All you need to know before you schedule a lesson.
Rate:
I charge $55 an hour for most students. A scheduled half hour session is $30. Payment via Zelle, Venmo or ApplePay. Payment is received after our appointment.
Free half hour trial:
This is for new students and does not apply when there is a homework crunch or test review. This is a casual see how it works and do a few problems together. If we go beyond the half hour, it will be $30 for the remainder of the hour if you want to continue.
Optional Packages:
$260 (save $15) Great for a short-term boost before tests. Use within 2 months.
$500 (save $50) Ideal for steady weekly support throughout a semester. Use within 4 months.
$950 (Save $150) Best value for long-term support, exam prep, and staying ahead.
Do we meet in person or online?
If you are local, there are exceptions when I will meet you in person. But, online tutoring is awesome with the right teacher. I offer free trials so the students can see that it is just as effective as in person tutoring and it is 100x more convenient! All of my students end up preferring my online sessions.
The video camera allows me to see the student's reactions to what they are learning. This way I can make sure they really understand the material. We still work the problems out together. All the work is saved. There is no travel time! If the class is online, we both see the material. If it is paper or book work, the students send a pic of the material and we work it through together. Students are also able to write on the whiteboard. My tutoring is completely interactive with both of us doing the work. Learning by watching is rarely fun or effective.
Are there contracts?
No. Some students like a regular scheduled appointment. Others just contact me as they need help. I try not to take too many students which allows more flexibility in scheduling, as does taking students in different time zones.
Cancellation fee?
I charge full price for no shows.
Are there computer limitations?
I have found that sometimes, chromebooks do not allow me to annotate on them and will sometimes block desktop sharing which allows me to see the classwork if it is online. The trial will help us determine if there will be an issue or not.
Is there a way to make the sessions better?
If the coursework is online, you can pull it up before we meet. If there is book work or worksheets, those can be sent to me prior to the session to save time. Most students just take pictures of the work or pages.
Some students buy the digital writing tablets which allow them to work along with me on the screen. It's easier than using the mouse. But this is not necessary - just some students enjoy it more. I use the Veikk or Huion tablet which I got on amazon. But there are many inexpensive brands. They go on sale often.
I have a valid fingerprint clearance card through Arizona.
My goal is to see my students exceed in their class. That often means having regular tutoring sessions. I offer bundles to help make this more affordable. Please let me know before you purchase your initial package.