Tutoring in Prescott, Arizona
Confident students start with a patient teacher.
One-on-one tutoring in reading, writing, math, history, and SAT prep from a credentialed teacher. I find where your child is, build confidence first, and then help them grow.
- Credentialed teacher
- Fingerprint clearance card
- Approved ESA vendor
The process
How tutoring works
Every student follows the same three steps, and parents stay informed at each stage.
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Identify
I start with a conversation and a short, low-pressure assessment to find the real gap. It might be decoding, vocabulary, a missing math concept, or test strategy.
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Encourage
Confidence comes before speed. Early sessions are built so the student succeeds at the right level, with material worth their attention, until effort starts to feel worth it.
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Grow
The work gets steadily harder as the student is ready. You get regular updates on what we covered and what to practice, so progress continues between sessions.
What I teach
Five subjects, one patient approach.
Choose one subject or combine them. Each plan is built from what your student needs most.
Reading
Decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, along with time spent in books worth reading.
Writing
Clear sentences, well-built paragraphs, and essays that make a point and support it with evidence.
Math
Support through Algebra, with attention to why each step works so the method sticks.
History
American, Western, and world history taught as one connected story, with cause, context, and primary sources.
SAT prep
Strategy, pacing, and timed practice, built around the student's own practice scores.
Starting points and grade levels vary. The consultation is where we work out the right fit.
About your tutor
Hi, I'm Andrew Wilson.
I'm a credentialed secondary teacher in Social Science and English Language Arts, with more than five years in the classroom. I'm the Headmaster of King's Way Academy, a classical Christian school in Prescott, and I previously taught at BASIS Prescott.
My teaching draws on classical and Charlotte Mason traditions: short, focused lessons, real books, close attention to the child in front of me, and high expectations delivered with patience.
Every family gets honest feedback about where their student stands and a clear plan for what comes next.
- Credentialed in Social Science and ELA
- 5+ years of classroom teaching
- Arizona fingerprint clearance card
- Approved ESA vendor
- Headmaster, King's Way Academy
- Formerly of BASIS Prescott
A few fun facts
Favorite poem
“If”
by Rudyard Kipling. I love poetry, and this is my favorite.
Favorite Latin phrase
Festina lente
Make haste slowly.
Best kind of math problem
Pie.
Actual pie.
Kind words
What families say
Shared with permission from the families I work with.
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Service area
Serving the Quad City area.
- Prescott
- Prescott Valley
- Chino Valley
- Dewey-Humboldt
- In your home: anywhere in the area, for a flat $15 travel fee.
- At the Prescott Public Library: a quiet, neutral spot.
- Online: from anywhere.
Rates and scheduling
Simple, transparent pricing.
Sessions run 30 to 90 minutes depending on the student's age and the subject, weekly or twice a week.
$60 / hour
Prorated to the session
A 30-minute session is $30, a 45-minute session is $45, and a 90-minute session is $90.
10% off
Sibling discount
Families with more than one student receive 10% off.
$15 flat
In-home travel fee
Library and online sessions have no travel fee.
Approved ESA vendor
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How much does tutoring cost?
Tutoring is $60 per hour, prorated to the length of the session. Siblings receive a 10% discount, and in-home sessions carry a flat $15 travel fee. Library and online sessions have no travel fee.
Do you accept ESA funds?
Yes. I am an approved ESA vendor, and Arizona ESA families can pay through ClassWallet. Families not using ESA funds can pay online through Stripe.
What happens in the first consultation?
The consultation is a 30-minute conversation about your child, what you are seeing at home, and what you hope will change. If it is a good fit, we schedule a first session, which begins with the short assessment from the Identify step.
Where and when do sessions happen?
Sessions can be in your home for a flat $15 travel fee, at the Prescott Public Library, or online. Most families meet weekly, and some choose twice a week.
I am available Monday through Wednesday from 4 to 7 pm, and Thursday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. I do not take sessions on Sundays.
How long is a session?
Between 30 and 90 minutes, depending on the student's age and the subject. Younger students usually do best with shorter sessions.
Which subjects do you teach?
Reading, writing, math, history, and SAT prep. Math tutoring runs through Algebra. If you are unsure whether I am the right fit for what your student needs, ask during the consultation and I will tell you honestly.
What if my child is far behind?
That is more common than most parents think, and there is nothing to be ashamed of. The Identify step pinpoints the actual gap, and the Encourage step rebuilds confidence at the right level before the work gets harder. I will give you honest feedback about where your child stands and what progress to expect.
Are you background checked?
I hold an Arizona fingerprint clearance card.
What is your cancellation policy?
Your tutoring time is reserved specifically for your family.
- Lessons may be cancelled or rescheduled at no charge with at least 24 hours' notice.
- Cancellations made less than 24 hours before a lesson are charged 50% of the lesson fee.
- Cancellations within 2 hours of the lesson, or missed lessons without notice, are charged the full lesson fee.
- If I have already begun traveling to an in-home lesson, the normal travel fee also applies.
Illness and genuine emergencies happen, and I am happy to make reasonable exceptions when circumstances warrant. Students who arrive late are welcome to use the remainder of their scheduled lesson, but the lesson still ends at the originally scheduled time.
Let's talk about your student.
Book a 30-minute consultation to tell me about your child and what you would like to see change.
Prefer email? andrew@prescotttutoring.com