FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My current rates are: • $50/hr: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, Precalculus • $60/hr: Calculus, AP Calculus AB, Business Calculus, Brief Calculus, Calculus I, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, Conceptual Physics, College Physics • $70/hr: AP Calculus BC, Calculus II, AP Physics C, University Physics • $80/hr: Calculus III, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations ***Note: I do offer discounts for clients who wish to schedule multiple lessons in advance. Those will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
My typical process for working with a new customer involves having discussions about the student's present situation; chatting about their strengths and challenges, their personality, their schedule, their interests, and what they wish to achieve. I attempt to establish a rapport with the student and parents. After developing a sense of what the student and parents wish, I then have conversations with the student, reviewing current assignments and recent assessments. That interaction enables me to develop an understanding of what the student needs and what methods may be most helpful in maximizing their learning.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
My education and training as it relates to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) tutoring includes: • Over 5 years as a Professional STEM Tutor in college tutoring centers. • Over 5 years as a secondary (grades 6-12) math teacher, providing instruction in Prealgebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, Precalculus, and Calculus. • Over 10 years as an Instructor and Academic Coach for tutoring companies. • Over 20 years as a freelance tutor. • Over 5 years experience as an innovation, product management, and marketing professional in high-tech industries; providing me with myriad real-world examples to bring math to life. • Over 5 years experience in electrical engineering; again, providing me with ample anecdotes. • Obtaining an MBA from a top-tier business school; I was a quant jock who loved modeling the diffusion of new innovations in the marketplace. • Obtaining a BSEE from a top-tier engineering program; I enjoyed studying semiconductor physics and the manufacturing of electronics. Simply put, I'm a mathnerd who eats, sleeps, and breaths calculus and who loves helping others develop a better and deeper understanding of math topics.