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General Questions
How long have you provided tutoring in the Birmingham area?
How do you approach learning when it comes to students?
Does your hourly rate include just general tutoring services?
Services & Rates
What is your availability as a tutor?
Where do you perform your tutoring services?
What should I do to prepare for each tutoring session?
If I cannot attend a scheduled session, what should I do?
If I miss a scheduled session or forget to cancel a scheduled tutoring session, is there a fee involved?
Are additional fees involved if I live far away?
How long have you provided tutoring in the Birmingham area?
2009 will be the first year extending tutoring to private households. Before then, I was performing math tutoring under various programs in the Tuscaloosa area for over four years while completing my bachelor's degree at Alabama.
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How do you approach learning when it comes to students?
My primary goal with clients is consistent improvement and development. I feel that anybody, regardless of social and economic factors, can be successful in mathematics. I also believe the success of a student is dependent on mastering the fundamentals, practicing regularly and applying a lesson plan that is tailored to their learning style. This is what I aim for when tailoring tutoring sessions to the student.
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Math comes so hard to me. What happens if you explain something to me and I still don't understand?
If I explain a concept to you and you do not understand it, please let me know, and I will clarify the concept further. I have been in situations in the past where I was afraid to ask for clarification of concepts for fear of looking stupid. Understanding mathematics takes time. Don't ever feel discouraged or be afraid of asking questions over and over again. I want you to succeed.
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Does your hourly rate include just general tutoring services?
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What is your availability as a tutor?
I generally tutor every day of the week during the afternoon and evenings. The only time I do not tutor is during Alabama football games during the college football season. (Roll Tide!) Nonetheless call me, and we can schedule a mutually convenient time for us to meet.
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Where do you perform your tutoring services?
I prefer providing services either at the library, at another public facility, or at the client's home. If I tutor a client at their home and they are under the age of 18, someone above the age of 21 must be present in the home during the session. Students can call or email me anytime of the day if they have any questions or concerns.
What should I do to prepare for each tutoring session?
As a guideline, you should have at least a pencil, paper, your assignment and/or assignment planner, and your math textbook. Throughout the week, compile any questions you have for me. Your calendar or planner should be kept up-to-date so you can keep track of deadlines and upcoming tests and quizzes.
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If I cannot attend a scheduled session, what should I do?
If you cannot attend a session, you must present the cancellation to me no later than four hours before the session.
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Yes. You will be charged one tutoring session. For example, if you have three sessions left, and you miss a scheduled tutoring session without providing 4 hours notice, you will have two sessions remaining.
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Are additional fees involved if I live far away?
Since I live right off of Interstate-65, I can get to most places in the Birmingham metro area in 30-35 minutes or less. In the case that it takes a longer period of time to get to your location, I will assess a small fee to cover gas milage.
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