8 August 6 - 19, 2011 Tutoring from Page 1 Bill Davies of Tutor Doctor
“One of the main reasons is because their child’s grades are refl ecting problem areas,” he says, explaining that, while reading and math typically pose the most diffi culty for school-aged children, “in my experience, individual, one-on-one tutoring always makes a difference.”
“We have found students benefi t from at least two sessions per week. Usually sessions are about one hour each for elementary age, and can be up to two to three hours per session for high school students and adults, depending on the subject.” Before trusting a tutor with their child, parents “should absolutely insist” on a background check, says Davies, and while tutors needn’t be credentialed teachers, “they should be profi cient in the subject material and willing to keep a consistent schedule.”
“In our current economy, it seems everyone wants to earn extra income,” he explains. “Some try their hand at tutoring, even though their tutoring abilities may be lacking.”
Tutors should keep an open line of communication not only with parents, but also with teachers, “so there is a clear understanding of what the learning objectives are, and the time frame in which the child is expected to learn new skills.”
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MAKES HOUSE CALLS: Tutor Doctor sends qualified tutors to students homes to help them with their studies. Bill Davies of Tutor Doctor also attends trade shows with his company mascot.
“We use the student’s current homework as a starting point, and work from there,” Davies explains. “Sometimes we have to go back and fi ll in the missing building blocks, while at the same time help the student grasp new concepts.”
While poor academic performance can be frustrating for all involved, Davies advises parents to
be realistic regarding their child’s improvement. “Occasionally a parent may expect great results with minimal commitment,” he says. “Parents need to realize that their child did not arrive with low grades overnight. Therefore, they shouldn’t expect one or two tutoring sessions to get the job done. Parents should be able to measure the success or progress of a tutoring program by periodic progress reports, and see an increase in their child’s overall test scores. One of the tenets of Tutor Doctor is that, given the right environment and tools, all students can succeed.” To learn more about Tutor Doctor, or to schedule a free in-home consultation, call 623-302-8898 or visit
www.tutordoctor-phx.com.
K. M. Lang lives and writes in Sun Groves. To contact her, email
KMLang@SanTanSun.com.
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