Dan Chinburg's tutoring changed the trajectory of our son's education. He was starting middle school and had been in special ed in elementary school for processing delays. His teachers had indicated at IEP meetings that our son was a competent, but not outstanding, student. We were concerned about middle school math and hired Dan, fresh out of Penn grad school, to tutor our son. Dan has a well-thought out pedagogy, is tremendously dedicated to his students, and expects a time commitment in return. Within a few weeks our son was getting A's on his math quizzes and tests. Most importantly, his confidence grew from his success in math and he studied harder in other subjects too. Dan gave him pep talks along the way about academic success being cool, a different perspective than he was getting in middle school. Our son graduated middle school with straight As, except for Home Ec! He plowed through high school, graduated with honors in science and got into a highly competitive college. We still think the early roots of his strong academic success came from Dan's math tutoring when he was in middle school. Once he mastered the material and started acing math tests, it boosted his confidence and he grew as a student in all subjects. read more

Dan Chinburg is a gifted teacher. He is unique in that he deeply understands his subject matter and knows how to convey his knowledge to students in an accessible manner. Our son works with Dan on 7th grade math and after only 3 sessions his test scores increased by 30 points. Our son's confidence in math also increased and he knows that Dan is in his corner to help prepare for upcoming tests, homework issues or math concepts that are still unclear once he leaves the traditional classroom. Dan is responsive, professional and has a vested interest in tailoring the tutoring sessions to meet the immediate needs of our son. He provides homework that is based on our son's school curriculum, recent tests and upcoming math units. He has a terrific personality and style that is both focused and relaxed. He makes students feel safe as he builds their confidence by teaching them strategies that empower them to work through complex math concepts. Dan came highly recommended to us by other parents in our neighborhood, and we want to share our recommendation so that other parents know where to find support that is truly invaluable. Satisfied Parents of a Happy 7th Grader read more

I highly recommend Dan from his work with my three kids: one in high school, one in middle school and one in elementary. Throughout the year, we have seen an amazing improvement in their studies. Dan worked with our high school student on the SAT and ACT because we thought Dan could do more than the past tutor. In ten sessions with Dan, he had an amazing improvement in his score, which essentially allows him to consider most Ivy League universities and other elite schools. My kids love to work with Dan. We are going once a week to challenge their math skill above their school level math. Dan tailors the classes to fit each of their learning styles. Both my 3rd grader and my 6th grader have done great in school and have further developed in math. I have to mention, that even though we planned to work with Dan only on math, Dan is still checking my kids' reading and writing skills. He continues to select exciting reading material for them to take home and explore. Dan is a true educator, and it's great to know my kids are in good hands. Thanks to Lionheart Tutoring, my kids continue to develop and excel in math, while absolutely enjoying every session. read more

Dan at Lionheart is our go-to! If you want successful tutoring results and skills that will last for years to come, look no further than Lionheart. MATH - He was recommended to us 5 years ago by a teacher for help with middle school math. From the first meeting, our daughter was comfortable with Dan's approach to tutoring. Working with him one-on-one, he customized a plan and helped her master math concepts and skills beyond the classroom. He provides worksheets that compliment the classroom lesson. Today, she is a confident math student who is also not afraid to ask for help when necessary. ACT PREP - Our other daughter worked with Dan in preparation for the standardized tests. His knowledge and experience helped her stay on track with timing, develop the necessary skills on how to take the test, and use her knowledge in the subjects to her advantage. She accomplished her goal score first time out! read more

Dan has really turned around our son's attitude toward math. We initially came to him because our son was struggling with a teacher whose style was not reaching him. Although a capable student, he was stressed and beginning to really dislike the subject. Because Dan knows the school curriculum well, he was able to stay ahead of the material and teach alternate approaches - this alleviated our son's stress and helped him really master the material. Dan has a light-hearted style; he is a master at joking around with his students, and then getting them to buckle back down. Our son has fun, and (almost) never grumbles about getting up for his Saturday morning sessions. In addition to helping our son, Dan has also provided us with valuable guidance on course selection, based on his knowledge of the LMSD curriculum and our son's abilities and goals. He's super! read more

Normally a strong math student, my son was struggling with a particular math class. Dan did a great job of helping him to really understand the material and get back on track. Dan's reassuring approach, easy rapport and ability to laser in on how best to help my son learn, started delivering results with the first tutoring session. After a few sessions my son pulled up his grade, re-gained his math confidence, and even improved his organizational skills. I highly recommend Dan! read more

We started working with Dan to provide some challenging work for our daughters in math and to identify gaps in learning. Dan has been delivering so well in both areas! He is a patient teacher and he offers expertise that is really improving our daughters' understanding of some key concepts in math. We highly recommend Lionheart! read more

Dan tutored our daughter for the SAT and we retained him to tutor her in math. He is gentle yet firm and professional. As a result, our daughter, a high school senior, is doing very well in math, which is not her strongest area. For her SAT prep, he jumped in midstream, in the wake of a nightmare tutor experience. He is a pro. read more

Our son thoroughly looks forward his weekly meetings with Dan at Lionheart Tutoring. Dan has a good sense of humor, and great skill in explaining mathematical concepts, and we can see our son making progress. Dan is very encouraging, too, and kids need that. read more