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Most Important: Customizing the tutoring and approach to the student's learning style, needs, learning objectives, questions.

By John M. | 5/4/2012 10:06 AM CST |

Recently, after I tutored two of my favorite students to prepare them for upcoming tests in Pre-Algebra and Geometry respectively, and I received positive reinforcement for the importance and value of customizing the tutoring approach, information, knowledge transfer, and tutoring style.

After the first tutoring session, I was approached by three people as I was waiting for my next student:
1. An elementary school teacher – she complemented me on my knowledge and tutoring style, and asked me for my information to refer students to me for tutoring.
2. A parent seeking a tutor for their daughter...

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Why Summer Tutoring?

By Brian L. | 5/3/2012 5:15 PM CST |

Summer tutoring is critical to school and test success. Studies have shown that students will forget as much as 25% of what they learned the previous year. This is the reason some school districts are moving to a year-round school calendar. Tutoring over summer bridges the gap and helps ensure your success. The best thing about tutoring is it is personalized to the student to help them get a jump ahead. Our society depends on education, and success depends on a solid basis of knowledge. You can't build a house without nails...You can't be successful in class and on exams without a solid...

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I Just Finished Getting Certified

By Victoria W. | 5/1/2012 2:55 PM CST |

I just completed my certification in the following subjects: vocabulary, grammar, reading, spelling, elementary (K-6th), phonics, study skills, theatre, Bible studies and public speaking. I am looking forward to tutoring students in these areas.

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How Can I Make Math Fun for my Child?

By Dawn S. | 4/7/2012 5:32 PM CST |

Math is a language all of its own. For many people who enjoy reading and writing may be challenged with math and science. But, when you make games and adventures with these concepts in mind, it’s much easier for your child to learn.

Take multiplication for instance. Many of us were told to memorize a table of numbers, practicing over and over again by looking, using flashcards, and taking timed tests. What if, instead, you used popcorn and four napkins to show the fours’ times table? Try some games, ask questions on your visit to the park. “I see seven children playing, how many legs...

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Teaching Capacity using Customary units

By LaLinda W. | 4/6/2012 8:44 PM CST |

When teaching customary units of capacity to my 4th graders, I use the gallon monster concept with a little different twist. “In the land of Capacity Kingdom, King Customary ruled the land. (draw a very large G on the board with a crown on top). King Customary had four Queens (write QQQQ inside the G to represent four quarts in a gallon) Each Queen had a Prince and a Princess (Write P P inside each Q to represent Pints in a Quart) Each Prince and Princess had two Crowns (write C C inside each P to represent two cups in each pint). Each Crown has 8 jewels (write 8 inside each C to represent 8...

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The results were amazing

By Lisa O. | 4/4/2012 6:06 PM CST |

"My family feels very lucky to have found Lisa. She tutored my two daughters in math for several years and the results were amazing. They both exceeded expectations and were moved up to the advanced math class in their respective grades. They now have much more confidence in their math abilities, and consistently earn A's. I attribute this success to Lisa's friendly and patient demeanor, assessment expertise, and her ability to design a learning plan customized to each child's learning style and personality."

Marlene in Laguna Niguel, CA

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Lisa knows how to motivate, encourage and boost confidence

By Lisa O. | 4/4/2012 5:25 PM CST |

"Lisa knows how to motivate, encourage and boost the confidence of her students. She breaks the subject matter down so that they can understand the material and retain it."

Alix, 5th grade teacher in Laguna Niguel, CA

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SPED and Regular Education K-12

By Jannece C. | 4/1/2012 8:08 PM CST |

I am so excited that I found WyzAnt!! It has been wonderful! I have met so many new people and love helping work with my students to see them advance! I worked in the public schools for 7 years and loved every minute of it when I had my SPED Resource Room for Learning Disabled, Dyslexic, and ADD/ADHD students. I got to see so many young people better themselves and get passed that learning barrier to advance and become great students that even went on to college. That is what I am about!! I want my students to have the best opportunities that are out there! Just because your child may...

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What should my child know by the end the school year?

By Dawn S. | 3/31/2012 12:31 PM CST |

What should my child know by the end of the school year?

This is a very common question for concerned parents. Each state has a list of Grade Level Content Expectations, also known as GLCEs. In Michigan, you can take a look at this website to find out the GLCEs for your child's grade: http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-28753_33232---,00.html Not a very pretty url, but very informative.

In an ideal world, all children would accomplish all the goals each year AND retain the information to make a smooth start into the next school year. This does not happen for all children. As an...

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How nice when people let you know they appreciated the work you did.

By Rosemary B. | 3/29/2012 11:59 AM CST |

What nice things were said today about my teaching. This by a former Principal.

"Rosemary was a very dedicated teacher with good moral values and a passion for teaching. She was always prepared for class, punctual, responsible and was able to motivate children to learn. She was also very creative in her approach and the children were drawn to her. I was very fortunate to have her ... in both programs I have supervised. The students and their parents respected her and learned a lot under her leadership.

I would highly recommend Rosemary ... She is a team player who sets high standards for...

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