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argo pants, Henleys, light-up Buzz Lightyear sneakers—check. Toy Sto-
ry 3 backpack/lunch tote combo—check. School lunch must-haves—check. Folders, notebooks, pencils, erasers, paper, cray- ons—check. It’s back to school. But before long, some parents must start shopping again. This time, it’s not for an item at the lo- cal store—it’s for a tutor to help their child.
According to Executive Director Bob Smith and Center Director Paula Sandillo at Beth- lehem’s Huntingdon Learning Center, there are warning signs parents will see when their child needs a tutor. These include dropping grades, letters from the teacher about lack of participation, and homework not being completed.
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Rather than provide a quick-solution, Huntingdon’s tutors empower students with the skills needed for a long-lasting educa- tion. “A tutor should fi nd the root cause of educational issues. Then the tutor should have solutions to the issues. The setting should be comfortable. Parents should re- ceive progress reports. Standardized tests should measure progress.”
Founded in 1977, Huntingdon offers aca- demic evaluation and personalized learning programs to students ages 5 to 17. The tu- tor’s goal is to have the student master skills that are critical to boost confi dence, which strengthens the motivation to learn. Students are handed back their self-esteem and they
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