Math Tutoring Services


weekly tutoring - in person or remote

Weekly sessions are offered for courses in Pre-Algebra, Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus and Calculus at all levels.

test preparation

Test preparation is offered for the math portions of SSAT, SAT and ACT as well as all MTEL teacher certification exams. Tutoring sessions range from 60 - 90 minutes, once or twice a week. After an intial evaluation, a lesson plan will be provided with content and timeframe recommendations. It is recommended that tutoring for test preparation be scheduled well in advance to provide sufficient time for review. Please note that test preparation includes assigned practice work between lessons.

approach

The ongoing goal is to motivate each student and empower them with tools for success by providing:

  • Comprehensive lessons beyond help with homework

  • Review of previous week’s topics covered in class

  • Enrichment or remedial material when appropriate

  • New methods based on learning styles to improve areas of difficulty

  • Reference notes and study guides

  • Previews of upcoming topics

  • Reinforcement of basic pre-Algebra skills

  • Standardized test preparation when applicable to current material

Weekly Students

Students with weekly commitments receive the following benefits:

  • Preferential weekday scheduling

  • Answers to questions between lessons

Student’s Responsibility

Students are expected to complete their school math homework before each tutoring session and arrive prepared with:

  • Class notes, work, homework & recent tests

  • Charged laptops or iPad with charger

  • Textbook or login for digital textbook

  • Current homework completed when possible

  • Apps and modules already downloaded

 

 

Tutor Acknowledgement

  • Parents will receive weekly LESSON LOG file to track payments and student’s progress.

  • All conversations regarding a student, whether via phone, digital communication or in person, will remain confidential.

  • Correspondence with a student’s teacher via email must be initiated and approved by a parent. Content of conversation is limited to class curriculum and suggestions for student practice.

  • There is no guarantee that tutoring will improve school grades, standardized test scores or school acceptances.