Free Introductory
Session
So that time is never wasted I require all students to go through the
Free Introductory Session
before starting hourly tutoring. I primarily focus is K-5 students but can also support older students in most subjects.
"I've had nothing but great experiences with Mr. Johnson. He is smart, innovative, and all of my students loved working with him. Hands down, he's the best."
Debbie Bygland 4th Grade Teacher
""Mr. Johnson has helped my son tremendously. He's more confident and doing much better with his reading and math."
Clair Parent of 5th Grade Student
What to Expect
Before you decide to tutor with me, I offer a free introductory session. This is a one-hour session where I will meet with you and your student. During this time, I will start to build a rapport with your student, learning what their likes and interests are, how they feel about school and learning, their hobbies etc. so that I can start building an individual learning plan that best fits your student. This first step is important so that your student will become open with their learning and will feel comfortable working with me. When your student feels comfortable, capable and supported I will be able to help them attain their best results.
After talking with your student, I will have your student show me what they are capable of. I will start by having them answer grade level math problems to see how they are doing at their grade level. Then, they will show me math work from previous grade levels to see if there are any gaps in their knowledge that need to be filled and to get an idea of how strong their foundational understanding is. After, I will fit in a teaching opportunity so that I can get a sense of how they will work with me. After math I will have them read to me so that I can determine the student's reading level, word recognition, vocabulary, reciprocity and comprehension. Then I will have your student show me any other subject that they may need support in. During this time if you have any of their school work that I can observe, I will be able to see what they are turning in and what their teacher is expecting from your student. This information will make sure that the support I am giving them will flow with the student's class work and teachers expectations. While working with your student I will be discovering your student’s strengths and areas that need support.
After working with your student, I will talk with you about your goals for your student, any concerns you may have, and any insights that you can share. This is important, as you have known your student the longest, know what motivates them and discourages them, you know their work habits and can identify any stress they may carry. With all of this information I will be able to form a tutoring plan and recommendation that works best for your student. Then, we will talk about what works best for you and your family for moving forward and some strategies that you can utilize at home to help your student. Then, if your choice is to add me to your team, we will talk about scheduling sessions and what you will need moving forward so that my time with your student will be optimal and your student will get the most out of tutoring with me.
Cancellation Policy
Lets get this issue right out in the open. Any cancellation done 24 hours before the scheduled lesson will, unfortunately, come without a refund or rescheduling.
Cancellations made with more than 24 hour notice will be allowed to reschedule their session on a date and time arranged with me. There will be no refunds.
If I cancel an appointment you will have the choice of a refund of your money or to have your appointment moved to another day.
What is Virtual tutoring like?
When you set up your Introductory session you will receive a link to either Zoom or Google Meet. On the day of your session around 5 minutes before your appointed time you will log onto the site with your link. Then, I will let your student into the room. If you have trouble logging in contact me so I can help you through the log in. I will walk your student through how everything works and help to make them comfortable with the technology. Then we will go through the introductory session.
Once you decide to book a tutoring session your student, they will log on just like they did for the introductory session. Then I will begin our session. For math, the students will see a white board on the screen that we will work with to solve problems and also for instruction. For reading the student will see the article that I want them to read and we will work on reading and comprehension. If your student has a homework question, they will share their screen with me and I will help them as they work. This is the generic set up. Your student may have different work that we are working on but it will follow the same format.
At the end of the session I will take any question from you or your student and give some suggestions during the time before our next session.
What you'll need to get started!
Got a question? Reach out to me i'd be happy to work with you.
