Tutoring

Tutoring teenage students is a passion of mine.   Teenagers have such a wonderful outlook on life and when properly interacted with they can love to learn. They are so full of life, but for a parent it can sometimes be difficult to break through all the "noise" that surrounds our teen. Sometimes a carefully choosen outside influence can jumpstart an eagerness to learn and a drive to excel. I work hard to find what interests your teen and then to help them see how all this "math" will help them achieve their goals.

One on one time with someone who is patient, kind, and compassionate can make all the difference for the struggling student.  I will be patient with your teen.  I will encourage them to challenge themselves.  I am not their Mom or Dad, so it is much easier for them to hear tough words of reality from me. 

Many students in high school struggle with algebra and geometry because they do not have a solid mathematical foundation upon which to build. While teaching math to 7th, 8th, and 9th graders I look for the weaknesses in a child's foundation. Usually the biggest culprits are fractions and word problems. Fractions create the most pain and drama in a middle schoolers life. Or sometimes a child just doesn't learn like the math books teach. The key is to find where your child needs help and then start right there.    That is why one on one tutoring is worth every dime.

Do you want a teacher who cares about your child? I was a homeschooling mom for 12 years and graduated our oldest daughter from homeschool back in 2010. Ariel is now a 3.5 student at Sinclair Community College and awaits the fall where she will be transferring to Huntington University to study animation. Ariel is an artist and homeschooling a "lefty" and a totally right brained child was a challenge. It was while I taught her math that I discovered not all children learn the same. I did lots of research into learning styles and how the brain works. To make a long story short, she finally finished Algebra 1 and 2 before heading off to college! Yipee!! Our second daughter is the more typical student when it comes to math. She does it because she has to. She has been in a private school for the last couple of years while I taught math and computers at a local high school. Why do you care about all this? Well, I find great satisfaction in watching a student have the all elusive "Eureka!" moment and I will bring that to the online table when teaching your student!

Online tutoring will work as follows:  at a previously agreed upon time, I will meet with your teen and we will address whatever problems or issues the teen is currently experiencing.  We will discuss the current week's math lesson and I will answer any questions that the teen may have.  I will endevour to explain troublesome concepts so that the teen comes to that Eureka! moment.  I will ask that any homework, tests, or quizes that the student has worked on and has questions about are sent to me before our session.  This can be accomplished easily through the use of cell phones, scanners, or faxes.  Even good old fashioned mail!  That way I can review your teens work and pinpoint areas where I can help.

Sometimes teens don't know why they can't get it!  I will seek out their problem spots and help your teen "get it"!

Fees

Tutoring can be purchased in packages.  The more sessions you buy the cheaper it is!

One session at a time:  $40
One full month or 4 sessions:  $144 or a 10% discount
One full semester or 14 sessions:  $420 or a 25% discount

Payment can be made through Paypal, check, or money order.