Chester Martin
(512) 923-1137
The Austin Math Tutor's Home Page
Reasonable Rates, Flexible Scheduling
Questions Comments Appointments How can I help you?
Study guides for various courses in mathematics.
Helpful Links at ACC, UT, St Ed's
The Austin Math Tutor works with the following courses from local schools.
The Austin Math Tutor
The Austin Math Tutor's Home Page Reasonable Rates, Flexible Scheduling Questions Comments Appointments How can I help you? Study guides for various courses in mathematics. The Austin Math Tutor works with the following courses from local schools.
Fee Schedules

When it comes to fees, an important consideration is results and getting a good
value for the dollar you spend.  Much of my business is based on referrals, so I
want you to be successful and pleased with the service provided.  From years of
experience, I have learned what works best.  Students need a quiet place to
concentrate.  My home office is set up for tutoring with good lighting, books,
calculators, protractors and triangles, office supplies, a computer with Internet
access, and virtually no distractions.  I also prefer tutoring in my home office
because it allows me to offer more appointment slots  – I can schedule students
one after the other without wasting time in the car.    The fee schedule is divided
into categories based on the location and type of tutoring needed.   


Category One:  Twice a week is a good place to start.      

Based on years of experience and thousands of students, the most successful
students schedule 2 sessions per week on a regular basis – making study time
just like any other extra-curricular activity.  When you are successful, you are
more likely to recommend my services to others, so we both win.  Basic
appointment rates are as follows:

$ 40/hr at my home/office   
$ 80/hr if I have to travel  
Regular students get preferential
treatment in scheduling appointments  


Category Two:  Tutoring on an As Needed Bases.

Some students are busy working professionals who can’t schedule weeks in
advance.  Others are OK on their own most of the time, but want to be able to
get help when they get stuck and need some assistance.  And some students only
want to review the more complicated material before each test.  These are the
students I see periodically on an as needed basis.  With a 2 day notice the
appointment rates are as follows:  

$40 /hr at my home/office
$80/ hr if I have to travel
Next priority in scheduling appointments
With at least a 2 day notice.  


Category Three: Cramming for Test  (just don't get me started!!!)

I have been doing this a long time, and I know that sometimes people struggle
through the course and don’t think about getting some help until the last minute.
It’s not the ideal situation but that’s the reality.  Sometimes the score you need
on the final to end up with a passing grade is a little higher than you realized.  If
the prospect of taking the course over is too close for comfort you can still
benefit from tutoring services.  This kind of tutoring session is harder for you
and harder for me – so I charge accordingly.  Also, from years of experience, I
can tell you that everyone wants a tutor at test time, so I get really busy and
scheduling an appointment can sometimes be a problem.  Last minute
appointment rates are as follows:

Call / hr at my home/office
Call / hr if I have to travel
Scheduling based on availability