Why online tutoring?
Technology has become an indispensable tool in education. Online or remote education is gaining popularity in recent years with the advancement of technology. Most “Internet generation” kids have their own personal laptops or tablets and spend a lot of time on the Internet, so an interactive online session can be more natural for them than a regular classroom environment.
How does online class work?
An online session is similar to in-person session, except that the teacher and the student communicate remotely by computer instead of physically sitting next to each other. During teleconferencing, the teacher shares his/her computer screen with the student and everything that happens on it is visible to the students in real time, including handwritten notes and annotations.
What technology is used for teleconferencing?
Currently, the preferred platform is Skype in conjunction with a digital whiteboard software. In future, we plan to implement a dedicated Learning Management System, which will have all the components for teaching and monitoring students’ progress.
What are the benefits of online classes?
The benefits include but not limited to:
– No geographic limitations
– Teachers, parents and students do not spend valuable time traveling
– Taking classes from the comfort of your home or anywhere
– Online tutoring can be provided at a lower cost than in-person tuition
– More flexible scheduling
– Easy to keep records and follow up homework
– Using the computer screen as a digital whiteboard
– The session can be recorded and/or class notes can be saved for future reference
– The student can stay focused on the session without worrying about taking notes
Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes, I do offer a 30-minute free consultation or 60-minute trial class.
What happens during the consultation?
We will assess the academic situation, understand the factors that impact student’s performance, discuss and establish goals and expectations for the classes, and collectively, decide on a learning plan and a schedule that best suits your goals. We’ll also cover the technical aspects of the course.
How long is a session?
Regular sessions are 90 minutes long with a short break if necessary. Hourly sessions are considered in special cases; usually it is not long enough to keep up with the school curriculum or to make significant progress in the test prep. Longer classes are considered.
Do you assign homework?
Yes, homework is an integral part of each course as there will be no significant progress without it. Homework is assigned for each session and it is expected that all students will diligently complete it before the next session. Parents will be informed if the homework is completed in full and on time. The volume and complexity of assignments depend on many factors and are adjusted as the course progresses. It is strongly recommended that students do their homework in advance to avoid last-minute stress.
What materials are needed for classes?
Depending on the class, the students are expected to have
• school textbook
• classroom notes
• review materials from school, such as study guides for upcoming assessments
• completed homework for our class
• writing utensils
• calculator
• notebook for scratch work
• a separate notebook for important notes
• test prep books if applicable
Review materials and homework packets are provided by me.
Do you help students with their school homework?
We do not do the school homework during our sessions since it’s the responsibility of the student. If necessary, I will review related concepts and look at similar problems to ensure that the student can do the homework on his/her own.
How much do your services cost?
Please contact me for current rates.
How much do your What if I need to reschedule or cancel a class?
Please contact me as soon as possible and let me know your rescheduling options.