Well, I'm excited to kick off this new challenge by expressing how much joy I get in tutoring young people. I would have never imagined all those years ago, waaaaaaayyyyy back when I was a child loving to read . . . reading for the enjoyment of it . . . and actually just loving … Continue reading Adventures in Tutoring Daily Challenge – Day 1
Well, I've officially completed my tutoring sessions with the scholars at the academy for this academic year. Last Thursday was my last day. So, I'm now in the planning stage for my upcoming summer tutoring program. No summer break for this old girl. And, let me just say that I am in no way feeling … Continue reading Reading Coaching
If there's one thing I've learned on my path to Simplifying Life, it's this -- Break down the overwhelm in order to conquer it. In my self-published book, Playground Instruction for the Growing Adult, I stated that "tasks are less intimidating (especially the undesirable ones) when you can view them in more manageable, bite-sized work … Continue reading Tutoring Lesson #2: Break Down Difficult Tasks into Bite-Sized Pieces
Yes, timing is everything. The saying holds true, even in tutoring. And let me clarify here. I mean "timing" as in when the tutoring session actually takes place. That's it. Simple thought process, but the application of it isn't always executed when it comes to instructing the young as well as the older learner. Now, … Continue reading Tutoring Lesson #1: Timing is Everything
