ADD Tutors
Our experienced and compassionate staff create an environment that facilitates motivation to learn, academic skill building, and confidence. We specialize in students who struggle with learning disabilities and emotional issues. Our teachers develop academic plans for learning in collaboration with school personnel, parents and licensed mental health professionals.
Additional Information
Intakes include Study Skills Assessment.
Executive functioning assessment available
Individual & Small Group (Pending Sign-ups)
Teachers Specializing in Students with Learning Disabilities & Emotional Issues on Staff
References & background check provided.
Tutoring Available in:
* MATH: elem through geometry & algebra 2 (at any age)
* LANGUAGE: all levels: grammar, reading, writing, spelling, vocab
* TEST PREP: FCAT, SAT, ACT, TEAS, FTCE, GED, ASVAB, GRE, PAX, and others
* SPECIAL NEEDS: dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, processing delays
* HOME-SCHOOL: academics, enrichment {Consulting also available!}
* OTHER: study & org strategies, public speaking
CHEMISTRY: High School and College
BEGINNING ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
I earned a BS in Chemistry in 1971.
I taught Chemistry at Oldham County High School from 1975 to 1981.
i taught Chemistry at Trinity High School from 1992 to 2008
I tutor from my home, where I live with my wife. I live near the RAGEING CANES on Bardstown Road, near the Gene Snyder Freeway.
My hours are 10 AM to 9 PM every day of the week including weekends.
I am currently tutoring a 4th grade student from Goldssmith Elementary.
I am tutoring 2 High Schoolers in Chemistry from Eastern and Manual.
[Math Subjects (undergraduate level courses and select graduate level courses)] -- Statistics, Probability, Calculus, Differential Equations, ODE,PDE, Linear Algebra, Applied Math, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Programming, Discrete Math, Number Theory,Abstract Algebra, Real Analysis, Functional Analysis, Tools/Packages (MATLAB, Mathematica, Maple, R language, SAS, SPSS, Minitab, Stata,Eviews, SysStat, OriginLab) ////////// [Secondary School Math Subjects and Other Subjects] -- Algebra, Geometry, Precalculus, Trignometry, AP and IB classes and corresponding standardized tests ////////// [Other Subjects (undergraduate level courses and select graduate level courses)] -- Economics (Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Game Theory, Industrial Organization, Behavioral Economics, Experimental Economics,Developmental Economics, International Economics and Trade Policy,Health Economics, Economic History, Political Economy, Public Choice Theory, Public Economics/ Finance, Law and Economics, Financial Economics, Energy Economics, Environmental Economics, Resource Economics, Labor Economics, Personnel Economics, Urban Economics,Monetary and Fiscal Policy, Monetary Economics, Money and Banking,Austrian School, Heterodox Theories of Economics, etc.), Econometrics,Forecasting, Finance/Markets, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis,Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Finance, Risk Management,Operations Research, Management Science, Market Research, Marketing Science, International Relations, Political Science, Polimetrics, Logic,Philosophy, Linguistics, Intro. Financial Accounting and Intro. Managerial Accounting, Other Business Administration and Business School Subjects ////////// [Science, Engineering, Technical / Liberal Arts, Humanities Courses (select undergraduate level courses and select graduate level courses)] -- Biology, Genetics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Allied Health,Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Neurobiology, Cell Biology,Molecular Biology, Earth Science, Geology, Geography, History,Civilization, Art History, Humanities, Film, Music Theory, Intellectual Property Law, Technology Commercialization, Physics, Electromagnetics,Optics, Mechanics, Statics, Dynamics, Computer Science, Simulation,Computational Methods, HPC, High Performance Computing, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Lean Principles/Management, Six Sigma, PLM, Product Lifecycle Management,Manufacturing, MIS, Management Information Systems, ETL, Data Processing, Data Management, MDM, ERP, Enterprise Resource Planning,BI, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, EPM, Enterprise Performance Management, Requirements Analysis, Business Analysis, Business Rules,Business Processes, BPM, SAP (vendor ecosystem), Enterprise Software,Software Development, EVM, Project Management Methodologies ////////// [Graduate School/ Professional School Examinations; College Entrance Examinations; Admission Essays] -- GRE, GMAT, MCAT, SAT,PSAT, ACT, SAT II Subject Tests, GRE II Subject Tests, English (Writing) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [pre-selected tags/ keywords] 10th Grade math, 11th Grade math, 12th Grade math, 1st Grade math, 2nd Grade math, 3rd Grade math, 4th Grade math, 5th Grade math, 6th Grade math, 7th Grade math, 8th Grade math, 9th Grade math, Algebra 1, Algebra 2,Algebra 3/4, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Arithmetic, Calculus 1, Calculus 2, Calculus 3, College Algebra, Competition Math, Developmental Algebra, Differential Equations, Elementary Algebra, Finite Mathematics, Geometry, IB Further Mathematics HL, IB Mathematical Studies SL, IB Mathematics HL, IB Mathematics SL, Intermediate Algebra, Linear Algebra, Math, Middle School Math, Multivariable Calculus, Non-Euclidean Geometry, Pre-Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Probability, Quantitative Reasoning, SAT Math,Statistics, Statistics Graduate Level, Trigonometry, 3rd Grade Science, 4th Grade Science, 6th Grade Science, 7th Grade Science, 8th Grade Science,AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2 Electricity and Magnetism, AP Physics 2 Mechanics, Astronomy,Astrophysics, Biology, Biostatistics, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry,Developmental Biology, Ecology, Earth Science, Engineering,Environmental Science, Evolution, Evolutionary Biology, General Biology,General Chemistry, General Relativity, Genetics, Genetic Engineering,Honors Chemistry, Human Development, IB BIology HL, IB BIology SL, IB Chemistry HL, IB Chemistry SL, IB Environmental Systems and Societies SL, IB Physics HL, IB Physics SL, IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science SL,Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics, Neurobiology, Neuroscience, Newtonian Mechanics, Nutrition,Physical Science, Physics, Relativity, Quantum Theory, Quantum Physics,Quantum Mechanics, Science, Statics, Virology, Thermochemistry, IB Language A Language and Literature HL, IB Language A Language and Literature SL, IB Language A Literature HL, IB Language A Literature SL, IB Literature and Performance, IB Literature and Performance SL,Linguistics, ACT, ACT with Writing, Advanced Placement, CLEP, CFA, PSAT,PSAT Critical Reading, PSAT Mathematics, PSAT Writing Skills, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, MCAT, GMAT, TOEFL, GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment,GMAT Integrated Reasoning, GMAT Quantitative, GMAT Verbal, Music Theory, American History, AP Art History, AP Comparative Government and Politics, AP European History, AP Human Geography, AP U.S. Government & Politics, AP United States History, AP US Government,AP US History, AP World History, Art History, Classics, European History,Ancient and Medieval Heritage, Classics, European History, Government, ,History, History Of Science, Human Geography, IB Geography HL, IB Geography SL, IB Global Politics HL, IB Global Politics SL, IB History HL, IB History SL, IB World Religions SL, Latin America History, The Modern World, US Constitutional History, US History, World Civilization, World History, ADD, ADHD, Computer Skills, Dyslexia, Geography, Kindergarten - 8th Grade, Organization, Study Skills, Writing, 10th Grade, 11th Grade,12th Grade, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, AP, AP Music Theory, Gifted,Homeschool, Honors, IB, Middle School, Summer Tutoring, Accounting,Advertising, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, Business Enterprise, Business Statistics, Cost Analysis, Economics, Executive Functioning, Finance, Human Resources, IB Business & Management HL, IB Business & Management SL, IB Economics HL, IB Economics SL, International Business, Macroeconomics, Management, Marketing,Microeconomics, Anthropology, AP Psychology, , Civics, IB Philosophy HL,IB Philosophy SL, IB Psychology HL, IB Psychology SL, IB Social and Cultural Anthropology HL, IB Social and Cultural Anthropology SL, IB Theory of Knowledge, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology,GRE, GRE Subject Tests, Algorithms, AP Computer Science, C++,Compilers, Computational Problem Solving, Computer Game Design,Computer Programming, Computer Science, Digital Media, Data Structures, IB Computer Science HL, IB Computer Science SL, IB Design Technology HL, IB Design Technology SL, HTML, IB Information Technology in a Global Society HL, IB Information Technology in a Global Society SL, Java, Mathematical Foundations for Computer Science,Operating Systems, PHP, Python, Scientific Programming , Software,Software Engineering, Technical Writing, Web Design, Web Development,Intellectual Property Law, Public Health, Health Care Policy, IB Film HL, IB Film SL, IB Music HL, IB Music SL
EDUCATION
Texas A&M University, Class of 2008 Undergraduate Focus: Economics/Math
EXPERIENCE
[Specifics]
• 8+ years of teaching, training, & tutoring experience.
• Tutoring for many undergraduate courses in math/ statistics & economics/ econometrics/ finance as well as select courses in biology, physics, systems engineering / computer science / MIS (coursework & professional training), other business school subjects (coursework & professional training), liberal arts/ humanities subjects, as well as other additional subject areas/ disciplines. Select graduate coursework and thesis/ dissertation assistance offered as well.
• Tutoring for GRE/ GMAT and SAT/ ACT offered with individualized gameplan/ schedule.
• Help with high school and middle school curriculum in math, quantitative sciences, social sciences, writing. Help with IB & AP classes and corresponding exams.
• National Merit Scholar & several (10+) AP Tests in High School.
• Will give personal scores upon request.
[Charges]
Discount for individual tutoring:
$750 package for 10 hours. That is a reduction of $50 from non-package per-hour rates. This equals to $75/hr as opposed to $80/hr without a package.
$5000 package for 100 hours. That is a reduction of $3000 from non-package per-hour rates. This equals to $50/hr as opposed to $80/hr without a package.
Discount for referrals:
Ask about it.
Normal rates are (coursework - all subjects, SATII/GREII, AP/IB tests, etc.):
$80/hour = for individual tutoring
$250/hour = tutoring for group or classroom or auditorium setting (on hourly basis)
Note: Group tutoring with flat rate for any number of people (n>1).
Package deal for Admissions Standardized Tests with individualized, one-on-one tutoring (amount does not include suggested purchases):
$1500 package only.
This is only for GRE, GMAT, and SAT/PSAT/ACT.
I will work with you until you get the material, up to your test date. Typically, this means that I spent about 8-15 hours in regards to my prior clients. If needed - I will spend more time than that with you so that you can reach your target scores.
Q. Describe the most common types of jobs you do for your clients. A.
*I assist with classes/courses, from middle school to the undergraduate level in many academic subjects. I have also helped with graduate level material, including statistics and business school subjects.
*My most popular subjects include the following:
+ Math (up to advanced coursework)
+ Statistics (up to advanced coursework)
+ Economics (up to advanced coursework)
+ Finance/Markets (up to advanced coursework)
+ Computer Science, including Programming/Languages (introductory to intermediate courses)
+ Financial Accounting and Managerial Accounting (introductory courses)
+ Physics, Biology, Systems Engineering, and other science/ engineering subjects (introductory to intermediate courses)
*I help students exceed their goals on a number of standardized tests: SAT I/II, ACT, AP/IB tests, GRE, GMAT and MCAT are the most common.
*On occasion, I also assist professionals gain new workforce skills, both technical and business related.
*I also assist with English language writing & editing in various capacities for technical materials, business/marketing materials, and coursework. Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do? A. I have over 8 years of successful tutoring experience. I previously tutored middle school and high school kids in an after-school program while in college. The topics and subjects included math (ranging from elementary algebra and geometry to AP calculus) and science (biology and chemistry). I have also tutored through Texas A&M University's athletic services. While there, I primarily taught math, statistics and economics subjects, as well as the introductory courses to biology, physics, and computer science. I have also helped many clients for their SAT/ACT, AP/IB, MCAT, GRE & GMAT test preparation needs. Thank you. Have a great day. Q. What do you like most about your job? A. I absolutely enjoy assisting people reach mastery of subjects they found difficulty with. I find satisfaction in helping guide them to exceed the limits they thought that they initially had and help them set new goals. Most of all, I love showing people how to enjoy learning in general as a life-long activity. I help them find and focus on their own best-suited learning modalities and types of understanding (visual learner, auditory leaner, theoretical versus real-world examples/demonstrations, etc.). Q. If you have a complicated pricing system for your service, please give all the details here. A. [Charges]
Discount for individual tutoring:
$750 package for 10 hours. That is a reduction of $50 from non-package per-hour rates. $5000 package for 1000 hours. That is a reduction of $3000 from non-package per-hour rates.
Discount for referrals:
Ask about it.
$80/hour = for individual tutoring (on hourly basis)
$250/hour = tutoring for group or classroom or auditorium setting (on hourly basis)
Note: Group tutoring with flat rate for any number of people (n>1).
Package deal for Admissions Standardized Tests with individualized, one-on-one tutoring (amount does not include suggested purchases):
$1500 package only.
This is only for GRE, GMAT, and SAT/PSAT/ACT.
I will work with you until you get the material, up to your test date. Typically, this means that I spent about 8-15 hours in regards to my prior clients. If needed - I will spend more time than that with you so that you can reach your target scores. Q. Do you train for workplace skills? Business-oriented or technical? A. I use the same skill sets for clients in professional settings and academic/educational settings.
My training skills have been utilized:
*In-Person & Virtual/ Distance Learning situations
*One-to-One & Classroom settings
Please ask about this. I have helped people learn programming languages and gain other transferable job skills. I also assist with freelance marketing/copywriting/ branding/design, 'IT' support issues, and the like.
We can connect on LinkedIn, if this is what you desire - that way, you can understand the other areas I can deal with and have expertise in. Q. What are your other professional interests or hobbies? A. international relations, public policy, sustainability, developments in STEM fields, technology commercialization, intellectual property law, capital markets, perpetual learning, the humanities, soccer, tennis, snow & water sports, the outdoors
Since 1985, Back to Basics has served the educational needs of over 12,500 students in Delaware, Pennsylvania and Maryland. Back to Basics is a 1-on-1tutoring service for children and adults of all levels, in over 60 subjects. We build self-esteem and confidence in all of our students. In addition, we provide educational consulting with parents, psycho-educational testing, summer school and high school original and make-up credits.
I also have experience in advising/helping complete college applications.
I am very patient, and I know how to adapt to each student's learning style. I do have a great deal of experience working with individuals with ADD/ADHD and Dyslexia. I provide private, personalized tutoring lessons. Referral and package discounts available.
Find an ADD Tutor
ADD
The National Institutes for Health define Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), also known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), as a “problem with inattentiveness, over-activity, impulsivity, or a combination…[that are] out of the normal range for a child’s age and development.” The exact cause of the disorder is unknown, but approximately 3-5 percent of school-aged children are diagnosed with ADD, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
Symptoms of ADD
Many of the symptoms associated with ADD are frequently attributed to normal childhood behavior. As a result, it’s not unusual for the disorder to go undiagnosed for years. While many children exhibit some or all of these symptoms from time to time, children with ADD exhibit these behaviors frequently, often on a daily basis, and in more than one setting (e.g. home, school, extracurricular activities, etc). Below is a list of symptoms that are commonly associated with ADD:
- Difficulty focusing or staying focused for extended periods of time
- Difficulty following instructions and completing assigned tasks
- Lack of organizational skills
- Forgetfulness
- Easily distracted. Children with ADD often begin projects, but do not complete them
- Inability to pay attention to details; make careless mistakes
- Procrastination
- Inability to keep up with conversations. It is common for children with ADD not to listen to others and interrupt when someone else is speaking
Diagnosing ADD
Because many of the symptoms of ADD mimic those of other disorders, children who are suspected of suffering from ADD should see a doctor for a proper diagnosis. The child’s doctor will most likely ask parents and teachers to complete questionnaires to determine how many symptoms the child exhibits, when they began, how long they’ve lasted and whether or not the child exhibits them in multiple settings. All of this information is critical to making a diagnosis of ADD. The child’s doctor may also administer psychological testing to rule out other conditions and aid in the diagnosis.
Treating ADD
Successfully treating ADD often requires a multi-faceted approach that includes a combination of medication and behavioral therapy. In addition, parent and teacher involvement are critical to helping a child manage the disorder and succeed in school. Even after a child is diagnosed, follow-up visits to the doctor are crucial for assessing the effectiveness of the child’s treatment. These visits can help determine if modifications should be made to the treatment plan.
Because students who suffer from ADD often struggle in school, it is important that ADD be identified and treated as soon as possible. Some techniques that may help a child manage the disorder, include:
- Maintaining a regular routine. Children with ADD benefit from consistency.
- Limiting distractions
- Rewarding good behavior
In addition, many children benefit from working with an ADD tutor who can help them stay focused on their schoolwork and provide the one on one attention they need to succeed.



