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 Everett math tutors
Recent success stories from people in the Everett area.
Keysia H.
Ms. Diane is absolutely amazing. She was recommended when my son needed tutoring to increase his score on the SAT. My son was applying to a military academy and needed a higher SAT score to be competitive. With only two months to retake his SAT, combined with sports, regular school work, and school activities, Ms. Diane willingly took this challenge on and worked my son into her tutoring schedule. She was patient and caring, had a plan, was on time, and was very good at diagnosing what he needed to work on. As a result, he increased his score by 40 points in only two months with her tutoring assistance. This score was exactly what he needed to be competitive. I can only imagine what his score could have increased to if he worked with her earlier. I can't sing her praises enough. With her tutoring, she played a significant role in his acceptance to a military academy prep school. Thanks to her contributions, he is thriving at a military prep school and doing well. He is happy and looking forward to attending a military academy next year.
Expert Mathematics Tutor
Anita D.
Perhaps what I most appreciate about Carissa is that she’s not only been a good math tutor, but she gets along amazingly with my 15-year-old-grandson. He can be in a negative space when I pick him up from school, and he clearly perks up when he and Carissa are working together – I hear them laugh together often. There doesn’t seem to be any ‘superiority’ in the relationship although it’s clear that she’s won the respect of my grandson.
Other things I also appreciate: she’s been highly reliable; she’s made every effort to accommodate and flex to meet our needs relative to schedules; she’s researched and recommended helpful resources; she’s been responsive when I’ve sent her messages; she’s been good about leeting us know if there a reason she needs to miss a session – and she always tries to make it up; she’s been willing to communicate with my grandson’s math teacher at school; and I should not fail to mention that I think her rates are quite reasonable.
Carissa is able to be an effective tutor without standing on formality, and that not the impression I got from other math tutors I initially considered. I truly ENJOY seeing her every week, and I would highly recommend her to anyone!
Carissa Tutors
Karen L.
My daughter had to write a pre-algebra test in a few days and I was concerned she was struggling. I contacted SoFlo online, expressed my concern and in spite of the tight schedule they moved things around to accommodate my daughter. I witnessed the session and it’s the best thing since sliced bread. I love the teaching method, and that my daughter was offered multiple methods to solve the same problem. I recommend SoFlo highly!
SoFlo Math Tutoring
Stepan
Amanda was a great tutor. She helped me in the weeks leading up to my calc 2 exam. She provided great instruction, walking me through problems I had trouble with and providing helpful videos and worksheets for me to practice with. 10/10 would recomend!
Amanda's Tutoring Services
Nathan B.
This is the best tutor for studying and preparing for the ASVAB! I have been working with her for 4 months now, and she has gone above and beyond to help prepare me for the ASVAB! Throughout our tutor sessions, she displays a sense of positiveness and ongoing motivation to help me understand her unique way of learning how to solve each mathematical problem. She is efficient, easy to communicate with and works hard to make sure you completely understand what she is tutoring you on. She is well-experienced, and more than qualified helping you to get to the ASVAB score you want. It takes dedication, an open mind, and focus on achieving the ASVAB score you want with the best of help she has as your tutor!
Mathemagics
Katie
Lindsay tutored me while I was taking a statistics course. Though I found the course itself difficult she made the information accessible and understandable.
Lindsay Winbrinck - Math Teacher/Tutor
Michael
Dr. Hameed has been the best professor I have had. Relatable, patient, knowledgeable, and understanding are the best words to describe him. Makes sure you understand the fundamentals before moving on. Great professor and person.
Math Tutor
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