Berklee & New England Conservatory graduate with 30 years teaching experience has several openings in studio. Beginners Welcome. Learn Jazz/Blues/Classical, theory, sightreading from a patient, upbeat, and caring teacher. Gloria Jasinski, phone: 617.566.9704, email: piano566@comcast.net

Did your child struggle with math last year? Do you try to help, only to get upset and frustrated? My name is Philip Wolfson. I am a recently retired math teacher with 20 years of experience working with students of all types and ages: students who are stuck for some reason, bright students who are bored, students who want to accelerate their math, ELL students, and students with learning disabilities. I work with individuals, small groups, and home school groups. We can meet at your location, a library or school library, or at my home. My specialty is working with students from grades 5 through 8. Comments on my work: “…you made it easier to understand…,” “…fractions and decimals to the next level…,” “…challenging and fun….” Call 617-332-4887 or email me at philwolfson@gmail.com to set up a free, introductory meeting.

For rent: Spacious, furnished Dutch Colonial in safe and child friendly Newton Highlands (Zervas neighborhood), mid-January 2012 through June 30 2012, or part of this period. We are a Zervas and Oak Hill family with 2 children, going on a sabbatical this Spring. About the house: 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, large living room, traditional New England dining room, both with large windows. Kitchen with new appliances (fridge and dishwasher). Washer and dryer in the basement. Finished basement includes playroom and office space/guest room with bath. Piano in the living room. High speed wireless internet (not included in the price). Space for 1 car in garage and 4 cars in driveway. Private yard. Close to the T. For more info: http://sabbaticalhomes.com/OfferedDetails.aspx?id=64400. $2900 a month plus utilities. No pets, no smoker. For more information please email naamaanddan@gmail.com

Sign up on the City’s website www.ci.newton.ma.us/snowremove.htm to be added to a list of snow shovellers for hire this winter.  Or do a good deed and volunteer to shovel for a low-income neighbor who is physically unable to shovel. Sign-up forms for both paid and volunteer shovellers are in the middle of the page under “Can you help your neighbors shovel snow this winter?”

Professional flutist (New England Conservatory faculty) and Oak Hill parent teaches all levels and ages at his studio in Newton. Learn to play Classical, Jazz, and world music with a patient and dedicated teacher in a unique and creative environment. For a free trial lesson please contact Amir Milstein at 617-795-5923 or amirmilstein@gmail.com