What courses do you tutor?

I specialize in high school precalculus. I’ve also worked with younger students (as early as Grade 6), first-year university students (depending on the course outline), and adults who are upgrading their math skills.

Do you offer in-person lessons?

I have limited openings for students who would like to come to my location near Lougheed Mall in Burnaby.

Do you offer online lessons?

Most of my students work with me online. I use tools that make it easy for us to share and see each other’s work in real time, so students can show their thinking and get feedback right away. It works smoothly for most learners.

What is your availability?

During the school year, I am available Sunday–Thursday. During school holidays, I am available Monday–Thursday.

Do you offer group lessons?

Yes, but students must form their own group. You can find all the details on the group lesson FAQ page at https://claratong.com/group-lessons/

What is the cost of tutoring?

One-to-one lessons are $100 per hour. Shared lessons (two students) are $120 per hour. See https://claratong.com/group-lessons/ for more group options.

How do we get started?

Step 1: Send a message to share what you’re looking for in tutoring. Let me know if you’re interested in one-on-one tutoring or forming a group. Step 2: Free consultation — we’ll discuss your goals and create a learning plan. Step 3: Trial session — your child gets to experience my teaching style, no obligation. Step 4: If it’s a good fit, we’ll set up a regular schedule for ongoing support.

Too Easy at School? See How Math Tutoring for Advanced Students Keeps Learning Interesting

Most students take a break from math over the summer. Maya? She decided to get ahead of the hardest topics in grade 10 math before the school year even started.

Here’s what she accomplished over 9 one hour sessions in math tutoring.

Who is Maya, and why did she choose to study math during the summer?

Maya is a high school student with a strong math foundation and a drive to stay ahead.

While many students were relaxing over summer break, Maya showed up every week for tutoring, determined to conquer three of the most difficult units in grade 10:

Exponents
Domain and range
Factoring

Her goal was to pre-learn next year’s material so that she could excel at it in class.

What was Maya’s tutoring experience like?

Maya and I met once a week for a total of nine lessons.

Our sessions were casual but practice-heavy. I used custom worksheets and my own factoring video to break down complex concepts into manageable steps. After each session, she completed homework, checked her answers against a key, and brought any errors back with questions. She was always ready to learn from her mistakes.

What kind of progress did Maya make in just nine weeks?

In just nine weeks, Maya made remarkable progress.

She started the summer with a strong foundation in Math 9 and finished 3 topics of FOM/Precalculus 10 that many students struggle with during the year.

Instead of treading water, she is building momentum.

Why is tutoring still important now that school has started?

Now that school is back in session, Maya finds herself in a classroom where the teacher is assigning students practice with integers and fractions. These are concepts she mastered long ago.

She has mentioned that the pace of her classroom feels slow and lacking challenge. Even when the work in tutoring is tedious, she appreciates that it keeps her brain engaged. Our sessions make sure she stays learning at the right level for her, not just the class average.

Final thoughts on Maya’s summer success

Maya didn’t take the easy path this summer.

She chose consistency, challenge, and curiosity. She committed to doing real work without grades or deadlines pushing her, and that’s what makes her growth so impressive.

Tutoring Maya over the summer was a reminder of what students can achieve when they are driven by their own goals and love of learning.

Ready to help your child stay ahead in math?

Tutoring isn’t just for catching up. It can also be the key to keeping students challenged, motivated, and confident.

If your child is ready to go beyond the basics and explore what they are truly capable of, I would love to help.

Contact me today to learn more about how tutoring can support them this school year.