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Introduction: I'm a former science teacher with 6 years of tutoring experience. Depending on the student we can start with the basics or dive deep into the nitty-gritty. I provide test prep and subject tutoring as well as essay coaching. Every student is unique and so is my approach. I keep learning fun and judge my success by the number of smiles as well as the number of correct questions. Pricing depends on location for in person tutoring: Berkeley: $150 SF: $200

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Hired 6 times

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12 years in business

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Ella S.

Sep 10, 2020

Natalia helped me to raise my math SAT score by a significant amount, which I am forever grateful for! Tutoring hours were spent going over assigned problems and coming up with incredibly helpful test taking strategies. The assigned work was useful and helped me consistently practice for the exam.

Luke G.

Sep 16, 2021

Natalia Martinez was without question a 10/10 tutor. Before I had her as a tutor, I had no idea what I was doing. Her strategies that she gave me were super helpful for time management and getting specific question types correct. When I took the ACT last time a couple of months ago verses just last weekend, I felt so much more prepared and confident than prior to my tutoring. Natalia was also very flexible for timing in when to meet. I had to reschedule and change the meet time a lot during our tutor sessions but she never got upset and always made time for my adjusted schedule. Natalia was also just a super nice and friendly person to work with. She was patient and willing to work though all of my weaknesses so that they could become strengths. She had that perfect dynamic of being encouraging and supportive, while also pushing you to do the very best you can do. I couldn't have asked for a better tutor. 10/10, A+, and Gold Star for Natalia Martinez.

Ben M.

Feb 4, 2020

Natalia was awesome! She helped me significantly improve my scores for the ACT and I felt more confident going into the test after having her tutor me. She was always on time, very professional, and we got a lot of good work done.

Antoinette f.

Jan 30, 2020

We are very pleased with Natalia Martinez and the work she has done with our son, Junior in HS. She helped us objectively evaluated the ACT vs SAT. She has already helped him improve his SAT score by 110 points (we started 8 wks before first test). She is now working on new strategies to help him take the test again in Spring. Natalia has thoughtfully and skillfully assessed our son's aptitude and helped him with test taking strategies based on our son's strengths and areas that needed work. She is patient yet persistent, highly intelligent, very organized, motivated and determined to help our son prepare to apply to the school of his dreams. Added bonus, the review hours have helped him increase his motivation in regular school work as well raising his GPA. You will get out of it what you put into your time with Natalia. If your child is willing to put in the work and is willing to embrace the structure, Natalia is the right tutor for you.

Lisa F.

Jun 13, 2019

Natalia’s tutoring work with my daughter went above and beyond my expectations. She is engaging, smart, reliable and professional. Following each session she provided extensive notes and recommendations for the next section of work, letting my daughter know exactly what she needed to improve upon and how. In addition to working on content, Natalia helped my daughter learn strategies to reduce her anxiety about test taking, and gently motivated and encouraged her to make changes in her work habits. I highly recommend Natalia - so glad we found her!

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I offer package discounts (10% off if you pay for at least 8 sessions up front). For test prep if starting from scratch on SAT or ACT I suggest 12 and 24 session packages depending on score goals and baseline. If you just need a boost in one area 4 session packages are also available. If looking for on-going subject tutoring we can negotiate a longer term package and pricing arrangement. Prices depend on location and are approximately: $50 Online $65-85 In person depending on location
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
A free phone consultation can help clarify goals and expectations to allow for the first session to be fully devoted to learning. Lot's of email communication allows everyone (parents, student, tutor) to be on the same page about where we're at and where we're headed. I see the tutoring process as a team effort and expect my students to complete the assigned homework. Things happen of course and so if there are ever issues, early communication will help ensure that the following session will still be useful and efficient. I work hard to help students meet their goals and so all assignments and expectations are built around the goals discussed during our initial consult.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
In addition to intense independent study I have been trained by top tutoring firms in Miami and Portland, all run by fellow Ivy league graduates. I graduated from Columbia in 2013 with a Bachelors in Environmental Biology and Sustainable Development. I am currently enrolled in a Doctorate of Physical Therapy program here in NC and continuing to learn and learn about learning.

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