FAQ

I work with my students directly. I know if they're trying out for the Lacrosse team or if they're going to be missing class because they have a doctor's appointment.  I learn about my students' classes and keep track of what the last test looked like so we can better prepare for the next one.  I don't follow a script or a pre-planed lesson, I build it with my students each time we meet.  I only work with a handful of students each year so that I can keep it meaningful. Click here to read a true example of how I helped one student start honors math in high school with confidence.

If you're in school or want to be in school, then tutoring is right for you.  Working with a tutor means you have someone available to help you clarify your understanding and to encourage you to stay on track with your plans.  

Many students realize that tutoring ends up saving them time. Instead of trying to decipher a syllabus or make sense of a handout on your own, a tutor helps make the most of your time.  Tutoring is great for adults returning to school who have to balance work, family and school and need to be as efficient with their time as possible.  In addition, with online tutoring, you don't have to worry about packing everything up or going somewhere to meet your tutor.  Sign on from wherever you work best!

Everyone learns differently and that's okay!  It's important that you get along with your tutor and feel comfortable with them.  Learning is more effective when you're relaxed and feel supported.  

My students work directly with me, LJ, but sometimes students' needs make them fit better with someone else.  I have an extensive network of colleages who I can refer you to if you need a different type of support in order to succeed. 

There's as many different tutoring sessions as there are students and classes.  If you're getting help for a class at school, I generally ask you to share your most recent course materials.  Maybe you have a set of slides from class, a returned exam or a study guide for an upcoming quiz.  By having your instructor's materials, I know we are focusing on the information that you are most likely going to need for the next assignment, class or test.  If you have homework, we can use that to guide our tutoring session, working through the problems together.  Seeing you "in action" is the best way to see if there's missed information or topics that are getting mixed up.  It also makes our tutoring sessions a good use of your time for you instead of adding onto the work you already have. 

Most students meet on a regular basis, once or twice a week.  If you're struggling in a class and not finding much support from your teacher, it might take three sessions a week to catch up and then two sessions a week to keep up.  If you're overall doing okay and just want some support, a weekly check-in could be plenty.  If you're really doing great and just want help before exams, we might meet a few times a week leading up to midterms and finals. 

When possible, I recommend shorter, more consistent tutoring sessions over long, multi-hour tutoring marathons.  There's only so much you can learn at once!  Most tutoring sessions are an hour long.  Some students, most often adult students who aren't already spending all day in class, can be productive for more than an hour and we find that we can work productively for two or three hours.  

Most middle school and general high school courses tend to run $80-$85 an hour.  Introductory college level courses, AP and STEM courses tend to be $100 an hour. GRE tutoring is $120 an hour.  I don't sell pre-paid "packages" of multiple hours.  I want you to continue working with me because you're finding it useful and learning, not because you feel trapped by a pre-paid bundle.   

Nope, but I do my best to give you all the resources and support to do as best as you can!  

I use Zoom for our tutoring platform.  It is very different to work with a tutor one-on-one than it is to attend an online class, even if you're in a small class.  In class, your teacher or professor is in charge, directing and teaching.  For tutoring, you share in the responsibility of directing the session.  You bring your assignments and questions, explaining what you're working on and where you need help and we'll work through it all together. 

Tutoring via Zoom has logistical benefits, too.  You're already busy enough.  Meeting your tutor on Zoom means you don't have to go anywhere.  With Zoom you can bring your coffee, your cat, and be comfortable!