How much do private math tutors make?

Many people now recruit private tutors for their children in order to supplement their regular school learning as well as help them to succeed in areas they find challenging. The math tutoring industry is in a growth phase, as the one subject that would appear to be the most needed, and in the highest demand, is private math tutoring. As classes get bigger and the student to teacher ratio continues to grow, students who need extra help with math can find themselves lost in the shuffle—they need help from a trusted source for that extra level of understanding, but how much do math tutors make?

This is an interesting question as there are many variables when looking at the amount math tutors make. Currently in many school systems, one on one time is hard to get in a regular class, and for teachers it’s hard to find the extra time to work with students who are struggling to keep up with curricular and scholarly demands. 

This is where children can fall behind, and if some small details are not clearly understood in the subject of mathematics, this can cause bigger problems further down the road as the subject becomes more complex and builds on these foundations that are imperative for understanding. 

This is why Mathnasium was created and how their math learning centres pride themselves on providing results driven math tutoring. 

What is Mathnasium and how does it fit in to the landscape of private math tutors in Calgary? Larry Martinek graduated college in 1974 and began teaching in schools in the Los Angeles area. To his horror, he realized that all he was doing was repair work with the students. As a teacher, he found it frustrating that he was working with kids who were well below grade level by the time they got to high school. In his role, his efforts were largely centered around getting students up to the grade level they should be at instead of taking them further than that grade level.

After the birth of his son Nic in 1980, Larry looked for ways to discuss math ideas with Nic that were beyond his years. Larry decided to change the language around teaching math, and his vision became the mission statement for Mathnasium: “Teach children math in a way that makes sense to them.”

Parents seek math tutors for various reasons. At Mathnasium of Edmonton, we have found that the most common reason for hiring a math tutor is to help improve grades and keep students on track with the curricular demands. At Mathnasium of Edmonton we don’t just focus on the grades, but make sure that your child understands the concepts instead of just repeating learned methods in an attempt to get the correct answer in a quick fix formula. We work closely with you and your child to make sure that the processes we use are working to your child’s advantage and getting the required results, all in a way that  is encouraging and maintains your child’s focus in an engaging way. 

The cost of math tutoring can vary greatly. Whether it is a school friend or neighbor who is helping your child, a teacher’s assistant working for extra credit or a certified mathematician who also coaches. At Mathnasium our tutors all have one thing in common. Not only do they all have a solid background, education and understanding of mathematics, but they are also good teachers. You can know a subject incredibly well but if you don’t have a passion for sharing the knowledge and know various different ways of sharing and communicating the information there can be challenges in making the learning process easy for your child. 

The tutors at Mathnasium know how to share their skills and knowledge in digestible and understandable ways making the subject enjoyable and rewarding to our students.

A one size fits all approach does not fit all. All children learn differently. At Mathnasium we take that into account and work closely with your child to determine their learning style. If your child doesn’t understand a concept, we will try explaining in a different way, and then in another way, until we find the teaching style that matches their learning style. This is a skill that many skilled mathematicians may not have.  

Many parent’s do not have the luxury of time to spend with their child working on homework for extended periods of time. Family time is valuable, and there are so many extra curricular programs and projects that kids are doing these days, meaning that any spare time should be spend enjoying relaxation and togetherness. Not fighting over math homework! That is where Mathnasium can help you too! We can help your chid learn in a low-pressure environment with out fear of either person disappointing or overwhelming the other. 

When you are paying for a service you are paying for results. At Mathnasium we value your trust in our service. At Mathnasium, tutoring costs will vary from child to child. We estimate approximately $200-$400 per month for regular tutoring. Please contact us to get an estimate of what your child’s math tutoring program will cost.