The Center For Self-Leadership, LLC
About
I like to work with people interested in bettering themselves, and with this activity choose tutoring in math as a way to share some of my understanding and knowledge with them, with you. The student is in the driver's seat, and I work with you to improve in the topic areas you choose.
I have had a second career over a 32 year period part time teaching many subjects, including math. I enjoy the stimulation of working with students who strive to learn and thereby better themselves. I learn things new each time I teach or tutor; I also tutor HS students part time for last 3 years.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Learn student background, preparation, goals, concerns, specific questions of knowledge/understanding sought, provide confidence building ideas and good study techniques, invite student to initiate discussions of areas of strength and areas to be strengthen (weakness areas, inadequacy areas, specific content knowledge/skill inadequacies), engage to invite comfort and willingness to work towards goals, compliment self-awareness and effort to self-improve.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
See resume (if you want it, ask and I can email a copy to you - it shows my degrees and courses I have taught).
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$25/hour
How did you get started teaching?
Sought part-time college teaching with earned master's degree and learned more and taught more over the years.
What types of students have you worked with?
As public school substitute teacher, middle and high school students; college instructor, college age students and working adults; also now do some tutoring in math for high school students.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
In the usual circumstance seek out knowledgeable individual who is supportive of your learning needs, recognize that you will need to do the learning, communicate your goals, your experiences, your concerns, self-assess your strengths and weaknesses and share with teacher/tutor, work hard and help teacher/tutor help you learn, understand, develop, succeed.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Why am I doing this, what are my goals, are they realistic, am I willing to work and work hard to be successful, what are my strengths and weaknesses which may bear on the teaching/tutoring experience, have I been fair sharing my concerns with teacher/tutor and seek feedback on how I am doing, progressing, and accepting suggestions/guidance.