Algebra 1- Michal Saunders
9th grade​
2 Days per Week​
​Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra 
$55/month; $10 copy fee for the year
​​Text: Math-U-See Algebra I student pack​​ (mathusee.com)

Contact: twsaunders@comcast.net​​

The purpose of this class is to aid the student in understanding the basic concepts of algebra and to help the student acquire important algebraic skills. We will be using the Math-U-See Algebra 1 curriculum. The course is designed to prepare students to transition into Geometry or Algebra 2.​  A solid understanding of Pre-Algebra is essential before beginning this class.  Any questions about readiness should be directed to the tutor.

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Geometry- Michal Saunders
10-11th grade
2 Days per Week​
​Prerequisite: Algebra I min.
$55/month; $10 copy fee for the year
Text: Math-U-See Geometry student pack (mathusee.com)

Contact: ​twsaunders@comcast.net​
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The purpose of this class is to aid the student in understanding the basic concepts of geometry and see how they apply to real life situations. We will be using the Math-U-See Geometry textbook as the foundation of our study.​


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Algebra 2 - Michal Saunders
11th grade
2 Days per Week​
Prerequisite:  A complete understanding of Algebra I.
$55/month; $10 copy fee for the year
Text: Math-U-See Algebra 2 student pack (mathusee.com)​

Contact: ​twsaunders@comcast.net​

The Algebra 2 student will continue to develop concepts learned in Algebra 1. New topics introduced will build on this material and will include imaginary and complex numbers, conjugate numbers, binomial theorem, the quadratic formula and graphing conic sections. A complete list of the topics taught can be found at www.mathusee.com under the Table of Contents for Algebra 2.There will be several hours of homework each week. This class does not have a mid-term exam, but will have weekly quizzes, three unit tests, and a final exam.


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Michal has a B.S. in Education from VCU. After teaching elementary school for six years, she stayed home with her children and homeschooled for 13 years. In addition to teaching her own children a wide variety of subjects, she has taught in three homeschool co-ops, as well as a private school. ​​She has taught math on all levels up to and including Algebra 2, using materials from several different publishers. She enjoys teaching children of all ages and has a desire to encourage them in their spiritual and academic growth. 
Pre-Algebra - Michal Saunders 
Middle School
1 Day per Week
$45/month; $10 copy fee for the year
Text: Kumon Grades 6-8 Pre-Algebra

Contact: twsaunders@comcast.net​​​ (www.christianbook.com)

This course is designed to review middle school math and introduce students to ​the beginning of algebraic concepts. Some topics covered ​include operations with fractions, decimals, percents, exponents, order of operations, square roots, negative numbers. algebraic expressions, and more. It is designed to prepare the middle school student ​for Algebra I.



Michal has a B.S. in Education from VCU. After teaching elementary school for six years, she stayed home with her children and homeschooled for 13 years. In addition to teaching her own children a wide variety of subjects, she has taught in three homeschool co-ops, as well as a private school. ​​She has taught math on all levels up to and including Algebra 2, using materials from several different publishers. She enjoys teaching children of all ages and has a desire to encourage them in their spiritual and academic growth.