Q&A for How to Tutor Mathematics

Most likely, the student will be getting an introduction to fractions, decimals, and percentages. Study up on those subjects. If you can find some ways to make it a little more fun with games/activities, that would probably help as well.

Online tutoring can be excellent for both the tutors and students, especially if the student lives in an area where in-person tutors are hard to come by. However, there are some factors to consider when deciding whether to tutor online. For example, is the tutoring website suitable for the subject? With mathematics especially, you'll need an environment that can handle formulas and equations with ease. You should also consider possible distractions (for both you and the student), along with the possibility of your internet going out and disrupting a tutoring session.

If you don't want to be that professional you can always say, "No." If you decide to do it, you should gently remind her that you are there for studying, not to socialize. If she gets annoyed with you, stay calm and remind her that you are there as her tutor, not as a friend. A designated time for socializing (maybe a break) might help.

Tell the principal and a suspension should take place.

You can shrug your shoulders, take the money and run. Or you can try to motivate the student by explaining how mastering the subject you're teaching can be beneficial in the long run. (If it's math, you could come up with a long list of potential benefits.)

It's not too young if you understand the material completely and if you're good at explaining it in a way that the students will understand.