As teachers, we often have an assigned curriculum—or at least some curriculum expectations to follow. Something that surprised me when I first started to tutor was that I often had to create a plan from scratch for that student to follow. Parents know they want their son to improve in a subject … [Read more...] about Creating a Plan for Student Success
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Does My Child Need Extra Help?
Parents often wonder how to tell if their child may need extra help. Though every child is different, and every age is different, there are a few things to watch to see if your child needs extra help. 4 signs your child may need extra help Sudden discomfort Is your once happy and content … [Read more...] about Does My Child Need Extra Help?
Using Positive Parenting to Encourage Personal Development
If you are a parent, you can surely agree that raising children is extremely rewarding and challenging. No blueprint shows you how your child will behave or respond to certain situations. Let's be honest—we're all learning as we go. However, methods can be learned so that if you are confronted with … [Read more...] about Using Positive Parenting to Encourage Personal Development
Taking Advantage of Online Tutoring
I have been tutoring since 2005, and it has always been face-to-face. When I first considered the idea of online tutoring, I was apprehensive. I asked myself: How can I establish rapport?How can I provide feedback?How can I see what the student is doing?How can I help students improve if you … [Read more...] about Taking Advantage of Online Tutoring
Family Traditions
When the summer heat and humidity finally breaks it always signals the arrival of one of my favorite seasons, autumn. Just like every change of season I immediately think of all the great family traditions we have to look forward to with the upcoming months. This time around I am paying … [Read more...] about Family Traditions
Growth Mindset for Kids – Helping Children Realize Their Own Potential
If you have followed any education blogs or trends over the past few years, then you have probably heard of a growth mindset. Instilling this attitude in your children early on can have a huge impact on their learning. What is a growth mindset? Someone who has a growth mindset believes that … [Read more...] about Growth Mindset for Kids – Helping Children Realize Their Own Potential
