Eleanor's Tutoring Business
About
I've been tutoring elementary and middle school math, English, and Spanish for five years (I have my TEFL certification). When I'm home in Illinois I have a lot of in-person tutoring jobs, but while I'm here in Boston for school, I would love to find some new students! I'm happy to meet face-to-face or use FaceTime/Skype.
**EDIT**
Because of the COVID-19 outbreak, I'm back in the Chicagoland area until this fall. Please reach out to be to do online tutoring or contact the tutoring business I work for at https://mathminds123.wixsite.com/ecape
My favorite part about being a tutor is watching a student's confidence in a subject grow. I'm a big believer in the idea that if you BELIEVE you're good at something, you'll perform better. Confidence is half the battle!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
When working with students, I like to focus on the specific skills that are giving them the most trouble. We normally do practice problems together, and then the student moves on to trying them alone and asking me questions if they get stuck. I'm a big fan of figuring out a pattern of steps that students can use for lots of similar problems.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I've been tutoring since I started high school, so I have lots of practice and lots of patience!
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I normally tutor at a rate of $25/hour, but I am more than happy to negotiate the price if necessary.
How did you get started teaching?
My mom is a math teacher, so I learned pretty young that I love working with students. I love seeing students' confidence grow as they become more comfortable with different skills!
What types of students have you worked with?
I've mostly worked with middle schoolers and young high schoolers (up to Algebra I).
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
I would tell a student to make sure to find a tutor you get along with and enjoy spending time with. Working with a tutor can be frustrating, and it'll only be worse if you don't like the person teaching you!