Friends of Northside College Prep – Friends of Northside Reach for the Stars 2016
Auction Ends: Mar 14, 2016 11:00 PM CDT

LeftBrain/RightBrain

Math Tutoring Sessions

Item Number
254
Estimated Value
270 USD
Opening Bid
135 USD

Item Description

Does your student need a little or a lot of help in math?  Do they have a learning difference, or just need a little help to get through some new tough material?

Henry Davis is a Math Tutor and Educational Therapist who has been actively involved in education for over 30 years. He empowers students to be able to succeed in mathematics.

Henry Davis attended UCLA and The University of Southern California, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa in psychology. After completing a teacher credential program at Northeastern Illinois University, he received a master’s degree in school psychology from Loyola University, followed by post-graduate studies in math learning disabilities at Northwestern University. With over 35 years in education, Mr. Davis’ career has had many twists and turns but has always retained a common theme of helping students in need. He began his teaching career teaching reading for CPS. Then, he went on to teach math, his passion, at Parker, his alma mater. Following his work at Parker, he was a school psychologist in Elgin District U-46, for 31 years, while also conducting a private practice in educational therapy and math tutoring. Since he wanted students to enjoy their learning, he created 22 educational games, which were translated into five languages and sold throughout the world. After retiring from Elgin three years ago, he became a founding faculty member at Wolcott School, a new high school for students with learning differences, where he teaches math and learning strategies.

Item Special Note

Winner receives two 45-minute Math Tutoring Sessions at 2835 N. Sheffield Av, Chicago.

Students in grades 1 through 11.

Valid: June 13-August 12, 2016 (New Students only)

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Recommended by NCP parents Audrey & Wayne Zuschlag.

Donated By:

Henry Davis