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- Math
- Algebra
- Trigonometry
Experienced tutor in Mathematics in West Chester, Brian offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- Math
- Algebra
- Trigonometry
Lesson location
Recommended
Brian is a respected tutor in our community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Brian
My name is Brian Widmer, and I am one of the most caring tutors you will ever meet. I have enjoyed a 13 year career as a professional tutor, helping adults and children of all ages achieve academic success and build their confidence.
I offer specialized support for comprehension and reading, experienced with proven methods including Visualizing and Verbalizing and Wilson Reading Program. I also assist students with middle and high school math, enabling a deeper grasp on the material and a safe place to ask questions. I am a skilled online instructor and I offer in-person work near the West Chester, PA community.
I have been recommended by parents, teachers, reading specialists and school psychologists. See their testimonials at (concealed information)
My clients take comfort in the genuine concern for my students and am able to connect with them on their level. I am flexible, personalizing instruction in ways that students can relate to, and I care about their confidence and sense of safety. I have been gifted with a deep well of patience and an intuitive grasp of what my students need.
When meeting a new student, I gather as much information about their personal learning style as I can. I create an individualized plan and keep you inform each step of the way. I am happy to collaborate with other members of their educational team if desired.
Qualifications and work
-B.A. in Psychology from San Diego State University, 2009.
-Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes 2009-2018. Tutor, tester, trainer, case manager, and site manager.
-Self-Employed tutor 2018-present.
-Familiar with Wilson methods and comprehension strategy instruction.
I started as a comprehension and reading tutor for adults and students at Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes. I underwent a summer-long training and practicum/professional development in their proven literacy programs. I was given the Clinician's Choice Award as the tutor most respected by my fellow clinicians.
During my 8 years at LBLP I wore many hats. I trained other tutors, administered learning ability evaluations, managed a student caseload and a small team of employees at several "pop-up" centers.
I also took the role of "learning coach," teaching and assisting students with everyday schoolwork. I
- 8 years work experience Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes (instructor, trainer, tester, mentor, case manager, clinic manager, etc.) teaching reading, comprehension, math, and a variety of school content areas.
-I have been tutoring online since 2015
- Extensive training, pro. dev., and knowledge of Seeing Stars, Visualizing and Verbalizing, and Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing (LiPS) and math programs.
- BA Psychology, SDSU
- PA private teaching cert
About the lesson
- Primary
- Secondary
- Preparatory
- +5
levels :
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Technical Secondary School
Adult Education
Masters
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Kindergarten
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
- Introductory phone call: let's get to know each other and the areas of need.
- Initial session: meet the student, build rapport, and do some activities to get a clearer sense of their specific needs.
- Consultation: review my personalized recommendations and schedule a weekly plan.
- Instruction! The fun part! Do the work and make a difference!
I have worked with adults and students between the ages of 6 and 75, who typically need direct or indirect support for comprehension, reading, or math related needs. I have done direct reading intervention, supported students with classwork, and assisted adults with employment or everyday literacy-related tasks.
The common theme with nearly all of my students is that on some level reading/spelling/math is holding them back and I help them to overcome this challenge and move forward. Usually personal confidence is a factor as well, and over the course of my time with my students, their confidence nearly always increases.
Don't settle.
Find someone who works for you, who feels like a good fit, someone you enjoy working with and feel comfortable enough to be honest with. The right person will really want to help you, and the ability to be open with them about your internal process is very important.
If you need help with reading, make sure they are trained in a real reading program. One that has a proven track record. (Orton Gillingham, Lindamood Bell, Wilson, etc.) Not every program is a perfect fit for everyone. Some programs are geared more towards fluency, others towards comprehension. A good instructor will be able to tailor the program *to you* but even then if something isn't clicking after a few weeks, don't be afraid to look for alternatives.
There are hundreds of helpers out there. The question, as one mom worded it to me, is, "Does the help help?" The good news is that with the internet at your disposal, you have an incredible number of options to find the help that helps. Don't be afraid to talk to tutors until you find someone who you truly feel comfortable with.
As of writing this, I just had my last session with a college student who will be graduating in a few weeks. It has been three years since I first met her, when she was on academic probation. Now she is a serial dean's list-er! I'm immensely proud of her, and as with most students a little sad to say adios. It's bittersweet.
A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
I think finding a tutor can already feel like a hard thing to do. Students don't need the extra burden of coming up with a list of "good questions" like they are preparing for an interview. A good fit will flow naturally from the first phone call.
So to keep things very simple: why do you want a tutor, what outcomes or goals are most important to you, and what is your budget? An experienced tutor will be able to help you navigate all the rest.
Review
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Perfect! I liked that Brian was very professional; he took the initial time to evaluate and understand my learning needs, then planned accordingly to those needs and with the time I allotted for.
We started off with the Visualizing and Verbalizing program for a period of time which helped me learn how to remember things. We then switch the curriculum to the Seeing Stars program. I was very excited about this program as I have always struggled pronouncing and breaking words down.
Throughout the learning process, Brian was always prompt and patient with me. He would explain things to me clearly to where I could understand what was being taught. This made the learning process fun and engaging. Overall, I really enjoyed working with Brian and the programs that were offered to me.
In the end, as being an adult learner, I can certainly say that I am walking away with the knowledge that I lacked in my earlier years of learning. I cannot thank Brian enough for all that he has helped me with! I would highly recommend Brian as a tutor.
Sincerely,
DawnPerfect! Brian is my daughter's 2nd grade tutor. Brian is amazing. My daughter had issues reading and after working with my daughter her confidence is up and she is actually reading. I am so amazed on the turn around with my daughters issue of not being able to read to being able to read and spell as well. Thank you again Brian
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Recommendations
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Brian is extraordinary. He took an in-depth, imaginative and unafraid approach to understanding our young adult child. He was truly an immersed, committed partner in helping him. When we asked Brian to be part of our child's alternative learning journey, he put on the snorkel and dove deep with us. He earnestly strove to understand our child's thinking, pulling from his treasure trove of hard-earned knowledge and God-given abilities and intuitions to navigate the difficult waters of comprehension and communications in our child's uniquely-wired neurology. Brian is direct, yet gentle. He has the wonder of a child, yet is astute in his assessments. He hears when he listens and, in a timely and professional way, executes a thoughtful plan. All in all, Brian's input, which is dedicated and intentional, is worth exceedingly more than the wage he asks.
Amazing tutor! He connects with my teenager and makes her understand the material and excited to learn more. We couldn't ask for more!
Our son has made significant progress in reading and comprehension. He enjoys his time with Brian so much.
My daughter was below average and really struggling with reading - comprehension. Brian worked with her and now she has made honors 2 trimester in a row! This would have never happened if it was not for the tutoring provided by Brian.
Brian helped our son gain over 2 years of reading comprehension in 9 months. He understands kids with complex challenges and worked with us to develop a plan that has allowed our son to thrive.
Brian is flexible. knowledgeable and patient. Offers great insight, beyond that of other tutors I have worked with. Brian understands brain development and appreciates the individuality of each client - his approach matches the client, not a singular model for tutoring.
I can not imagine getting through middle and upper school reading and math without Brian Widmer. Truly. He has earned my son’s trust with his calm, laidback, patient demeanor and his clear and helpful teaching skills. And since my son is often not comfortable conversing with adults, this was an enormous benefit. I will forever be grateful for his concern for my son’s success in school and for his efforts to help me understand the origins of some of his learning challenges. I do not think 5 stars is enough for me to rate Brian Widmer. I would say he’s a 10-star mentor-tutor.
My daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia in the fall of 2021, she dreaded going to her first grade class because it was so hard for her! She was anxious, insecure, and nervous. Kindergarten was so much fun and easy, but now she had to learn how to read! We found Brian through our school and he has changed my daughter's life! After just a few months with him, the hard work of her teachers, and the collaboration he had with her school, Brian was able to successfully teach my daughter to read. She not only learned to read, but she became confident, strong, excited, and passionate about reading! I highly recommend Brian, he connects very well with his students and individualizes his lessons to the student. I am also a school teacher and respect the work that Brian does! He is one of a kind, and we are so thankful for him. My daughter enjoys him so much!
Our family cannot say enough good things about Brian Widmer, & everything that he has done to help our son with his “academic journey.” His knowledge, insight, wonderful sense of humor & ability to “relate” to children on “their level” is almost “magical.” But what stands out the most about Brian is his genuine concern for the kids that he works with. Since working with Brian, we have seen such remarkable progress in our son’s overall performance & test scores at school. And even more exciting (& something that we never anticipated), was the new found confidence that Mr. Widmer has instilled in him. Our once shy & timid eight-year old who once struggled with reading & phonics related-issues, is no longer intimated to attempt new challenges inside & outside the classroom. And we couldn’t be more grateful for the encouragement & guidance that Brian has given him.
Brian is transformative. He is more than a “tutor”. My daughter has had incredible growth academically with Brian’s support, but she also looks forward to session. She enjoys her time with Brian because he is able to figure out how to reach his students and adjust accordingly. Sometimes, my daughter stands up during the session because she needs to releases energy. Sometimes they tell jokes during breaks. He bonds with his students and in turn- they trust him and his methods. I feel blessed to have found Brian for my daughter. Truly a diamond in the rough.
We hired Brian to help with our son’s reading comprehension and poor test scores. We realized with Brian’s help that there are a lot of different interventions to help and each child responds differently. Brian has customized lesson plans to our son and continued to adapt to our son’s learning needs. We are consistently updated on progress and asked what our expectations are. We are so grateful for Brian and how he has helped our son.
Brian is incredibly caring and knowledgeable about how to help and to communicate with his students in the way that works best for them. He has made a huge difference for our son.
Brian is very knowledgeable and takes the time to understand my children's needs. He tailors each lesson towards them. My children are more confident readers as a result of his support.
Brian has been instrumental in helping my son over the last few years. His ability to connect and personalize the learning approach is what makes him stand out as such an incredible educator. He is an incredible human and so thankful to have him as a role model in my son’s life.
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Rates
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- 367AED
Pack prices
- 5h: 1835AED
- 10h: 3670AED
online
- 367AED/h
Details
I offer a tiered rate system. Tier 1 is $100/hr and is for people who are fully employed, have disposable income, and are able to set money aside for savings. Tier 2 is $80/hr and is for anyone who doesn't fit the above description.
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