Tutors

As people who work or live around autism know that eye contact is one of the social skills that these special little children struggle with daily. Some autistic children are so inwardly tied and...

If you are looking for a relatively easy and inexpensive way to earn some extra cash, then tutoring a child may be the answer. Not only can you earn some spending money to help meet your...

When choosing a tutor, it's important to base your decision on how the tutor can meet all of your needs. This article contains tips on how to choose a tutor for a long lasting and positive...

A new school year is upon us and now is a great time to rethink parenting strategies when it comes to school. Dr. Ron Taffel, a New York-based child and family therapist, and author of Parenting...

Sylvan Learning is a tutoring service. It operates more than 1,100 centers in North America and abroad. It helps students from preschool all the way through high school. Tutoring is offered by...

The school year has started and many parents find themselves wondering how to help struggling children at home. While some children qualify for services, many require additional assistance that...

It's never too early to begin encouraging a better understanding of literature. A number of activities can teach beginning readers how to get the most out of the books they read. These activities...

First of all let me say I am not a professional teacher nor am I in the medical profession. The things I learned that I believe can help children with speech problems I learned through trial and...

Finding an affordable math tutor for your child can mean the difference between an A grade or a C grade on the report card. Getting help early in the school year will make a difference in your...

Academic success is a goal many parents want their child to achieve. However, throughout a child's school years some difficulties may arise: failure to grasp basic skills, poor organizational...

For most parents academic success is one of the most important wishes they have for their child. A good education can serve as a solid foundation for the rest of a child’s life. Early mastery of...

There may be a time, when your fourth grader needs more help with their education. If you are a parent who works full time, have very little extra free time, and see that your fourth grader's...

With all that a teacher has to do to provide quality instruction, it seems impossible to give every task the time and attention it deserves. Employed in day cares and elementary, middle and high...

There are many guides out there to help parents find a tutor for their child. Once you find a tutor, how can you make sure that your dollars and your child’s time are well-spent?

Whether your dealing with a challenging student or one who is eager to learn, the basic principles of how to tutor are the same for any age.

If your child needs help with homework or studies, there are options that involve online tutoring and homework help, all from the comfort of home. An effective, Internet learning environment is...

Whether your child needs additional help in school to give their grades a boost or you want to provide some high quality after school care, hiring a tutor can be a very important decision. This...

January is National Mentoring Month. This is a wonderful time to start the New Year off right by helping a child in need. "In the US between 400,000 and 600,000 each year go into foster care...

You have just taken a job to tutor an elementary school child. Problem? You don't know how to go about it the best way. Follow these steps to become a great tutor, and make the tutoring session...

Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects the way a person understands written language. Estimates vary on how many Americans have dyslexia, ranging from 5 percent to as high as 17 percent....

Almost everyone remembers sitting in the classroom at some point and having no idea what the teacher was discussing. Some students ask other students for help, some pretend to know and others take...

Many students and parents hire math tutors unaware of what they should get out of the tutoring process. After finding a math tutor, over the course of you or your child's first few tutoring...

Sometimes education during the school day just isn’t enough for a child to learn and master classroom curriculum. For children who are struggling, or just need a little one-on-one help, a...

If your child needs some extra help in school, a tutoring center may be the best option. Although tutoring centers in New Jersey can sometimes be expensive compared to a tutor who works...

Mathematics is one subject that many parents find difficult to teach their children because the schools have changed teaching methods, books and curricula from when parents were in school. Keep in...

Volunteering for tutoring will help many young students. Many children can use some extra help in learning how to read, write, do math or master other school subjects. Most schools will even...

Tutoring programs differ in many respects, including price, experience and social skills of tutors, convenience and overall professionalism. Each is important and must be considered according to...

When a tutor has a slow reader, the most important part of the work will be instilling confidence in the student. From there, the tutor must be knowledgeable, patient and genuinely interested in...

There is nothing more rewarding than helping a child learn, particularly when that child has difficulty doing so Most children, however, with a little bit of patience, know-how and one-on-one...

Becoming a reading tutor is a great way to "give back" or "pay forward". Many children can use some extra help in learning how to read or how to read better. Most schools welcome parents and...

Becoming a tutor for elementary students is a great way to give back to your community and school system. Most schools welcome parents and members of the community who want to become a tutor and...

Sometimes, despite our best efforts as parents, our children need a little extra "boost" to master their academic subjects. Whether your child is looking for advancement in a subject or overall...

It's not unusual for a student to need help in a certain subject area, such as English, math or history. Quite often, a child perform wells in one class but does poorly in another one. Therefore,...

Finding fair and appropriate educational opportunities for gifted children can be a serious challenge for parents. In many states, children who are advanced and classified as gifted are not...

Tutoring children is a rewarding job. As the child's grasp of the subject matter increases, so will his self-esteem. Parents hire tutors to supplement a child's education, to assist with...

If you would like to improve your skills as a K-12 tutor, you'll definitely want to cultivate the attitudes, actions and behaviors that can help you succeed. Becoming a more talented tutor will...

Anybody who has ever tutored knows the challenges that come along with homework help. Teaching in a home isn't easy, but teaching a child or teenager with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder...

You may not want to be a teacher, but you may like tutoring. Tutoring is different than teaching because you are working one on one with the student rather than working with 10, 20 or more...

Study skills are necessary to learn, and become easy and fun with the help and advice of a tutor or mentor. The key factors for teaching children to study are preparation, active participation and...

Knowing when to hire a tutor is a tricky business, especially if your child isn't especially motivated in school. Many parents find it difficult to gauge when their child is having a serious...

Ninth grade is a crucial year in a student's life. It's the foundation for a successful high school career. Unfortunately, many ninth grade students do not have the maturity to focus at this age...

Sophomore year in high school can be a time of big changes in a teenager's life. It can also be a time when he may need the extra boost provided by a tutor. Whether it's a "sophomore slump" or...

Parents place their second graders in a classroom with 25 to 30 students or even more. Children in a classroom are special individuals who all learn at their own pace. A child can fall behind, and...

A child's education is the foundation of his life. Reaching the fifth grade successfully with all the basics makes learning even more fun. However, if trouble looms, you'll need to meet with the...

When a child reaches sixth grade, he is either in his last year of elementary school or just starting middle school. If he appears do be doing well in school, you can rest easy. However, if...

Your child passed the sixth grade and is now in middle school or junior high. He appears to be doing well as he enters seventh grade. However, will his style of learning get him to the next grade?...

Having a son or daughter in eighth grade with a strong foundation in study skills formulates a positive learning experience for their high school years. As soon as the child starts to fall behind,...

Junior year of high school is typically when students begin to seriously prepare for college. Unfortunately for many students on a college prep track, the course work is difficult. Many juniors...

Math can be a struggle for many students, but with the right math tutor, things can quickly improve. Getting a math tutor at the first sign of problems, especially when approaching middle school,...

We are lucky to live in a time where challenges in education can be easily addressed. As late as the 1960's, students with a learning disability often made failing grades and were just passed to...