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FAQ

We tutor hour-long sessions Monday through Thursday from 2:15pm to 8:30pm. We encourage the older students to take the later hours so they have plenty of time for after-school activities and sports before coming to tutoring.

What hours do you tutor?

This varies from student to student because we individualize each session to the student’s needs and goals. Contact Phil and we can talk over specifics. I do use textbooks, reference materials, supplementary texts, and the students’ coursework to optimize the session. Most students will not get extra homework from us. At times, we will send students home encouraging them to read an article or write a few paragraphs before the next session. For math students, we highly encourage the daily use of flashcards.

What is a typical session like?

We have two different kinds of sessions: shared and private. The shared sessions are two students with a tutor, and the private sessions are one-on-one. We like to put students together who are about the same age or who are working on similar things. We don't want the session to turn into a social hour-- we are definitely here to work. The shared sessions are more popular for controlling costs, and some students like to have a little breathing room to try things on their own while learning new skills. Some students prefer the private sessions for the very focused help. If we need to make a change with tutors or times, we are always happy to help. We want the tutoring to be a great experience. 

What is better: shared or private sessions?

Math: K-8, Math 1, Math 2, Math 3, Algebra, Algebra 2, Geometry, Trig

English/Language Arts: K-12, reading, writing, penmanship, phonics

Science: K-8, Physical Science, Biology

History/Social Studies: K-12, United States, World, Geography

Study Skills: Organization, Google Classroom, note-taking, test prep

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What subjects do you tutor?
Where are the tutoring sessions located?

In-person sessions take place at 755 Baywood Drive in Petaluma, CA. We also offering online sessions over Zoom/Google Meet.

What if the student doesn't always have homework to work on?

That's not a problem at all. We could spend the session reviewing past topics, preparing for an upcoming test or project, or previewing upcoming material.

Families don't need to commit to any amount of time or number of sessions. Once a weekly time slot is reserved, the student will have that spot until the end of the school year or until they decide to stop.

 

Also, families won't be charged for cancelled sessions as long as they email, call or text us by 6pm the day before the scheduled session.

Do students need to commit to a certain number of sessions? And what's the cancellation policy?
What are your prices?

Private and online sessions are $73 per hour, while shared sessions are $56 per hour.

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