Anonymous
07/07/2025 08:14
Subject: How much would you pay a high school junior to tutor your kid?
If this helps, we pay an MCPS middle school
math teacher $75 an hour. She has 15+ years experience being an engineer and then took up teaching.
Personally, I think $25/hr is fair.
math teacher $75 an hour. She has 15+ years experience being an engineer and then took up teaching.
Personally, I think $25/hr is fair.
Anonymous
07/06/2025 17:27
Subject: How much would you pay a high school junior to tutor your kid?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:HS math teacher here. I would have her target elementary and middle school students and ask for $15-20/hr.
Experienced adult tutors can earn a lot more but she is a HS student herself and it is pretty easy to find one doing this for free for volunteer hours for NHS or college apps during the school year in high schools.
Agree with this, $20 is a reasonable price and I would focus on lower grades like pre algebra and elementary, not Algebra 1. It’s about connecting with the student, probing what’s not understood and explaining things in different ways.
Thanks. She’s experienced at teaching algebra individually and in groups (volunteering) with superlative feedback/reviews and excellent learning outcomes for her students. I think $20 is a good place to start.
Op, no matter how good she is at math she is simply not “experienced at teaching algebra individually and in groups.”
You’d be doing her a kindness to make sure she’s not talking like that because it’s offputting.
what you are talking about isn’t what people think of when they think of “experienced tutor.” Also, “teaching algebra” is not the same as tutoring algebra and she should def not say she’s an experienced teacher.
OP here. She taught a six week intensive algebra program in person to a group of ten 8th graders (90 minutes twice a week). Without adult supervision or direction - developing lesson plans and materials that complement the school district curriculum . She also tutored individually. And spent 25hours a week working with elementary students during summer school for the last three years (alongside a regular teacher). I think it’s fair to describe that as having experience. What I said was accurate. She’s not going to claim to be anything other than a high schooler and I didn’t suggest she would!
Just some friendly advice, op. (And I have a academically accomplished kid who tutors too-I’m not doubting her math skills but you are overselling a teen tutor and if your daughter talks like its not going to be helpful to her.)
Ok. The description I just gave is just a basic description. Are you saying she shouldn’t mention her actual experience? Because that’s all I did. Just trying to understand the point here. I’m assuming only people interested in having a high school student would consider her anyway. She’s not going to be competing against actual tutors with masters degrees and years of experience, but for a high schooler she does have useful experience (as I’m sure others do) and if a parent is considering a high schooler with experience vs one without, they’d probably go with the experienced kid, yes? Or are you just saying she should hide it all? I’m literally not following.
I’m saying that at no point should the words “experienced teacher” or “excellent learning outcomes” be uttered.
“I love math and enjoy tutoring. I have experience tutoring x and y subjects and have worked with kids ranging from 9-16-I really enjoy helping people with math.” Is fine as is “I’ve taken two years of math beyond calculus bc and have an 800 on the math portion of the Sat” you know-normal teenage tutor stuff.
Ok. Except the learning outcomes which is not language she’d use anyway, that’s exactly what I said, so sounds like my description (which isn’t hers btw) is on track. Thanks.
Anonymous
07/06/2025 17:17
Subject: How much would you pay a high school junior to tutor your kid?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:HS math teacher here. I would have her target elementary and middle school students and ask for $15-20/hr.
Experienced adult tutors can earn a lot more but she is a HS student herself and it is pretty easy to find one doing this for free for volunteer hours for NHS or college apps during the school year in high schools.
Agree with this, $20 is a reasonable price and I would focus on lower grades like pre algebra and elementary, not Algebra 1. It’s about connecting with the student, probing what’s not understood and explaining things in different ways.
Thanks. She’s experienced at teaching algebra individually and in groups (volunteering) with superlative feedback/reviews and excellent learning outcomes for her students. I think $20 is a good place to start.
Op, no matter how good she is at math she is simply not “experienced at teaching algebra individually and in groups.”
You’d be doing her a kindness to make sure she’s not talking like that because it’s offputting.
what you are talking about isn’t what people think of when they think of “experienced tutor.” Also, “teaching algebra” is not the same as tutoring algebra and she should def not say she’s an experienced teacher.
OP here. She taught a six week intensive algebra program in person to a group of ten 8th graders (90 minutes twice a week). Without adult supervision or direction - developing lesson plans and materials that complement the school district curriculum . She also tutored individually. And spent 25hours a week working with elementary students during summer school for the last three years (alongside a regular teacher). I think it’s fair to describe that as having experience. What I said was accurate. She’s not going to claim to be anything other than a high schooler and I didn’t suggest she would!
Just some friendly advice, op. (And I have a academically accomplished kid who tutors too-I’m not doubting her math skills but you are overselling a teen tutor and if your daughter talks like its not going to be helpful to her.)
Ok. The description I just gave is just a basic description. Are you saying she shouldn’t mention her actual experience? Because that’s all I did. Just trying to understand the point here. I’m assuming only people interested in having a high school student would consider her anyway. She’s not going to be competing against actual tutors with masters degrees and years of experience, but for a high schooler she does have useful experience (as I’m sure others do) and if a parent is considering a high schooler with experience vs one without, they’d probably go with the experienced kid, yes? Or are you just saying she should hide it all? I’m literally not following.
I’m saying that at no point should the words “experienced teacher” or “excellent learning outcomes” be uttered.
“I love math and enjoy tutoring. I have experience tutoring x and y subjects and have worked with kids ranging from 9-16-I really enjoy helping people with math.” Is fine as is “I’ve taken two years of math beyond calculus bc and have an 800 on the math portion of the Sat” you know-normal teenage tutor stuff.
Anonymous
07/06/2025 17:11
Subject: How much would you pay a high school junior to tutor your kid?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:HS math teacher here. I would have her target elementary and middle school students and ask for $15-20/hr.
Experienced adult tutors can earn a lot more but she is a HS student herself and it is pretty easy to find one doing this for free for volunteer hours for NHS or college apps during the school year in high schools.
Agree with this, $20 is a reasonable price and I would focus on lower grades like pre algebra and elementary, not Algebra 1. It’s about connecting with the student, probing what’s not understood and explaining things in different ways.
Thanks. She’s experienced at teaching algebra individually and in groups (volunteering) with superlative feedback/reviews and excellent learning outcomes for her students. I think $20 is a good place to start.
Op, no matter how good she is at math she is simply not “experienced at teaching algebra individually and in groups.”
You’d be doing her a kindness to make sure she’s not talking like that because it’s offputting.
what you are talking about isn’t what people think of when they think of “experienced tutor.” Also, “teaching algebra” is not the same as tutoring algebra and she should def not say she’s an experienced teacher.
OP here. She taught a six week intensive algebra program in person to a group of ten 8th graders (90 minutes twice a week). Without adult supervision or direction - developing lesson plans and materials that complement the school district curriculum . She also tutored individually. And spent 25hours a week working with elementary students during summer school for the last three years (alongside a regular teacher). I think it’s fair to describe that as having experience. What I said was accurate. She’s not going to claim to be anything other than a high schooler and I didn’t suggest she would!
Just some friendly advice, op. (And I have a academically accomplished kid who tutors too-I’m not doubting her math skills but you are overselling a teen tutor and if your daughter talks like its not going to be helpful to her.)
Ok. The description I just gave is just a basic description. Are you saying she shouldn’t mention her actual experience? Because that’s all I did. Just trying to understand the point here. I’m assuming only people interested in having a high school student would consider her anyway. She’s not going to be competing against actual tutors with masters degrees and years of experience, but for a high schooler she does have useful experience (as I’m sure others do) and if a parent is considering a high schooler with experience vs one without, they’d probably go with the experienced kid, yes? Or are you just saying she should hide it all? I’m literally not following.
Anonymous
07/06/2025 17:03
Subject: How much would you pay a high school junior to tutor your kid?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:HS math teacher here. I would have her target elementary and middle school students and ask for $15-20/hr.
Experienced adult tutors can earn a lot more but she is a HS student herself and it is pretty easy to find one doing this for free for volunteer hours for NHS or college apps during the school year in high schools.
Agree with this, $20 is a reasonable price and I would focus on lower grades like pre algebra and elementary, not Algebra 1. It’s about connecting with the student, probing what’s not understood and explaining things in different ways.
Thanks. She’s experienced at teaching algebra individually and in groups (volunteering) with superlative feedback/reviews and excellent learning outcomes for her students. I think $20 is a good place to start.
Op, no matter how good she is at math she is simply not “experienced at teaching algebra individually and in groups.”
You’d be doing her a kindness to make sure she’s not talking like that because it’s offputting.
what you are talking about isn’t what people think of when they think of “experienced tutor.” Also, “teaching algebra” is not the same as tutoring algebra and she should def not say she’s an experienced teacher.
OP here. She taught a six week intensive algebra program in person to a group of ten 8th graders (90 minutes twice a week). Without adult supervision or direction - developing lesson plans and materials that complement the school district curriculum . She also tutored individually. And spent 25hours a week working with elementary students during summer school for the last three years (alongside a regular teacher). I think it’s fair to describe that as having experience. What I said was accurate. She’s not going to claim to be anything other than a high schooler and I didn’t suggest she would!
Just some friendly advice, op. (And I have a academically accomplished kid who tutors too-I’m not doubting her math skills but you are overselling a teen tutor and if your daughter talks like its not going to be helpful to her.)
Anonymous
07/06/2025 16:58
Subject: How much would you pay a high school junior to tutor your kid?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:HS math teacher here. I would have her target elementary and middle school students and ask for $15-20/hr.
Experienced adult tutors can earn a lot more but she is a HS student herself and it is pretty easy to find one doing this for free for volunteer hours for NHS or college apps during the school year in high schools.
Agree with this, $20 is a reasonable price and I would focus on lower grades like pre algebra and elementary, not Algebra 1. It’s about connecting with the student, probing what’s not understood and explaining things in different ways.
Thanks. She’s experienced at teaching algebra individually and in groups (volunteering) with superlative feedback/reviews and excellent learning outcomes for her students. I think $20 is a good place to start.
Op, no matter how good she is at math she is simply not “experienced at teaching algebra individually and in groups.”
You’d be doing her a kindness to make sure she’s not talking like that because it’s offputting.
what you are talking about isn’t what people think of when they think of “experienced tutor.” Also, “teaching algebra” is not the same as tutoring algebra and she should def not say she’s an experienced teacher.
OP here. She taught a six week intensive algebra program in person to a group of ten 8th graders (90 minutes twice a week). Without adult supervision or direction - developing lesson plans and materials that complement the school district curriculum . She also tutored individually. And spent 25hours a week working with elementary students during summer school for the last three years (alongside a regular teacher). I think it’s fair to describe that as having experience. What I said was accurate. She’s not going to claim to be anything other than a high schooler and I didn’t suggest she would!
Anonymous
07/06/2025 16:50
Subject: Re:How much would you pay a high school junior to tutor your kid?
Anonymous wrote:$25/hr
yeah, maybe 20-25 range
Anonymous
07/06/2025 16:49
Subject: How much would you pay a high school junior to tutor your kid?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:$30/40/hour
Sounds like OP is sock puppeting to convince herself $35 is a reasonable price. Try it, but it will be hard. Let us know how it worked.
Don’t compare to babysitting, compare with jobs with more experience and skill like waitress, bike mechanic, beauty salon, landscaping workers charge about $15-20 an hour. Some of them require school, licensing and apprenticeship.
Your kid only taught a few kids as a volunteer. Do it for the experience, not for the money.
This is OP, I’ve already said (more than once, I think) that she’ll plan to start at $20 - though I also agree with the PPs that its a price very close to babysitting but a lot more work. I don’t want to sound obnoxious but she’s been told by more than one supervisor that she’s the best high school tutor they’ve ever had, so I don’t think she’ll have any issues getting or keeping clients, esp at $20 an hour to start. She’s also had a lot of experience at this point and like the PP said has also taken linear algebra and discrete math -not sure what the other thing was. (And yeah, I know this all sounds obnoxious regardless, but it’s also true).
Anonymous
07/06/2025 16:45
Subject: How much would you pay a high school junior to tutor your kid?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:HS math teacher here. I would have her target elementary and middle school students and ask for $15-20/hr.
Experienced adult tutors can earn a lot more but she is a HS student herself and it is pretty easy to find one doing this for free for volunteer hours for NHS or college apps during the school year in high schools.
Agree with this, $20 is a reasonable price and I would focus on lower grades like pre algebra and elementary, not Algebra 1. It’s about connecting with the student, probing what’s not understood and explaining things in different ways.
Thanks. She’s experienced at teaching algebra individually and in groups (volunteering) with superlative feedback/reviews and excellent learning outcomes for her students. I think $20 is a good place to start.
Op, no matter how good she is at math she is simply not “experienced at teaching algebra individually and in groups.”
You’d be doing her a kindness to make sure she’s not talking like that because it’s offputting.
what you are talking about isn’t what people think of when they think of “experienced tutor.” Also, “teaching algebra” is not the same as tutoring algebra and she should def not say she’s an experienced teacher.
Anonymous
07/06/2025 16:35
Subject: How much would you pay a high school junior to tutor your kid?
Anonymous wrote:What should a rising junior who’s taken MVC and linear algebra and is a MOPr charge?
I don't think any HS student is justified in charging over $25/hour no matter how high of math they've completed.
Anonymous
07/06/2025 16:30
Subject: How much would you pay a high school junior to tutor your kid?
What should a rising junior who’s taken MVC and linear algebra and is a MOPr charge?
Anonymous
07/06/2025 15:31
Subject: How much would you pay a high school junior to tutor your kid?
Anonymous wrote:$30/40/hour
Sounds like OP is sock puppeting to convince herself $35 is a reasonable price. Try it, but it will be hard. Let us know how it worked.
Don’t compare to babysitting, compare with jobs with more experience and skill like waitress, bike mechanic, beauty salon, landscaping workers charge about $15-20 an hour. Some of them require school, licensing and apprenticeship.
Your kid only taught a few kids as a volunteer. Do it for the experience, not for the money.
Anonymous
07/06/2025 14:30
Subject: How much would you pay a high school junior to tutor your kid?
And adding to above, I don’t tutor. This is what I’m constantly offered for my experience. I’m not interested. Try putting out ads for $20 and see if you get anyone.
Anonymous
07/06/2025 14:28
Subject: How much would you pay a high school junior to tutor your kid?
$30/40/hour
Anonymous
07/06/2025 14:27
Subject: How much would you pay a high school junior to tutor your kid?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:HS math teacher here. I would have her target elementary and middle school students and ask for $15-20/hr.
Experienced adult tutors can earn a lot more but she is a HS student herself and it is pretty easy to find one doing this for free for volunteer hours for NHS or college apps during the school year in high schools.
That’s the going rate for babysitting. I guess teaching just isn’t valued!
That’s why I picked that price. Teaching is valued but this is very common for HS kids to do for free for volunteer hours. It’s not hard to find an experienced HS aged tutor, well past calculus, willing to do this for free to pad their college app and then put they founded a tutoring company or something.
I can easily earn $100+ per hour as a math teacher if I wanted to tutor calc or beyond. This kid won’t get those rates.