FW: NPB TUTORS

From: Deborah Abbott (dsabbott@ucdavis.edu)
Date: Fri Nov 09 2007 - 10:31:43 PST

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    Debbie

    -----Original Message-----
    From: Aaron Warren [mailto:acolonyofrabbits@gmail.com]
    Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 1:23 PM
    To: dsabbott@ucdavis.edu; npbclub@gmail.com; mrgrewal@ucdavis.edu
    Subject: Re: NPB TUTORS

    Debbie & NPB club,

    I recently interviewed with Susan Buff from Graduate Tutuorial
    Services. She was the one who recently requested an NPB 12 tutor. I
    have to say that this is the most incredible tutoring system ever. Her
    tutors are considered independent contractors that bill her for the
    tutoring service. Her job is to find exceptional tutors and students
    that need tutoring, negotiate pricing, and set up the connections. The
    cut she takes is minimal compared to other companies, and she pays
    $17.50 to $25 per hr., though she said she could pay more for
    highschoolers since the parents are better able to pay the higher
    prices. She gave an example of her son making $12/hr at this other
    company, which was charging the student $60/hr. In contrast, she might
    charge $50/hr to the parent and pay the tutor $35/hr. She makes sure
    that she has capable tutors for specific subjects or classes before
    advertising at the schools for those classes so she knows there's
    always someone that can take the job. Her service is very prompt, and
    she can make connections within hours, depending on availability. The
    tutoring hours are completely flexible, depending on who can do what,
    when. And the pay depends on each individual job, as she negotiates
    with each case individually. But again, she pays at least $17.50/hr.

    I mention this because I feel that NPB club should be notified
    (website, meetings--even see if she wants to go to a meeting to talk
    about it?) that there is a great resource for tutoring servicing the
    UCD / CSU Sac colleges (and some highschools), and if there are people
    that wish to tutor, this is a great opportunity for them as well. It's
    obvious that she tries hard to not rip anyone off (the students or the
    tutors). Debbie should know that I wouldn't praise this company unless
    it was worthy of praise.

    I should note that most of her tutors are graduates, grad students, or
    those with advanced degrees. However, she can still use college
    student tutors. Also, it can be for any subject or class and for
    highschool or college. If anyone is interested in finding tutoring or
    being a tutor, she gave her information in that e-mail sent to the
    listserve (see below).

    Let me know what you guys think!

    thanks,
    Aaron Warren

    P.S. some of the officer pictures on the website aren't showing up. If
    it's because you haven't taken a picture yet, I have a [?] picture
    uploaded somewhere in there for you to use in its place. Hope all is
    well with the club!

    On Oct 25, 2007 7:14 AM, Deborah Abbott <dsabbott@ucdavis.edu> wrote:
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    > From: gradtutors@comcast.net [mailto:gradtutors@comcast.net]
    > Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 7:29 AM
    > To: dsabbott@ucdavis.edu
    > Subject: NPB TUTORS
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    > Dear Ms Abbott-Poarch,
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    > Thank you very much for your time in discussing NPB tutors with me.
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    > I am presently seeking a Tutor for NPB 12. My client would like
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    > tutors in this and other scientific majors. Should a student be
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    > in tutoring he/she could go to gradtutors.info and fill out the Tutor
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    > Questionnaire, email me at gradtutors@comcast.net, or simply
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    > call 916.897.6040.
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    > Thank you again for your kind assistance.
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    > Susan H. Buff
    > President
    > GRADUATE TUTORIAL SERVICES LLC



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