Tutoring and Consulting Fine Print
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​I will confirm your time within 24 hours. If your needs don’t fit my skill set, I will deny your request and refund your deposit so you can find someone better suited to help you.
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Every zoom session will be recorded.
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I cannot guarantee grades, scores, or publication. I can say that I’ve helped hundreds of students improve their skills with a measurable track record.
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Dos:
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Speak conversational English. I don’t speak other languages well enough to help you at the level I want to.
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If you're sending or uploading a writing sample, use a format I can open: Word doc, PDF, Google doc with permissions.
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Bring necessary materials. That may include your written work, the prompt [required if available for essays], the literature to analyze, or a way to take notes.
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Be specific when describing your needs.
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Come with a mind open to learning and improvement.
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Find a quiet environment to start the session.
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Turn on both your camera and microphone. Let’s meet face to face.
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Sign in on time. I will not extend your session to make up for time you may have lost by being late.
Don’ts:
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Don’t expect me to do your work for you. I will not help you cheat by giving you answers or writing your essay.
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Don’t be rude, foul, or disrespectful.
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Don’t send or upload writing samples that include explicit descriptions of rape, suicide, child abuse, animal harm, or gratuitous sex. While I enjoy reading about villains, morally gray characters, and intense action, I will not consider excerpts that glorify violence or evil.
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Don’t forget your session time! Write it down, create an alert on your phone, or do whatever else you must to remember to show up.
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I reserve the right to terminate a session for any reason.
Cancellation/No Show Policy
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If you cancel more than 24 hours in advance, there is no penalty. Total deposit will be refunded.
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If you cancel within 24 hours, I retain half the deposit.
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If you are a no show, I retain the total deposit for that session.
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If I must cancel for an unforeseen reason, I’ll offer either to reschedule or refund your deposit.