Check Out Some Student Success Stories

"Before meeting with Sara I was feeling overwhelmed in my Statistics course and even feared there was a possibility I might fail the final exam.  After meeting with Sara only twice she was able to provide much needed clarification of various methods of statistical analysis and where each could and should be applied.  She was also of great assistance in allowing me to organize the topics so that the time I spent studying was much more productive and ultimately beneficial."

"Both of our kids have ADHD and a strong dislike of Math. Sara had the patience and skill set to work with them in a way that us and their teachers did not.  The hour each week that they spent with Sara made a huge difference in getting them through their high school math."

“Over the summer I was dreading the statistics course I had to take in order to fulfill my degree requirement.  With the absence of math from my life for three years I knew that this course would be an obstacle for me.  With Sara’s patience and effective teaching skills I achieved great understanding and confidence with the course material, and even ended up enjoying the course as well.  Sara is not only an effective teacher, but a kind and gracious person who has helped me see my potential in the academic world.”

“I was in a desperate search for a statistics tutor for my online course after several local tutors declined due to the complexity of the material. I discovered Sara’s website through a Facebook search. After I had messaged her, I realized she was in Canada. Sara still offered her online tutoring services, allowing me to be the first student she taught online from the US.  The tutoring went effortlessly, and we had no interruptions with connection given the distance.  Sara is very knowledgeable in statistics and will teach you so you can understand the material. I’m happy to say I passed my course. I’m not sure if it would have been possible without the help of Sara.  I highly recommend her tutoring services. You won’t be disappointed.”

“It had been ten years since I last took a math course in high school and so my distance statistics course through Athabasca University proved to be a bit of a challenge. When I ran into some difficulty I found Sara via her website and thank god I did. Sara helped me understand the concepts I was learning, work through many assignments, provided me with practice questions and helped me prepare for my midterm and final exam. I would have never made it through this course without her help! I have and would continue to recommend her knowledge and expertise to anyone! I'm happy to say I finished my stats course with an A- and I have Sara to thank for that. Thank you! :)”

“I was never a strong math student. Going into university I didn’t have an academic math credit or even have grade 12 math. I even tried taking a prerequisite math course and to put it in perspective so you understand my math abilities, I was getting anywhere from 20%-30% on my tests. I needed to take statistics to complete my degree. I knew I would need help and to say Sara helped me is the biggest understatement. I met with Sara throughout my time in both Math 2208 and Math 2209 and I was able to get an A in both parts of the statistics course!! Sara is compassionate and kind, she works with you at your pace and builds from there. As someone who is extremely anxious about math, she was able to minimize those feelings for me instantly. I never thought I would like math, but she actually made it enjoyable and I always looked forward to our next meeting. For my second semester, I did online tutoring with Sara, which was amazing. Not only are you in the comfort of your own home, it’s flexible, and all the notes that are made throughout the sessions are in one accessible space! So convenient! I have gained a tremendous amount of knowledge about math which I never thought I was capable of doing and I have grown as a student because of her. I wouldn’t of been able to accomplish not only the grades I got, but my overall level of understanding without her. She is not only an phenomenal tutor, she is an outstanding person. I highly recommend working with her!! “

“In my first year of university at Dalhousie I found myself a bit overwhelmed with some of my more difficult courses luckily I saw the “Ms.Teachalot” poster hanging in the Killam. Sara has helped me with chemistry, calculus, and statistics. After starting tutoring part way through the first semester I found myself more collected and my performance with quizzes and assignment began to rise. When I started tutoring with Sara my GPA was a 3.4 and I finished second semester with a 4.1!  Despite my first year being cut short due to Covid-19 I was still able to continue tutoring with Sara online and it was amazing! Thank You Sara for everything you have done for me during the good and crazy times during my first year in University. I feel more confident going into my second year!”

“I was lucky to find Sara who was referred by a friend of mine.  Math has always been a struggle and I was very intimidated taking a university math course.  With her help, I exceeded my own expectations and ended up with an A in the course.  Sara was able to clarify things and made me confident.  Highly recommend.”

“I am one of those typical social studies students who has always held the belief that I am horrible at all things math. When I learned that I had to take university statistics, I was terrified. I quickly realized that I would need a tutor to get me through and easily found Sara’s website. It was simple, quick and stress free to set up weekly sessions. She helped me make connections with weekly concepts and explained things in a clear, concise way. She showed me tips and tricks to remember different concepts and improve my understanding. Each week I left our session feeling more capable and confident to complete assignments and quizzes. She is such a natural, easy to work with and extremely knowledgeable. I would highly recommend her services to anyone who may need help with statistics.”

“My prior experience with university-level statistics was one of fear, total confusion, and very poor grades. With tutoring, I developed confidence in my own ability to problem-solve, apply the correct formulas, and think clearly: In short, I understood the concepts thoroughly, and wrote my exams with confidence. I also got an A!”

“After a moment of panic and complete confusion in my statistics lab, I quickly went on a search for a tutor.  Fortunately for me, Sara still had a weekly appointment available and I eagerly took it.  Best decision I made in the semester.  Sara was friendly, professional and explained concepts in many ways in order to help me grasp the material. Thanks to her help and numerous examples, I succeeded in not only passing my class but passing with an A!  I highly recommend working with Sara, she is an excellent tutor.”

"I moved to Halifax to complete prerequisite courses, calculus etc..., which I desperately tried to avoid throughout my undergraduate degree from another university. So, when I got to Dal I was terrified. Sara took the time to fully explain the concepts and theories in calculus and she did it in a way that made the language of math seem more "English" and thus, more understandable. The confidence that I acquired through working with Sara inspired me in all of my other courses as well and I would recommend her tutoring services to everyone!"

"Starting school again, after 7 years was very overwhelming, especially since I am taking Chemistry, a subject I have always struggled with.  With the help of Sara Young, I have been able to understand the concepts of chemistry, and maintain a B average.  I am very pleased with the comfortable atmosphere and style of learning Sara implicates.  I feel that I have a good understanding of the material we have covered during and after each session.  Sara has really helped me to realize the potential I have in this course and I would recommend her tutoring services to anyone."

“When I found out I needed to take Statistics to complete my major, I instantly knew it would be a challenge. When I began meeting with Sara for help, I instantly felt a difference in my understanding. She went into detail about the concepts and even showed me many ways to simplify techniques to understand them better. She also helped boost my confidence and made me feel as though I could do it. I couldn't have passed the course without her help! 110% recommend her as a tutor!!!!”

“I never would have gotten through Stats without Sara! She helped put my mind on the right track and taught me all the shortcuts that my professor didn’t show us! She is very efficient with online tutoring and I would 100% recommend her and work with her again!”

“I honestly don’t know what I would’ve done without Sara’s help in my grade 11 year with Chemistry. I was so nervous to take that class, but every week she helped me with all of my assignments, getting ready for tests, and practise work sheets. I drove an hour every week just so I could go see Sara, that should definitely tell you something!! I have never had a teacher explain something so clearly, be so patient, and extremely understanding. She made all of my tests so much less stressful and walked me through things I never would’ve understood without her. On top of the work, I genuinely looked forward to every meeting with Sara. She was so sweet, and I loved getting to talk, and share pictures of our cats! I truly recommend Sara to absolutely everyone. To top it off I got a great mark in chemistry.”

"Sara is incredibly knowledgeable, helpful and encouraging. She has the online resources, teaching methods, and skills to effectively deliver remote tutoring sessions. She always makes me feel understood and supported and helps me to tackle tricky concepts. Sara is an absolute pleasure and joy to work with, she makes math bearable- and even fun! I am so grateful to have her as my tutor- thank you so much Sara!"

"I’ve had Sara as a tutor for 3 university semesters and she is absolutely amazing! Math had never been my strong suit, but Sara works with you and focuses on what you need help with the most. She helps you figure out what learning strategy works best for you and teaches you shortcuts that not many professors show you. Sara is so friendly, professional and understanding. She makes the experience so much better! I was absolutely terrified taking Statistics I and II, after having to take College Algebra, however I ending up finishing all 3 classes in the A range because of Sara’s help! I recommend her to anyone who struggles with math the way I did, you will not be disappointed with her services!"