Tutoring
Are you struggling to get the grades you want in school? Did you miss a lesson and fall behind on the homework? Or think you understood the material, until you saw your test grade? You might feel discouraged, and worried about how your grades might impact your chances of getting into college and having a successful career.
Tutoring can help you to build a better understanding of the material, develop effective study habits, and practice test-taking strategies so you can achieve better grades. Coaching can help put things in perspective and empower you to advocate for your needs, creating an environment where you can enjoy learning and really thrive.
My approach
Each person is an individual and will learn at their own pace, in their own way. But the traditional classroom setting isn’t crafted for individual learners. After 25 years of teaching, I am convinced that many things – but especially math – are best taught one-on-one. My focus is on meeting you where you are, explaining things in a way that makes learning more relatable. I have experience working with neurodivergent individuals, including autistic people and people with ADHD.
Subjects I cover:
- Geometry
- Advanced Algebra
- Trigonometry
- Statistics (including AP)
- Precalculus
- Earth Science
- Biology
- Chemistry (including AP)
- Ecology
- Environmental Science (including AP)
- SAT & ACT test prep.
- General study skills
For younger students looking for more accountability – making sure assignments get turned in on time – or for other subjects, please contact me and I will be happy to refer you to another tutor.
Services
I offer virtual tutoring using Discord.
Features of virtual tutoring:
- online whiteboard – we can work on it together
- virtual calculator – so you can see what buttons I press
- easy to share what you’re working on – drag & drop, Google Drive, screen share, or take pictures
- notes and screenshots from each session saved in chat history
- ask questions through the chat anytime between sessions
- work from anywhere, as long as you have an internet connection
How it works
It starts with a free 20-minute meet & greet to determine if tutoring with me is an appropriate fit.
What are your goals for tutoring?
- Better comprehension of the material
- Preparing for tests
- Getting homework done
- Time management and prioritizing
- Developing study skills
- Improved grades
You will have an opportunity to ask me any questions you may have. Then, we will open up the conversation to explore what helps you learn best.
For minor clients, I will need to be in contact with a parent / guardian to make payment arrangements. (Please note that I do not work with students who are not opting into tutoring voluntarily. I only take on clients who are ready, willing, and able to set academic goals and commit to doing the work to pursue them.)
In closing, we will decide together if my tutoring services seem to be a good fit for you at this time. If the answer is yes, I’ll send you a link so you can schedule sessions on your own, or you can schedule with me directly. If the answer is no, I will share my recommendations of other resources that may be helpful.