High school courses are specific: Algebra 2, chemistry, U.S. history. So is the help a student needs. A general “homework helper” runs out quickly; a teacher certified in the subject does not.
Lessons are driven by the student. They bring the problem set, the essay prompt or the test date, and the tutor works backwards from it.
What lessons focus on
- The course in front of them
- Lessons follow the syllabus your teenager’s class is using, unit by unit.
- Tests and deadlines
- Book ahead of a known test date. A lesson three days before is worth more than one the night before.
- Working independently
- The aim is a student who needs the tutor less each month, not more.
Subjects for grade 9 to grade 12
Math
- Algebra 1 and Algebra 2
- Geometry and proofs
- Trigonometry and pre-calculus
- Calculus
- Statistics and probability
English
- Analysing novels, plays and poetry
- Thesis statements and essay structure
- Using and citing evidence
- Research papers
- Revising and editing a draft
Science
- Biology: cells, genetics, evolution, ecology
- Chemistry: bonding, reactions, stoichiometry
- Physics: motion, forces, energy, electricity
- Problem-solving with units and formulas
- Writing up labs and analysing data
Social studies
- U.S. history
- World history
- American government and civics
- Economics
- Document-based questions and history essays
Your part as a parent
A parent or guardian holds the account and pays, and opens the lesson page so the student can join. Students who are 18 or over can hold an account and book for themselves.
Questions about high school tutoring
Can my teenager book lessons themselves?
Under 18, no: a parent or guardian holds the account, books and pays. A student aged 18 or over can register as an adult booking for themselves.
Can a tutor help with a specific course such as chemistry?
Yes. Search by subject and grade, then check the tutor’s profile for the course itself before you book.
Do you offer packages for the whole semester?
No. Lessons are booked and paid for one at a time, so you can add lessons before exams and stop when they are no longer needed.
