The Right Approach to Education
Services
Classes
Team
- Specialties:
Jamie Govoni: TRA Founder
All Subjects (K-8), Writing & Literature (High School Level)
Education:
B.A. Education, University of Vermont
CA Certified Teaching Credential, Waldorf Teacher Training, & NAMC Montessori Early Childhood Diploma
The Right Approach was founded in 2010 by Jamie Govoni. Jamie is a graduate from the University of Vermont's prestigious child education program. She was named Student Teacher of the Year in 2002 by university faculty. Jamie moved to California in 2003 and taught middle school for four years. Becoming disenchanted with the state's insistence of teaching children based on standardized testing, Jamie sought alternative teaching methods. Combining her training from a Bay Area Waldorf teacher program with her knowledge of traditional teaching styles, Jamie's teaching methods form The Right Approach to Education. She specializes in all subject areas from K-8, students with learning disabilities, and SAT/ACT English and writing. She also has an ages 4-6 Montessori certificate, which helps her with her own small children at home. - Specialties
Erika Stratz
Early Childhood, K-8 all subjects
Education
B.S. Psychology, Santa Clara University
Professional Clear Multiple Subject Credential- College of Notre Dame
Erika is a Bay Area native, living with her family just a mile from where she grew up in San Carlos. After graduating from Notre Dame High School, she studied psychology at Santa Clara University and received her elementary teaching credential from Notre Dame de Namur University. She began her career teaching middle school science, then went on to run her own third grade classroom in La Honda for several years. After starting a family, she job shared in kindergarten and first grade in San Carlos, tutored all ages, and later began teaching young children and supporting their parents at a co-op preschool. When she's not sharing her love of learning with students, Erika loves catching sunrise and sunset, walking barefoot on the beach, reading, cooking, raising chickens, learning to garden, and spending time with family and friends. - Specialties:
Charlie Westly
Math (All Levels) and Physics
Education:
A.S. Mathematics & Physics, Foothill College
B.A. Mathematics, San Francisco State University (In-Progress)
Charlie is a Bay Area native who discovered their passion for STEM at an early age. They enjoy puzzles and increasing their mathematical knowledge, but most of all they enjoy sharing their knowledge with others through teaching. Charlie has an AS in mathematics as well as physics from Foothill College, and is currently pursuing a BA in Mathematics for Teaching at San Francisco State University.
When not practicing math and physics, Charlie likes to listen to and play music. Their favorite instrument is the ukulele, but they are also learning to play the guitar, mandolin, and drums. Lone Gosvig- Belmont
Myrian Neciuk
Bridget Johns
- Education: BA Elementary Education Bethany Lutheran College
Kara Talledge
Specialties: K-7 all subjects, students with special needs, test preparation
Kara grew up in the Midwest where she gained her love of children and teaching. She earned her K-6 licensure in Elementary Education from Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, Minnesota. She has a myriad of experience with students, including teaching in the classroom (grades 4, 5, and 6) and small group/1-1 tutoring. Her passion is establishing relationships with children of all ages, while discovering their interests and learning styles. Her greatest hope is to encourage and instill a love of learning, while finding strategies that allow students to feel the most successful they can be. In her free time, Kara enjoys yoga, nutrition, and spending time with her husband and son. They enjoy the outdoors, the beach, trying new foods, and cooking together. Lorraine Morgan
About us
We provide 1-1 tutoring for students in grades K-12 and beyond. We specialize in academic subjects, standardized test preparation, special needs, and college applications tutoring.
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Reviews
- Lucas Schumaker·
Love Gabe!
- Dayanara and Lizmary Rodriguez·
We are very happy with the results we have seen in our girls, they are getting a better understanding of the school work, getting better grades. which has really help with their self-esteem. we know that they still have a long road ahead, but they are making the best of it.
- Astrid and Avery Hoblit·
Two things happened yesterday that reinforced my respect for The Right Approach. First, Abby took the time to meet with my daughter and me about what the next six months would look like for her. Abby led the discussion and focused on my daughter entirely and coaxed her out of her shell. I fully believe this will set my daughter up knowing she has the support she needs. Second, Isabelle contacted me based on an email I sent last week regarding my other daughter's views on reading. I really appreciated the personal touch my family received this week from The Right Approach.
- Lucas Schumaker·
Gabe is great to work with. He brings out the best in each student.
- Bella and Mario* Love·
Great guidance and support. Couldn’t of got through Covid and on time application submissions without the support of Manuel and TRA team.
- Ethan and Logan* Wong·
Charlie is a godsend! Logan didn’t have any math homework today. So Charlie helped him work ahead and helped him with his science homework. Thank you Charlie, that was a tremendous help for me!