Math X Motion Tutoring

1. Phone/Video Conversation

I begin each tutoring relationship by seeking to understand parents’ and students’ goals for academic and social-emotional skills. Then, I share more about who I am and how I can help meet their needs. If it’s a good fit, we’ll schedule a 1-hour intro session.

2. Intro Session - Diagnostic + Debrief

The two-part intro session comprises of a diagnostic evaluation and debrief, and it is designed to achieve multiple objectives. In addition to improving math skills, I assess and document the student’s current levels through activities that don’t feel like quizzes. Then, I share this info with parents, provide my recommendations, and answer their questions about their child and the school system, incl. state standards.

3. Action Planning + Documentation

I partner with the family to create an action plan that covers goals, skill targets, session length, type, and frequency, and other important members on the student’s team. I create and share a personalized Google Drive folder that houses lesson plans, student progress notes, resources, and more.

4. Ongoing Partnership

I update the student’s folder after each session to maintain continuous, transparent communication about progress and next steps. As I learn more about the student’s interests, hobbies, and learning style, I incorporate them into my planning.

USC - B.S. Business Administration

LMU - M.A. Urban Education

LMU - Math Teaching Credential (California)

Upon graduating from USC, I served as a high school mathematics teacher in Los Angeles. In my first year of teaching, my students broke our school’s records for math achievement on standardized tests - including a 90% pass rate for the CAHSEE math and an average 2.5 years of growth for my 140+ math students. I later served as an Operations Manager for Green Dot Public Schools, where I managed $3.1M in annual funds for the school nutrition programs for 22 schools.

Feel free to review my LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glleung/

Due to the challenging circumstances caused by COVID-19, I offer online 1-on-1 and small group sessions at reduced rates of $20-$40/hour.

For math and other academic subjects, I have worked with students in upper elementary grades and in all high school grades while teaching and tutoring in a professional capacity after college. Before earning my degrees, I also tutored while in high school and college.

I believe students of all ages and levels can benefit from individualized instruction from a qualified and dedicated tutor. My goal is to reach students earlier rather than later to ensure that, instead of falling behind, they are equipped with the confidence and skills to excel into the future.

*I have also taught and coached dance to children and adults ages 3 - 28. :)

1. Find someone who will be your student’s cheerleader.

“Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care.” - TR

A strong tutor will build your student up, get to know them as an individual, and create empowering learning experiences for them.

2. Decide whether you want the traditional tutoring approach or more.

In the traditional approach, students and tutors sit side-by-side with pencils and paper, reviewing textbook homework/test problems. The student mostly watches and listens to the tutor solving the problem. It’s a little boring, but hey, it’s simple for the tutor.

In contrast, using my Math x Motion approach, my students rarely sit still. We use colors, tools, art, music, and exercises to learn math. Of course, it requires an equal amount of time prepping as time spent with students, but the results are worth it. I am great with the traditional approach, but I can, and will, do more.

3. Seek accountability measures.

If you are investing time and resources into a tutoring partnership, make sure that you feel comfortable and aligned with the tutor on how you will track progress and communicate.