https://www.karenthebrainbuilder.com/blog daily 0.75 2021-04-22 https://www.karenthebrainbuilder.com/blog/training-your-brain monthly 0.5 2021-04-22 https://www.karenthebrainbuilder.com/testimonials daily 0.75 2021-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604bb85b4ec84f2b23f15787/1616355056843-S04VRUEXMBQUBZL1R0QW/20210213_103445+%281%29.jpg Testimonials - Testimonial #1 “I sought out a tutor for Riley because I wanted him to thrive academically, but it was important to me that whoever is going to guide him also has the wisdom and experience to help build his character. Brain Builders is such a great fit! I looked at learning as pressure. I felt pressure to have good test scores or to compete with others. As an adult, I wonder if my outlook might have been different if I had people like you. I also recognize that Riley has a different personality from mine so I needed to break the cycle by doing things differently. Thank you again for your support!” -Koreen Shiosaki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604bb85b4ec84f2b23f15787/1616184405228-2JNAZANV9SB8TL0XP0CJ/Screen+Shot+2021-03-19+at+10.06.37+AM.png Testimonials - Testimonial #2 "About 4 years ago my older daughter was struggling in elementary school. She struggled in reading comprehension which lead to challenges in other areas. A good friend recommended Karen from Brain Builders who worked with her daughter on reading comprehension. Karen has not only improved my daughters' ability to read and understand, but also to write and advance in math and social studies. She is in middle school now getting A's & B's. We were so impressed with her development that we enrolled my second daughter a few years ago. My daughters look forward to their hour tutoring session every week. Mahalo Karen for building their skills and confidence." -Melissa Proctor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604bb85b4ec84f2b23f15787/1616185445933-4TEJYXOCPF5JS529JMKP/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-03-19%2Bat%2B10.19.43%2BAM.jpg Testimonials - Testimonial #3 "My son Kekoa started tutoring at the age of 4. He needed help with reading and I didn't know where to start. Thank goodness we found Karen of Brain Builders! Karen has great teaching techniques with an enthusiastic approach. She accurately assess his needs and developed a personalized learning plan. He became a confident read a loud child just before kindergarten. Later he learned to speed read and gained knowledge of key words. As the years have gone by, he continues to excel and even won a D.A.R.E. essay at school. Today, my son is 13 years old and he still looks forward to tutoring with Karen. She's an amazing exceptional private tutor that has captured his eagerness to learn. There was never a day that he didn't want to tutor. Karen is a huge inspiration in his life and education. His high test scores proves how well Brain Builders is effective!" -Wendy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604bb85b4ec84f2b23f15787/1616184206976-5L8CBFMHOJ0OVSE1NVCO/IMG_7100.jpg Testimonials - Testimonial #5 "I am a former Brain Builders student who worked with Ms. Karen Gibson for about 2 years, and I have never had a more helpful and outstanding tutor than her! I struggled with math all my life, and Ms. Gibson, helped me get through algebra and geometry and overcome my difficulties with mathematics, by teaching me different strategies and study techniques necessary to help me succeed! She is the kindest and most helpful and intelligent teacher/tutor I have ever met. She made many positive impacts in my life in many ways, academically and personally! She is truly an inspiration and allowed me to enjoy learning! I highly recommend Ms. Karen Gibson!" -Michael Herrera https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604bb85b4ec84f2b23f15787/1616186253698-413HKOI4N9YFJL5CZRC6/Screen+Shot+2021-03-19+at+10.37.14+AM.png Testimonials - Testimonial #6 “First of all, I would like to say that Miss Karen as we call her is a great tutor! My son Micah has been seeing Miss Karen for about a year now and she definitely has helped him through seventh grade math! He is currently in eighth grade and we have Miss Karen come over once a week. She is patient, has great communication as well as wonderful listening skills. She takes the time to listen and calmly She is very knowledgeable about the subject matter and curriculum. We enjoy her coming and helping Micah because since then, we all have noticed his increase confidence in attacking math problems. Thank you Miss Karen for all that you do! Micah has better understanding when it comes to math and shows enthusiasm and has a better attitude toward math.” -Lisa N. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604bb85b4ec84f2b23f15787/1616185346477-M09QU4Z5H8BA8GI3SQHQ/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-03-19%2Bat%2B10.21.35%2BAM.jpg Testimonials - Testimonial #8 "Karen of Brain Builders is very knowledgeable in Math. She was able to communicate and convey Math concepts to Brianna at her level, but more importantly, she was able to connect with Brianna, which encouraged her to want to learn and to persevere. We want to thank you so much for all the encouragement and support you have given Brianna throughout her tutoring sessions with you. Before tutoring with you, Brianna didn’t like math and was afraid to challenge herself in school. Through your guidance and support, she uses what she had learned from you in not only in math class, but all of her other classes and is now confident in doing her assignments, quizzes, and tests. She has earned many Honor awards in school and is doing really well at St. Joseph School. Mahalo Karen!” -Dom and Ellie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604bb85b4ec84f2b23f15787/1616186044212-6CSZXH4RYL7HMA8WPL4S/Screen+Shot+2021-03-19+at+10.33.44+AM.png Testimonials - Testimonial #9 "Karen is an amazing tutor. Between our full-time jobs as an accountant & high school teacher, we took the time to work with our boys (8 yrs. & 5 yrs.) at home with workbooks, reading, & writing, but we found that they still needed more supplemental improvements since they didn't understand certain core standards at school. That is why we turned to Karen. Since the boys have been working with Karen once a week, we & their teachers have noticed a significant improvement in their reading, writing, math, & overall understanding of their school material. We highly recommend Karen if you are interested in a tutor. She is very patient, nurturing, & has years of experience in education. Thanks!” -Robin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/604bb85b4ec84f2b23f15787/1616186526727-73QTC1LK9QSOFK02TYAG/Screen+Shot+2021-03-19+at+10.40.24+AM.png Testimonials - Testimonial #10 “Brain Builders played an invaluable role in my son's education & learning foundation. Words can not express how grateful & appreciative we are to have Karen in our lives. Her patience & experience really puts her a class above the rest. I know Brain Builders will continue to play a vital part in Blaze's education for many more years to come. Thank you Karen. 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My name is Karen Gibson and I want to help your child excel in their academic journey. My experience as a special education teacher at a behavioral health hospital, and additionally working with emotionally impaired students at a public elementary and high school inspired me to create my private tutoring business, Brain Builders, in 1999. I’ve been able to provide students with supplemental educational services along with skills that aren’t taught in the classroom. I’ve combined my experience as a certified special education teacher and as a marketing director to create a nurturing, creative educational environment for children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1589847921926-YXCEN2JVL6T6OEYSBTQG/image-asset.jpeg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1589847764497-5VRB0KFO9K6GFADNYCRQ/image-asset.jpeg About - Why should you choose Brain Builders? Karen's marketing background brings a special touch to the traditional ways of teaching. Children need to learn how to discover their individualized learning style and utilize it in order to achieve academic success. Are they auditory learners? Visual? Kinetic? Are they combination learners? Many teachers use learning styles based on what works for them rather than what works for their students. She also incorporates Brain Gym exercises in order to promote whole brain learning. Most people use the dominant side of their brain (either left or right) which inhibits their intellectual potential. Many teachers have never experienced life outside of the classroom. Karen's diverse experiences in the business world as a marketing director for the Hawaii State Bar Association, customer service representative for GTE Hawaiian Tel and account coordinator for a major advertising agency help her create a learning environment that goes beyond the classroom. People learn more when they can relate academic work to real life experiences. Brain Builders targets students age 5 thru 14. Private tutoring benefits anyone who is willing to receive assistance. With over 27 years of teaching experience, Brain Builders provides more than supplemental education. It provides students with the opportunity to "train their brain" and make the most of their academic potential. https://www.karenthebrainbuilder.com/book-a-class daily 0.75 2025-05-09