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?
Reviews for Santa Fe math tutors
Recent success stories from people in the Santa Fe area.
Cecilia F.
Garnet is a phenomenal tutor and I highly recommend him to anyone struggling with math. He is extremely knowledgeable, professional and able to tailor his teaching style to the needs of the student. By far the best tutor my son has worked with!
1717 N Akard St, #2540, Dallas, TX 75201
Angela B.
Mrs. Yolanda has been a tremendos help. My daughter for the longest has struggled with math. In a matter of two sessions I notice my daughter’s confidence increase. She feels comfortable and finds her explanation so helpful. I am very please with all she has done for my daughter and highly recommend her. Her background is imprecise and wouldn’t have it any other way.
A Tutor For You-A Kid’s Fun To Success
Miss B.
Excellent tutor. Has helped me a lot so far. Is willing to go over things more than once and explain things in more detail to make sure you fully understand. Would recommend!
Thomas tutoring
Christina F.
Mark has been working with my teenage son for two years, first with Algebra and now with Geometry. He not only helps improve my son's grades but also ensures he truly understands the material. Mark is patient, knowledgeable, and dedicated to his success. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great tutor!
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William L.
We needed positive results and positive is what we received from Miles Tutoring! My son took a practice ASVAB and math was a weak point. We were assigned Ethan an ASVAB math tutor. 20 hours of one on one proved successful! My son received an excellent ASVAB score and both the Army and Air Force stated he qualifies for every job in their branch.
Miles Tutoring is well aware of what is needed for a successful ASVAB score and they have all the tools to get you there. I highly recommend Miles Tutoring to get your son or daughter ready for the ASVAB.
Miles Smart Tutoring
Jahnobi B.
We are fortunate to have Victoria Smyth as my daughter's tutor. My daughter is a High school Junior and Victoria helped with Math and Chemistry. She is very professional and has an open line of communication between students, teachers and parents. Victoria is flexible and tailors the lesson according to my daugther's needs. She's very knowledgeable and teaches with compassion. My daughter enjoys the tutoring sessions as Victoria makes it engaging. Her grades have improved significantly.
Smyth Tutoring (was known as Bee Smart Tutoring)
Hannah L.
Lynn has been tutoring my son in geometry since the beginning of November 2020. He is in the 8th grade. My son was initially hesitant about working with a math tutor, since he never had one before, but after a couple of meetings, he grew comfortable with and enjoys working with Lynn. He says that she understands the material very well, but more importantly knows how to teach it so that he understands it as well. Prior to working with Lynn, he was very inconsistent on his exams, but since working with Lynn, he has been scoring As and Bs. Sometimes he and Lynn can cover material ahead of his class, so he feels less stress during class.
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