{"id":454899,"date":"2020-09-17T16:20:04","date_gmt":"2020-09-17T20:20:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stagingmain.gigisplayhouse.org\/newyork\/?page_id=454899"},"modified":"2026-01-09T14:40:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T19:40:10","slug":"one-on-one-math-tutoring","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stagingmain.gigisplayhouse.org\/newyork\/one-on-one-math-tutoring\/","title":{"rendered":"One-on-One Math Tutoring"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\t\tOne-on-One Math Tutoring\t<\/h1>\n\t<p>All tutors must be 16+, willing to undergo a background check, complete required training, and commit to weekly tutoring sessions for the full duration of the semester.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that all students and tutors must register every semester, even if you&#8217;ve participated\/volunteered during a previous semester (with GiGi&#8217;s NYC or another Playhouse).<\/p>\n\t<h3>We will offer the GiGi&#8217;s One-on-One Math Program three times per year:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Spring 2025 Session: January &#8211; May (15 weeks)<\/li>\n<li>Summer 2025 Session: June &#8211; August (10 weeks)<\/li>\n<li>Fall 2025 Session: September &#8211; December (15 weeks)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All sessions will be virtual until further notice.<\/p>\n<p>Students can start in our program as early as age 3. It&#8217;s never too late to start! Weekly lessons last 45-60 minutes for 10-15 weeks at a time.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.tfaforms.net\/4719662?playhouse=a0q50000005qQcl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStudent and Tutors Apply Now\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p>For more information regarding the Math Tutoring Program, call <a href=\"tel:+16468017529\">(646) 801-7529<\/a>\u00a0or email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:nyc@gigisplayhouse.org\">nyc@gigisplayhouse.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"fl-builder-content fl-builder-content-127572 fl-builder-template fl-builder-row-template fl-builder-global-templates-locked\" data-post-id=\"127572\"><div class=\"fl-row fl-row-fixed-width fl-row-bg-none fl-node-5a7e0e309f72e fl-row-default-height fl-row-align-center\" data-node=\"5a7e0e309f72e\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-row-content-wrap\">\n\t\t<div class=\"uabb-row-separator uabb-top-row-separator\" >\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-row-content fl-row-fixed-width fl-node-content\">\n\t\t\n<div class=\"fl-col-group fl-node-5a7e0e309f4fb\" data-node=\"5a7e0e309f4fb\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-col fl-node-5a7e0e309f552 fl-col-bg-color fl-col-has-cols\" data-node=\"5a7e0e309f552\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\">\n<div class=\"fl-col-group fl-node-5a7e0e309f599 fl-col-group-nested\" data-node=\"5a7e0e309f599\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-col fl-node-5a7e0e309f5df fl-col-bg-color\" data-node=\"5a7e0e309f5df\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\"><div class=\"fl-module fl-module-pp-video fl-node-ims65k9xchng\" data-node=\"ims65k9xchng\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-pp-video fl-node-wjz4rh539lem\" data-node=\"wjz4rh539lem\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t\n<div class=\"pp-video-wrapper pp-video-source-youtube pp-aspect-ratio-169\">\n\t\t<div class=\"pp-fit-aspect-ratio\">\n\t<iframe class=\"pp-video-iframe\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y8r9q0PHsrU?feature=oembed&amp;start&amp;end&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;loop=0&amp;controls=1&amp;mute=0&amp;rel=0&amp;modestbranding=0\"><\/iframe>\t\t<div class=\"pp-video-image-overlay pp-video-thumbnail-default\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/Y8r9q0PHsrU\/hqdefault.jpg);\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pp-video-play-icon play-icon-default\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\"\r\n\t viewBox=\"0 0 415.346 415.346\" xml:space=\"preserve\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n\t<g>\r\n\t\t<path d=\"M41.712,415.346c-11.763,0-21.3-9.537-21.3-21.3V21.299C20.412,9.536,29.949,0,41.712,0l346.122,191.697\r\n\t\t\tc0,0,15.975,15.975,0,31.951C371.859,239.622,41.712,415.346,41.712,415.346z\"\/>\r\n\t<\/g>\r\n<\/svg>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"pp-screen-only\">Play Video<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-5a7e0e309f667\" data-node=\"5a7e0e309f667\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Building math skills for individuals with Down syndrome increases independence in their school, in the community, and in the workplace.\u00a0 The aim of this program is to help promote a positive experience of learning mathematics with a sound foundation of basic number understanding.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:150,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our program is built based on the ways in which individuals with Down syndrome learn best.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0 Knowing that our participants vary greatly in their abilities and challenges in comprehensive math, we combine multiple approaches that utilize multi-sensory teaching. Graduated levels of purposeful progressions lead to an increase of skills and self-confidence. These methods are aligned with topics taught in the classroom, to provide a comprehensive and cohesive program.\u00a0 Students can start in our program as early as age 3 or any year after that. It is never too late to start!\u00a0 Weekly lessons last 45-60 minutes for 10-15 weeks at a time. Family members attend each tutoring lesson and leave with practical activities to continue learning at home.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:150,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Benefits of our math tutoring program:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"515\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Increase a range of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">math skills<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> from number recognition and patterns, to knowledge of addition and subtraction, to money and telling time, to fractions and algebra<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"515\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Increase <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">self-esteem and confidence<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"515\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Develop <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">critical thinking and problem-solving skills<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"515\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Greater <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">independence and autonomy<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"515\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Greater <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">inclusion<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in general education cla<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ssrooms<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"515\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">active role<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in schools and community<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"515\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Increase <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">peer interaction<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> through purposeful games and activities<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"515\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enhanced <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">fine motor<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> development<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Principles of GiGi\u2019s 1:1 Math Tutoring Programs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"516\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We teach using materials that are <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">meaningful<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">relevant<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to the students<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Teach with a multi-<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sensory<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> approach to build <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">confidence<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">reinforce<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> learning\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We teach students to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">practice<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">transfer<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">generalize<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> newly learned skills\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We teach students to apply math skills in their real-world experiences.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-slideshow fl-node-5ca536f55ee32\" data-node=\"5ca536f55ee32\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Slideshow\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content 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data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tea<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ching Math to People with Down S<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">yndrome and other Hands-On Learners<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, by Deanna <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Horstmeier<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Number Skills for Infants with Down Syndrome<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, by Gillian Byrd and Sue 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