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Q: WHO ARE YOU?
Q: WHO ARE YOU?
A: We are teens eager to lend a helping hand to anyone in need of tutoring. For more info, go to our Meet The Team page.
Q: CAN I REQUEST A SPECIFIC TUTOR?
Q: CAN I REQUEST A SPECIFIC TUTOR?
A: If you wish to do so, you may, but be aware that we may not be able to assign the requested tutor.
Q: ON WHAT DAYS ARE CLASSES AVAILABLE?
Q: ON WHAT DAYS ARE CLASSES AVAILABLE?
A: Until August 19th of 2020, most of our tutors will be available on a daily basis; however, after the aforementioned date, course availability will vary based on each staff member's schedule.
Q: WHAT AGE RANGE DO YOU TEACH?
Q: WHAT AGE RANGE DO YOU TEACH?
A: Most of our courses are directed towards children in the kindergarten through fifth grade levels, but special arrangements may be made upon request.
Q: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TUTORING AND MENTORING?
Q: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TUTORING AND MENTORING?
A: Mentoring comprises of socializing and teaching your child how to handle necessary emotional aspects of life, while tutoring consists of instruction of more academic nature.
Q: HOW DO YOU SCREEN YOUR TUTORS?
Q: HOW DO YOU SCREEN YOUR TUTORS?
A: In order to ensure the full safety of our students, our tutors consist of friends, friends of friends, or other enthusiastic teens. We verify the teens by (a) checking any social media accounts they may own and (b) having one of our already-certified tutors meet with them on a virtual platform before accepting them.
Q: WHAT IF I NEED HELP WITH JUST ONE OR TWO PROBLEMS BUT DON'T WANT A TUTOR?
Q: WHAT IF I NEED HELP WITH JUST ONE OR TWO PROBLEMS BUT DON'T WANT A TUTOR?
A: Although we would recommend getting a tutor, if you don't want to, you can always email us at blueiristutors@gmail.com, and we'll do our best to answer your question over email.
Q: HOW DO YOU MATCH STUDENTS WITH TUTORS?
Q: HOW DO YOU MATCH STUDENTS WITH TUTORS?
A: We match the needs of your child with the tutor who is most knowledgeable in that field of study.
Q: IS THIS REALLY FREE? WHAT’S THE CATCH?
Q: IS THIS REALLY FREE? WHAT’S THE CATCH?
A: Yes, this is really free! We are simply teens hoping to help others through education. There is no catch! However, please feel free to visit our Donations page; all funds we receive go straight to various charities, and any contributions, big or small, would be greatly appreciated!
Q: DO PARENTS SIT IN ON TUTORING SESSIONS?
Q: DO PARENTS SIT IN ON TUTORING SESSIONS?
A: We recommend that at least one of the parents sits in at least part of the initial session in order to get to know the tutor. After that, it is entirely up to you!
Q: WHERE ARE SESSIONS HELD?
Q: WHERE ARE SESSIONS HELD?
A: Our sessions will be held over Zoom, Google Meets, or Hangout.
Q: WHAT MEASURES ARE TAKEN TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF MY CHILD DURING THESE SESSIONS?
Q: WHAT MEASURES ARE TAKEN TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF MY CHILD DURING THESE SESSIONS?
A: To facilitate the full safety of your children, not only will none of the sessions be recorded, and, as mentioned above, we will have a thorough screening of any tutors. Additionally, our tutors have experience working with kids and no camera will be required for the kids
Q: DO I NEED TO GIVE CONSENT EVERY TIME (BEFORE EVERY CLASS)?
Q: DO I NEED TO GIVE CONSENT EVERY TIME (BEFORE EVERY CLASS)?
A: No, after giving consent once, you don’t have to do it again.
Q: WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I WANT TO SIGN UP FOR ADDITIONAL TUTORING AFTER I HAVE ALREADY SUBMITTED THE GOOGLE FORM?
Q: WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I WANT TO SIGN UP FOR ADDITIONAL TUTORING AFTER I HAVE ALREADY SUBMITTED THE GOOGLE FORM?
A: If you wanted to sign up for additional tutoring after you already submitted the first form, we would have to ask you to fill another form out.
Q: CAN SOMEONE FROM OUT OF CALIFORNIA GO TO THE SESSIONS OR BE A TEEN MENTOR?
Q: CAN SOMEONE FROM OUT OF CALIFORNIA GO TO THE SESSIONS OR BE A TEEN MENTOR?
A: Of course!
Q: CAN MY CHILD SIGN UP FOR MULTIPLE TUTORING SESSIONS ON THE SAME DAY?
Q: CAN MY CHILD SIGN UP FOR MULTIPLE TUTORING SESSIONS ON THE SAME DAY?
A: Yes! We are here to help your child learn to their full capacity. Although we can’t promise to fulfill every time request, we will try our best to!
Q: WHAT DO I DO IF I NEED TO CANCEL A CLASS I SIGNED UP FOR?
Q: WHAT DO I DO IF I NEED TO CANCEL A CLASS I SIGNED UP FOR?
A: It would be best to shoot us an email at least a day before.
Q: WHY ARE YOU CALLED THE BLUE IRIS TUTORS?
Q: WHY ARE YOU CALLED THE BLUE IRIS TUTORS?
A: Purple irises symbolize royalty and wisdom. Yellow irises symbolize passion. However, blue irises symbolize hope. As Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “We must accept finite disappointment but never lose infinite hope.” We believe that despite the current pandemic rampaging countless countries, it is important to keep the hope that eventually things will get better. And when they do, we want your children to be academically prepared.
Q: CAN MULTIPLE SIBLINGS SIGN UP FOR TUTORING?
Q: CAN MULTIPLE SIBLINGS SIGN UP FOR TUTORING?
A: Yes!
Q: HELP! MY QUESTION ISN’T ON HERE! WHAT DO I DO TO CONTACT YOU?
Q: HELP! MY QUESTION ISN’T ON HERE! WHAT DO I DO TO CONTACT YOU?
A: We would be happy to answer any of your questions at blueiristutors@gmail.com
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