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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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

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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/>
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<div dir=3D"ltr"><div>Hi</div><div><br></div><div>Below there&#39;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&#39;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">&lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]<=
/a>&gt;</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 &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:blind=
[email protected]">[email protected]</a>&gt;<br>Cc: Brandon Keith Biggs &l=
t;<a href=3D"mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]=
m</a>&gt;, Sonja Biggs &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email protected]">sonja=
[email protected]</a>&gt;<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 &amp; 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>* &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:[email protected]" target=3D"_b=
lank">[email protected]</a>&gt;<br>
<br>
Thank you,<br>
<br>
Brandon Keith Biggs &lt;<a href=3D"http://brandonkeithbiggs.com/" rel=3D"no=
referrer" target=3D"_blank">http://brandonkeithbiggs.com/</a>&gt;<br>
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