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Virtual Tutoring
There’s no doubt that this school year brings many uncertainties and a whole lot of anxiety to parents and kids. We’re here to help take the burden off your plate and improve your child’s skills, grades and study habits. Using top-notch online video conferencing with interactive whiteboards and polling, our tutors (87% of whom have a master’s degree) make learning so engaging it feels as if they’re in the same room as your child.
In-Home Tutoring
For elementary students, we offer in-home tutoring in certain areas throughout the Washington, D.C. area. We recognize that some of our youngest learners benefit from in-person learning and for that reason, we are here to serve your family.
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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.
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This Season’s Best Student Stocking Stuffers
Thinking of a last-minute gift that will make learning fun? Take a look at our recommendations for stuffing your kid’s stocking with gifts that will be both popular and educational. E-readers such as Amazon’s Kindle or Barnes and Noble’s Nook – All ages E-readers are perfect for students of all ages. They have internal dictionaries … Read more
When Homework and Perfectionism Collide
Does your child erase and redo homework over and over again until it’s just right? Is anything less than 100% not good enough? Welcome to the world of perfectionism, where unrealistic expectations are daily and unrelenting. Perfectionists engage in frequent hypercritical self-talk, bringing themselves down and creating a whole lot of stress within the family. … Read more
“Tech Breaks” Can Help Students to Focus on Homework and Finish Faster!
I’ve always been interested in research-based ways to help students complete their homework more efficiently. As parents, it’s our natural instinct to say things like “Turn that off!”, “Stop texting”, or “Facebook can wait. Do you have to check your account while doing homework?”. But in reality, our kids may “need” their technology and perhaps … Read more
Upcoming Parent Presentations in Your Area!
These workshops, presented by Ann Dolin, are free and open to the public! Thursday, November 15th 7pm – Cunningham Park Elementary, Vienna, VA Starting Off on the Right Foot: 10 Powerful Solutions to Ensure a Stress-Free School Year Wednesday, November 16th 7pm – St. Charles School, Arlington, VA 5 Proven Strategies for Raising an Academically … Read more
Why Is Reading So Hard for Some Kids?
Picture two students, side by side, reading a fairytale from a storybook. One student easily reads with expression and enthusiasm, “Once Upon a Time”. The other student slowly reads “On up a tim.” Both students live in the same neighborhood, have educated parents that read to them at night, and were exposed to literature at … Read more