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Questions, answered.
What ages and levels do you tutor?
Middle school through college-level math — pre-algebra all the way up to calculus and beyond. SAT and ACT math prep is currently my most-requested service, but every level is welcome.
What is "the Spanish Method," really?
I grew up in Spain, where math is a mandatory, cumulative subject every single year through high school. The result is a depth of fluency most US students never get the chance to build. My approach borrows that philosophy: diagnose foundational gaps, rebuild from the ground up, and teach reasoning before tricks.
What happens after I join the waitlist?
Within a few minutes, you'll get an intake survey so I can understand exactly where your student is — subjects, struggles, goals, what's been tried before. From there, we'll schedule a free 25-minute intro session where I meet your student, get a feel for where they're stuck, and work through a concept together. No pressure, no pitch. The intro session can happen before July — paid sessions start in July once my work authorization kicks in, but meeting each other and planning the path forward doesn't have to wait.
In person or online?
Both. In-person sessions are available locally in Huntsville; online sessions work anywhere. Same method, same rigor.
How long are sessions and how often should we meet?
Standard sessions are 55 minutes. I recommend twice a week for most students, but frequency flexes around your schedule and needs. I offer discounted rates for recurring weekly clients, and packages of 4 or 10 sessions for families who want to commit in advance.
How much do sessions cost?
Sessions run roughly $50–$80 per hour, depending on format (in-person vs. online), grade level, and session length. Recurring clients and multi-session packages get discounted rates. I'll always give you a clear quote before anything starts — no surprises.
How quickly can we see results?
Honestly? Most students walk out of the first session feeling lighter — less panicked, more curious, often excited to come back. Meaningful score improvement typically shows up within 3–4 sessions, though it depends on the starting point and how consistently we meet. The confidence shift is almost always immediate.
My student has test anxiety — can you help?
Yes. On top of the math itself, I've worked as an academic coach, which means I understand the psychology of freezing, the patterns of test anxiety, and the study and time-management habits that either calm a student down or wind them up. A lot of "I'm bad at math" is really "I'm scared of math." Those are two very different problems, and I know how to tell them apart.
