- Are you willing to tutor multiple students at one time?
No. I have tried multiple-student tutoring sessions and they always devolve into a half-hour session for
each student. I noticed efficiency drop-off even when the two students being tutored came from the same class. In order
to keep success rate high, I only tutor one student per session.
- Are you experienced tutoring adult students?
Yes. I have tutored many undergraduate and graduate students and successfully helped them with their more advanced
math courses. In fact, I even tutored a 72 year-old Jesuit priest. He was returning to school for a second Ph.d but
needed help preparing for the math portion of the GRE exam.
- Will you meet students at a local library?
No. There are several reasons why I do not meet students at libraries. Mecklenburg Public Libaries do not allow individuals
to reserve study rooms more than one week in advance, which causes logistical problems when families sign a long-term
contract. Moreover, libraries do not allow beverages and I really need my coffee or water to help me talk for eight hours a day!
- Will you offer lower-rate Friday tutoring as you did last year?
Maybe. Depending on how market forces affect the tutoring industry, I may offer Friday sessions at a reduced rate. In 2004-2005, I
offered sessions for $40/hr., but the student had to meet me in Matthews. However, I will not consider tutoring on Fridays until
my regular schedule is completely filled (Sun-Thur).
- Are you currently hiring tutors?
No. I have never posted a request for employees as I prefer to operate as a "one-man show." I don't expect to hire
any tutors in the foreseeable future, although this situation could change as the tutoring industry continues to grow
exponentially.
- Do you offer a discount rate for homeschooled students if you meet with them frequently?
No. Since homeschooling involves more work on my part than standard tutoring sessions (e.g., lesson planning, grading,
progress reports, etc.), I cannot offer this service at a reduced rate. Most parents of homeschooled students opt for
the 36-session contract to keep overall costs lower.
- Will you tutor for an exchange of goods or services?
Yes. If I have a need for a good or service that you or your company offers to the public, then I would be glad
to entertain the possibility of exchanging a good or service for tutoring sessions. I am always open to creative
ideas.
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