Academic Tutoring
- Does your child need help with his or her regular coursework? Math, reading, writing, science, social studies or foreign languages? Study skills? Organization? Computer skills? Homework, projects and upcoming tests? Tell us about your needs; we likely have just the right expert tutor for you.
- Subject specialists tutor in the safety and convenience of your home or at a nearby library. You set the schedule, save time and get the help your child needs.
- FREE TRIAL HOUR of tutoring.
ORGANIZATION & FOCUS
- Most of us are not naturally organized people. And those who are have probably learned these skills over time. We don’t automatically know from birth how to shut out the world around us so we can concentrate our attention on a single task. But those two skills are a big part of how we gain control over our lives, whether we are running a large corporation or facing a tough high school geometry test.
- Our organization and focus coaches teach you how to break large, complex tasks into smaller, more manageable ones; techniques for prioritizing steps and staying on task; how to avoid majoring in the minors; and how to stay motivated until a job is fully done. Step up your game and get school projects and homework done correctly and on time. There are many gifts we can give to our children. This one is huge.
- FREE TRIAL HOUR of tutoring.
Vocabulary
- Vocabulary. The word can strike terror into the hearts of kids everywhere. “You have to study your vocabulary,” is a constant refrain from parents, educators, and tutors. But why should increasing your child’s vocabulary be a chore? After all, the benefits of an increased vocabulary are numerous: an increase in vocabulary not only improves academic performance, but also helps develop critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- A student’s vocabulary is one of the best indicators of success in the liberal arts. A rich, diverse vocabulary allows for expression of complex ideas and emotions, in either written or verbal form.
- FREE TRIAL HOUR of tutoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why would I want a tutor?
That’s like asking “why would I want a Rolls-Royce?”! Tutors allow for one-on-one attention, create time and space for questions and explanations that satisfy an individual student’s learning style, give students confidence, and allow students to get a leg up over their peers.
Is tutoring better than a classroom environment?
It depends. In general, yes. But that assumes the tutor is a great instructor him/herself, and that he/she is trained to work in a one-on-one situation. But, the short answer is — yes.
How do you choose the right tutor for me?
First we look at each student’s individual needs, and, moving from there, we try to assign specialists in that subject area. We look for tutors who have worked with that school or curriculum before, and of course, we listen to any requests you have.
What if I don't like the tutor you assign to my child?
This rarely happens. When it does, of course, we work with you to find the right tutor for you!
Does tutoring proceed on a schedule, or is it never-ending?
This is one of the biggest questions parents have. The idea is that a lot of tutoring begets more tutoring. We aren’t in that game. We recognize that there are times when students need a little more attention than the school can provide, and there are times when that attention needs to be ongoing. Still, we endeavor to try to help students become independent in their studies. We aren’t “homework helpers”. One of our primary goals is always to help create better students, not just ones who have a greater mastery over specific material.