Specialties
Math Lab K14 is a math tutoring aid for grades K-12th. We have over 30 years of experience and our services include math tutor, customized lessons, Pre-Algebra tutoring, Algebra 1 and 2 tutoring, Geometry tutoring, Pre-Calculus and Calculus tutoring and statistics tutoring. We offer not just 1 on 1 tutoring but we implement parent-student community curriculum planning during COVID-19. Please call us today.
History
Established in 2014.
Now retired, my 25-year teaching career evolved Math Lab over a quarter century as an after-school learning laboratory and self-discovery. I continue growing ideas for other students, share w/ K-16 teachers, professors & tutors as well. Also, Exploratorium Teacher Institute (1990-2004).
Teaching Awards & Commendations:
-Marshall McLuhan Innovation In Teaching Award (1994)
-IISME Fellowship Award @ Hewlett-Packard (1997)
-Math Department Chair, International Studies Academy (1998)
-Joseph B. Whitehead Educator Of Distinction Award (2002)
-NASA Educator Astronaut Teacher Program (2004)
-SF Mayor's Nomination for Teacher Of The Year Award (2014)
ISA Chess Coach, 5th place (1994), 2nd place (1995), 3rd Place (1996) @ NorCal State Championship
-Lowell HS Chess Coach, 2nd place (2012), 10th place (2014), 2nd place (2015) @ CalChess Championship; 1st Place High School Team, S.F. Scholastic Chess Championship; (2016) 1st Place Golden Gate Park SF Chess & 2nd Place CalChess Championship
Meet the Business Owner: Patrick F.
A graduate of U.C. Berkeley specializing in developmental psychology and math learning, graduate school at S.F. State (teaching credential, math), Stanford University (Summer Sessions in Teaching & Learning); 25-year chess coach in SFUSD, remain adjunct faculty advisor & chess coach for Lowell Chess Club in coordination with Mechanics Institute Chess at 57 Post St. working directly with American chess Grandmaster Nick DeFirmian. Note: That is Bill Nye "the science guy" giving me a high-five, forming a mutual-admiration society between us!