Tutoring

I Also Tutor

I have always enjoyed teaching others, and still enjoy it, especially if they appreciate learning. Having a passion to learn, teaching others requires me to know a subject well.

My history of teaching...

  • helped two daughters through school,
  • Sunday School teacher,
  • tutored under-privileged high school athletes needing to pass a SAT or ACT in order to win a college scholarship,
  • taught classes and coached individuals throughout my corporate career
  • taught two semesters of MBA level Information Technology
  • tutored parents of Head-Start children toward a GED
  • since October 2006 I tutored a
    • 4th grader in reading. The focus was on vocabulary, use of the dictionary, comprehension and fluid reading.
    • 5th grader in social studies and math. I helped the student with homework assignments and preparation for tests.
    • 8th grader in math. I reviewed homework, pointed out errors and explained some concepts.
    • 9th grader in pre-calculus. The focus was to help with concepts and homework problems.

My focus...

  • Math
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Reading
  • PC skills

How I work...

Since each student's learning challenge is unique, it is important that my approach is tailored to the student's problem area. An initial meeting with the parent is used to discover the parent’s perspective. I then contact the student’s teacher before working out a tailored approach.

After each 3-4 sessions, I consult with the parent for feedback on progress, what is working, what isn't working, on my performance, observations I have made, and suggestions to the parent on how he/she can contribute. After 6-8 sessions, I will contact the teacher for the same feedback. Adjustments are made accordingly.

In each session, I usually assign some homework to both the student and the parent, since a parent can usually contribute a lot more on a daily basis. My objective is to work myself out of a job and come away with the satisfaction of seeing a student become successful again.

Policies...

  • Before the first session, a written contract is agreed to and signed in order to eliminate confusion or misunderstandings later.
  • I typically tutor at the student's home or a neutral place (library, school, etc.)
  • A parent or guardian must be present nearby whenever I am with a student.
  • I have a competitive target hourly fee, but am sensitive to a parent's ability to pay.

References...

  • Available upon request
  • I have an approved Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card