General Tutoring Services
Personalized one-on-one instruction tailored to each student’s needs.
David Taniyo-Ching, M.A., M.F.A. | Tutoring students since 2012
🕐 Session Length
60 Minutes
💻 Format
Online via Video Call
📅 Scheduling
Flexible via Google Calendar
Service Packages & Pricing
All sessions are 60 minutes. Pricing is based on the number of hours purchased per month.
| Service | 4 Hours/mo ($60/hr) | 8 Hours/mo ($58/hr) | 12 Hours/mo ($55/hr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay Writing | $240/mo | $464/mo | $660/mo |
| Reading Comprehension | $240/mo | $464/mo | $660/mo |
| Vocabulary & Grammar | $240/mo | $464/mo | $660/mo |
| Social Studies | $240/mo | $464/mo | $660/mo |
| Reading Response & Literary Analysis | $240/mo | $464/mo | $660/mo |
What’s Included in Each Service
Essay Writing
Structured guidance for all types of essays — argumentative, analytical, personal, and narrative. Students learn how to brainstorm, outline, draft, and revise for clarity and impact.
Reading Comprehension
Strategies to deepen understanding of fiction and non-fiction texts, including identifying main ideas, supporting details, themes, and key literary devices.
Vocabulary & Grammar
Building a strong academic vocabulary and mastering grammar rules so students can write and speak with clarity, precision, and confidence.
Social Studies
Support for middle and high school social studies coursework, including geography, civics, economics, and world history, with a focus on critical thinking and connections between past and present.
Reading Response & Literary Analysis
Learning to write thoughtful, evidence-based responses to literature, including thesis development, text-based commentary, proper citation, and structured literary analysis.
How Sessions Work
📋 Goal Setting
David sets clear goals at the start of each session and revisits them regularly to track growth over time.
👨👩👧 Parent Updates
Parents receive regular progress reports covering areas of strength, current challenges, and next steps.
🔄 Flexible Pacing
Every student learns differently. David adapts his approach to match each student’s unique learning style.
All sessions are conducted online via video call. No commute, no classroom — just focused, one-on-one instruction from wherever you are. Scheduling is handled flexibly through Google Calendar.
Ready to Get Started?
Schedule a time to talk with David about your student’s needs, goals, and learning style.