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Executive Functioning
January 25, 2018
Some time during second semester, many eighth graders lose interest in their school work and either coast or crash through the remainder of the school year. This is such a bummer to […]
January 11, 2018
Was the first half of the school year a challenge for your child? Less than stellar grades? Fine grades but totally stressed out? Don’t despair! Just because they got off on the […]
July 14, 2017
When we work with students to break procrastination habits, our ultimate goal is to help them become independent learners. Teaching them about the “why” of their behaviors; discovering which tools, techniques, and […]
Homework
October 13, 2014
Has the homework battle become a daily event in your home? You are not alone! Homework can be the most difficult (and, honestly, annoying) aspect of school for many children and their […]
Learning, Mindset, and Confidence
November 2, 2018
For students applying to competitive high schools, eighth grade can be a stressful whirlwind of tests, applications, school visits, and emotion. Over the past decade, we’ve learned through our one-to-one work with […]
September 27, 2018
When we tutor, it’s very important to us that children learn not only the academic content but also how they learn best. It’s no different when we work with students who have […]
July 20, 2018
It’s funny, the little things you forget about being a middle schooler. Like, how do I use my locker so that I’m not carrying everything around all day long? What am I […]
Test Prep
September 17, 2018
In 2018, ACT offered the test in July for the first time. While it’s not the best fit for every student*, many can benefit from this summer date. Here are four reasons […]
May 8, 2018
You know you need to study for finals, and you know you shouldn’t wait until the last minute. But what does that look like exactly? Read our tried and true approach, and […]
February 14, 2018
Are you and your teenager desperate to escape the clutches of SAT or ACT anxiety? It can be done! For years we’ve coached parents and students whose nerves are all over the […]
Applying to College
October 9, 2013
Did you know that there are eight different ways for students to apply to college? No wonder the application process seems complicated for so many high school seniors! Here, we break down the […]
Math
January 19, 2015
We’ve worked with many students who have struggled in math, sometimes for years. During our first session, many will say they’re fuzzy on a certain concept, that they often forget how to […]
July 29, 2011
In previous posts, Sara introduced the concept of surface structure & deep structure when it comes to problem solving. She then went on to describe the ways the surface structure of problems can help students understand […]
July 15, 2011
In her previous post, Sara described the difference between surface and deep structure in math word problems. Here, she talks about how students transfer prior knowledge to new situations. Applying past knowledge […]
Reading and Writing
July 16, 2012
A common concern we hear from parents is that their child doesn’t read enough. Some children dislike reading because they find it tough; others find it boring or pointless. No matter the […]
Summer Tutoring
July 19, 2018
You’ve probably heard the phrase “brain drain” used when educators talk about the importance of summer learning. It’s the number one reason we encourage students of all ages to tutor over the […]
Education
November 2, 2018
For students applying to competitive high schools, eighth grade can be a stressful whirlwind of tests, applications, school visits, and emotion. Over the past decade, we’ve learned through our one-to-one work with […]
September 27, 2018
When we tutor, it’s very important to us that children learn not only the academic content but also how they learn best. It’s no different when we work with students who have […]
July 20, 2018
It’s funny, the little things you forget about being a middle schooler. Like, how do I use my locker so that I’m not carrying everything around all day long? What am I […]