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About Us
Math Matters was formed in 2005 to offer mathematics tutoring and instruction to
Texas students.
The founder, Lucinda Mackinnon (Ms. Mack), has a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Monmouth College
in Monmouth, Illinois and has done graduate work in Mathematics at Texas A&M University. She is a certified teacher of Mathematics
in Texas and Illinois, and has over 22 years experience as a Math Teacher in Texas Public schools. She also has over 8 years
experience in private tutoring for public school, private school, and home school students in Texas.
Ms. Mack lives
in Lewisville, TX with her husband and son.
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To
Whom it May Concern ...
I am a student in Mrs. Mackinnon's class who would like to make it known what a great and
wonderful teacher she is. She is one of the best Math teachers I have experienced so far and I am sad to hear that she is
resigning from public teaching, although I am sure she will be successful in her next job. She is a perfect teacher. She treats
her students with respect and, unlike most, doesn't reign over her students. Her fun attitude provides a comfortable learning
environment for her students and she has a talent for explaining and showing things in an extremely understandable fashion.
I currently have a 100% average in her class, which I know would be absolutely impossible with any other teachers.
My other test scores have also gone up, thanks to Mrs. Mackinnon. She helps me to open my mind and understand things. She
challenges us enough to learn without overwhelming us.
Her next students will be extremely lucky.
Best
Wishes,
Amber Finster
(10th Grader TCHS)
To Whom it May Concern,
For the past four months I have had Mrs. Mackinnon for my
Geometry class in 10th grade. I would like to say that she is an amazing teacher. When I am in her class, I understand what
is going on and I am not completely lost. She teaches Math in a very good way. She listens and helps people who need it. She
also explains lessons very well and thoroughly and doesn't mind re-explaining lessons to you if you need the help.
I believe she is one of the best mathematics teachers I have ever had because she actually listens to what people have to
say and talks to us like we are adults.
Sincerely,
Ashley Mullican
To
Whom It May Concern:
As a student of Mrs. Mackinnon, I must say that she has by far more than any other teacher
in the past 13 years of education helped me grow as a student and has driven me toward Education instead of away from it.
She has the biggest heart of any teacher I have had before and she is the only teacher I've met who will truly say what is
on her mind just to get her kids to relate mathematics to every day life.
She understands that we are children
of a time period where education is at it's highest standard and has developed her teaching skills to surpass the high standards
of the state, making her one of the Best teachers of my life. Any student would be lucky to be taught by such a kind and compassionate
person.
Kalem Lavendar
(12th grade TCHS)
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To Whom It May Concern:
I attribute much of my recent successes to Ms. Mackinnon’s help.
Before I began to attend weekly tutoring sessions with her, I struggled with mastery of certain mathematical skills and concepts,
confidence, and motivation. I started with Ms. Mackinnon during my senior year of high school to gain a further understanding
and confidence of Pre-AP Pre-Calculus and AP Calculus. Math was never a very enjoyable subject for me, but she taught me that
it is more than just numbers and that is quite interesting. Once I went to college, I realized that I could apply the techniques
Ms. Mackinnon had taught me to all of my math related courses. When I attended my first college Calculus class, I understood
the course because I knew how to apply the concepts from what I was learning. Succeeding in this course gave me confidence,
which led to me to become a Finance and Economics major—two majors that require an extreme about of math. Ms. Mackinnon
taught me more than just the concepts, but she changed my outlook on the subjects as well as increased my confidence and drive
to succeed.
Brittny Groce
(Junior, Southern Methodist University)
TO WHOM IT MAY
CONCERN;
AS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AT LEWISVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, IT WAS MY PLEASURE TO WORK WITH AND SUPERVISE CINDY
MACKINNON AS A MATH TEACHER.
I AM PLEASED TO SAY THAT CINDY HAS A WONDERFUL WAY WITH CHILDREN AND TEENS. SHE SOMEHOW
MANAGES TO TAP INTO THE STUDENT'S LIKES/INTERESTS AND MAKES THEM LEARN AND ACTUALLY ENJOY MATH IN SPITE OF THEMSELVES! THE
STUDENTS RESPECT HER AND ENJOY LEARNING FROM HER VERY MUCH.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND CINDY MACKINNON TO YOU, AND KNOW
THAT YOU AND YOUR CHILD WILL BENEFIT FROM YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH HER.
SINCERELY,
CINDI HERNANDEZ
THIS REFERENCE MAY BE USED AND QUOTED. CINDI
HERNANDEZ
Ms.Mackinnon,
My son began to work with you during the school year of 2004-2005. After the first visit, a student who would never listen
to anyone about properly using visuals while working with word problems, came home and began to apply your usage of visuals
immediately. My son comes back from the tutoring sessions that he has had with you, energized and confident about his ability
to deal with Algebra 2.
My son and I have discussed how he enjoys your company, your compassion, and your sense
of humor. My son, a 16 year old boy, now comes home and looks over his notes, taken during your sessions, and applies them
with confidence. Since tutoring with you, my son's test scores have gone from average C's to A's and B's.
I sincerely
appreciate you zoning in on his area of weakness and applauding his growth in the area of mathematics.
Terrie DeHaan
4-B Room #16
972-235-3263
Saint Paul the Apostle School
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