Christian Academy teacher. We were very excited to meet Mr. Foust and relieved to find that there was a place where we could find the assistance we needed to continue into advanced mathematics. North Carolina law states that the parent must be the primary teacher. Convenient Tutor offers courses that allow the parent to maintain a lead teacher role, while supplementing the learning that takes place at home. Mr. Foust, a public high school graduate, holds a math/computer degree from Messiah College. His company offers classes ranging from middle and high school math to Latin, art to screenwriting. In addition to classes, they offer private tutoring and PSAT/SAT classes. While most of the classes that take place during the day hold homeschool students, Convenient Tutor also offers tutoring and classes for traditionally schooled kids. Mr. Foust and all the teachers employed at Convenient Tutor have many years of both tutoring and teaching experience. It is a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere, and there is also a great understanding that many students struggle with some area of learning, so they are flexible and proactive in arranging the classes to accommodate all learning styles.
In line with the number of homeschoolers in WNC, Convenient Tutor has seen its student numbers increase, so much so, that they will be moving into a larger facility in the Biltmore Forest area by June. While the current facility is great, they have definitely outgrown the space. The cost involved is $50-$60 per month for classes, with individual tutoring prices in the evening at an average of $40 per hour. Additionally, students can start tutoring or classes immediately, with no “pretesting� requirement, and no long-term commitment required. Convenient Tutor does very little advertising, and most people find out about the services through word of mouth, which says a lot about the quality of the service. You can contact Convenient Tutor at www.convenienttutor.com to see all the services that are offered. I look forward to sharing other wonderful homeschooling opportunities over the next several months! Nicole McKeon is a home-schooling mom and owner of Homeschool Station in Fairview. Email her at homeschoolstation@hotmail.com.
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