she somehow makes the learning fun. Her patient, personal commitment to assess each child, identify their unique learning abilities, and work tirelessly with them has been a lifesaver in our household.”