Studies and research suggest that the most productive session length is 52 minutes.

Session length varies by student: some need more, some less. We recommend starting with one-hour sessions and then reevaluating based on the student’s needs.

Session rates vary based on tutor and subject. One-on-one sessions start at $120 an hour, and asynchronous essay feedback starts at $60 per set of notes.

Most of our sessions take place over Zoom. However, some of our tutors do travel to families’ homes or public locations for lessons.

The tutor and parent will discuss what additional homework might be assigned. For test prep, additional homework is usually vital; for academic subjects, less so. 

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We believe that homework should always be of high quality, not necessarily high quantity, so any additional work will be tailored to the exact needs of the student. We do not assign “busy work”.

Our tutors go through a rigorous interview process and must prove their mastery of any material they wish to teach.

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When we interview, we look not only at a tutor’s own understanding, but at how clearly and effectively they can communicate it to a student. We search for  dynamic, fun, charismatic tutors who will connect well with their students and make the learning process as easy as possible.

We match tutors with students based on both personality and experience. In our view, finding a good match the most important part of the process so that the student can feel motivated and at ease.

You absolutely can! If you see someone on our team page you like, we’re happy to reach out to them and see if they have slots available.

If for any reason you feel a tutor is not a good match for your student, please let us know so that we can find someone who will create an easy, collaborative connection. Our goal is always to make sure that you and your student get the most out of your tutoring experience.

TutorCruncher is the software we use to:

• keep track of and schedule lessons

• document lesson summaries

• send lesson reminders

• process payment

Once you’re ready to start lessons, you will receive an email inviting you to create an account.

Once your tutor marks a lesson as complete and enters a lesson summary, you will be sent an invoice. Your card will be billed automatically 48 hours after you receive it. If you have any questions about your invoice, please let us know as soon as you can!

In order to work with us, you must have a valid credit card on file. Unfortunately, we cannot accept cash, checks, Venmo, or PayPal.

You can cancel your lesson for any reason with at least 24 hours notice. Out of courtesy to our tutors, we must charge for lessons that are canceled or rescheduled within the 24-hour window. 

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If you need to reschedule or cancel your lesson, please let us know as soon as possible. Of course, we can make exceptions for sickness or emergencies.