Find a math tutor in Honolulu, HI

Find math tutors in Honolulu, HI

Find math tutors in Honolulu, HI

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Top 10 math tutors in Honolulu, HI

Students agree: these Honolulu math tutors are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
James Kirkham

James Kirkham

16+ years in business
Serves Honolulu, HI
I Want to Get Fired! My approach is not a band-aid method of improving grades temporarily. After improving your child's study habits and increasing his/her self-confidence I am done. By that time grades have improved PERMANENTLY! I refuse to set myself up for a long-term tutoring job at the expense of your child and you as I've seen other tutors take advantage of situations. I won't do it. I want to get fired by making your child independent! Watching the aha moment in my student....
Payton Hope

Payton Hope

Serves Honolulu, HI & Online
Hi, my name is Payton and I love teaching and learning! I’m easy to talk to and love to meet new people
Tatum STEM Tutoring

Tatum STEM Tutoring

5+ years in business
Serves Honolulu, HI & Online
Iʻm about to graduate from UH Manoa with a bachelorʻs in Civil Engineering. As an engineer, I like to come up with strategies to accomplish problems and math problems. Itʻs ironic because math problems are always given one solution, but can be solved in various ways. I want my students to love math (or at least enjoy it). I found my passion for teaching math through my nieces. Every weekend, they would bring their homework and I would find innovative ways to teach them math problems that they didnʻt understand. With my past experiences of tutoring with a local business, I prepared pre-K students for kindergarten admission. We focused on imp
Suzanne

Suzanne

21+ years in business
Serves Honolulu, HI & Online
I have 24 years experience supporting students with unique needs of all ages and ability levels. My area of expertise is with individuals who require support in many domains of development. I have a strong skill set in applied behavior analysis and evidence based instructional practices for students with significant needs.
Alexis Shulga

Alexis Shulga

18+ years in business
Serves Honolulu, HI
As a current college student majoring in mathematics and with 1+ year of tutoring experience, I have a true passion and love for math as a whole. As a future professor, I want to gain even more knowledge and experience with teaching math and relaying it on to other people. As a very sociable and extroverted person, I believe I can provide friendly and kind remarks to young students. I love making sure that the student feels safe and comfortable in their learning environment!

Your Math Tutoring questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Tutors.

How much does a math tutor cost near me?

A math tutor costs $25 to $80 per hour when teaching privately and $25 to $50 per hour when tutoring online. SAT math tutoring costs $45 to $100 per hour on average. Math tutoring centers charge $100 to $200 per month for weekly tutoring sessions.

How do I know if my child needs a math tutor?

Your child may need a math tutor if:

  • Their grades or test scores are declining
  • They get confused or frustrated with homework
  • They are having difficulty or lacking confidence with numbers
  • They are excelling in school and need more challenging tasks
  • You are no longer able to provide help with homework or learning
  • They have a learning disability

How many math tutoring sessions are needed?

Tutors suggest a minimum of one tutoring session per week until students build confidence, understand the subject, and improve grades. Sometimes, a few tutoring sessions can help students get back on track and regain confidence. If the student struggles in two or more classes, more sessions are recommended. On average, students take 9 to 50 sessions.

What do private math tutors do?

Math tutors are responsible for helping students with homework, teaching various mathematical concepts, motivating and boosting confidence, and teaching skills like note-taking, studying, and test-taking. Math tutors also show how to perform calculations, processes, and computations to complete their assignments.

What qualities make a good math tutor?

Look for the following qualities in a math tutor:

  • Expertise and knowledge on the subject
  • A good communicator and motivator
  • A passionate and enthusiastic teacher
  • Ability to quickly identify the student's needs
  • Teaches to the student's strengths and minimizes their weaknesses
  • Personalizes each session and incorporates connections to the student's interests
  • Listens and communicates often with parents and teachers
  • Is inquisitive and asks the student good, open-ended questions
  • Is persistent but always demonstrates patience and empathy
  • Adaptable and able to explain material in multiple ways
  • Shows positivity and encouragement
  • Has a reputation of professionalism and reliability
  • Has resourcefulness and is tech-savvy

Do math tutors help?

Hiring a math tutor helps struggling children keep up and advances those students who aren't challenged enough. A tutor helps improve any student's knowledge, learning skills, and confidence.

Is math tutoring worth it?

Tutoring is worth the money because:

  • Tutoring strengthens subject comprehension, boosts confidence, and builds important learning skills that a crowded classroom can't offer.
  • Tutoring improves grades and tutored students outperform their peers on examinations.
  • Students develop positive attitudes toward the subject after tutoring.

How to find a math tutor in my area?

Home math tutors are available for children in elementary school all the way to students in high school and college. Start by searching our list of private math tutors near you. Then:

  • Ask for recommendations from family, friends, and neighbors.
  • Interview and compare at least three tutors.
  • Check their references and verify their credentials.
  • Read reviews and check out their previous work on Tutors.com and Google.
  • Discuss fees, locations, scheduling, and cancellation policies.
  • Ask what payment methods are accepted and if payment is expected after each session.
  • Consider hiring the tutor on a trial basis to see if they are a good fit.

What questions should I ask a math tutor before hiring?

When looking to hire a good math tutor, ask the following questions:

  • What's your level of education or academic training in math?
  • What are your qualifications, certifications, or credentials?
  • How long have you been tutoring, and how many students have you tutored?
  • What ages and learning styles do you tutor?
  • How will you evaluate my child's needs?
  • What is your tutoring process, methodology, and teaching philosophy?
  • Do you have a curriculum, or do you create personalized content for my child?
  • How do you measure and track progress?
  • What results should I expect to see, and what happens if my child doesn't make any progress?
  • How often will you communicate with me and my child's teachers?
  • Will the tutoring sessions take place in-home, at a public location, or online?
  • How many students will be tutored at a time?
  • How much do you charge, and how long is each session?
  • How long and when are you available to tutor?
  • What's your policy for cancellations and make-up sessions?
  • Can you provide me with a list of references?
  • Are you willing to undergo a background check?
  • What makes you an outstanding math tutor?What questions should I ask a math tutor before hiring?

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