Math/Science Subject Support

 At Building Up Bold, academic subject support is about helping students gain confidence while truly understanding what they’re learning. We focus on making challenging subjects approachable and relevant, so students can see how concepts connect to their own ideas and experiences. Our hands-on, supportive approach helps students stay engaged, build problem-solving skills, and feel proud of their growth both in the classroom and beyond. 

Tess works with Building Up Bold students to demystify the worlds of math and science, helping them transform daunting equations and complex theories into tools for success. As a former middle and high school teacher who now tutors full-time, Tess brings years of classroom expertise and a deep passion for one-on-one mentorship to every session.

At Building Up Bold, Tess specializes in a wide range of subjects, including Chemistry, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, and AP Statistics. Understanding that STEM subjects can often feel like "gatekeeper" courses, she focuses on breaking down difficult concepts into manageable steps. Tess is a firm believer in the power of the "aha!" moment and is dedicated to reteaching and re-explaining material as many times as necessary until a student feels a true sense of mastery.

Tess’s approach centers on the individual student’s strengths. She believes STEM is vital for developing a student's ability to plan through challenges and approach obstacles from various perspectives. Because every brain works differently, Tess often teaches multiple strategies for the same problem, collaborating with the student to find the specific path forward that feels most intuitive to them.

Through patient coaching and expert instruction, Tess helps students build academic skills while fostering a sense of resilience. When she isn’t helping students conquer variables and chemical reactions, you can find Tess riding her motorcycle through the scenic roads of the North Bay. 

At Building Up Bold, her work ensures that students don’t just pass their classes they walk away as confident, capable problem-solvers ready to take on any challenge.