At Educational Connections, we’re more than just a tutoring company.
We believe that every student, even the most accomplished ones, can use a little help with optimizing their study habits. For that reason, we incorporate skills like staying organized, planning ahead to reduce procrastination, and study techniques into most everything we do. We offer three services: Subject Tutoring, Executive Function Coaching, and for those applying to college, SAT and ACT preparation.
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Subject Coaching
We meet students where they are. At Educational Connections, we have an outstanding virtual coaching program proven to fill in the gaps, keep students on track, improve executive function skills, and make parent lives a lot less stressful. Our virtual program allows our coaches to meet your student where they are in terms of academics, schedule and a style of learning that is as comfortable as it is efficient.
Test Preparation
Our expert test prep tutors individualize private, online sessions to help students prepare for high-stakes standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, and SSAT. Solid test scores can make a big difference in whether students are admitted to the college or private school of their choice, even when tests are optional.
Executive Function Coaching
Our Executive Function Coaching is a unique, research-based program to help your child master the skills they need to succeed in school and life. In this program, your child will learn how to get organized, manage their time well, study effectively, and stay motivated.
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Blog and Resources
What Obama Said Last Week Could Change Our Classrooms
Have you noticed that so much of the instruction in our kids’ classrooms revolves around getting students to pass state tests? It seems that requisition of facts, and not critical thinking and creativity, is the name of the game. That’s all about to change. On February 9th, President Obama announced that ten states would … Read more
EC Success Stories: Charlie Rosas
From El Salvador to Stanford Here at Educational Connections, we’ve been blessed to be a part of the lives of some truly incredible students over the past 14 years. We’ve taught children with disabilities how to read, helped young adults get into colleges they had never dreamed of, and inspired countless students to realize … Read more
The 4 Kinds of “Careless Errors” and How to Fix Them
We get a lot of questions about careless errors from parents, tutors, and students alike. In my experience, these are the four most common careless errors I’ve come across along with some effective, field-tested solutions for you to try: 1) Dropping Negative Signs – This can also mean switching the sign mid problem or … Read more
Why won’t my child ask for help in class?
Tactics parents should avoid, and 3 powerful strategies to turn your child into a confident learner. “My child won’t raise her hand in class! If she just asked her teacher for help, she wouldn’t be so frustrated with her homework.” If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Asking for help is not easy for … Read more
Talk So Your Kids Will Listen
Over the last 20 years, I’ve worked with hundreds of parents facing all kinds of homework and study issues. Many have been successful in dealing with these issues, but others have not. Those who have made the greatest progress have done two things: They have opened up lines of communication within their household and they … Read more