Learning with Michelle

04/10/2025

What if everything you've been told about how to succeed is only half the story?

I recently heard a great metaphor about life and success.

🎨Many of us see life as a canvas—something to add to, layer with experiences, achievements, and possessions.

But what happens when the canvas is full?
When there’s no room left to add anything meaningful?

It can feel overwhelming, constraining, and even stifling.

👉What if we looked at life differently?

Instead of adding brush strokes to a canvas, what if we viewed life as a block of stone?
A stone that we’re constantly chipping away at to reveal the masterpiece within.

When we chip away, we:

✅Focus on Essentials:
Chipping away encourages us to focus on what truly matters. It’s about removing the distractions and letting our true selves emerge.

✅Gain Clarity and Simplicity:
A full canvas can be chaotic. But as we chip away at stone, we gain clarity. The more we remove, the clearer our purpose becomes.

✅Create Adaptability and Freedom:
With stone, we can continually reshape our lives. If something no longer serves us, we chip it away, allowing room for growth and change.

✅Allow for Inner Discovery:
Chipping away is a journey of self-discovery. It’s about uncovering the essence of who we are and what we’re meant to do.

This approach isn’t just about life—it’s about how we learn and grow.

🙋‍♂️In education, we’re not just filling our minds with facts and skills.

Instead, we’re:

✨Chipping Away at Misconceptions:
Refining our understanding, removing what's unnecessary, and uncovering our potential.

✨Focusing on Process:
Education is about becoming, not just accumulating knowledge. It’s about shaping our character, abilities, and future.

✨Embracing a Growth Mindset:
Challenges aren’t obstacles; they’re opportunities to refine and improve, just like a sculptor revealing the statue within the stone.

Let’s embrace the stone.
Let’s chip away at what doesn’t serve us and reveal the masterpiece of our lives.

If you're looking to help your child chip away at their own academic challenges and reveal their true potential, I’m here to help.

I specialize in personalized math tutoring that focuses on building confidence, clarity, and a growth mindset.

Let’s work together to shape your child’s success, one step at a time.

Feel free to reach out for more information or to schedule a session!

04/08/2025

03/10/2025

Being a student wasn’t easy. I remember those school days. The struggle was real – social skills, friendships, and learning academic content. School wasn’t easy for me. I lacked confidence, and my academic skills felt inadequate. I often found myself pulled out of class for extra help, wondering what I was missing.

Little did I know, the challenges I faced stemmed from a working memory deficit. School relied heavily on memorization and regurgitation, which proved difficult for me. I also struggled with writing because I was so focused on spelling and choosing the best words that I often forgot the ideas I wanted to convey.

It wasn't until I became a teacher that I truly understood my own struggles. For most of my 17 years in education, I worked with students in grades 4-8 with Learning Disabilities, helping them compensate for their deficits in order to grasp grade-level work. I worked closely with parents and teachers to ensure students received the support they needed.

As a classroom teacher, I felt the weight of large class sizes with diverse needs. I wanted to meet the needs of every student, but deadlines, curriculum constraints, and reduction in support made it challenging. Despite this, I made it my mission to create a comfortable and supportive learning environment where students felt valued and capable.

Now, as an online math tutor, I bring that same passion for empowering students. With no time constraints, I can work one-on-one with each child, teaching them to think, reason, and learn according to their unique style.

I created Learning with Michelle - The Online Math Teacher to show students they can be "math people" too, regardless of the challenges they face.

❓Ready to Transform Your Child's Math Experience?
✅Take the first step by scheduling a free consultation with me.
✅Let's discuss how we can create a personalized plan for your child's success. No obligations, just support and guidance every step of the way.

02/06/2025

You: “Let’s finish this math homework.”

Your kid: “That’s not how my teacher does it!”

Cue frustration, confusion, and possibly snacks being thrown.

If helping your child with schoolwork feels like a never-ending negotiation, I get it.
Parents aren't teachers (and that’s totally okay!).

I support students in grades 4-8 who need a little extra help—or a bigger challenge—in math and other subjects.

Whether it’s building confidence or tackling tricky concepts, I make learning make sense.

Ready for less homework stress and more wins at the dinner table?

Write "homework help" in the comments for more information.

01/19/2025

01/08/2025

YES!

❤️

01/03/2025

2025 as a perfect square

Perfect meme for 2025

01/02/2025

Year 2025 has some nice mathematical properties.

01/01/2025

Happy New Year!

How can you write 2025?
(be creative!)

Share yours in the comments below.

12/31/2024

🕰️New Year Countdown

✨ New Year's Eve is here, and so is a countdown filled with math magic! Join me as we calculate the hours, minutes, and seconds until the clock strikes midnight. 🎊⏳

📅 Today is the final day of these holiday math challenge posts. If you would like your own copy of these PLUS additional activities, you can get my Holiday Math eBook 🎁

💡 Want your copy?

Comment "Holiday Math" below, and I’ll send it to you.

12/30/2024

🎈Balloon Bonanza

✨ We're tackling a New Year's challenge with Charlie and her balloon bonanza. Let's see how the balloon count adds up! 🎉📐

📅 From now to the 31st, I’ll be posting daily math challenges right here on my page, but here’s the twist: some exclusive activities are ONLY available in the eBook! 🎁

💡 Want your copy?

Comment "Holiday Math" below, and I’ll send it to you.

12/29/2024

🌐⏰Time Zone Celebrations

✨ Ready for some festive math fun? Let's dive into a New Year's challenge that spans time zones! Join me as we unravel the time differences in Kim's celebration. 🎉⏰

📅 From now to the 31st, I’ll be posting daily math challenges right here on my page, but here’s the twist: some exclusive activities are ONLY available in the eBook! 🎁

💡 Want your copy?

Comment "Holiday Math" below, and I’ll send it to you.