FAQs

General

  • Yes, on select services and for select age groups only.

    • Individual tutoring sessions are available virtually for community college and university students.

    • Homework help mini-sessionsare available virtually for community college and university students.

    • Essay reviews may be dropped off or picked up virtually by high school, community college, and university students.

    Note: Virtual support is available via Zoom and Google Meet.

  • No.

    • Unfortunately, Samantha does not offer in-home support at this time.

  • At an approved public location within El Segundo, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Lawndale, Manhattan Beach, or Redondo Beach.

    • Samantha has a list of cafes, libraries, and parks for each city that students can pick from.

    • Students can also suggest locations.

    Note: Please coordinate a location with Samantha before booking an individual or group session.

  • LA County residents may book services and sessions.

    • Samantha primarily serves the cities of El Segundo, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Lawndale, Manhattan Beach, and Redondo Beach.

    • However, depending on availability, students located within LA County can still book in-person and virtual sessions and services.

  • There is a charge for short-notice cancellations.

    • Within 48 hours of a session or essay pick-up:

      • Students will be charged 50% of the session or service price.

    • Within 24 hours of a session or essay pick-up:

      • Students will be charged 100% of the session or service price.

    Note: Cancellation, rescheduling, payment, and refund policies can be found here.

Individual & Group Sessions

  • It varies by student.

    • Some students work best with pre-planned lessons. Others work best with greater fluidity.

    • Samantha works with her students to build an approach that best suits their individual learning styles.

  • Generally, no.

    • Samantha does not assign outside homework unless older students (high school juniors and up) specifically request it.

    • Some students learn best through project-based learning. If Samantha assigns a project for the student, all project-related work will be completed during sessions.

  • All students.

    • Group tutoring is available upon request for all subjects and age groups.

  • To book a group tutoring session, students must:

    1. Gather a group of 2-4 students.

      • All students should be in the same age group or grade level.

    2. Decide on a shared goal.

      • Some examples of shared goals are completing a study guide, refining a group paper, or prepping for a Socratic seminar.

    3. Have one student from the group reach out to Samantha.

      • Current and returning students can reach out via phone, via email, or through the contact form here.

      • New students can request a free consultation here.

Homework Help

  • 30-minute sessions dedicated to homework-related support.

    A homework help mini-session is ideal for students who:

    • Are struggling with a specific question or problem.

    • Don’t know how to start or approach an assignment.

    • Want someone to bounce ideas off of.

  • An essay review consists of three phases.

    1. A student books a 5 to 10-minute essay drop-off.

      • During this drop-off, the student clarifies what type of feedback they are looking for and determines a pick-up date.

    2. Samantha reviews and annotates the essay, providing specific feedback that aligns with the student’s goals.

    3. The student arrives for the scheduled 5 to 10-minute pick-up.

      • During this pick-up, Samantha provides an overview of the feedback, highlighting specific next steps for the student to take in their revision process.

    Note: Drop-offs and pick-ups can be done virtually or in person.

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