About Me, Rates, And Testimonials
About Me:
I’m Michael Gerber, M Ed — a patient, funny, and deeply experienced tutor with years of success helping students and adult learners transform their academic experience. I’ve worked with students across a wide range of abilities, including those with learning differences, and I specialize in explaining things until they click.
Fun Facts:
I also love magic, chess, origami, cartooning, and cooking — and sometimes weave these into lessons to help students re-engage with learning.
Rates:
Standard Rates
Tutoring sessions are billed at a standard rate of $80 per hour. Each session includes 50 minutes of direct instruction and 10 minutes reserved for feedback, planning, or parent updates.
Custom Rates
For students requiring custom lesson design, individualized planning, or additional prep time outside of sessions (such as for academic coaching packages or specialized needs), these services are billed separately at the same rate, outside of the tutoring session.
Enrichment and special programs
Enrichment and specialty sessions (chess, origami, magic, cartooning) are $80 per hour.
Group rates available — ask for details.
Travel
Travel time beyond 10 minutes is billed at half my hourly tutoring rate.
Praise
“My son would not have graduated without you.”
Mother, Essex MA
“Things are just clearer when Michael explains them.”
Jeremy, Grade 10, Rockport MA
“I used to be afraid of algebra; now I can handle it.”
Nick, Grade 11, Rockport MA
“You were a blessing for my child’s school year.”
Mother, Rockport MA
He enjoyed his time with Michael so much. He didn’t even realize he was learning and retaining.
Mother, Gloucester MA
“You made me feel a little better about going to school every day.”
Jennifer, Grade 8, Peabody MA
Full Reviews
Michael changed my son’s life. Nick was struggling with math at the high school level. Michael swoops in and makes it all better. His patience, expertise and sense of humor helped Nick through a tough time. Will forever be grateful to Michael Gerber!
— G Fettig Rockport MA
when my son was in high school I needed a tutor who could keep him focused and on task, which was never an easy feat. My son was disinterested in school and the idea of going to a tutor after school was not something he look forward to. Michael was engaging in a way that kept my son interested through creativity and music. He held his attention and taught him what he needed to learn to succeed in school. He enjoyed his time with Michael so much. He didn’t even realize he was learning and retaining. This was a fabulous experience for my family.
— Christine W, Gloucester MA
When I was having a hard time in high school my family friend recommended Mike. I wasn’t grasping information from just reading it out of a text book. Mike would show and teach me everything I needed to know in ways that would make sense. He is really good at teaching hands on learners that don’t retain information from just copying notes and reading books. It made school more enjoyable and we ended up becoming good friends. I highly recommend his services if you are having a hard time with the cookie cutter style schools have adapted.
— Brian A, Rockport, MA
Our son has really enjoyed his tutoring sessions with Michael. He always looks forward to their time together. Grades in school have greatly improved. We love how Michael and our son have really connected.
— Jeff M, Rockport MA
Michael was an enormous help to our son. He was patient and came up with imaginative ways to help him understand the material. Most importantly, though, he established a great rapport with him and that seemed to make all the difference. He looked forward to his sessions with Mike which was a wonderful surprise because he could be an extremely reluctant student.
— Francesca C, Gloucester MA