Students at Vista Ridge High School have access to FREE tutoring for their science courses. If you are a student at VRHS,
please stop by G106 to schedule time with me.
please stop by G106 to schedule time with me.
Why should I consider private chemistry tutoring for my son or daughter (or myself)?
Many high school students find that chemistry is a challenging subject for a variety of reasons. Those reasons include the intellectual demands of the subject, difficulties with the mathematical aspects of chemistry, and problems associated with the instruction they are receiving at school (often related to issues such as class size, teaching styles and other agendas). As a result, many students will fail to reach their full potential in the subject. Private tutoring will help the student reach that potential. The one-on-one attention and tailored sessions that they receive will likely be extremely beneficial.
Should I consider a cheaper alternative to an experienced teacher, for example a graduate student?
Typically, otherwise very intelligent graduate students with good subject knowledge, will lack three crucial qualities. Firstly they are likely to be very inexperienced teachers. Secondly they may have a very tenuous grasp of what is required of high school students and as a result fail to pitch their instruction at the correct level. Thirdly they lack the formal professional qualifications and training that an experienced teacher will possess. Any of these factors may result in less effective tutoring.
How can I ensure that my son or daughter gets the most from their tutoring session?
Students and their parents must communicate, and agree, about the need for a tutor. It is highly unlikely that effective tutoring will take place when the student is receiving help under duress. This can make for difficult and awkward circumstances that are not conducive to learning. A co-operative attitude is required for maximum benefit.
If we are talking about local, face to face tutoring in the Colorado Springs, CO area, then I prefer to conduct sessions in the student's home if at all possible. A quiet place to work is essential. It is most comfortable for all parties if an adult be present at home when tutoring is taking place. If this is not possible, public places such as coffee shops, bookstores and libraries offer alternatives. If you are outside the Colorado Springs area, we can schedule a virtual tutoring session via Google Hangout.
The majority of my tutoring work takes place at the end of the school day and early evenings, but weekend sessions are possible. Just click the time below that fits your schedule.
Fees and Terms & Conditions
1. For face-to-face tutoring I usually meet students in their own homes if this is at all possible (this can be dependent upon where you live). If we do meet at the tutee’s home then it is essential that another responsible person be at home during the lesson, otherwise it may be necessary for us to meet in a public place such as a coffee shop or library.
2. The majority of my work is carried out in the late afternoon/early evenings (4 pm-8 pm) during the week or very occasionally on weekend mornings.
3. My current fee for one hour of tutoring is $65.00 (high school courses) or $80.00 (AP and college courses) payable prior to each session by check, cash or credit card. Credit card payments are possible via PayPal or Square. Checks should be made payable to Jennifer Maze. Consider inviting one or two (at most) study-buddies to share your tutoring session and share the cost!
4. As well as the face-to-face time that I spend with the student, I am also happy to enter into a reasonable amount of email correspondence between sessions.
Low Cost Saturday Study Sessions
For just $5 (to cover snacks and materials), you can attend a monthly exam review session at Vista Ridge High School! These sessions are to REVIEW (not teach) content for the AP Exam on May 2nd. Click here to view the schedule of topics.
Many high school students find that chemistry is a challenging subject for a variety of reasons. Those reasons include the intellectual demands of the subject, difficulties with the mathematical aspects of chemistry, and problems associated with the instruction they are receiving at school (often related to issues such as class size, teaching styles and other agendas). As a result, many students will fail to reach their full potential in the subject. Private tutoring will help the student reach that potential. The one-on-one attention and tailored sessions that they receive will likely be extremely beneficial.
Should I consider a cheaper alternative to an experienced teacher, for example a graduate student?
Typically, otherwise very intelligent graduate students with good subject knowledge, will lack three crucial qualities. Firstly they are likely to be very inexperienced teachers. Secondly they may have a very tenuous grasp of what is required of high school students and as a result fail to pitch their instruction at the correct level. Thirdly they lack the formal professional qualifications and training that an experienced teacher will possess. Any of these factors may result in less effective tutoring.
How can I ensure that my son or daughter gets the most from their tutoring session?
Students and their parents must communicate, and agree, about the need for a tutor. It is highly unlikely that effective tutoring will take place when the student is receiving help under duress. This can make for difficult and awkward circumstances that are not conducive to learning. A co-operative attitude is required for maximum benefit.
- Bring all materials to the tutoring session including your class syllabus, textbooks, assignment instructions, class notes, and any materials required to complete the assignment.
- Attempt your assignment ahead of time and prepare a list of questions or concepts that you find challenging to review with the tutor.
- Attend all classes/labs. Nothing, including tutoring, replaces in-class instruction.
If we are talking about local, face to face tutoring in the Colorado Springs, CO area, then I prefer to conduct sessions in the student's home if at all possible. A quiet place to work is essential. It is most comfortable for all parties if an adult be present at home when tutoring is taking place. If this is not possible, public places such as coffee shops, bookstores and libraries offer alternatives. If you are outside the Colorado Springs area, we can schedule a virtual tutoring session via Google Hangout.
The majority of my tutoring work takes place at the end of the school day and early evenings, but weekend sessions are possible. Just click the time below that fits your schedule.
Fees and Terms & Conditions
1. For face-to-face tutoring I usually meet students in their own homes if this is at all possible (this can be dependent upon where you live). If we do meet at the tutee’s home then it is essential that another responsible person be at home during the lesson, otherwise it may be necessary for us to meet in a public place such as a coffee shop or library.
2. The majority of my work is carried out in the late afternoon/early evenings (4 pm-8 pm) during the week or very occasionally on weekend mornings.
3. My current fee for one hour of tutoring is $65.00 (high school courses) or $80.00 (AP and college courses) payable prior to each session by check, cash or credit card. Credit card payments are possible via PayPal or Square. Checks should be made payable to Jennifer Maze. Consider inviting one or two (at most) study-buddies to share your tutoring session and share the cost!
4. As well as the face-to-face time that I spend with the student, I am also happy to enter into a reasonable amount of email correspondence between sessions.
Low Cost Saturday Study Sessions
For just $5 (to cover snacks and materials), you can attend a monthly exam review session at Vista Ridge High School! These sessions are to REVIEW (not teach) content for the AP Exam on May 2nd. Click here to view the schedule of topics.