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Clara Tong is an independent Burnaby math tutor specializing in high-school mathematics, particularly the BC Pre-Calculus pathway. A former secondary science and math teacher, she has tutored full time since 2015 and works with students who need to rebuild earlier mathematical foundations as well as students trying to keep up with current coursework. Math tutoring is advertised from Grade 6 through Grade 12, with selected first-year university mathematics support. Her current course list includes Math 6–9, Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10, Pre-Calculus 11 and 12, Calculus 12, and selected first-year university mathematics courses. Selected first-year university math support is available depending on the course outline; the website specifically mentions UBC Math 100 and 101. She also tutors Chemistry 11 and Chemistry 12. Most students work with Clara online, and online tutoring is available beyond Burnaby. Limited in-person tutoring is available at Clara's location near Lougheed SkyTrain in Burnaby. Contact the tutor directly for visit details. Test and exam preparation includes study strategy, targeted practice and test-taking skills. Clara describes adapting lessons for students with different learning, organizational and confidence challenges.
Teaching approach: Clara's tutoring is individualized around the student's current needs rather than a fixed worksheet program. Sessions may focus on explaining difficult concepts, filling earlier gaps, working through current school material or preparing for tests. Sessions can include support with current class work and homework when that is what the student needs. Online sessions use tools such as Google Meet and a shared digital whiteboard so the tutor and student can see mathematical work in real time.
Clara offers a free consultation before tutoring begins to discuss the student's current situation, goals and challenges. The first tutoring session can be used as a trial session to see whether the tutoring relationship is a good fit, with no obligation to continue. One-to-one and small-group lessons are offered. Small-group tutoring is available when students form their own group. During the school year Clara generally offers tutoring Sunday through Thursday. Her website displays fall hours of Sunday 9:30 AM–3:00 PM and Monday–Thursday 3:30–9:00 PM Pacific, but families should confirm current availability directly.
One-to-one tutoring is $100 per hour. A shared lesson for two students is advertised at $120 per hour. Group rates vary by group size. Students interested in group tutoring generally need to form their own group.
$100.00–$100.00 per hour (one-to-one)
Prices change. Always confirm current rates directly with the provider.
Clara Tong holds a Bachelor of Science from UBC, where she majored in chemistry, and a Bachelor of Education. She previously taught in the classroom for five years and has tutored full time since 2015.
Serves students in Burnaby, Lougheed / Lougheed Town Centre; no public walk-in location.
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