Selecting the Best Tutor in Northern Virginia
How can we help secure customized tutoring support or executive function coaching for him or her to make the next school year a success?
Erin Ebert
How Often Does My Child Need Tutoring Sessions?
I speak with parents every day about their children’s tutoring needs and I’d have to say one of the most common questions I hear is, “How often will my child need tutoring sessions?” As any parent prepares to decide how to best support their child academically outside of the classroom, this is certainly a question … Read more
How to Organize Your Upper Elementary Student
On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the most organized, how organized is your student? Are you the parent of a child who has struggled with keeping organized since Kindergarten? Does your son’s backpack house a mound of crumpled papers by the third week of September? If this sounds familiar, we have a … Read more
Getting High School Students Organized
If you’re the parent of a high school student, you probably know about block scheduling. For freshmen, block scheduling is likely a new concept. Most high schools in the DC metro area operate on a block scheduling system. Basically, this means most classes meet every other day for a longer period. For example, a student … Read more
Does My Child Need a Tutor?
Have you ever hired a tutor for your child? Chances are you’ve at least thought about arranging for supplemental support – either one on one or in small group form – outside the classroom. From remedial support and catch up, to enrichment and getting ahead, working with a tutor is becoming the norm. Parents want … Read more
My Smart Student Isn’t Trying
Remember when your son first started school? He was thrilled about his new class, his teacher, his school supplies, even the idea of assignments. It made him feel grown up and like his older brother. He was so eager to learn! Fast forward a few years; how did this precocious child become so lethargic about … Read more
Learning Styles: Why They Matter
Have you ever been trying to remember something and found yourself pacing around the room? Do you click your pen while trying to find the right words to close an email? Do you tap your foot while watching an instructional video online? If you relate to any of these items, you might be a kinesthetic … Read more
Is Your Child Resistant to Tutoring?
Ahh summertime! The school year has finally come to an end and we have a few months of lazy poolside days ahead of us. I bet this time of year is a favorite for most kids. For now, gone are the days of book reports and chapter tests. Resistant to Tutoring I received a call … Read more
How to Nurture Creativity in Young Kids
I spoke with a mom from Chevy Chase earlier this week who was inquiring about summer tutoring options for her son. A rising third grader, her son loved school and was excited about the prospect of working with a tutor over the summer. A curious child who loved math and science, he was also and … Read more
Hot Summer Reads for Students
Summer vacation is often associated with leisurely days of kicking back and relaxing with a good book. Without the hustle and bustle of the school year, the summer months provide time to tackle that list of books you’ve been dying to read. For many of us, this sounds like near perfection, but for many of … Read more