+ Welcome, and thank you for your interest in Carpenter Tutoring!
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Carpenter Tutoring is a private tutoring service based in Suffolk,
+ Virginia. We offer high-engagement remote appointments through Zoom. A limited
+ number of in-person appointments with me are also available for students in the Harbour
+ View region of Suffolk, VA. Most of our offerings are one-on-one, and siblings
+ and pre-existing groups of students may opt for group meetings. No matter your
+ budget, I am confident that we can find an arrangement that will provide your
+ student services without creating financial strain.
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+ I invite you to explore and learn more about the services we offer, Carpenter Tutoring's background,
+ and some of our policies. Thank you for visiting, and
+ please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. We will be thrilled to
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+ Our regular subject specific offerings include:
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All levels of reading/language arts/English
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Writing (formal and creative)
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Foreign Language: French and all levels of Latin
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Math through Calculus II
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Introductory Physics (not at the honors or AP level)
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Biology and Chemistry through AP level
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+ Special arrangements can be made for subjects that fall outside of these
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+ Work with a former Higher Education professional to
+ determine what types of schools and/or degree programs may be a good fit
+ for your interests and desires. Additionally, learn how to write an
+ attention-grabbing personal essay for college applications and receive
+ guidance on institution-specific supplemental essays.
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+ One-on-one content instruction, practice testing, and
+ testing strategization for a number of standardized tests, including but
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SAT & ACT
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PSAT
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ISEE
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SSAT
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GED
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GMAT
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MAT
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GRE
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LSAT
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+ Please contact me directly if you'd like assistance for a test not listed
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+ Instruments offered include piano, guitar, drums, and voice.
+ Instrument lessons include a combination of formal instruction and
+ ear-training, which allows students to select the songs they'd like to
+ learn. Music composition lessons focus on the techniques necessary for
+ writing original songs, whether they be instrumental or singer/songwriter
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+ Both evaluations are based on materials submitted through an online
+ portal. Letters are returned within a week of your notice that all documents
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$45 option: Considers math and language arts materials,
+ satisfies proof of progress with a personalized letter and evaluator
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$80+ option: Considers math and language arts materials
+ satisfies proof of progress with a
+ personalized letter and evaluator credentials, provides homeschool families
+ with a separate document detailing identified areas of strength, areas of
+ weakness, and recommendations for addressing weaknesses.
+ Other subjects may be added on for $10 each.
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+ Learn how to shift high-school level writing to that which will be expected in
+ college. Topics covered include moving beyond the five-paragraph essay, writing
+ research papers, and choosing a topic for essays with open prompts. In-session
+ exercises will allow students to implement these skills in real time with
+ immediate feedback.
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+ Academic Coaching offers all the benefits of Study Skills and Time Management
+ appointments plus ongoing planning and accountability support. As an Academic
+ Coach, I keep track of your student's upcoming assignments and assessments and
+ help craft a schedule week to week for them to accomplish their goals. Students
+ come away as more independent and confident planners and self-advocates.
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+ Study Skills sessions will allow students to develop a toolkit for
+ successful study habits. Learn about techniques to fight mental fatigue and
+ tools for mental recall. Study Skills sessions also cover ways to address
+ motivation, attention, and avoidance. Topics will be tailored for your specific
+ needs.
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+ Dissertation coaching consists of one-on-one work to strengthen the effort you
+ have already put in. Draw out the significance of your research by honing in on
+ the implications, connections, and recommendations that stem from your
+ findings. Together, we will break past a surface-level review of your study to
+ generate the greatest impact possible. Dissertation coaching can also focus on
+ general writing mechanics, clarity of message, and/or consistency of voice.
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+ Learn how to balance all of the demands in your life. Time
+ Management sessions are tailored to your needs and can include building an
+ hour-by-hour schedule of your week, creating a long-term plan for assignments
+ and responsibilities, and discussing time and stress management techniques.
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+ Two levels of portfolio-based evaluations for homeschool families
+ looking to satisfy Proof of Progress or gain insight into their
+ child's learning
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+ I hired Amy to complete an end-of-the-year evaluation for both of my Elementary aged sons. This being our first year of independent home instruction, the task of testing and/or evaluation was daunting! Amy put my fears to rest! She was super easy to work with, had great communication skills, and answered all my questions in a timely and informative manner! I would highly recommend her services!
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+ Amy is a wonderful tutor who helped my child (who does not like help at all) though some difficult classes where the teacher was not providing the support my child needed. Highly recommended.
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+ I was a Graduate student at the College of William and Mary who needed to pass a Latin Language test as part of my degree requirements. I was struggling with refreshing my Latin after a few years out of the classroom and Amy was both professional and helpful. With her tutoring I was able to pass my test and finish my degree. She is very considerate and easy to work with.
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+ We accept payments through Zelle (amy@carpentertutoring.com), Venmo
+ (@AmyCTutoring), and PayPal (amy@carpentertutoring.com). We also accept
+ checks made out to Carpenter Tutoring, LLC. Please contact Amy for
+ a mailing address if you would like to pay by check.
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Travel
+ Due to high appointment volumes, Amy is only able to travel to students in the Harbour View area of Suffolk, VA.
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Remote sessions
+ Remote sessions are typically conducted from tutors' homes. We use online video conferencing software such as
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+ Your tutor will inform you of their preferred meeting method and provide initial meeting instructions and support.
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Late Cancellations
+ Sessions cancelled within 72 hours of their start time will incur a late
+ cancellation fee equal to 40% of the cancelled session price.
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No-Shows
+ Sessions which a student does not attend with no notice of
+ cancellation will be charged the full session price.
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Session Duration
+ Sessions are purchased in half-hour increments, and the shortest
+ appointment duration is 60 minutes. Families are responsible for the
+ amount of time they book and will be charged based on that amount.
+ Students who provide no advance notice of a need to end their meeting early will still be responsible for the full session price. If a student is
+ late to their appointment, we will work to the end of their scheduled
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Proof of Progress Evaluations
+ Proof of Progress letters will be returned within 7 days of notification that materials are ready for review. Families are responsible for sending Proof of Progress letters and proof of evaluator credentials to their school system by August 1, the deadline for Proof of Progress submissions in Virginia. Notifications regarding sample readiness sent on or after July 24 of each year will incur a $10 late submission fee per evaluation. All payments are expected within two weeks of receipt of letter(s). Payment method information is available on this site as well as in the email sent along with Proof of Progress letters.
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Learning Acceleration Grants
+ Carpenter Tutoring is proud to serve Virginia students and families as a vendor for the K-12 Learning Acceleration Grant. Families must share student names as they appear on the grants, associated parent name, and associated address for invoicing purposes. Families are expected to upload emailed invoices at their earliest convenience as there are significant lag times between family submission and fund deposits from ClassWallet. While Carpenter Tutoring will provide an overview of funds used with our tutors with each invoice, families are expected to keep track of fund use and communicate with tutors when funds are nearing exhaustion to plan an end date for services or a transition to out-of-pocket payment. Grant vendors cannot see fund totals or funds used with other vendors, so we rely on families completely to communicate their remaining balances. Families who fail to notify us that their funds are nearly or have been depleted or rescinded but continue to use services will be required to pay for any excesses out-of-pocket.
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