As the back-to-school season rolls around, students of all ages are gearing up to hit the books once again. The return to school can be both exciting and daunting for students of all ages. However, one valuable resource that often gets overlooked is the assistance of a tutor. Personalized Learning: One of the most significant […]
Category Archives: Organization
Using Apps to help with Exam Studying
Many students are thinking about summer plans, camps and vacations. The countdown to the last day of school has begun. Staying motivated for school work is harder as the warmer weather and longer daylight continues. However, before students can cheer and celebrate the last day of school, many have to get through exam time. Exams […]
Top 5 Concerns Parents Call Us About
All children, no matter what age, need to feel like they have someone on their side. Parents play that most important role. They are their child’s primary advocate, cheerleader and support. When parents call us to inquire about tutoring services it is because they want to give that support to help their child feel confident […]
Turn Homework into Homefun!
Since entering the tutoring business over 10 years ago, I have heard plenty of parents share their frustrations over homework time. Parents want to preserve the sacred relationship with their child but often find themselves struggling to find ways to be supportive. I share a simple acronym with parents to take a first step in helping set up a […]
Executive Functioning Skills
Recently I attended a lecture by Dr. Joyce Cooper-Khan, author of Late, Lost and Unprepared: A Parent’s guide to Helping Children With Executive Functioning(http://latelostandunprepared.com/), and it was extremely informative. Since so many students need support with executive functioning tasks, I felt it was important to share some of the information I learned. Tutoring is a great […]