It’s time to Finish Strong!
With the break of winter, distractions abound. Flowers bloom, spring sports begin; we feel the warmth of the sun and think summer is just around the corner. But, before we reach summer we have to finish the school year and finish it strong. With only a couple months left and SOL’s in May, it is important for students to stay focused on the end game.
As parents we need to ensure our students don’t fade during the final weeks of school. Now is the time to review the rules set at the beginning of the school year and make adjustments as necessary. With extra daylight and increased activities, it’s easy for homework to fall by the wayside, so sticking to a plan and schedule becomes more critical than ever.
Making sure your student is getting enough sleep and setting adequate time aside for study will help them stay on top of tests and projects. If your student is moving into the danger zone with grades, homework or focus, consider one-on-one tutoring to ensure a strong finish to the school year. It’s not too late to turn a C to a B or a B into an A. At College Tutors, we focus on each student’s individual needs; we create a statement of goals specifically for each student and develop a plan to help them reach those goals! And since College Tutors does not have a contract or a registration fee, you pay only for the services needed whether that’s homework help, test prep or improving subject-specific grades.
If standardized tests are on the horizon for your children, help them alleviate anxiety by utilizing practice tests. Any preparation or practice tests will make students more relaxed and confident on test day. Confidence going into the test is often the make or break factor in the test results. Taking timed practice tests can be especially effective preparation as it is often the stress of being timed, not the content, that produces anxiety.
High school students face AP tests and high school juniors are preparing to take the SAT or ACT exams. Spring of junior year is the best time to take the SAT/ACT test for the first time as it increases chances for early admission!
College Tutors offers a free SAT practice test on April 20.
The end of the school year is a very popular time for additional tutoring and tutors’ schedules will fill up fast. Be sure to get your child the help they need to finish strong.
Call today to inquire about one-on-one customized tutoring or to register for the practice test.
Glen Allen Learning Center at the corner of Cox and Broad
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If your son or daughter has recently taken the SAT Exam or other standardized tests, you know how stressful and challenging those times can be. If your child is just now preparing for an upcoming SAT Exam or other tests, there are ways to help him or her be better prepared and more confident.
Tutoring Club of Richmond offers unique ACT Smart and SAT Smart programs for the ACT and the SAT can improve scores dramatically. A diagnostic test allows them to individualize your student’s program to maximize his or her time with professional tutors. Their special software system allows them to match up specific items on practice tests with those items missed on the diagnostic.
What does all of this mean?
- It means that students know exactly what areas they need to study most to get the best scores.
- They don’t waste time on a general study of everything – but they focus only on what they need to study for optimal performance.
- Students spend less time and you spend less money to get the tutoring your child needs.
- Students gain the confidence they need to successfully complete the exam and succeed.
Tutoring Club experts help your child choose the right test to take and the right time to take it too. These tests are important to your child’s future and they may dictate whether or not your student is able to attend the college of his/her choice. Tutoring Club increases the chances of students scoring higher on tests for a better future.
Upcoming SAT Test Dates are just around the corner for many students. Let the Tutoring Club professionals prepare your student and give him or her the confidence, information, tips, and solutions he/she needs to perform at an optimal level.
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Mathematic skills are built one level at a time; a lack of mastery in one area makes reaching the next level difficult, if not impossible.
Unlike reading and writing, math skills build on one another – and failing to master a particular skill area creates a shaky foundation for all the skills that follow, which can ultimately lead to a loss of confidence and a loss of interest for the subject.
“By sixth grade, students need to have mastered their basic math skills,” says Chad Schwartz, President of the Tutoring Clubs. “At this point, they will be ready to move into new mathematical territory with middle school math and pre-Algebra. When students haven’t mastered the basics, however, their future success in math becomes highly problematic.”
What makes mathematics all the more challenging for students is that since each skill level builds on the previous one, a lack of mastery in one area makes reaching the next level difficult, if not impossible. “Math skills need to be presented logically, but the key steps in mastery are to see it, understand it, and practice it,” Schwartz observes.
Students who begin Tutoring Club’s math skills program begin by taking a basic diagnostic test, which is then analyzed by computer to identify problem areas that need to be strengthened – known as “skills gaps.” From this diagnostic software, an individualized lesson plan is created and then administered by professional teachers/ tutors to fill in those math skills gaps. “We don’t leave a lesson until a student has mastered the material being practiced,” says Schwartz. “Building and retaining math skills can seem like climbing Mt. Everest to some students, but our goal is to make it more like overcoming one mole hill at a time – and we literally leave no child behind.”
“With the Tutoring Club format,” states Schwartz, “We take each basic skill and then break it down into component skills. We then create a series of repetitive drills that both teach and reinforce those skills, and we measure their mastery before moving on to the next skill level.”Tutoring Club not only provides the setting and expertise to develop and retain math skills, it also makes an unprecedented guarantee in the process:
Students will improve by one grade level for every 32 hours of tutoring, or the tutoring sessions will continue at no additional cost until the goal has been reached.
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It might be chilly and cool as the months of winter wane, but before we know it summer will be here and that means school is out for kids.
When school is out and the longer days of summer arrive, how do you keep kids learning?
The summer months may look like one long Saturday spread out before your children. But don’t let their minds sit idle waiting for the end of August to roll around. Summer is a great time to address academic skill gaps and help children return to school with more confidence.
Children are understandably eager to find themselves outside the classroom after a rigorous school year, yet summer can still be an excellent opportunity to learn in innovative and creative ways. And it’s not too early to start thinking about summer activities and summer learning.
There are plenty of options for summer learning, such as signing your child up for a summer course at your local community center, or enrolling for specialized summer courses at Tutoring Club.
“Tutoring Club can help parents provide children with a plan of action that will fit even the busiest summer schedules,” notes Chad Schwartz, tutoring industry expert and founder of Tutoring Club. “Whether your child needs extra help with reading, math or writing, Tutoring Club offers individualized instruction with specialized programs that guarantee your child will get ahead over the summer.”
Everyday Education
Family activities such as cards and board games are ripe with mentally stimulating challenges. When it comes to card games like rummy or speed, children are called upon to keep math skills fresh by counting their cards and tallying up scores at the end. Board games on the other hand utilize a plethora of memorization skills, stratagems, and problem solving techniques. Some lighthearted, competitive fun is always good for the mind.
Enjoying the Outdoors
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When it comes to outdoor fun that incorporates learning and responsibility, parents can’t go wrong involving their children in planting a back yard garden. Ask kids to participate in mapping out the garden plan, choosing which fruits or vegetables they’d like to include, and deciding where the individual plants will flourish best.
There is ample research involved in growing a personal garden. Having children assist with determining soil type, climate conditions, and seed varieties, as well as keeping plants watered, then picked when ripe, will ensure their minds remain alert all summer long. It can also give them a sense of pride by bringing something to fruition from start to finish.
Learning in the Kitchen
Other ways to keep your child mentally active during these free months can be as simple as baking cupcakes or routinely having them help with dinner. Parents can turn the simple act of measuring ingredients into fraction practice, or have young ones read the recipe as you do the cooking or baking. Lemonade stands are another idea to help your child manage money and take on responsibility.
Keeping your child’s mind fit and focused during the summer isn’t easy. After all, you’re competing with sunshine and seemingly endless free time. But with a little creativity and encouragement, you can turn summer learning into rewarding projects and easy endeavors.
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Does your child shrug and sigh when he or she hears the word “algebra”? Then he/she is not alone – many kids struggle with algebra and others just don’t know why it’s important to learn it to begin with.
And why is algebra such a big deal anyway? Will kids ever need that knowledge and training?
Absolutely and the Tutoring Club can explain why. The article below was written by the Tutoring Club to help kids and adults understand the value of learning algebra today for success tomorrow!
Why Algebra?
Algebra is the “gatekeeper” that lets people into rewarding careers — and keeps others out. It is used by photographers, architects, upholsterers and just about everyone in a high-tech career. It is simply a civil right, says Robert Moses, a veteran of the civil rights movement.
Basic algebra is the first in a sequence of higher-level math classes that students need to succeed. Because many students fail to get a solid math foundation, an alarming number of them are graduating from high school unprepared for either college or work. Many are taking remedial math in college, which makes getting a degree a longer, costlier process than it is for their more prepared classmates. And it means they’re less likely to complete a college-level math course. For middle school students and their parents, the message is clear: It’s easier to learn the math now than to try to relearn it later.
What Makes Algebra So Important?
The first year of algebra is the prerequisite for all higher level math: geometry, algebra II, trigonometry and calculus. According to a study by the ACT, students who take algebra I, geometry, algebra II and one additional high-level math course are much more likely to succeed in college math.
Algebra is not just for the college-bound. Students headed straight from high school to the work force will need the same math skills as college freshmen, the ACT found. This ACT study looked at occupations that don’t require a college degree but pay wages high enough to support a family of four. Researchers found that math and reading skill levels required to work as an electrician, plumber or upholsterer were comparable to those needed to succeed in college.
Algebra is, in short, the gateway to success in the 21st century.
What’s more, your child develops abstract reasoning when he makes the transition from concrete arithmetic to the symbolic language of algebra. That helps him become an abstract thinker, a benefit that will carry over into his study of other subjects.
When Should Your Child Take Algebra?
Students typically take algebra in the eighth grade. The benefit of starting the sequence of high-level math classes in eighth grade is that if your child takes the PSAT as a high school sophomore, she will have completed geometry. By the time she’s ready to take the SAT or ACT as a high school junior, she will have completed a second year of algebra. Both of these college admissions tests have questions based on algebra II.
There’s a growing movement to have students take algebra in seventh grade. That may work well for students who are motivated, mature and prepared to tackle it. But many seventh-graders aren’t, math educators say.
“Some kids get turned off of math because they start algebra too early,” says Francis Fennell, president of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the nation’s leading organization of math teachers.
Parents, he said, need to “make sure you ask yourself, ‘Is this move for you or for your child?’” Fennell recommends talking to your child’s current teacher to help you assess her readiness to advance. The goal is for your child to learn algebra well and keep her engaged in math, not push her through the curriculum as quickly as possible.
Look for Homework Clues
W. Stephen Wilson is a Johns Hopkins math professor who teaches freshman calculus and is a former senior advisor for mathematics in the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. He offers this advice to parents trying to evaluate their students’ math instruction:
“If a student isn’t bringing home work that requires lots of manipulation and lots of word problems, then there is probably a problem.”
Fennell suggests talking to your child and the math teacher about how homework is used. You may learn a lot from the answers if you ask:
- Are homework assignments corrected and returned in a timely way?
- Is homework reviewed in class so students can learn from their mistakes?
- Does the teacher change the pace or direction of his instruction, based on the feedback he gets in homework?
You don’t need to be a mathematician to ask good questions about the content of your child’s class, Fennell says. “Ask the teacher ‘What is the math? Is it a repeat of math that should have already been mastered? When my child finishes this year, will he be ready for high school math?’”
Bill Moore directs the Transition Mathematics Project in Washington state, which is working to better prepare students for the transition to college math. He summed up what middle school students need to get out of math this way:
“Students need to have a very solid foundation of basic procedural skills that really make problem-solving more fluid. There’s a fundamental set of stuff that just has to be memorized, and there there’s a sense of numbers, a sense of what’s a reasonable answer. That’s particularly important with the use of calculators. In some cases, in the elementary grades, they’ve been used as a crutch. Students go straight to the calculator and if the calculator says it’s right, then it must be right.”
Look at How Calculators Are Used
Talk to your child’s math teacher about how calculators are used in the classroom. Debate has raged for years over whether students are relying too much on calculators and failing to learn the standard algorithms – addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. But there does seem to be general agreement with the view expressed by Fennell that “the calculator is an instructional tool. It should support but not supplant anything. You don’t use it for 6 x 7.”
For more information on algebra or any other subject, contact the experts at the Tutoring Club. They offer kids the advantage they need to excel today and succeed in life.
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Finding the right after-school activities for your kids can be a daunting process. While we’re very fortunate
that Richmond is such a kid-friendly city with so much to offer, we often don’t know where to start when looking for after-school enrichment. Richmondmom.com is pleased to provide this list of programs and classes to help you find the right activity for your child. Know of any that aren’t included? Let us know!
Also, be sure and check out our Richmond Summer Camps 2013 to find fun camps this summer.
DANCE CLASSES:
Heart of Ireland School of Dance is the choice for Irish dance instruction in Richmond. Located in Midlothian, they offer solo and ceili classes for all ages and abilities.
The School of Richmond Ballet offers superior training for young people who aspire to have a professional ballet career as well as those students who wish simply to enrich their lives through dance.
The Jessica Morgan School of Dance provides a quality progressive dance educational program for over 1,000 students at three locations. Classes include ballet, tap, Irish dance, contemporary, musical theater, hip hop and more.
The Village Dance Studio believes that every child should have the opportunity to grow and develop in ways the arts uniquely provide. Their program educates, challenges and inspires in a personal, non-competitive atmosphere of learning and fun.
Voted “Best Dance Studio for Children and Adults” in Richmond, Virginia by Richmond Magazine!, Regency Dance Academy has classes in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, and Modern/Contemporary.
The Dance Studio takes pride in being known as Richmond’s traditional dance school. Join in the fun, joy, and discipline of the art of dance and find out what keeps dancers coming back year after year.
Open since 1976, The West End Academy of Dance offers programs in ballet, modern, hip hop, jazz and tap. WEAD enjoys being “your local neighborhood studio”, offering dance classes to all age groups and all levels of experience.
TwirlyQ offers baton twirling classes in private and group sessions. Whether you are interested in learning figure-eights or becoming Miss Majorette of America, TwirlyQ is the baton club for you!
Dogtown Dance Theatre now offers two unique classes for kids that are sure to boost their self confidence and physical fitness: Hoop Dance & Poi, taught by Stacey Firefly of RVA Hoop Lovers and Aerial Silks & Circus Arts, taught by Heather Bailey of RVA Aerial Arts Collaborative: Host of Sparrows.
SPORTS PROGRAMS AND SPORTS SKILLS CLASSES:
Core Kids Academy has numerous gymnastics and cheerleading classes at their location in the Quioccasin Station Shopping Center. Their mission is to instill and develop confidence, fitness, and life skills through gymnastics and fitness.
At Endorphin Fitness kids ages 6-15 experience fitness through swim, bike, run and strength in an engaging, fun group setting. Recreational and competitive teams available.
Give your child the winning edge at Master Cho’s Tae Kwon Do and Martial Arts center. Short Pump and Virginia Center locations offer after-school classes for kids of all ages in a positive and encouraging atmosphere.
Grandmaster Dong’s Studio teaches children physical fitness, weight control, self-control, increased concentration, and respect for others through their Tae Kwon Do programs at their multiple Richmond area locations.
Martial Arts World of West End’s after-school program focuses on building confidence and self-discipline, improving grades, respect for self and others, and developing a “Yes I can!” attitude.
Richmond Traditional Martial Arts After School Program provides school pick up, homework supervision, a snack and an organized break period in addition to martial arts classes.
Mom’s Treehouse hosts fitness and enrichment classes for children from birth up to school-aged children and beyond. Their dream is to raise a generation of children who are not only fit but enjoy exercise and living healthy.
At ACAC Fitness and Wellness Centers, kids finish homework, have a snack and enjoy a wide array of activities including swimming, crafts, and sport activities. Available to members and non-members, and transportation is available from select schools.
Richmond Olympiad’s four area locations offer multi-level gymnastics classes from the Intro to Gymnastics to the Medalist Program.
Twist Gymnastics emphasizes physical fitness, strength and flexibility to allow students to master basic gymnastics skills and progress to intermediate and advanced levels.
The mission at River City Youth Fitness is to create an environment where children can develop a positive attitude towards physical activities that will grow to include healthy habits for a lifetime. RCYF has a wide selection of gymnastics classes for children of all ages.
Interested in fun, energetic sports for your child? Richmond Twisters offers All Star Cheerleading and gymnastics classes in a fun, positive, instructional environment for all our athletes.
Richmond Ice Zone and Skate Nation Plus offer youth hockey and skating instruction. Browse class offerings and schedules here.
The Little Gym of Glen Allen doesn’t just cater to the younger set! They offer classes for kids up to age 12 in gymnastics, dance, sports skills and karate. They’ve got something to satisfy every kid.
i9 Sports® is the first and fastest growing franchise of youth sports leagues in the US. With over 500,000 members since 2003 and 275 locations in 30 states, i9 Sports offers the most popular team sports for kids with a focus on fun, safety, and good sportsmanship.
Upward Sports’ kid programs teach sport skills and values and offer family-friendly schedules. Sports offered include soccer, flag football, basketball and cheerleading.
MUSIC AND INSTRUMENTS:
Cartwheels and Coffee hosts Suzuki Violin lessons on weekday afternoons. Instructor Caitlin Hunt aids children 3 and up in discovering their musical creativity.
The Center For Creative Arts hosts private lessons in guitar, piano, drums, flute, violin, voice and more at their location at Shady Grove United Methodist Church in the Far West End. Lessons are taught by professional musicians who work with each student to meet their musical goals and develop their skills.
The Academy of Music’s mission is to provide everyone, no matter their age or experience, an enriching music education through instrumental or vocal study, ensemble participation and/or music classes. Private instruction and group classes available.
Grove Avenue Piano School offers hands-on piano instruction in a fun environment.
Key Signatures is dedicated to offering the highest quality of music lessons in the Richmond area, with degreed music instructors teaching private lessons in all styles of guitar, piano, bass guitar, banjo, mandolin, violin, cello, upright bass, drums, flute, ukulele and voice.
Midlothian Music Lessons has a goal of making available the kind of teacher who can help any student gain the lifelong skill of playing music if they are willing to spend their time learning. Lessons available in guitar, woodwind, violin, piano, cello and drum.
Richmond Piano has supported the local music and arts community for the past 35 years. From young students to adults, beginners to advanced musicians, our instructors are dedicated to helping each student achieve his or her musical goals.
The Greater Richmond School of Music, located in Mechanicsville and at St. Benedict School in Richmond, offers private lessons and group classes for children and teens in many areas of study. They also have a comprehensive homeschooling program.
FUN IN THE KITCHEN:
Young Chef’s Academy’s weekly classes are designed to help young chefs explore cuisines while building upon basic skills. Each class adds a heap of kitchen safety, a scoop of etiquette, a handful of table setting, a pinch of menu planning and laughter to taste.
At Kids in the Kitchen, kids age 7 and up will be able to use age appropriate appliances & tools while creating dishes new to them and a new twist on some old favorites.
THEATER AND PERFORMING ARTS:
SPARC (School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community) offers a graduated performing arts curriculum for beginners, experienced students and advanced young actors at locations throughout Richmond.
The Swift Creek Academy of the Performing Arts (SCAPA) is located in Midlothian and offers classes in dance, drama, instrumental and vocal music for students ages 3 to adult.
Christian Youth Theatre hosts a wide variety of core classes in drama, voice, and dance, plus specialty classes. During the final class week, a high-energy “SHOWCASE” is presented by each class for the other students as well as family and friends.
Drama Kids International has provided innovative programs to tens of thousands of children in the USA since 1999. The local Drama Kids chapter offers classes for multiple age levels are locations throughout Richmond.
VISUAL ARTS AND CREATIVE WRITING:
All Fired Up is a hands-on clay-painting workshop that is fun for kids and parents alike with eight different after-school programs.
The Center for Creative Arts, located in the West End at the Shady Grove United Methodist Church, hosts various after-school art classes for kids and teens.
The Cultural Arts Center of Glen Allen offers visual arts and ceramics classes for kids both weekdays and weekends at their location in the old Glen Allen School.
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond has a long, positive partnership with Richmond City Public Schools and is excited to be involved in a new middle-school enrichment initiative this fall. Their Art After School classes reach more than 570 youth each year in hands-on studio classes in all types of visual and literary arts.
At Color Me Mine‘s six-week art program, students will learn a different painting technique at each after-school class and apply it to a ceramic piece. Classes available to kids ages 6-12 years old.
Richmond Young Writers hosts several Fall after-school Intensives for kids age 8-17. Intensives such as Mythical Magical Madness and Curious Creature Compendium are sure to get your kid’s creative writing juices flowing.
TUTORING:
College Nannies and Tutors of Richmond offers a discount on tutoring with our Savvy Saver Card and has a host of professional, trained
tutors for your child’s needs.
Tutoring Club provides tutoring for students of all academic levels, kindergarten through 12th grade. Tutoring Club offers individualized instruction in exclusive TutorAid programs for math, reading, writing, SAT and ACT preparation, study skills, and more.
Mathnasium’s goal is to significantly increase your child’s math skills, understanding of math concepts, and overall school performance, while building confidence and forging a positive attitude toward the subject.
Tutor Doctor makes house calls! Tutor Doctor Of Richmond understands how important a well-rounded education is to future success, and that habits and attitudes learned early in life are likely to follow your child throughout his life
Smart Solutions Tutoring is a local tutoring group that is designed to meet the needs of child and adult learners. Private and group sessions are offered.
Kumon is the world’s largest after-school math and reading academic enrichment program. Their personalized approach helps children learn math and reading concepts based on their ability rather than their age or grade.
SCIENCE AND BRAIN BUSTERS:
At Maymont, educators offer a variety of historical and environmental after-school programs that meet Virginia’s Standards of Learning for either History and Social Science or Science.
Bricks 4 Kidz’ after-school classes build on the universal popularity of LEGO® bricks to deliver a high quality of educational play. Kids construct a new model each week based on exciting themes from space to sports, amusement parks to animals.
MULTI-ACTIVITY PROGRAMS:
Aerial East Gymnastics - This program is geared towards 1st through 12th graders. Children will be divided into classes based on age and ability level.
At the many Greater Richmond YMCAs after school programs, children and teens learn values and positive behaviors, and can explore their unique talents and interests, helping them realize their potential.
Richmond Activity Alliance is an organization comprised of the area’s top after-school program providers. For children ages 5-12, our fun, hands-on activities are held at local elementary schools and offer something for every student’s interest, including art, Mad Science and drama.
Weinstein JCC offers an exciting and dynamic elementary and middle school-age program designed to meet the demands of today’s working families. Our facility offers nurturing and enriching quality childcare for children both after school and on “School’s Out” days.
WEEK-LONG AND COMMUNITY-LED PROGRAMS:
At Good Shephard Child Development Center, children enjoy playful activities and enrichment programs in a safe, nurturing, Christian environment. After-school care offered 2 – 5 days a week for Swift Creek Elementary, Evergreen and J. B. Watkins Elementary Schools.
Tuckaway Child Development and Early Education Centers support several area elementary schools with their after-school programs.
Bright Horizons, Short Pump, offers a wealth of enrichment activities that engage the interests of school-age children.
The Village at Rainbow Station’s multiple locations throughout Richmond offer your school-age child, up to age 14, stimulating recreational activities and homework supervision.
The City of Richmond Parks and Rec After School Program allows children who are in kindergarten through fifth grade to participate in educational and recreational activities each and every day of the school year! They promote the “learning is fun” philosophy.
Team Up Richmond provides after school activities for students in each of the city’s middle schools, four elementary schools and two high schools with a free after school environment that combines academics, tutoring, athletics, performing arts and personal growth and development programs.
Jack and Jill School’s after school programs provide homework assistance, supervised play, computers, Drama, Music, Stretch ‘n’ grow, playground time and more in a safe, stimulating and relaxed environment. Transportation available from the following elementary schools: Ridge, Pemberton, Skipwith, Maybeury, Tuckahoe, Pinchbeck, and Jackson Davis.
Greater Richmond ARC’s After-School Programs provide structured recreational and leisure opportunities – both in the community and center-based – for school-aged persons with developmental disabilities. ARC has two after school sites – on Richmond City’s Northside and at Camp Baker in Chesterfield County.
The Youth Life Learning Center provides a safe and structured environment for children after school. Certified teachers and trained volunteer mentors instruct the children daily from 2:30 PM-6:00 PM to encourage the children’s ability to complete their homework successfully and strengthen their academic skills.
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ARTICLE UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 – Next test dates: SAT – Oct 6 and Nov 3; ACT – Oct 27. These are by far the most popular test dates for Seniors because it is their last chance to improve scores before they’re inked into college applications. Contact us if your student needs help!
Do you ever wonder why and how tutoring works? How are tutors able to help students?
As students head back to school, lots of parents are asking these questions. Many are already preparing and planning for college prep exams such as PSAT, SAT, and ACT exams – and the question of tutors for teens comes up often.
College Tutors provide excellent tutoring services for children and teens in the Richmond area. They help students of all ages reach their full potential. College Tutors ensure their tutors are well-trained and prepared to make learning fun and effective.
The following offers other great reasons you may want to consider a tutor during the school year:
- Tutoring works because students get personalized, one-on-one attention to start with. Teachers are limited with the amount of individualized time they can offer students and this means some kids may need a little more help. Tutors are committed to your student during a tutoring session and they are able to assess an individual’s strengths and weaknesses. This allows the tutor to offer the best possible teaching and learning experience. Students are
often more responsive to learning with a tutor than with their own parents too. - Tutors take advantage of the one-on-one time to also teach organization, time management, note-taking, studying, and test taking skills.
- Tutoring also allows kids to interact directly with their “teacher”. They can ask questions or offer hypothetical situations and discuss them with their tutor. Most students feel less intimidated with a tutor because they are not asking questions in front of an entire classroom of their peers.Tutors encourage questions and interaction and make sure each individual feels comfortable expressing thoughts and ideas in multiple ways.
- College Tutors also help kids establish good study habits and teach them valuable research skills. They make it fun to research and explore answers to questions. They don’t just give your child the answer but they help him or her figure out how to find answers for themselves.
- With their relationship-based tutoring, College Tutors can determine the best way an individual student learns and then use that to help target the needs and to customize the approach. With the parent’s permission, a College Tutor can use the school’s portal to review what was shared in the classroom to prepare a student for tests, or to concentrate on areas needing attention.
- Some children learn better through reading material while others prefer mind-mapping, drawing, discussing, or writing down information. Tutors focus on the way a student prefers to learn to reinforce information and learning. This is particularly important for teens and older students who have developed some preferences already. It is also a time to introduce other creative methods of learning to them.
- Qualified tutors also help high school students prepare for college. They help students prepare for PSAT, ACT, and SAT exams so they perform their very best. They can make a difference in whether or not the student gets into the college of choice.
College Tutors Builds Stronger Families® by offering a complete set of customized tutoring, homework help and college prep services.
- They offer a complete set of one-on-one customized tutoring for all ages and all subjects including college test prep.
- Their tutoring services are provided through one-on-one role model tutors and tailored to each student’s individual needs.
- Tutors are selected for students based on subject matter and grade level to assure students get optimal results from tutoring services. For example, teens require a different type of tutor than those in primary grades.
That is what makes College Tutors different — and that is what makes their students successful.
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Vicki Daniel, Owner of Richmond's College Nannies & Tutors
It’s back-to-school and a return to busy routines including homework, extracurricular activities and family time. As you prepare your children for learning this year, it time to start thinking about tutoring services. College Nannies and Tutors is a locally owned Richmond-based business that offers customized tutoring, homework help and college prep services. Most kids respond much better to tutors than they do to their own parents when it comes to studying. With your Richmondmom.com savvy saver card, you can even get a tutoring session free with your enrollment.
College Tutors also make it possible for you to have more time with your family and kids doing things you enjoy because you’ll spend less time with the kids stressing over homework. Tutors can improve life for everyone in the family.
They offer a unique way to provide your child with an added advantage when it comes to excelling in school, acing standardized tests, and more.
- College Test Prep is a great way to help kids perform at their best on PSAT, ACT and SAT exams. Don’t wait until the last minute and try to cram it all in. College Tutors make it easier to reach excellent scores by focusing on the most important areas of study for standardized tests. Now is the time to start preparing for the October 4, 2011 SAT/ACT tests too. All test prep students can take free practice exams at the start of tutoring and before the actual test.
- Study Skills are perfect for kids who are frustrated or just don’t have the organizational skills to manage time, prepare for tests, and study. Tutors can take the anxiety out of schoolwork and help kids organize their work and assignments for greater ease in studying.
- Homework Help is a way to help kids complete their homework, especially in challenging subjects like physics, chemistry, and algebra. Some kids just need a little extra help — and tutors can save you valuable time so you have more family time together too.
- And speaking of Math, many kids struggle with arithmetic, geometry, algebra, calculus and trigonometry. Many of their tutors specialize in math and they can really help your student grasp the concepts in their relationship-based one-on-one tutoring.
- Science is easier to understand when one-on-one tutors address individual student needs and customize tutoring accordingly. They know how to make it fun to learn about science.
- Reading and Writing are fundamental and kids who have College Tutors consistently improve in their abilities to do both. It’s amazing what a little help from a professional tutor can do to make school and life easier for your child. Kids who learn to read well do better in every subject.
Tutors as Mentors
College Tutors are great mentors for students too. They are all current college students, college graduates, and teachers who are successful in their pursuit of educational excellence. They love working with students and watching them improve and excel. They have the skills, attitude, and aptitude to make it happen. Mentoring young students is one important way the tutors can help kids succeed in every area of life.Special Needs
Some students have special needs and College Tutors have the training and skills to help. Kids with ADHD or dyslexia can benefit significantly from working with one of their College Tutors. They have tutors with specialized training to work with kids who have learning challenges and disabilities. They know what it takes to help them improve.
Don’t wait until your child is struggling in a subject to seek help. Give your student an advantage early so he can continually improve and excel. And with your Richmondmom.com savvy saver card, the first tutoring session is free with one-time enrollment fee.
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Visit the College Nannies and Tutors website for more information or call them directly at 804-346-2242.
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