Tutoring for Math, Science & Standardized Test

Q. Describe the most common types of jobs you do for your clients.

A. The most common classes we tutor are small group sessions for standardized test such as SAT and core classes such as general chemistry, algebra, and calculus.

Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A. Do your research. Many tutoring companies do not pay their tutors very much and they typically get what they pay for. It is difficult to determine if a regular individual is actually any good. This is why STS offers the first session at a discount. We want you to be able to evaluate your tutor and see what you think of their teaching ability and knowledge of the subject. We encourage you to go ahead and try other tutors elsewhere to compare. We are very confident that you will prefer STS.

Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?

A. STS stands out by providing highly skilled tutors at very competitive rates. We offer a very wide variety of subjects (math, chemistry, physics, biology, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, business, standardized testing, and more). These subjects are taught at all levels from grade school through college including some graduate level classes. STS tutors are very well qualified that meets or exceeds other tutoring companies, but at very competitive prices ($20-$50 per hour vs. typical $80-$150 per hour for many tutoring companies. We also offer group sessions, particularly for standardized test preparation such as TAKS, SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, etc.

Q. What do you like most about your job?

A. As the owner, I started this company because I wanted to be able to help students improve. What I like most is seeing the students catch on. It is actually my goal to help reduce a student's need for tutoring. I want them to be able to think and learn for themselves. Although the student often needs multiple hours per week in the beginning to catch up in a class, I like to see them eventually reduce the hours per week.

Q. What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A. 1) Q: What is the background of the tutors?
A: It varies; all are at least in college, some have already graduated with either an undergraduate degree or a graduate degree. Many are professionals such as engineers. They all have extensive teaching experience such as previous tutoring, teaching review sessions in college, work as a TA while in graduate school, etc. They are all interviewed based on recommendations and perform a mock tutoring session with the owner to verify their teaching ability.

2) Q: What is the price of a session?
A: The average is $35 per hour. Rates vary based on the student’s specific needs and the overall number of tutoring sessions. We also offer group rates, but do not recommend having a group larger than three people.

3) Q: How is payment handled?
A: We bill you electronically and accept most credit and debit cards. It is very simple and easy. Also, you will have access to all of your previous invoices. Payment is typically due 48hrs before the session, but we are flexible for sessions that are setup at the last minute, or if the student and the tutor want to extend the session.

4) Q: When do you offer sessions?
A: It depends on the tutor. We have a wide variety of tutors, so we will pair you up with one that matches your availability. We have tutors for during the weekdays, some for the evenings, as well as weekend tutors. We match you up with a tutor that matches the student’s learning needs as well as location and availability

5) Q: Where do you meet for sessions?
A: A wide variety of locations. Typically libraries are preferred, but Starbucks, Barns&Noble, Target, and other locations work as well. The first session is at a public location, but if the student and the tutor want to have following sessions at the student’s home that is possible. However if the student is a minor at least one parent or guardian must also be at home during the session. See https://sites.google.com/site/selvidgetutoringservice/meeting-locations for a list of some of our common meeting locations.