Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

We offer private one-on-one tutoring, ACT Prep, and SAT Prep. See the Services page for details.

My background is in math. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with a minor in Psychology and a Master of Science in Applied Statistics, both from DePaul University.

The main difference is that teachers present new material to students, while tutors support material a student has already seen before.

Asking for help can be a very vulnerable experience for a child. My main goal is to ensure that my students feel safe, comfortable, respected, and supported. Once this is achieved, my focus is determining where a student needs support in their math education and my approach is specific to their needs, skill level, and goals.

I tutor all subjects of math for students K-12 (excluding Multivariate Calculus). I also offer tutoring services for all subjects for students K-6.

The first tutoring session is an assessment session. This session is likely to include very little time to actually work on homework/class material. The information gathered during this assessment session is vital to understanding the best methods to use when tutoring your student.

Our fee is $50 per hour for one-on-one tutoring. Discounts are available - see the Discounts page for details.

The standard recommendation is half-hour long sessions twice per week for students K-6 and one-hour long sessions once per week for students 7-12. As more information is gathered, the frequency and length of sessions is adjusted to meet your student’s needs.

Standard tutoring hours are as follows:
Mondays: 4 PM - 9 PM
Tuesdays: 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Wednesdays: 5 PM - 9: PM
Thursdays: 4 PM - 9 PM
Fridays: 5 PM - 8 PM

Weekend tutoring is available for students with a quiz or test on a Monday. Weekend tutoring availability is not guaranteed.

No! While a consistent time slot is preferred, we understand that students have demanding and constantly changing schedules. We’re happy to work with you week to week and are usually successful getting everyone scheduled.

Yes - in-person tutoring is available at my home office located in Schaumburg, IL near Schaumburg High School.

Yes, we use Zoom for our online tutoring platform.

We offer prep for the math and science section of the ACT and for the math section of the SAT (there is no science section on the SAT).

Prep should begin approximately 8 weeks before the test date and there is a required minimum of 6 sessions per section for the ACT/SAT. ACT/SAT Prep is not math or science tutoring. These sessions are dedicated to understanding the exam, learning and trying different strategies, and identifying areas that need additional studying. Students should plan to do 15 minutes of practice problems per day for the 8 weeks leading up to the exam.

The fee is $75 per section of the exam. For students that enroll in prep for both the math and science sections of the ACT, the fee is $70 per hour.

Each session is one hour. For students that enroll in prep for both the math and science sections of the ACT, it is recommended that the two hours are done back to back.

ACT/SAT Prep is offered year round. Weekend tutoring is available for ACT/SAT Prep but timing may be inconsistent week to week.

Yes! Parents are always welcome to stay during the sessions. However, parents are not allowed in the same room where the tutoring is taking place.

Street parking is free and available directly in front of our home.

If the front door is open, students may enter our house and wait in the foyer. For sessions prior to 7 PM, you may ring the doorbell if the front door is closed. For sessions scheduled at or after 7 PM, please send a text that you have arrived and refrain from ringing the doorbell.

No, please arrive for your session on time. Students are scheduled back-to-back, so we cannot begin your session until the scheduled time.

Yes, we have two cats, Chewy (short for Chewbacca) and Treble. Chewy is friendly and likes people. Students can request that Chewy be in the office with us, but he will need to leave if he is causing a distraction. If your child is allergic to or hesitant around cats, please let us know in the New Families form and we will ensure no cats are in the office during their sessions.

Yes, snacks, candy, and water are available for students if they get hungry during their session. If your child has any food allergies or you would prefer they not partake in certain foods, please let us know in the New Families form.