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When choosing a tutor, most students and parents are primarily interested in:
1) Academic strength:
I hold both Bachelors and Masters degrees in Mathematics
2) A tutor with the skill and adeptness to quickly put students at ease, resulting in effective learning almost immediately:
I have decades of experience teaching and tutoring students at the high school, college, and older adult levels, as well as effectively teaching to a student’s individual learning needs.
I ask students questions frequently to build their confidence and give them a feeling of engagement.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Always have a courteous and respectful manner. Quickly gauge the student's comfort level with the current subject material. During the tutoring, ask plenty of questions (even easy ones, if needed) to get the student engaged. Also give compliments whenever available to build confidence.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
B.A. Mathematics, College of the Holy Cross
M.A.T. Mathematics, University of North Carolina
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$40 / hr -- High School, College, and Adult
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How did you get started teaching?
upon completion of Graduate School at the U of North Carolina, I started teaching at a public High School in the Boston area. For years, I knew I wanted to be a classroom teacher.
What types of students have you worked with?
- high school and college age
- adults of all ages
- Students of very high intelligence (e.g. Advanced Placement Calculus in high school), students with very low math skills, and students of every knowledge level in between
- students with learning disabilities
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Recently, I "instant-tutored" a woman taking college algebra after being out of school for a few years. After the session, she expressed the desire to continue our tutoring sessions.
Shortly thereafter, her husband asked for help with pre-calculus.
By the time we finished, I had tutored about ten 1.5 hour sessions. They were genuinely pleased, and very complimentary. Having both adults succeed was very satisfying for me.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
- polite, pleasant, and respectful manner
- degree(s) in mathematics
- excellent communication skills
- 5-10 years experience teaching/tutoring math
- the ability to explain concepts clearly. Choosing the right steps and pacing, and sensing when the student understands or does not understand. Breaking a step into micro-steps if necessary.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
- do I prefer a man or woman tutor?
- age of the tutor?
- ability to speak clearly
- is there certain subject matter or types of concepts/problems with which I always have difficulty?
- when I ask tutors why they do tutoring, what answers am I looking for?