Ace My Course Tutoring
About
At the time of foundation, all tutoring companies in the local area had a "one fits all" approach to tutoring. If they are in second grade, for example, the service covers all of the second grade material for the subject(s). We were at the time, a one person business, which was our owner, who found many of her clients came to her after trying these other providers and the children getting board from covering material they already know. The parents felt like it was a waste of their money for the same reason. Upon this finding, our owner designed Ace My Course to start with doing an assessment for the first hour for each subject that you want us to cover. We use the results, and the method of teaching we find best fit for that specific child, to design a custom lesson plan. This will be focused on the "roots" of the child's struggle while accommodated to use only the teaching method fit for his/her learning style. With this approach, we were recognized in March 2015 as "Top Vendor in the State of Texas Among Its Industry." Our owner was recognized in February 2020 as "Best Tutor in Greater Houston" by tutors.com. She has 6 National recognitions for being in the "Top 3% of the Nation" for various reasons. That said, we are confident our approach and skills are among the top you will find.
As a team of teachers and tutors, we all share the thrill and joy that comes out of students coming to us struggling. Later, coming to us showing how well they are now doing on tests, assignments, and the overall grade of the subject for which we tutor them. There is a joy and excitement in knowing we made a difference and our students are succeeding as a result of our award-winning tutoring service. This excitement is our favorite part of tutoring and teaching after school.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I like to start with an in-person, or first-time online tutoring session, assessment. I will watch the kid try the problems, or kind of task, note where he struggles, try teaching, and do various other things in the time to determine 1) learning style, 2) exact areas of weakness.
I will use that to design a custom lesson plan to address the "roots" of his struggle, teach in the way fit to his learning style. I like to assign homework/extra work so they can learn it better by practicing it the right way. I require kids to take notes, which sometimes has been the reason for his struggle, not the academic itself. I help in other ways based on my findings in the assessment and talking to parents/adult students to ultimately create the best plan for that individual. No such thing as "one fits all."
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Masters of Science in Accounting
Bachelor's of Science in Accounting
AWARDS:
Who's Who Among American High School Students - leadership
Who's Who Among American High School Students - Academics
National Society of High School Scholars- Scholarly Writing
Who's Who Among American Executives and Entrepreneurs - Youngest Successful Entrepreneur in the Country in 2011
Top Vendor in the State of Texas Among Its Industry - 2015
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
My rate is generally $35/$45 an hour. I only meet students at certain public settings in Katy, or online.
Occasionally, I will meet elsewhere, which is rare, but it will require a travel fee that is the equivalent of an uber ride to the location and back.
As far as prices, the assessment is the same rate as the regular tutoring would/will be. There is not a difference in them so if it fits the parents' budget, any help will be affordable.
The lower rates are for those who agree to a 12-month contract or 6-month contract.
How did you get started teaching?
I was in high school, in 10th grade, in special education courses because of what was decades later found to be high function autism, and PTSD, but was in the Top 3% of the Nation in academics. My special education teachers started sending me every Friday to the elementary school to teach the elementary special education students. They thought the best teachers/tutor/motivators for special education kids were those who, like me, were ones themselves and successful. I fell in love with it.
What types of students have you worked with?
SPECIAL EDUCATION:
-high function autism
-epileptics
-ADD/ADHD
-Dyslexics
-anxiety
-maybe more I do not recall
GENERAL POPULATION:
-adults student and none student learners (computer skills, job training, GED, getting into formal training, college courses etc)
-K-12 grades and ages
-youngest of 2 years old (count, word site, colors etc)
-high school dropouts (college, GED, etc)
-new hires (job training)
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Step 1) Read everything you can about him/her or the company
Step 2) Check reviews or other places on the web to see what others have said about him/her or the company
Step 3) Ask the tutor questions you already know the answer and test what they say, to be honest, and knowledged -think of it as a test, if they fail this one, how do you know what they teach that you do not know will be accurate? (rather lack of knowledge or dishonesty it is not what you are after)
Step 4) try them out but on the first day pay attention to/ask about what they noticed, their plan of action, how involved they want to be with the parent (such as keeping parents updating on what happens and kids' progress) are they passionate. . etc
TIP: THe best tutors/teachers are passionate about what they do and go the extra mile without additional pay or other motivation/reason. It is not unusual for those that are the best have credentials in other areas. Anyone's strongest area, with or without formal training, is where they are passionate/care. The more someone cares about something is the more they will want to learn and improve about/at it.