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Welcome to S.A.M Singapore Math of Tenafly, NJ, your local math enrichment center and trusted math tutor serving families in Tenafly, New Jersey.
Center Details
Address: 6 Washington Street, Tenafly, NJ 07670
Phone: 201 860 5138
Instagram: S.A.M Tenafly
Booking Link:
Center Hours:
Tue 4:00pm – 7:30pm
Wed 4:00pm – 7:30pm
Sat 10:00am – 1.30pm
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Schools We Serve:
We support students from local public and private schools such as Stillman Elementary School, Maugham School, Mackay Elementary School, Smith Elementary School and Tenafly Middle School. -
Nearby Neighborhoods:
Our center is conveniently located for families in Tenafly, Cresskill, Closter, Dumont, Bergenfield, Englewood, Demarest, Oradell, New Milford, Alpine, Teaneck and Fort Lee. -
Family-Friendly Businesses Around Us:
We're near popular spots like Pizza Nova, Tenafly Camera, CVS, Tenafly Deli, Cafe Trois, Spirit Warrior, Tenafly Chiropractic Center and Osaka Sushi.
Seriously Addictive Mathematics (S.A.M) is the world’s largest Singapore Math enrichment program with more than 200 centers in 20 countries and counting.
Since 2010, multi-award-winning S.A.M has helped children aged 4–12 years old learn, enjoy and excel in math and English, and develop confidence and independence to succeed in school and beyond.
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Develop math mastery through interest and understanding instead of rote memorization and drilling
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Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract (CPA) approach and fun, hands-on activities to learn new math concepts
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Learn 12 problem-solving math heuristics including the bar model method and solve word problems efficiently
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Based on Singapore M.O.E math curriculum with a focus to develop thinking and problem-solving skills
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Structured phonics approach simplifies the English language into 44 sounds to learn to read and write
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Systematic and integrated development of literacy skills through a variety of activities and text types
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Carefully structured modules cover fine motor skill, phonics, reading, comprehension, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, structuring text, planning and independent writing
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A well established spiral structure to teach, consolidate, revisit and strengthen literacy skills at increasingly complex standards of English.
- Thinking math that emphasizes problem solving, conceptual learning before procedural learning
- Fun, hands-on activities using the CPA approach
- Worksheet reinforcement with variation
- Explicit teaching of problem-solving heuristics and process
- Coaching approach to facilitate understanding
- Traditional math that emphasizes procedural learning, memorization and repetition
- Drill and practice
- Tell and give knowledge to student
At S.A.M, we believe every child can be great at math if they understand it.
Unlike other math enrichment programs, we teach children to understand what math concepts really mean, so that computations are no longer a jumble of numbers and symbols; they hold meaning and dictate numerical relationships. By developing students’ critical thinking, logical reasoning and problem-solving skills, we equip them with the tools to tackle math with total confidence.
Jennifer holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and maintains NJ P–3 and Elementary Education certifications. She earned a Master’s degree in Special Education and is certified in Students with Disabilities. She is currently pursuing Supervisor Certification.
In addition, she serves as an Instructional Coach within a school district, supporting and mentoring teachers in instructional best practices. With over 20 years of experience in education, she brings extensive expertise in curriculum, instruction, and educator development.
Ms Hea is a teacher in a school district with an extensive background in education and music therapy. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree and brings a strong interdisciplinary approach to her work, integrating educational best practices with therapeutic strategies to support student learning and development.