TUTOR LIST
* This is a list of different tutors (which include businesses, private agencies, as well as individuals) throughout the Cumming, Alpharetta, and Fulton area. The tutor information on this list is provided only as a service to our community. Our school does not endorse any particular tutor; especially since they will all be charging different fees and providing different services. Furthermore, please be advised that WFHS is not familiar with all of the individuals and private companies on this list. At the bottom of the page, we have provided a list of questions to use to help you select the best possible tutorial assistance for your child.
Adams, Theresa / Mathematics / 770-490-7792
678-232-1408
Alpha and Omega Tutoring / Tutoring services offered in Math and Reading
Grades 6th-12th / First Baptist Cumming
1595 Sawnee Drive
Cumming, Georgia 30040
770-889-2805
770-887-6610
Andrews,Tracie / All levels of English as well as SAT Prep / 770-436-0411
e-mail:
Ashworth Potts, Jill
Director / ‘Full Potential’ One-on-one tutoring
Math, Reading, Writing / 770-887-9111
Assaf, Stacy Simpson / The Chemistry Tutor Extraordinaire
Three years of tutoring Chemistry I, II and AP Chemistry in Fulton and Forsyth County school systems. Advanced chemistry I, honors chemistry I, honors chemistry II, and physical science / 678.473.1463
e-mail:
website:
Bhardwaj, Anu / Physical, Physics, AP Physics / 678-488-5868;
Biccum, Bryan / 6th, 7th, & 8th grade math, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Accelerated Algebra I (A), Accelerated Geometry (B) / 678-822-2764
Binkley, Heather / Spanish teacher at Lambert High School
--Offers one on one tutoring
--Rates $50/hour and $30/half hour / Cell Phone: 770.714.1919
C2 Education Cumming Center / Test prep and K-12 subjects including AP/IB courses / BoAe Kim
Program Director
415 Peachtree Parkway, #205
Cumming, GA 30041
Tel: 770-292-9000
Fax:770-292-9001
Email:
Cahill, Jamie / ESOL - Adult/Student / 770-497-0302
ClassMate / All Subjects / 770-889-7257
Cloudt, Kevin / Any subject (Physics, Chemistry,Math, Spanish,AP classes, English, etc..) / 770-712-3218
e-mail:
ClubZ! Home Tutoring / All subjects, LD/ADD;Study Skills / 770-449-7600
SAT, PSAT & GED Prep
Corn, Crystal / Spanish Tutor (all levels 1-5 including AP Spanish Language) Currently a Forsyth County Teacher / 706-455-0531
Curtis, Christina / Science – Chemistry, Physical Science
Teacher at NFHS / 770-833-7354
Dekle, James / Math (SFHS graduate, Georgia Tech student) / 678-779-8998
Nicole Doolittle / Doo Math Tutoring
Currently a Math Teacher at South Forsyth High School / Website:
Email:
Phone number:770-406-6234
Dunbar, Kristy / Math I & Algebra II teacher
-can also tutor Accelerated Math, Geometry & Applied Algebra / 404- 281- 2109
Eaton Academy / All subjects and SAT Prep / 770-645-2673
Erdely, Nikki / Math tutor (any level): Has her Masters in Elementary Education and minored in Mathematics in college as well. She has taken a variety of classes in Algebra, Linear Algebra,Differential Equations, Geometry, Calculus I,II, and II. / or
cell number: 770-757-0365
school line:(678) 965-4953Ext. 440321
Ergun, Agnieszka / Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4 / Telephone number: 678-596-0777 or 770-781-2264 ext. 101618
Farr Tutoring Services / Math, Science, Physics, and SAT Prep
-Retired Mechanical Engineer and College Professor
-Tutors students 6th-12th Grade
-Free 1 Hour student evaluation, Sessions designed to meet the specific needs of EACH student, and sessions can be conducted in your home / Denise Farr
(770) 889-2805 Home
(678) 770-6720 Cell
Faubel, Jessica / Can tutor AP Physics C: Mechanics, Biology (General and Honors), Physics, and Physical Science; taught four years at Forsyth Central High School, has Bachelor of Science with a major in Physics and minor in Mathematics, worked in Physics Education Research during undergrad, and has a Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Science Education /
Rates: $65 per hour for sessions within a 30 minute drive from Sandy Springs. The rates increase $10 per hour for each 10 minutes commute beyond 30 minutes. Also available via Skype for $55 per hour.
Freas, Christine, M.Ed. / Certified teacher who can tutor students in English, Literature, ESL, and Social Studies / Phone: 847-406-8273
Galles, Kelley / She is a Freelance writer and have contributed to, among others, Prudential’s Women & Finance Series; Jet.com’s weekly employee newsletter based on theSkimm; ForUsAll; LendingHome; Shmoop. She is an associate copywriter at Copy Muse Collective, owner at Mrs. Always Write and has ghostwritten speeches delivered at The White House.
Contact her for help with polishing, revising, and/or rewriting your college admission essay. / Email:
Phone: 817.602.7778
Gerry DeStefano / Spanish Tutor (all levels 1-6 including AP Spanish Language); German Tutor (levels 1-3) - (Forsyth County Spanish High School Teacher) / 770-777-4095
e-mail:
Greenwood, G. W. / Preparation for all placement Exams:
SAT, ACT, SSAT, PSAT, ESL/ESOL, etc., etc…
Specialty in Reading and Writing Disorders: Types of learning disabilities include: reading disability (dyslexia), mathematics disability (dyscalculia) and writing disability (dysgraphia);(I am Certified in Orton Gillingham and the Wilson Reading System, multi-sensory methods).I have tutored students with the following pre-diagnosed disorders: mild to moderateAsperger’s Syndrome, ADD/ADHD, mild and high functing Autism, Bipolar Disorder (manic-depression), varied Cognitive Disorders, Communication and Speech Disorders, OCD, ODD, and ICD).I have an infinite amount of patience, empathy, determination, and I will notgive upwith a trying student. / G. W. Greenwood
B.S., M.B.A., Juris Doctorate
755 Kimball Parc Court
Johns Creek, GA 30022
(I actually tutor in Cumming)
770-992-2000
Haner, Paula D. / Spanish 1 / 985-630-7187
Hayden, Arielle / Spanish Tutor
Graduate of Forsyth County school; currently a merit scholar at Emory University /
404-808-2576
Herdt, Brian / AP Chemistry & 1st year Chemistry Tutor
21 Years teaching experience, Certified Science Teacher, AP Chemistry Certified Instructor / Ph: 404-933-1023
Email:
Hoover, Peggy / Teacher with 25+ years of teaching experience will tutor in all areas of Language Arts (writing, critical reading, and study skills).
I have taught SAT Prep and am familiar with the requirements of the new writing section. / 770-889-8599
Hunt, Julie, M.Ed. / Critical Reading and Writing Skills
AP Literature & Composition
College Essay Revisions
SAT/ACT Prep (Individual and Group Tutoring Sessions Available)
OVER 17 YEARS OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE /
Huntington Learning Center / INDIVIDUAL TESTING AND TUTORING for:
Reading, Study Skills, Writing, Phonics, Spelling, Math, SAT/PSAT/ACT Prep / 5485 Bethelview Rod
Suite 340
Cumming, GA 30040
770-292-8996
Insignares, Martha / Coordinate Algebra / 4430 Martel Dr, Cumming, GA
Cell: 832-586-6758
Jordan, Cheryl / Social Studies, especially AP Psychology, AP World History, World History /
Kamp, Brandi / State certified to teach 6-12 science and mathematics courses in Georgia. AP Physics A, B, and C certified. Former Forsyth county science teacher. / Phone: 229-726-0108
Website:
Keyes, David / Algebra/ Calculus/ Geometry/ Physics/ Chemistry. “Has a special talent in breaking down complex concepts to an easy to understand explanation.”
David Keyes is a practicing engineer in Atlanta. / 678- 472-1774
Lacquement, Tandie / Mathematics
Tandie Lacquement is a certified Math Teach with a BS & Masters in Mathematics; has 8 years teaching experience in high school and college; has 5 years of math tutoring experience / 678-488-7731,
email:
Lance, Brittany / -Graduated from WFHS in 2009
-Graduated from GT in 2013 with a degree in Biochemistry
-Tutor in Accelerated and AP Math; Honors and AP Science / Phone number is 770-314-5534
E-mail:
Lawson, Joseph (coordinator) / All Subjects Home Tutors: LD, ADD and ADHD Specialists / 770-339-4613
Ann LeClair-Ash / French all levels (1-AP)
Certified French teacher for 15 years
Teaches French at Cambridge HS
Specialist degree in Foreign Lang. Ed & French, National Board & gifted certified / 678-758-8680. e-mail:
Levy, Temi / SAT Prep; New SAT Prep / 770-671-8096
Lescourret, Dina / Subject Area: French / Cell Phone: (770) 364-0897
Email:
Maedke, Deborah / Spanish Tutoring
(all levels – Spanish I through AP Spanish) Certified teacher with 25 years of experience and a Masters degree / Phone: 770-752-4709
Email:
Marston, Brian / German and Spanish Tutor with experience teaching both at the University level / 404-840-8541
Math_Matters
(Mark & Amy Poulsen)- / - Professional math tutoring (all levels); SAT & ACT Prep The Poulsens have over 30 year math tutoring experience combined & 20 years teaching experience. / 678-447-4075
e-mail:
McDonald, David / Math, Science, Language Arts andSocial Studies. / 770-862-2564
Minsk, Sandra / Spanish /
678-923-9788
Morris, Christina / Spanish /
Phone: 706-224-9977
website:
Murphy, Gail / Math / 678-393-1956 (lives in S.Forsyth area)
Pavlicek, Janet
M.S. / Subjects: AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC
MS in Mathematics – 18 years teaching AP Calculus / 770-833-3701
E-mail:
Pavlicek, Walter, Ph.D.- / Ph.D. in Mathematics – 10 years teaching both high school and college Calculus
SAT and ACT Math Prep, Pre-Calculus, Calculus & AP Calculus AB / 770-630-0254
e-mail:
Perry, Gloria, Ph.D / Science – Biology or Anatmy/Physiology / 706 892 5833
Pleasher, Jennifer / All levels of Spanish / 770-605-1945
Reese, Sarah / SAT Tutoring, Math / 678-267-5384
Ryan, Jenny / Spanish / 678-473-4694 (lives in Duluth)
Sansbury, Sarah / English & SAT; worked as an Augusta State writing tutor; worked for Reading Success in Augusta, GA; worked as a tutor for the US Dept of Education / 678-982-0170; email:
Santiago, Glenda J., M.S. Ed. / Spanish
Teacher at North Forsyth High School / 770-365-0422
Score Prep (Kaplan) / All Subjects (& SAT) / 1-800-PREP-182
Sheckter, Suzi / Science & Math / 770-889-3248 (home)
770-714-4640 (cell)
Shumate, Kim / Editing/Proofreading services (Scholarship & College Essays, and/or school projects) / 770-205-0878
Smarta School / Spanish - all levels / 678-513-6942
Star Students / All Subjects / 770-814-9812
Sweatman, Wendy / “The Math Magician…Making Math Make Sense” Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, & SAT/ACT Prep / 770-597-8972
Sylvan Learning Center / All Subjects / 770-888-4000
Szigety, Allen / Math- all levels: Pre-Alg thru AP Calc BC / 770-844-5799
BSME/US Naval Academy
Toner, Heather C. (M.Ed., Ed.S.) / Tutoring Now!
Assisting students K-12 and beyond…
Professional Tutor/Academic Support
Specializing in Spanish Turoring, Study Skills/Organizational Skills/Test Prep / Phone: (678) 227-8773
Email:
Tutor-link.org
Vargas, Michele M.S., Ed.S / Specializing in College Applications and Essays, AP Prep, Study Skills and Organization / 770-557-6090
Wallace, Deb / Math and German Tutor / 770-888-0470
email:
Warnke, Cindy / Math (specialty in identifying & filling the “holes” in student’s math background) Also SAT Prep / 706-974-8930
Weyman, Erica / Math
Teacher at North Forsyth High School / 404-213-7100
Whitworth, Mary Jane / Math – all levels;
BS in Math from GA Tech; MS from FIU; Adjunct Teacher at GA State University / 770-887-1422;
World Language Institute, Inc. / Private or group tutoring classes. Spanish, English, French, Mandarin Chinese. / Celia Sandoval, M. Ed.
Language Learning Center
Roswell, GA 30075.
678-242-8712
Zarzana, Lesley / English, Test Prep, Study Skills. Former High School English teacher with experience in all grades and levels and ESOL. / 678-965-6977;
SATOnline ( )
The course offers:
18 interactive lessons
Six full-length, official SAT practice tests, plus diagnostic pretests
Over 600 practice questions
Explanations of answers to all questions
Automated essay scoring
Personalized score reports for students
10th and 11th grade students will also be guided on how to use their PSAT score reports to better understand their performance and chart a plan for improving skills.
When you create your College Board account, be sure to request the Monthly Student Newsletter and the Official SAT Question of the Day to be sent directly to your e-mail account. These are excellent resources to assist with preparation for the SAT as well as your future educational plans.
Accept the 2400 Challenge and take the first step in improving your SAT performance – register for the FREE SAT Online Prep Course today!
For more information about Forsyth County’s 2400 Challenge, please visit the 2400 ChallengePage on the county website.
ACT Prep – fee for this prep course is $19.95.
Great site on tools, strategies, and tips on how to study
SCIENCE GHSGT STUDY MATERIALS
Link to the site on the DOE web page that contains information about the opportunity for students to practice taking questions similar to the ones on the Science GHSGT.
The site is now operating on a newer version of theInvision Power Board (the software used to run the forums). Forums include tutoring on: Mathematics, Lit, Social Studies, Science, Foreign Language, Computers and even SAT prep. On top of that there is also acalendar that has all of the major school-wide events (mainly early releases, inclement weather days and vacations).
*Essay Help:
*The Admissions Essay "A Help Packet"
QUESTION:"I'M THINKING ABOUT HIRING A TUTOR OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL. WHAT ARE SOME GOOD INTERVIEW QUESTIONS TO ASK?"
ANSWER:
1). Could you send me printed material describing your qualifications, degrees, specialty areas
and/or teaching experience?
2). Ask the tutor or facility for references. When calling references, ask the following questions:
(a). How satisfied were you when working with this individual or facility?
(b). What kind of progress did your child make?
(c). Did your child enjoy attending his/her tutoring sessions?
(d). Do you feel the tutor or facility was eager to see that your child received the best help possible?
3). What kind of services does your facility provide?
4). How is my child assessed?
5). Can I provide testing information that has been done at the local school? (Iowa Test of Basic Skills,
Criterion Reference Test, PSAT, etc.)
6). Is testing mandatory for my child to participate?
7). What is the cost of testing?
8). Where are the tutorial sessions to be held? (ask to see the actual location).
9). Will my child see the same tutor each week?
10). What will be the cost per hour for each session? Does this include any otherservices besides the actual
tutoring (study skills, time management, organizational skills, etc.)?
11). How many sessions do you feel my child will need?
12). How often will I receive feedback about my child's progress?