Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are the qualifications of the tutors?
Brainiac Tutoring is a team of highly-educated, professional adults who are committed to work as team members with the student,
family, and school staff to provide the best possible academic results for each student. The company includes a large staff of professional
tutors who are subject matter experts at various grade levels. At a minimum, Brainiac Tutors hold a bachelor's degree. In addition, they
must have 12 semester hours or significant professional experience in the subject matter they are tutoring. All Brainiac Tutors are highly
recommended by their professors and professional colleagues, and have extensive teaching and/or tutoring experience. Nearly all of
our tutors have a Master's Degree, and several hold a PhD or are working towards a PhD.
What is Brainiac Tutoring's approach and philosophy?
We realize that students and parents usually have several goals in mind when they seek
tutoring assistance. One of the most common goals is, of course, to improve grades as quickly as possible. This is important, and is
sometimes the main focus of the tutoring in the beginning. To that end, in the early stages of tutoring we may spend more time assisting
students with concepts covered on specific assignments and tests. We do keep in mind, however, that any assignments presented to teachers
must be a presentation of only the student's work. In addition to improving grades, we believe it is vitally important that as much as
possible in every session, we help the student see connections between material learned in the past and material that will be covered in
the future. We aim to insure that in each session, each student is learning how to learn on their own. Thus, our philosophy is that of
"strategic tutoring", which emphasizes helping each student to learn independently and become better able to learn without the aid of
a tutor in the long run. While reaching the goals set in conjunction with the parent and student, we strive to provide excellent
communication with parents, and, upon request, with teachers and other school staff.
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We realize that students and parents usually have several goals in mind when they seek tutoring assistance. One of the most common goals is, of course, to improve grades as quickly as possible. This is important, and is sometimes the main focus of the tutoring in the beginning. To that end, in the early stages of tutoring we may spend more time assisting students with concepts covered on specific assignments and tests. We do keep in mind, however, that any assignments presented to teachers must be a presentation of only the student's work. In addition to improving grades, we believe it is vitally important that as much as possible in every session, we help the student see connections between material learned in the past and material that will be covered in the future. We aim to insure that in each session, each student is learning how to learn on their own. Thus, our philosophy is that of "strategic tutoring", which emphasizes helping each student to learn independently and become better able to learn without the aid of a tutor in the long run. While reaching the goals set in conjunction with the parent and student, we strive to provide excellent communication with parents, and, upon request, with teachers and other school staff.
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What grade levels and subjects are covered?
We offer tutoring in most subjects for students from kindergarten to college, and
we specialize in mathematics. Our tutors provide instruction in selected courses in the curriculum,
or selected concepts or topics within a course. We also provide home-schooling support/tutoring and standardized test preparation,
including the GED, PRAXIS, ACT, SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, and ISEE.
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Where do tutoring sessions take place?
Tutoring sessions are conducted in mutually-agreeable locations such as libraries,
schools, and bookstores. We do not usually meet students in the home, mainly due to the many distractions (television, pets, siblings, etc.)
which may inhibit the student's full concentration. However, in-home tutoring is considered on a case-by-case basis in order to
accommodate the needs of the student and student's family. Whenever tutoring is conducted in the home, a parent must remain on premises.
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How and when are payments expected?
We accept payment via cash, check, or credit card. All payments should be made directly to the
Company and not the tutor. Checks made payable to Brainiac Tutoring, LLC should be mailed to our office address. Brainiac accepts all major
credit cards via our website Contact Us page. We ask that the first two hours be pre-paid. After that, you can choose to
receive a monthly invoice. We ask that services are paid for within 10 business days after the end of each month.
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Does Brainiac Tutoring offer group tutoring?
We prefer to work with one student at a time so that the student will not be overly challenged or
hindered by the progress of other students in a group setting. However, group tutoring is considered on a case-by-case basis.
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I am interested in becoming a Brainiac tutor. What do I do?
Click here for an application
and further instructions.
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