Tutoring
About
I am a student at Purdue University and I've been tutoring for around three years. I specialize in Algebra tutoring since I've been doing non-stop Algebra for the last six years and my most successful students are Algebra 1 and 2 students, however I'm also capable of tutoring in high school Calculus or trig.
There's nothing more satisfying than when a student finally has an "ah-ha!" moment and they finally fully grasp what I'm trying to teach them. My lower-level algebra teachers that I had in high school weren't the best and I thought I hated math. When I finally had a good teacher who taught with passion, I realized I actually really like math. As a tutor, I try to not only teach students what they need to know, but also try to spark an interest in the subject area.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
After finding out what subject they need help in, I ask that they send a few homework/practice problems that they need to get done to judge how their school teaches the subject and where they're at in their cirriculum. This will better prepare me for our tutoring sessions so that nobody's time is wasted.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
As an engineering student at Purdue, I deal with the subjects I teach on a daily basis. I've been learning/doing Algebra for six years, and as an engineering student not a day goes by that I'm not using some sort of Algebra/Calculus/Trig.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
It's simple: $30/hour. Here is a rough outline of what time versus price would look like:
1:00 = $30
1:05-1:30 = $40
1:35 - 1:55 = $50
2:00 = $60
A five minute grace period is allowed for lessons that go slightly longer than intended.
How did you get started teaching?
As a member of the National Honors Society in high school, we were forced to get tutoring service hours for free. I dreaded to get them, but after completing them and helping students, I felt an overwhelming sense of accomplishment and realized I really enjoyed tutoring.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
It's important that teachers are not only experts in their subject area, but are also passionate about it. Too many times have I seen teachers that know what they are talking about but make class bland and are uninterested in the success of their students. This results in many students mistaking the lack of interest given by the teacher to them not liking the subject area.