Smooth Rhodes Tutoring
About
Hi, my name is Ethan! I am an Electrical Engineer by trade and have always reveled in understanding science, math, and the way things work. I get stoked to see other people catch on with their own understanding and love being a part of that process.
My wife Jessica (primarily) and I homeschool our 5 year old daughter and 4 year old son. My wife and I were actually both homeschooled when we were children and very much value the one-on-one training that homeschooling allows. In my mind tutoring fits this model of personalized help and focus to bring a student forward in their understanding and confidence.
I have been working full time as an Electrical Engineer for almost 9 years. Daily I use my arithmetic, algebra and/or other math tools to get my work done. Tutoring will be a part time venture for me at this time. I hope to bring my excitement and skills of the discipline to my students to help them succeed in understanding math!
Official online tutoring is new for me, but I have always enjoyed helping people with math. I am an engineer but also a people person so getting a chance to personally help my students succeed excites me!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I want to see what the student is currently working through in their studies. What do they get, what is troubling them, what is their goal. When I get a grasp of these, I will take them through those challenging topics, encourage them along the way until they get the victory of reaching their goal in understanding! I will use zoom meetings for online tutoring.
My current availability is from 6-8 am Mon-Fri and 6-10 am Sat PST
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a bachelors of science degree in engineering with a concentration in Electrical Engineering. I've been at my full-time engineering job for almost 9 years. I am daily using math tools to get my work done. I enjoy taking opportunities to help others gain a good understanding of math.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
My standard price is $15 for a 30 minute session.