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Weekly Options for Test Preparation

By Courtney H. | 5/14/2012 10:21 AM CST |

We still have another round of tests coming up, and it’s not too late to get some help preparing for whatever test you or your student are going to take. I have various options available in the coming weeks, both private sessions and group sessions. Please don’t hesitate to contact me for full information.

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Summer Programs

By Courtney H. | 5/14/2012 10:10 AM CST |

Now is the time to plan for Summer Tutoring. I will be offering a full schedule of tutoring for the summer, including some interesting group sessions and summer programs. Call for more information!

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I love showing children the respect they deserve. This makes all the difference in the world.

By Sean C. | 5/9/2012 5:16 PM CST |

I pride myself in having the patience to explain things in more ways than one, so that children don't get frustrated. Being very personable and kind helps children feel secure in learning new ways to understand what is difficult for them. I also show children strategies which can be used for future work which is similar, that way they are not just learning the problem or skill specific to the moment, but can remember what they learned and how, so they can apply the knowledge later and forever. I love sharing what I learned at the University of Georgia School of Education. The teaching skills...

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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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Taking the SAT

By Kathryn S. | 4/21/2012 2:27 PM CST |

When prepping my students for the SAT, I use Up Your Score: The Underground Guide to the SAT. It's written by 5 college kids, all of whom aced the SAT. They're absolutely hilarious! In re-reading their book, I learned the following helpful techniques. These techniques helped me get my 2200 when I was in high school, and they've helped my students get the scores they want.

1. Always guess. The Educational Testing Service (or Evil Testing Serpent) makes guessing SEEM like a bad idea because you get -1/4 point if you get a question wrong. BUT: If you were to guess randomly, you would get...

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Summer Tutoring

By Kristen B. | 4/18/2012 1:53 PM CST |

Summer break is on its way for many students. For most kids, summer is a time to relax and try not to think about school for a few months. Unfortunately kids have a difficult time retaining what they have learned, so teachers have to start over at the beginning of the following school year.

That is where summer tutoring comes in. If a student has fallen behind through the school year, summer is a great time to catch up. If a student is already doing well, but would like more in-depth study in reading or writing, summer is a great time to get ahead.

I am just beginning to tutor students in...

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Tools for long distance tutoring

By Melanie M. | 4/16/2012 4:41 PM CST |

Sometimes it is hard to find a tutor that is nearby and affordable. Have you ever heard of join.me? This is my favorite free screen sharing programs that allows the tutor or student to see the other's screen.

Here is a little example of how it works:

Today I was helping a student edit their paper online. Basically my student sent me their document and followed along as I edited it. Then my student was able to give feedback and make changes of their own. Join.me eliminates sending emails with attached documents over and over again. Plus, there is a chat box and even the option to do a conference...

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First-time Tutoring! 2 Students in English, Reading, and Writing

By Catherine T. | 4/16/2012 1:45 PM CST |

Hi WyzAnt readers,

I'd love to start blogging my tutoring experiences. This is to keep a record for myself, my students, and other teachers and people of interest. I am here on WyzAnt to get experience teaching students of all ages in as many subjects as possible. I love reading, writing, and literary subjects. I have been a student for 22 years, and after finishing my degree in Comparative Literature at Rutgers University, I am interested in giving back to the community. I have had minimal experience helping friends with editing their papers or talking them through situations, but tutoring...

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Thankful to Lisa for her patience, knowledge and desire to pinpoint James' needs

By Lisa O. | 4/4/2012 5:59 PM CST |

"Lisa tutored my son, James, for two years through his 5th grade year, during the summer before 6th grade and the whole year of 6th grade. Lisa asked me what areas James needed help in, and then she got in contact with his teacher and stayed in contact throughout the whole school year. She gave me feedback on what the teacher's concerns were. She worked with James on the projects he was dealing with in his classroom. On the days he did not have anything, she had resources/writing activities prepared for him to work on. She is on time, patient and never in a hurry to see James go. Lisa showed...

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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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