If private instruction could enable your child could walk into their classroom absolutely knowing that they knew the material for that day, knowing that even if their teacher threw a pop quiz at them, they would score well on it, wouldn't that be amazing?
What if your student was able to use specific learning strategies that would enable them to go from hating math, feeling too 'dumb' to really understand it, to being the student that everyone else asks for help?
And wouldn't it be great to see your child's self-esteem and confidence soar as a result?
I've seen all of these things as a Teacher and business owner at Mountain Creek Tutoring Services And I have to tell you, that it's exciting! Honestly, to be a part of enabling someone experience success, then make actual positive changes, is worth more to me than the money involved!
So if you are considering getting your child extra help, here are seven best practices that you should reasonably expect to receive for your money.
1. CONDUCT an INITIAL ASSESSMENT - to find what is needed. Ongoing discovery and correcting of learning gaps.
2. CLEAR, ENGAGING, EXPLANATIONS - Be able to explain their current lessons in clear, creative way delivering this information in a mode that is optimal for that student.
3. WORKING AHEAD - Work on future lessons to build understanding and confidence.
4. LEARNING STRATEGIES - should be integrated with each tutoring lesson to improve the student's use of time management, to alleviate test taking anxieties, to improve the quality of their work, and ultimately to see a tangible grade increase, just to name a few.
5. FOLLOW UP and REVIEW - Continual follow up and review with the student over past items so they really do know their material.
6. ONGOING COMMUNICATIONS - Communicate with both the Parent and Teacher to maximize the effectiveness of their work.
7. TANGIBLE RESULTS - Obtain tangible results in both the student's attitude, understanding, study habits, and resulting grades!
