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The greatest satisfaction of tutoring is watching students light up as they finally understand a difficult concept. This is precisely why each session is specifically tailored to your needs and goals. We pride ourselves in building rapport with our students, illuminating real world connections to the subject, and helping the student arrive at the answer through discussion and questions.
The most rewarding part of tutoring is helping each student overcome obstacles and challenges and watching students grow into independent learners. From children just starting their education journeys to professionals advancing their careers, Timely Tutoring will be there every step of the way as a trusted and learned guide.
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Samantha B.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I will gauge what issues and challenges the student is facing, set individual goals for the session, and determine the best way to present the material. Next, the student and I will work together to craft and implement a lesson plan.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
My primary focus is mathematics. I have two masters degrees, one in applied statistics from the Pennsyvlania State University and one in meteorology from the Florida State University. I also have a bachelors degree in meteorology and an minor in mathematics from the Pennsylvania State University.
At Florida State University, I worked part time as a teaching assistant tutoring students. For the past three years, I have worked as an applied statistician and computer programmer.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I charge $40 an hour for my sessions.
How did you get started teaching?
I have always had a passion for learning new subjects and sharing what I have learned with others around me. When I was a senior in high school, I was a teaching assistant for Calculus where I helped write lesson plans, prepared and presented lectures, and tutored students struggling with the material. While obtaining my second masters degree at Florida State University, I had a similar role as a part time teaching assistant holding office hours to tutor students and grading assignments.
What types of students have you worked with?
Mostly, I have worked with high school and college students.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
When I was a teaching assistant at Florida State University, I was working with a student who was having a lot of trouble understanding how mathematics connected to meteorology. Instead of focusing on the complicated symbols in the equations, I presented a holistic view of the concepts the equations represented and how those connected to the topic of interest. I saw the student light up as he finally undestood the connection, which brought me a great deal of satisfaction. This story is one of the main reasons why I love tutoring.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
I would advise students to find someone who genuinely loves to help others learn and grow, is patient, kind, and can easily break down complex topics into simpler parts.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Students should think about the specific challenges they are facing, preferred learning style (auditory, visual, kinetic, etc.), and goals for learning the material.