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If for any reason you think communication by e-mail is not working out as it should, please give me a phone call at (619)277-3329. Thank you.
How much do you charge? / What are your fees?
I charge a basic hourly rate plus a possible travel charge per session for my driving, when applicable (the extra charge is per session, not per hour).
There is no extra charge when the tutoring takes place in Mission Valley, Hillcrest or University Heights.
The travel charge per session is $10 when I go to Downtown, Coronado, Pacific Beach, SDSU or UCSD; $20 for Scripps Ranch, La Mesa or National City; $50 for Carlsbad.
My hourly rates are reasonable. In average they are about what most tutors with good qualifications and experience usually charge.
For further details on my tutoring rates, please take a look at the Rates & Contact Information page.
What times do you have available for tutoring? Do you tutor on the weekend?
I tutor full-time, so my time is flexible. Usually I am busy but we can always find some convenient time that works for both of us. In general during the regular week my afternoons and evenings are busier than the morning but Sunday mornings are very busy.
Yes, I tutor on the weekend too. Usually I start around 11:30 am.
For specific times available during this week and the next two weeks, please refer to my Tutoring Schedule page.
Where do the sessions take place? Do I meet you somewhere or do you come to my house?
I leave that choice to my clients, with the understanding that my driving distance may increase the session's final price. Usually we meet at a coffee shop or at a libray. If they prefer I can go to the student's home.
Some coffee shops that are good for tutoring and conveniently located for me are:
- Starbucks in Hazard Center in Mission Vallley
- Starbucks on Fenton Parkway in the COSTCO / IKEA shopping mall in Mission Valley
- The public library on Fenton Parkway next to IKEA
- The Urban Grind on Park Blvd. between University and Robinson, in Hillcrest
- Starbucks at the corner of Park Blvd. and University Avenue, in Hillcrest
- The Living Room coffee shop on Rosecrans in Point Loma
- Peet's Coffee by Rubio's and Whole Foods in La Jolla
Do you offer online tutoring?
Yes. I have a web-based virtual classroom with online chat and whiteboard.
You can fax me or email me your problems, and we can go over them in an online session. You don't need to live in San Diego. You can be anywhere with an Internet connection.
Online tutoring is convenient, you take the session in the comfort of your home, and the hourly rate is lower.
Do you have a degree in Math?
Yes. I hold a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science, both degrees in Mathematics.
What is your teaching experience?
I have taught Math for over 20 years. My experience includes teaching in the classroom from high school and college to graduate school, as well as private tutoring for all levels from elementary school to college sophomore. For details please see the page "About the Tutor."
What levels do you teach?
All levels from 4th grade to college sophomore, plus standardized test preparation.
What subjects do you tutor in?
Any mathematical subject there is in a school curriculum up to college sophomore level.
From elementary fractions, proportions and percentages to Probability, Statistics and Multivariable Calculus, covering Algebra, Analytic Geometry and other subjects, including Boolean Logic, Graph Theory and Mathematical Analysis.
I primarily focus on helping students prepare for the GMAT, GRE, CBEST, ELM, and SAT exams.
Other math related subjects I can help you with are MS Excel spreadsheet formulas and working with your programmable / scientific / graphing calculator if you have the manual.
I also tutor in Spanish, for people who want to improve their conversational level and skills.
I would like some help studying math and I can pay $25/hour. Please let me know if you are available for tutoring.
It is possible, not always but sometimes. It all depends on how busy I am that given week. Give me a call to check for quotes and availability.
Do you tutor College level Multivariable Calculus (Calculus III)?
Yes, I do. Partial derivatives, vector fields, div, grad, curl, Green's Theorem, etc.. no problem.
Can you help me to improve my math score in the GMAT even if I am not very good at math?
Yes. The GMAT requires lots of preparation but you can always improve your performance. You can become better at math by focusing on the right skills. I help you to develop the most important skills you need to do well at the GMAT. Your previous difficulties with math will not be an obstacle any more.
My son is a high school freshman who is in the Geometry Honors class. Can you help him with his Geometry lessons and to prepare for the SAT too?
Yes, I can help him with both, Geometry and to prepare his SAT exam also. Geometry is a beautiful subject, I enjoy Geometry very much and I pass my enthusiasm about Geometry on to my students. The SAT presents most of the challenges standardized tests have but that is one of my strong points: test taking strategies and techniques. I can definitely help your son with that a great deal.
Do you tutor in Physics?
Yes, I do, up to lower division classes. As long as you have your textbook or notes with all the formulas I can help you with your Physics homework.
Do you provide help with the English part of the standardized tests?
Not myself, only with the Mathematics portion, but Donna Snider (619) 985-0619 is a very good English tutor with many years of teaching experience. She can help you with English.
Can you help students who only speak Spanish?
Yes, I am bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish. The math is the same in both languages. I also tutor in Spanish, mainly Spanish conversation for English speakers.
Do you accept checks or only cash?
Both. For the first few lessons I prefer cash. Once I get to know my clients I usually accept checks.
For online tutoring I take payments through PayPal. It is secure, fast, and convenient.