Fwd: [BlindMath] Looking for a Math and LaTeX Tutor for a Blind Student
Jonathan Fine <[email protected]> Tue, 3 Mar 2026 14:01:11 +0000
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--0000000000008cb3aa064c1f233b Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Hi Below there's a request for a *Math and LaTeX Tutor* to support a blind high school student who is developing foundational math skills and progressing toward pre-calculus. Is anyone here interested in volunteering support to the LaTeX tutor (and the student)? I would be, except I don't have the required experience in producing tagged PDF from LaTeX. with best wishes Jonathan ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Brandon Keith Biggs via BlindMath <[email protected]> Date: Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 1:25=E2=80=AFAM Subject: [BlindMath] Looking for a Math and LaTeX Tutor for a Blind Student To: Blind Math list for those interested in mathematics < [email protected]> Cc: Brandon Keith Biggs <[email protected]>, Sonja Biggs < [email protected]> Hello, Sonja Biggs Educational Services, Inc. is currently seeking a qualified *Math and LaTeX Tutor* to support a blind high school student who is developing foundational math skills and progressing toward pre-calculus. Position Overview We are looking for a patient, detail-oriented educator to provide structured, individualized instruction in remedial mathematics through pre-calculus. Instruction must be delivered using accessible, nonvisual teaching methods tailored to a blind learner. The tutor will work closely with the *Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired (TVI)* to ensure all instructional materials are provided in appropriate accessible formats. Collaboration & Accessibility Requirements The tutor will coordinate with the TVI to obtain and/or develop accessible instructional materials, including: - MathML - Nemeth Braille Code - Tactile graphics - Other screen reader=E2=80=93compatible documents Location - *Preferred:* In-person instruction in the Sacramento, California area - *Alternative:* Remote instruction may be considered for highly qualified candidates Responsibilities - Provide one-on-one instruction in arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and pre-calculus - Teach and reinforce proper mathematical structure using LaTeX - Deliver instruction using accessible methods suitable for a blind studen= t - Collaborate regularly with the TVI regarding materials and instructional approach - Develop lesson plans, structured practice, and progress updates Required Qualifications - Bachelor=E2=80=99s degree in Mathematics or a closely related field - Strong mastery of high school mathematics through pre-calculus - Proficiency in LaTeX - Clear verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of *Nemeth Braille Code* - Experience teaching students who are blind or visually impaired - Familiarity with screen readers (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver) - Background in special education or accessible instructional design - Prior tutoring or classroom teaching experience Compensation Competitive and commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should email their resume, relevant experience, availability, and preferred rate to: *[email protected]* <[email protected]> Thank you, Brandon Keith Biggs <http://brandonkeithbiggs.com/> _______________________________________________ BlindMath mailing list [email protected] http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindmath_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for BlindMath: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindmath_nfbnet.org/jfine2358%40gmail.co= m BlindMath Gems can be found at < http://www.blindscience.org/blindmath-gems-home> --0000000000008cb3aa064c1f233b Content-Type: text/html; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable <div dir=3D"ltr"><div>Hi</div><div><br></div><div>Below there's a reque= st for a *Math and LaTeX Tutor* to support a blind high school student who = is developing foundational math skills and progressing toward pre-calculus.= </div><div><br></div><div>Is anyone here interested in volunteering support= to the LaTeX tutor (and the student)? I would be, except I don't have = the required experience in producing tagged PDF from LaTeX.</div><div><br><= /div><div>with best wishes</div><div><br></div><div>Jonathan</div><div><br>= <div class=3D"gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"= gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <b class=3D"gma= il_sendername" dir=3D"auto">Brandon Keith Biggs via BlindMath</b> <span dir= =3D"auto"><<a href=3D"mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]<= /a>></span><br>Date: Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 1:25=E2=80=AFAM<br>Subject: [Bl= indMath] Looking for a Math and LaTeX Tutor for a Blind Student<br>To: Blin= d Math list for those interested in mathematics <<a href=3D"mailto:blind= [email protected]">[email protected]</a>><br>Cc: Brandon Keith Biggs &l= t;<a href=3D"mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]= m</a>>, Sonja Biggs <<a href=3D"mailto:[email protected]">sonja= [email protected]</a>><br></div><br><br>Hello,<br> <br> Sonja Biggs Educational Services, Inc. is currently seeking a qualified *Ma= th<br> and LaTeX Tutor* to support a blind high school student who is developing<b= r> foundational math skills and progressing toward pre-calculus.<br> Position Overview<br> <br> We are looking for a patient, detail-oriented educator to provide<br> structured, individualized instruction in remedial mathematics through<br> pre-calculus. Instruction must be delivered using accessible, nonvisual<br> teaching methods tailored to a blind learner.<br> <br> The tutor will work closely with the *Teacher of the Blind and Visually<br> Impaired (TVI)* to ensure all instructional materials are provided in<br> appropriate accessible formats.<br> Collaboration & Accessibility Requirements<br> <br> The tutor will coordinate with the TVI to obtain and/or develop accessible<= br> instructional materials, including:<br> <br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0-<br> <br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0MathML<br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0-<br> <br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0Nemeth Braille Code<br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0-<br> <br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0Tactile graphics<br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0-<br> <br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0Other screen reader=E2=80=93compatible documents<br> <br> Location<br> <br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0-<br> <br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0*Preferred:* In-person instruction in the Sacramento, Californ= ia area<br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0-<br> <br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0*Alternative:* Remote instruction may be considered for highly= qualified<br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0candidates<br> <br> Responsibilities<br> <br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0-<br> <br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0Provide one-on-one instruction in arithmetic, algebra, geometr= y, and<br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0pre-calculus<br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0-<br> <br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0Teach and reinforce proper mathematical structure using LaTeX<= br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0-<br> <br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0Deliver instruction using accessible methods suitable for a bl= ind student<br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0-<br> <br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0Collaborate regularly with the TVI regarding materials and ins= tructional<br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0approach<br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0-<br> <br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0Develop lesson plans, structured practice, and progress update= s<br> <br> Required Qualifications<br> <br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0-<br> <br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0Bachelor=E2=80=99s degree in Mathematics or a closely related = field<br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0-<br> <br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0Strong mastery of high school mathematics through pre-calculus= <br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0-<br> <br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0Proficiency in LaTeX<br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0-<br> <br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0Clear verbal communication skills<br> <br> Preferred Qualifications<br> <br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0-<br> <br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0Knowledge of *Nemeth Braille Code*<br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0-<br> <br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0Experience teaching students who are blind or visually impaire= d<br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0-<br> <br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0Familiarity with screen readers (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)<= br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0-<br> <br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0Background in special education or accessible instructional de= sign<br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0-<br> <br> =C2=A0 =C2=A0Prior tutoring or classroom teaching experience<br> <br> Compensation<br> <br> Competitive and commensurate with experience.<br> <br> Interested candidates should email their resume, relevant experience,<br> availability, and preferred rate to:<br> <br> *<a href=3D"mailto:[email protected]" target=3D"_blank">sonja.biggs@s= besinc.com</a>* <<a href=3D"mailto:[email protected]" target=3D"_b= lank">[email protected]</a>><br> <br> Thank you,<br> <br> Brandon Keith Biggs <<a href=3D"http://brandonkeithbiggs.com/" rel=3D"no= referrer" target=3D"_blank">http://brandonkeithbiggs.com/</a>><br> _______________________________________________<br> BlindMath mailing list<br> <a href=3D"mailto:[email protected]" target=3D"_blank">BlindMath@nfbnet.= org</a><br> <a href=3D"http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindmath_nfbnet.org" rel=3D"= noreferrer" target=3D"_blank">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindmath_= nfbnet.org</a><br> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Blind= Math:<br> <a href=3D"http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindmath_nfbnet.org/jfine2358= %40gmail.com" rel=3D"noreferrer" target=3D"_blank">http://nfbnet.org/mailma= n/options/blindmath_nfbnet.org/jfine2358%40gmail.com</a><br> BlindMath Gems can be found at <<a href=3D"http://www.blindscience.org/b= lindmath-gems-home" rel=3D"noreferrer" target=3D"_blank">http://www.blindsc= ience.org/blindmath-gems-home</a>><br> </div></div></div> --0000000000008cb3aa064c1f233b--