This is the BEST math tutor ever! I was almost failing math last year in grade 11 and she helped me achieve a high mark in math by the end of the year. She was always encouraging and made me realize I can do math! I was planning on dropping math after grade 11 but after my great math experience last year because of vanessa I took Data Management in grade 12. She has a very creative approach to teaching that helps you understand everything and she is very patient. Not only is she a terrific math tutor and truly helps you understand all math questions she is just all around awesome! Every math tutor session she makes me tea and we have great chats, she gives me great guidance on my life. I don't know where I would be in my life if I never met Vanessa! She is the best! Seriously, go to her and get math help! You won't regret it! From math parties, to tea math sessions I have never had so much fun doing math! read more

I am a huge fan of Vanessa and her company The Math Guru. She has a special way of connecting with her students as soon as they walk through her door. Vanessa has been tutoring my niece Rebecca for 3 years. Since they began working together not only have Rebecca's math grades gone up but her confidence as a student in all disciplines has sky-rocketed. My niece is now eager to tackle new challenges at school (including university applications) and often speaks about Vanessa's way of taking big problems and breaking them down into smaller parts. Applying this theory to anything new makes school (and life) less intimidating. I was excited to hear about The Math Guru's new location. I will continue to recommend The Math Guru to everyone. read more

As a math tutor, Vanessa is nothing less than exceptional. She has blatant enthusiasm and passion for what she is teaching and genuinely wants her students to understand, succeed, and share her love for math. No doubt she has recruited staff with those same fundamental qualities that make Vanessa such an undeniably effective teacher. Vanessa's impeccable sociability and bubbly personality result in her providing wonderful company. Also, by being a successful female who advocates what she loves (while simultaneously helping others) Vanessa remains an inspiration to all women and younger students everywhere. She truly is my Guru! read more

The Math Guru (TMG) is the reason that I am a successful business student at UBC. I met Vanessa when I was in grade 10 math at a time where I was flunking all assignments and tests; I didn't have a clue. It wasn't that I wasn't a "math person", it was simply because I didn't agree with my teachers teaching style. When I started sessions with V, we instantly connected! She made math fun and relatable. I can really attribute my success in Grade 11 & 12 math to TMG! I would recommend TMG to everyone and anyone because she is adaptable to all kinds of learners! read more

As a parent of a child who was struggling with math (and as a parent who struggles with math herself) I found that Vanessa's passion and excitement eased the stress of figuring it all out. Her extensive knowledge has given her the ability to answer any question any way it comes at her and she can cater her response to the needs of each student. I am happy to learn that The Math Guru has grown to include other subjects, I'm sure Vanessa has an excellent team! read more

I highly recommend The Math Guru. Team assistants are very friendly, quick and efficient in finding a tutor/s. Each one brought something very valuable and helpful to my son; and gave him the math foundation, confidence and peace of mind he really needed to write a test. He has gone up about 30% (in the 90's) in just 3 sessions. We are continuing for the up keep. Great people..great business! read more

5+/5 stars for The Math Guru! Vanessa and team have been tutoring our daughter since Gr. 9 in math and more recently, in science. My daughter started high school with a 27% on her first test in Math. Now she's getting 80%+ and loving it! Plus, Vanessa is incredibly personable and relates to students and parents alike with the utmost care & compassion! read more

I know that so much passion for helping kids not be terrified of math is an outstanding ingredient for teaching. When it comes from the heart, and it is backed up by true knowledge and skill, teaching transforms the lives of children. The Math Guru teaches with passsion, from the heart and has the skills and knowledge to make a difference. read more

What makes the Math Guru's founder, Vanessa, different from other tutors is not that she can explain math - any tutor can do that. It's the degree to which she becomes invested in her students' success. We all know that a good teacher can make the difference between loving and hating a subject. Vanessa is that good teacher. read more

I have known 'The Math Guru' for years and can attest to both their skills and passion for teaching math. The relaxed and innovative approaches work for kids who struggle with all types of math problems and the relaxed and individualized attitude is what makes TMG stand out from all the other math tutors around. read more

I would recommend Math Guru without hesitation! My grade 10 son was struggling with math and science and after 1 year has more confidence, enjoyment of both subjects and his marks are up significantly. It's a friendly learning environment and they are flexible when you have to make lesson changes too. read more