McManus Tutoring
Reach new heights
Experienced and Exceptional service
Throughout my career of over 25 years as a teacher in the Burlingame School District, I have worked with students of all ages and levels to improve their academic abilities, organizational skills, self-confidence, and study habits.
Whether your child is struggling, overwhelmed, or simply wants to get better grades, I can provide individual and group tutoring services for all ages and all levels with a customized program to meet your child's needs. Quiet time outside the classroom is the perfect time to improve upon basic skills, develop effective organizational habits, and build confidence.
Individualized tutoring targets specific skill deficiencies that cannot always be met in the classroom setting. Through the implementation of research-based methods and techniques, students that receive individualized instruction show significant improvements in a relatively short amount of time.
Brian McManus
Masters of Arts Education
San Francisco State University
Administrative Credential
Santa Clara County Office of Education
Leadership in Education Program
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts Psychology
Sonoma State University
Mission Statement
build self confidence to instill a joy of learning
self confidence
• develop a positive growth mindset
• focus on YET! - “Just because you can’t do it now doesn't mean you can't do it later.”
• create a positive learning experience by developing trust in abilities, qualities and judgements
• empower self-acceptance by taking pride in abilities and recognizing areas of growth
• practice setting manageable and achievable goals while celebrating accomplishments
• provide the skills to handle setbacks
• embrace full potential and encourage best self
Joy in Learning
• process-oriented, systematic approach to build success
• incremental instructions to support student's developmental level
• immediate feedback and recognition of progress
• improve metacognitive and executive functions skills
• build self-esteem by strengthening foundation skills
• value "voice and choice" to promote ownership of learning
• create a positive student-teacher relationship
• embrace creativity, individuality, learning style and process
Tutoring Services Provided
Individual and Group Sessions
writing
Strengthen writing skills for Lucy Caulkin’s Reading and Writing Project, Six Traits Writing, Noyce Writer's Workshop, The Writing Process, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive, and Response to Literature Genres.
Math Tutoring
IM, Swun, Everyday Math, Investigations, multiple-step problem solving, basic skills improvement strategies taught through hands-on research based methods to make math concrete, meaningful, and fun.
Organization & Planning
Process oriented steps to help students manage their time, set priorities, plan for the future, manage a busy schedule and work productively.
Study Skills
Identifying individual student's learning style to increase critical and pre-reading skills, proper note taking, time management, memorization, test preparation and test taking strategies.
Academic Coaching
Integrated and differentiated instruction to prepare every child for the next grade level, middle school, high school, and college transitions.
Technology & Presentations
Increase proficiency in Google, Adobe, and Microsoft presentation applications, website design, and tablet applications.
Homework Help
One-on-one explanation and reteaching of skills taught in class. Assessment of area of need and targeted instruction develop the skills necessary for classroom achievement.
The McManus Files
current season
Weekly activities and lessons to keep your child thinking and progressing all year long