Math and English Tutor - Topeka, KS (66619)

• Undergraduate:

  Washburn University

• Location:

  Topeka, KS (66619)

• Travel Radius:

  25 miles

• Tutoring Certifications:

  ACT - Algebra 1 - Algebra 2 - American History - English - European History - General Computer - Geography - Geometry - Government & Politics - Grammar - Microsoft Excel - Microsoft PowerPoint - Microsoft Word - Prealgebra - Proofreading - Reading - Study Skills - Vocabulary - World History - Writing

• Tutor's Fee Per Hour:

  $30.00 pay-as-you-go or $24.00-$28.50 with the purchase of one of our packages.

  Question:

  How much does tutoring cost through WyzAnt?

  Answer:

  Tutors set their own rate and most range in price from $30 to $50 per hour, with others either lower or higher depending on experience and cost of living considerations. However, WyzAnt does offer discounts to our students for making an advance purchase.

  • You receive a 5% discount on packages of $200-$399, with a total cost of $190-$379.
  • A package of lessons that would cost $400-$999 will receive a 10% discount, resulting in an upfront charge of $360-$899.
  • A package worth $1,000-$2,499 will be eligible for a 15% discount, with a total cost of $850-$2124.
  • Packages of $2,500+ will receive a 20% discount and cost $2,000 and up.
  Remember, satisfaction with your first hour of tutoring is guaranteed and the unused portion of your purchase amount is both refundable and transferable to any WyzAnt tutor.

• Session Cancelation Notice:

  8 Hours

• Email Debra from Topeka today!

I was a tutor at Washburn University in the Educational Opportunity Program for 3 years. In that time, I tutored in various subjects, including College Algebra, English, History, Business, French, Astronomy, and Environmental Science. I have worked with students with various disabilities, including dyslexia, vision impairment, hearing impairment, and schizophrenia. My greatest strength as a tutor is my ability to relay information in multiple learning styles, and my willingness to put in the extra effort of making worksheets, flashcards, etc. in an attempt to help with a subject.

• general computer

  Because my mother had a job that used computers pretty frequently, she made it a priority to get a computer into our home as soon as possible. As a result, we got our first PC in 1994, long before they were common. AOL was still America Online, and there were several other big names in internet service. That first computer came with Windows 3.1, and back then, you still did a lot of things in DOS. Learning on a computer was much less complicated back then because they just weren't as complicated as they are now. I learned the basics and as the technology has progressed, so has my knowledge. I've worked with DOS, Windows 3.1, 95, 98, XP, and Vista. I've used Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Firefox, Opera, and Flock. I've used telnet and ftp (both of which are fairly uncommon for people to even know about now). I've used Wordperfect and Microsoft Office (95, 97, 2003, and 2007). Because I learned computers so organically, I've been able to teach myself how to use multiple programs, and I'm never afraid to tackle a new one. Computers can be complicated. They're capable of so many things, it's easy to get overwhelmed. But knowing how things started and why they work the way they do, can make them seem ten times less intimidating. Anyone can learn to use the computer the way they need to.

• study skills

  I have read the Scholastic's A+ Guide to Taking Tests, which devotes several chapters to proper note-taking and studying. I have also participated in a Where There's a Will, There's an A program, another great program for learning note-taking, listening, and studying skills. As a tutor for the Washburn University Educational Opportunity Program (http://www.washburn.edu/services/eop), I was required to complete training hours for each semester that I was a tutor. I received several certifications through training in areas regarding learning styles, study skills, working with learning disabilities (including ADHD), and more. In my time as a tutor, I found that the majority of my time was spent showing students how to effectively use their textbook and the online resources the textbook manufacturer made available. I also worked closely with Visual-learning students to help them translate topics from their teachers' lectures or the textbook's written explanations into flashcards, charts, and pictures.