Name: 13 Things You Should Do Before Getting A Tutor
Uploaded: 2024-02-25T03:56:21.199Z
Duration: 34 min 46 s
Description: This is a two-part episode. Part 2 is some helpful tips for people looking to hire a tutor/private instructor (especially if it's me). This will also be shared on my profile at TakeLessons.com (the site that I am registered at as a private instructor). Be sure to check out Part 1 an introduction to myself and my life in education.

This is a two-part episode.  Part 2 is some helpful tips for people looking to hire a tutor/private instructor (especially if it's me).  This will also be shared on my profile at TakeLessons.com (the site that I am registered at as a private instructor).  Be sure to check out Part 1 an introduction to myself and my life in education.  

Study Skills

***PLEASE SEND ME A QUESTION ABOUT CURRENT AVAILABILITY PRIOR TO REQUESTING LESSONS FROM ME!!!***


I have 20+ years of experience as a tutor.  I have had my own private tutoring business.  My area of expertise is math (basic arithmetic to pre-calculus); however, I have tutored in English (grammar and writing), Computer science (Word, Works, Windows OS, and other general computer problems), as well as other subjects.  In addition, I also have 20 years of experience working with after-school programs both as a tutor and as a recreational instructor.  My recreational activities consisted of cheerleading, dance, computer science, graphic design, music (singing), and board games.  I have worked with children of all ages.

NOTE: I do primarily online sessions for my students (some exceptions may apply).  If you need in-home/in-person tutoring please ask before booking a lesson.  Please give the days & hours that work for you as well as the time zone (I work out of California {Pacific Standard Time}.  ALSO, I DO NOT DRIVE!!!  Please ask about my availability and tell me where you live prior to booking me!!!  There will be an additional charge to cover travel.

*** Lesson Details ***
Tutoring sessions are 1 hour minimum to 2 hours maximum (depending on subject).  

Basic sessions may consist of the following:
Review of current or past trouble spots
Homework help
Test prep and/or review
Extra practice exercises

Single and multiple-subject sessions are possible depending on tutor assessment and availability.

*** Studio/Travel Equipment ***
Clients should bring any/all textbooks, class work, tests/quizzes, and teacher's notes to all sessions.

Additional learning aids (games, worksheets, books) may be added to session if needed.

*** Specialties ***
Math (Elementary to High School)
Writing (Creative and Essay)
Music (Voice - Basics)
Computers (Basic Literacy & Various Programs)
Tarot
Other (ask in the "Ask A Question" section for details)

13 Things You Should Do Before Getting A Tutor

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Math

Writing

Singing

Cheerleading

Screenwriting

Microsoft Word

Choir

Astrology

Music Performance

Audition Prep

English

Microsoft Office

Reading

Elementary

Middle School

High School

College

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First Aid/CPR/AED

Lead tutoring sessions 
 Instruct students in Language Arts or Math
 Guide/mentor tutors during tutoring sessions 
 Assess students during tutoring sessions 
 Report on student progress 
 Communicate with parents and teachers when needed 
 Help students with their homework
 Assist other tutors in the program

Lead Tutor

Assistant Glee Club Director
 Assist/substitute for other tutors and group leaders 
 Assist program coordinators when needed

Afterschool Program Group Leader

Teach Sunday School
 Oversee youth nights
 Develop/initiate youth events and activities
 Develop/initiate strategies to grow the youth of the church

Youth Ministry Leader

Help students with their homework 
 Help run/develop the Computer Lab

Tutor

Coach the squad
 Help coordinate the cheer program

Cheerleading Coach

•	Singer: Full Chorus (June 2001 - June 2016 {currently on hiatus})
•	Small Ensembles: The Bridge & Tunnel Boys (January 2003 - May 2005), Otto Voci (February - September 2006, January 2008 - December 2009), On Q (January 2010 - September 2011, August - December 2013)
•	Board member (October 2002 - January 2005, January 2007 - January 2011)
•	Committee member: Production {Formerly Concert} (2001 - 2002, 2006 - 2015), Artistic {Formerly Musical Selection/Input} (2003 - 2004, 2008 - 2016), Outreach (2008 - 2012), Marketing/PR (2002, 2012 - 2013), Membership (2008, 2012 - 2013), Director Search {Ad Hoc committee} (2003, 2007), Otto Voci Liaison To Board (2008)
•	1st Tenor Section Leader (2006 -2009)
•	Liaison to Arts First Oakland (2003)

Singer

• Head Coach (cheerleading) 2000 season
• Asst. Coach in 2001 -- 2006 seasons

Dance teacher/tutor with the National Junior Tennis League in Oakland March -- December 1996 

 Assistant director/choreographer for a musical revue April -- June 1997 

 Choreographer for Alpha Phi Omega (UC Berkeley) Fall 1997, Spring 1998, and Fall 1998 

 Assistant Coach (cheerleading) with Lakeview Elementary School 2001 -- 2002 season

Choreographer

Interim choir director for San Lorenzo Community Church

Interim Choir Director

Primary subjects -- Math (Arithmetic -- Pre-calculus), Language Arts/English (Paper Writing/Planning, Creative Writing), Computers (Word, OS Basics, Basic HTML)

High School --  Poetry And Film Club, Junior Statesmen Of America, Student Council, Campus Ministry Team, Retreat Team, Chorus, Cheerleading (mascot)

 College -- Gospel Choir, Chamber Singers, Poetry Club,  Cheerleading, Inspirational Choir (Interim Director), Milvia Street Staff (Art/Literary Magazine)

Former Member

Vista College Berkeley, California
 Playwriting/Screenwriting (August 2001 -- June 2003)


 Project Writers Unite (Writer's Group)
• Founder, Organizer, Meeting facilitator and President (September 2003 -- May 2009)

 Produced, directed and starred in a reading of a play that I also wrote (Summer 2003)

Playwriting

Instruct students in Study Hall, Theater, Dance, Computer Science, Cooking, Yearbook
Assist/help coordinate special events and activities 
Communicate with parents and teachers when needed 
Help students with their homework
Serve, monitor, and coordinate snack periods
Assist/substitute for other instructors 
Assist program coordinators when needed

Afterschool Program Instructor

Instruct students in Study Hall and other electives
Assist volunteer instructors with apprenticeships
Assist/help coordinate special events and activities 
Help students with their homework
Serve, monitor, and coordinate snack periods
Assist/substitute for other instructors 
Assist program coordinators when needed
Assist/help create projects, and curriculum for the program

Teaching Associate

1-on-1 and small group Academic help
Instruct/mentor students in Study Hall and other electives
Assist/help coordinate special events and activities 
Assist with Day School teachers and other instructors 
Assist program coordinator when needed
Assist/help create projects and curriculum for the program 
Assess students during tutoring sessions 
Report on student progress 
Communicate with parents and teachers when needed

AmeriCorps Academic Intervention Specialist

Test Prep (standard subjects only), Note Taking, General Organization, Scheduling/Time Management, General Homework Help

James is very patient and encouraging. He definitely put me at ease for our first lesson. I can't wait for the second lesson.

James and I worked together for 4 months at an elementary school tutoring 3-5 graders in math and english. James is professional, intelligent, and creative. It was a pleasure working with him. He cares very much for the youth in our community.
We've stayed in touch via email and are developing a friendship I hope lasts a life time. He is good people.

james is a good voice instructor with many years of experience to share with you to get you to be the best singer you can be.

James is an excellent instructor that has tremendous amount of patience with the most difficult students. He is also very skillful in academics especially English and language arts. He has the unquie ability to break the assignment or steps down for the student to learn on his/her individual level! A great pleasure to work beside him !

James worked with me in Youth Group leadership and mentoring. Completely responsible, very creative, and ready to try everything -- we used music, art, dance, theater, games, word puzzles, and anything else we could think of to develop the teaching material/learning outcomes that we were seeking. James brings a spirit of confidence and integrity to all he does. Certainly one of my favorite people to work on a project with and a true gift to a team or ensemble.

This is a two-part episode.  Part 1 is an introduction to myself and my life in education.  This will also be shared on my profile at TakeLessons.com (the site that I am registered at as a private instructor).  Be sure to check out Part 2 on how to hire a tutor.

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