The Right Approach to Education
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The Right Approach to Education
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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
Summer DeMello
Bridget Johns
- Specialties:
Gabbie Blachman
Math (All Levels) and Physics
Education
B.S. Astrophysics, UC Santa Cruz
Gabbie is a native "East Bay-er" with a wide range of educational experiences that feed into her own teaching methods. Having been diagnosed with ADD at 6 years old, and a visual-auditory-processing disorder, school was hit or miss with years spent in both the remedial and GATE or rapid learning class (sometimes concurrently.) However, she fought her way through and now holds a Bachelors of Science in AstroPhysics from UCSC, the top Astrophysics program in the country.
Gabbie's teaching philosophy is that every person learns differently, and she loves finding methods that work for each student. Gabbie believes everyone can learn and make sense of any concept or formula; the key is a teacher who can breakdown the jargon to everyday language and gives concrete real-world examples until the student not only "gets it" but could teach the concept from memory easily. Gabbie wants students to know that it does not matter if they have a learning disability, dyslexia, or just a good old fashioned hatred of numbers (and when there are letters mixed in with the numbers [Surprised],) Gabbie has got their backs. She helps students find a pleasant way of learning math (maybe even fun!) and science that makes sense to them!
Gabbie has worked with students ages 9 to 71, from the formal classroom to individual tutoring, to online teaching/tutoring to outdoor education. Her passion for supporting students in math and science comes through with her sense of humor, intrinsic love of all math, and her philosophy that the more people comfortable with math and science the better the world will be! - Specialties:
Kyle Bradach
Math (all levels)
Ecology
Education:
B.A. in Mathematics, San Francisco State University
B.A. in Ecology, San Francisco State University
M.A. in Mathematics, San Francisco State University
Kyle was born in Ohio, but grew up in the East Bay from age four. After finishing high school, Kyle went to SF State University where he studied plant biology. He then worked as a plant biologist for the US Forest Service near Yosemite National Park. Eventually, Kyle returned to SF State University where he earned a master’s degree in mathematics and spent several years teaching mathematics at SF State as a graduate student. In his free time, Kyle enjoys backpacking, disc golf, xbox, and stock market trading. Sebastian Santos
Heriberto Rodriguez
- Specialties
Izzy Chavez
K-12 Math & Science
SAT Math
Physics
Education
Currently pursuing a B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering, San Jose State University
Israel "Izzy" was born & raised in the Bay Area. He attended Aragon High School in San Mateo and then went on to College of San Mateo; however, he is now at SJSU in his final two years of his undergraduate program. In addition to his bachelor's, he is pursuing a minor in Computer Science. In addition to tutoring at TRA, Izzy is interning as an engineer at Structural Integrity. Izzy takes pride in his academic and professional journey because it has been challenging, and yet, he has overcome adversity and is the first in his family to pursue higher education and title. Izzy is excited to bring his 6+ years of experience tutoring math for all age groups. - Maggie, an SF native, has worked for 15 years in early childhood classrooms and in curriculum design for Bay Area private and public schools. Working with PreK - 5th grade, she's held Lead Teacher, Site Supervisor and Area Director positions. In 2013, she pursued her passion and founded a Spanish immersion school for children, which she currently runs when not at TRA. She is passionate about preschool and looks forward to seeing the wonder and joy in children as they learn new things about the world around them. Maggie is excited to join TRA and will engage our littlest ones with her love of learning.
Maggie- Belmont
When not in the classroom - Maggie enjoys hanging out with her four-legged buddy, Casper, playing the piano, the bass guitar, cruising around and creating videos about all things San Francisco, traveling and trying out new recipes! - Julie grew up in a small town in Germany until the age of 9 before moving to the Bay Area. She learned English while attending the German-American School upon her arrival. Having grown up speaking both German and French in a multicultural family of teachers she quickly became accustomed to merging language and culture. She graduated from Beach High School at the age of 15 to pursue her passions for the arts and was editor in chief of her college newspaper, while tutoring students at Cabrillo College for English, French, German, Japanese, Psychology and Sociology both through the school and privately. She spent a year as an au pair in Geneva, Switzerland, caring for 2 children who attended a Waldorf School and has also accompanied her six nieces and nephews progress from Kindergarten to graduation in Waldorf education. As a homeschooling mom she has taken part in co-ops and used a Waldorf approach for her son's education.
Julie Vulser
Before joining TRA, Julie worked in marketing for a startup where she had the opportunity to apply her language skills. Creating her own vegan cooking classes thereafter, gave Julie a great sense of fulfillment as she was able to share her joy for healthy meal preparation and teach about the importance of nutrition. In her free time, she is pursuing a nutrition certification and enjoys cooking meals from various cultures. Julie is very engaged in discovering innovative ways for her son to learn about the world and brings their dog along for the adventure whenever she can. She is excited to share her passion for life with her students in fun and creative ways! Nico Eaglin
The Right Approach to Education
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About
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.
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!