by Jamie | Oct 11, 2016 | High School, Tutoring
Parent-teacher conferences can be a huge help for students and parents to be on the same page. But when grades aren’t quite what you’d hoped, it’s time to regroup and figure out how to help your student improve, not only grades, but also better understanding in weak...
by Jamie | May 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
With the sun and the play, it can be hard to convince your kids that studying during the summer is a good idea. However, the benefits of summer tutoring can help to round out your child’s education and to maintain the structure and flow of school. Here are some...
by Jamie | Apr 22, 2016 | ACT, Test Prep, Tutoring
The ACT is a key milestone in the pursuit of higher education and as such it is essential to give yourself the best chance at success. Your score can help you decide where you apply to college, and can be a major factor in where you are accepted. Here at Totally...
by Jamie | Apr 22, 2016 | Tutoring
Reading is an essential aspect of learning for every grade, even for non-literary subjects. Reading opens doors to difficult subjects and can provide fun and entertainment in a simple and organic way. Here are a few methods to help your child have fun with...
by Madeleine | Jul 3, 2015 | ACT, College, High School, Tutoring
Time-management skills are essential to success in all areas of life including work, education, family life, and health. Ideally, a person learns about time management through parental, athletic, and academic coaching. And a lucky percentage of the population has an...
by Jamie | Jun 27, 2015 | High School, Tutoring
Summer reading is imperative for students to maintain and strengthen their reading abilities. Some students love to immerse themselves in books over the summer, but others want to just check out and take a break. Children who read throughout the summer will increase...
by Madeleine | Jun 19, 2015 | College, High School, Tutoring
Most students lose two months of math skills, and low-income students tend to lose even more than that in reading achievement, according to the National Summer Learning Association, which is advocating Summer Learning Day on Friday, June 19. Combatting summer learning...
by Jamie | Jun 2, 2015 | ACT, College, High School, Tutoring
It is the end of the school year. Some students and parents are jumping for joy, breathing a sigh of relief, and making summer plans. Other parents are pulling their hair out trying to figure out how to occupy their kids all summer. Look at these staggering facts...
by Madeleine | May 26, 2015 | College, High School, Test Prep, Tutoring
Formal education is an exceptional medium for learning how to plan, prioritize, and prepare to meet goals. Once good organization and time management become habits, these skills will lead to success beyond the classroom—on the athletic field, in the workforce, and in...
by Madeleine | May 18, 2015 | ACT, College, High School, Tutoring
Use this simple to-do list for your children, teens, or yourself. Get organized and then get to it! Tip: Print it on bright paper, so it won’t get lost in the backpack or on the desk. Get more ideas on planning in our upcoming blog post this week....
