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www.G-IronTutor.comAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00515646607276648403noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6717568453547096001.post-72107666957823154602015-08-04T12:24:00.002-07:002015-08-04T12:31:17.534-07:00Change in 2015-2016 HoursTalk about a long time since an update!<br />
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Thank you to my students who stuck with me during last school year's ups and down. They weren't easy but seeing my students progress, make jokes, and be their best HONESTLY got me through some pretty tough days.<br />
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Thank you to each and every one of you!<br />
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<a name='more'></a>So here we are at the beginning of a new school year and I have made a drastic change to my work hours.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Obviously, I understand the difficulty of this time frame for many of you with after school activities, getting home from work, etc. However, because most, if not all, of you are now online, We can work this to our advantage. If you desperately need a time slot in the afternoon, you MUST schedule with me NOW! These are golden tickets and parents have already taken most of these times. If you want a guaranteed after school spot, you MUST contact me NOW! </span><b><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #20124d;">What if you can't make any of my availability?</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here is one suggested that can work for us. I can create a lesson for you that will be available to watch the day of our tutoring. This lesson will be completely customizable for your student, their specific homework, and in their specific learning style. Your student may send an email, leave a voicemail, or record a video with their questions (and of course a copy of their homework). I will record a video SPECIFICALLY for them that they can save, rewatch, pause, and comment on. So if they have any questions, I will be able to reply quickly via email. It's like Youtube or Khan Academy, but you actually get to TALK to me and I TALK back for YOU! Pretty convenient. Videos will be at least an hour long (or dependent on a time we suggest). Videos can also be broken up into segments so specific strategies can be worked on individually. </span><b> </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is not a problem at all! Tutoring online in the above ways are two great options for you! My availability is listed as Eastern Standard Time. Students across seas in Europe will find these "after school time" convenient.<b> </b>Students in later time zones, such as the rest of the U.S. should take advantage of before school tutoring. I know this may seem counter intuitive and even problematic for those of you who wake up at 4am for a bus, but tutoring in the morning can reinforce what you studied the night before, answer last minute questions before the test, and wake you up for the rest of your school day! Seems crazy, but I tutor lots of HIGH SCHOOL students (yup, you read that right!) early in the morning and THEY LOVE IT! You may just love it too!</span></span></span></span><br />
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So here are my 3 tips/wishes I have for all of my students!</div>
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<b>1. Come prepared!</b></div>
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My elementary kids are usually pretty good with this one. Have your paper and pencils lined up before I walk through the door. Be ready to hand me your homework and/or if you had questions, those questions written out. Use my time!!! I am a willing resource! Please ask me questions, tell me your silly story that helped get you through the day, and ALWAYS have extra batteries for your calculator, pens, graphing paper, etc. If we finish our lesson early, you better believe I'm gonna push you to the next level! :)</div>
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<b>2. Have a positive attitude!</b></div>
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When I walk into a room and you greet me with a big smile and telling me a joke you heard...Man! That is CONTAGIOUS! We'll be making math puns all through geometry! And even when it is "one of <i>those</i> days," we can still have a great session! I have wiped away a few tears before a session starts and I know what it is like to just need to BREATHE! Just be honest with me and I'll do what I can to help you succeed and push through our tutoring session so you're as successful as YOU can be! :)</div>
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<b>3. Be willing!</b></div>
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In order to tutor with me, the student must be willing to be tutored, have a desire to try, and be respectful. A willingness to learn, explore, and be creative is NECESSARY for life-long success. At some point, <b><u>every single student </u></b>(not their parent, friend, teacher, etc. but his/herself!) must realize that if he/she is going to succeed, he/she has to work for it.</div>
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And as a student of life, I hold myself accountable for those three tips as well!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00515646607276648403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6717568453547096001.post-20368709185156132582014-08-12T07:55:00.001-07:002014-08-12T08:52:30.133-07:00Robin Williams<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>This is not a long post, but one I felt I needed to write. Be aware, <u>it is more personal than professional</u>--as his death hits home.</b></span><br />
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Robin Williams had an amazing skill that is necessary for our educators and students today. Robin Williams was a mastermind at improvisation, he could change his voice, his personality, and his words to enhance any situation. Such amazing skills are needed when we teach students ANY subject. Let's remember to help our students come out of their shells, be silly, and run with their mistakes.<br />
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As a former comedian myself, the news of his passing really hurts. We do improv comedy using the <u>"greats"</u> as our models, Williams often topping that list. But oh, if I could count how many "outgoing", "funny", and "creative" people I've met that battle depression or some type of derivative (self-harm, eating disorder, bipolar, drug abuse, etc.)...<br />
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As an educator, I am an extra set of eyes to look for signs that might be stemming from a health issue such as those above. I am also an extra set of arms to give hugs, handshakes, and high fives. Both are necessary if we are going to help.<br />
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I tell my students that I pray for them--because really, that is the most important thing anyone can do for someone else. Robin William's death is a reminder that no one is immune to sin's hold. Be careful <i>(and I am speaking to myself as well)</i>, nothing in life is worthwhile if it is not through Jesus Christ.<br />
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I've been down that road and if it had not been for that moment I sat in my kitchen February 2010 where <u>I admitted to myself and to God</u> that I actually 100% believe that Jesus Christ is God and that I would have to live my for Him and not my own pleasures... it could have been me as the deceased comedian. <b>Praise the Lord </b>that we all still have a chance RIGHT NOW to realize how small we are and that there is a loving God (Jesus Christ) that doesn't want us to be hurt. <i>And if you have questions about what I am talking about, please feel free to email me and/or visit this page <a href="http://ubc-atl.com/how-to-get-to-heaven-from-atlanta/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</i><br />
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I don't know William's relationship with the Lord, I hope he knew Him. And I pray Christ is glorified as He comforts his family, friends, and the world through the loss of a very inspirational man.<br />
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<i>P.S. And I hate to have to write this but we all know what the internet is like. If you have a negative comment to say, please reconsider as people mourn this man's passing. If you still want to mention something to me that might be taken negatively, please contact me privately.</i><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00515646607276648403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6717568453547096001.post-63516954978964466532014-08-09T16:22:00.004-07:002014-08-09T16:25:06.046-07:00Home Office Style plus a FREEBIE!Oh yes, summer is STILL technically around... but all these kids back in school sure shortened it! haha<br />
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My summer project is now... COMPLETE!! I have finished organizing my husband's desk into my home office! It doesn't look super creative, and it sure is still a work in progress, but I am very happy to have things organized and easy to find!<br />
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I have back to the future all over my office, because... I LOVE <u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">BACK TO THE FUTURE</u>!!!!<br />
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My brother gave me a painting of the time machine delorean adapted from old hotel art. It is titled "Makin' Like A Tree". Then I of course have the remote control time machine that my husband used to propose to me :) <i>The ring accidentally fell out so I knew he was about to propose! haha</i><br />
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And I have a gift I gave to my husband for our first anniversary. A shadow box including my veil with a picture of us from our wedding day with our vows. It's a good reminder that my first priority is always the home; even while working on my own business.</div>
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And my cutest part, organized binders for all of my small business needs! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Office-Binder-Covers-Tabs-1383199" target="_blank">These are up on Teachers Pay Teachers for FREEEEEEEEEE!</a></span> They each have a verse on them that reminds me to be humble, honest, and trustworthy in all of my dealings (yes that includes taxes! haha). I've also included the side tab for each binder! Definitely take them!! If you want a different color, just let me know and I can change the chevron colors for you :)</div>
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"Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." Mark 12:17</div>
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"And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches." Proverbs 24:4</div>
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"Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth." Ephesians 4:28</div>
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"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." Romans 12:2</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00515646607276648403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6717568453547096001.post-31283059766769545352014-07-25T11:33:00.001-07:002014-07-25T11:33:25.216-07:00Back to School Tutoring 101Hey everyone!<br />
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I had a great vacation with my husband and now it's time to get back to work! My college students are rocking their finals this week and my summer tutoring kids are getting used to all the fun review games we've been playing! <i>I have seriously played Spanish charades at least twice a week!</i><br />
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Just like teachers who have to prep their classrooms, tutors have to start getting their fall gear set up! Here are a few projects I am working on to get ready for the crazy fall rush!<br />
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<b>1. Closing summer with a pretty bow!</b><br />
I did not have any "down" time this summer with tutoring! My schedule was almost as busy as the school year. So instead of rushing through this semester and scrambling into fall, I am making sure I give closure to all of my summer students. This means checking up on their finals, doing summer rap up math games to make sure we've accomplished our goals, and reassessing students with <a href="http://LetsGoLearn.com/">LetsGoLearn.com</a> (I love them! Read more about them on their website!)<br />
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<b>2. Speaking of Lets Go Learn...</b><br />
As I start the new school year and begin seeing new math students, I will keep stepping toward making informed quantitative decisions with my teaching. So all of my math students will be offered a LetsGoLearn.com assessment. It is an inexpensive way to get loads and I mean LOADS of information on math and reading skills. One test is as inexpensive as $20 and the price goes down with multiple tests or with the occasional coupon. Not only do I discuss the results with the parent (and student if desired) but I also take qualitative notes to get a well-rounded picture of my students before we tackle tutoring. The statistics nerd in me gets sooooo happy with Lets Go Learn! :)<br />
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<b>3. Piling Papers in Pretty Piles!</b><br />
I am on a mission to organize my home office before the fall semester. The real reason (other than cleaning my home) is to be ready for the new students I will be receiving and the old ones that will end tutoring this year. (My seniors... gotta hold back dem tears!!) Everything from business receipts to my Teachers Pay Teachers material, it all needs to be printed, shredded, organized, piled, and ready for the incoming 2014-2015 paperwork storm that is a-brewing!<br />
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<b>4. New Scheduling Methods!</b><br />
I know I am not the only one that wishes they could clone a receptionist out of themselves! My schedule has to be my most important tools (other than my brain and Bible of course!). I am working on a new scheduling system that will allow parents and students to CHOOSE the time they would like to meet! So we don't have to wait hours for an email response or call back! Check out the details on that soon!<br />
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<b>5. Food and Family Frenzy!</b><br />
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Those are the 5 things I am doing before school starts! <i>Of course, school starts after Labor Day back home in California... so I'm giving myself that deadline instead of the first week of August! haha</i><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00515646607276648403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6717568453547096001.post-72896970172975920282014-06-25T16:00:00.000-07:002014-06-25T16:00:03.973-07:00Welcome JenniferWho is this Jennifer you speak of??<br />
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Well, you might know her as the <a href="http://overteach.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Overstimulated Teacher</a>! And not only is she an AMAZING teacher here in our Peach state but she is now the first official G-Iron Tutor TUTOR (aside from me, of course)!<br />
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That's right! I have just expanded my business to south of Atlanta for all primary subjects from Kindergarten through 5th grade under the intelligence and direction of Ms. Jennifer!<br />
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It means G-Iron Tutor is growing and expanding! Praise the Lord for the exciting changes God is bringing on! I greatly appreciate your prayers as we help students learn and succeed!<br />
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I'll let her explain that on her blog (<a href="http://overteach.blogspot.com/">overteach.blogspot.com</a>) in more detail (she is on vacation right now). :) But she gets to see even more kids grow in knowledge than she would in just her regular classroom!<br />
And while you're at it! Don't forget to follow Ms. Jennifer on social media to get a better feel on her personality and teaching style!<br />
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If you are ready to help your child/student succeed under my guidance or the guidance of Ms. Jennifer, please <a href="http://www.g-irontutor.com/#!contact/c2ua" target="_blank">CONTACT</a> me through my webpage! I am so very happy and ecstatic that I can rely on such a God-fearing lady like Ms. Jennifer, with my precious students!<br />
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Ready to start? Visit my <a href="http://g-irontutor.com/" target="_blank">website</a> for more information on my policy and prices to get started!!! Woop woop!<br />
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Originally a Southern California girl, I was no stranger to heat! And having lived in Western New York, I was no stranger to humidity. But the one thing I was not prepared for... was this AWFUL NOISE: <i>(It's 3 minutes long, just 4 seconds is enough!)</i></div>
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We have now been married for almost 2 years (less than 1 month away!) and every Wednesday at noon, I hear that beautiful sound! I praise the Lord I've only heard it in <b>real</b> action three times. Preparing for a severe storm like a tornado was something I did as soon as we moved in! If you live any where in tornado alley or where thunderstorms abound, I highly recommend the Red Cross Tornado App! It gives you real time updates on storms and even has a fun quiz to see if you are prepared for a weather emergency!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00515646607276648403noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6717568453547096001.post-53361304535131004272014-06-10T18:38:00.002-07:002014-06-10T19:13:58.137-07:00The GIFT of DyslexiaHey ya'll! (I'm becoming southern!)<br />
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As some of you may or may not know, I was tested for dyslexia in college after years of struggling with reading. Even though I was an honor roll student throughout high school and college, I still struggled to study because reading gave me headaches and my writing often flip flopped itself.<br />
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When I was tested, not only did I have some dyslexic qualities but also leaned toward ADHD! And to top it all off, some of my quirky habits were actually attributed to OCD. Phew! All of sudden, everything made sense in my academic career.<br />
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I thought everyone's eyes darted rapidly back and forth while reading a small text. I thought everyone needed to readjust themselves in their seat every 10 seconds. I thought everyone needed to scratch their fingers at a perfect rhythm while typing. Welp, guess not! Haha!<br />
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I learned to overcome a lot of my struggles on my own through my desire to succeed. My mild cases of each of the above categories was a true blessing in disguise. As a tutor, I work with many brilliant students! Some of them showing their success in academics and others not so much. <a href="http://the-tutor-house.com/" target="_blank">The Tutor House</a> had a great interview with Beth Shier (working with the <a href="http://www.davislearn.com/" target="_blank">Davis Learning Strategies</a>). This great center helps students with learning difficulties and reading problems. From there, I took their advice and bought the book<i> The Gift of Dyslexia</i> by Ron Davis.<br />
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What an amazing book! Every single description I totally connected with! The way the explain symptoms and the brilliance of this learning <u>difference</u> shows the beauty that can be achieved by people that use their brain differently! I bought this book to help a student who has a few dyslexic tendencies. and it sure is FUN!<br />
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I am in NO way connected to the Davis Learning Strategies site or company. I just needed to review their book because of the brilliance of their book! Check out the webinar posted by The Tutor House to learn more about how people with dyslexia and other learning differences think.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00515646607276648403noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6717568453547096001.post-66936716403591094002014-05-23T16:00:00.000-07:002014-05-23T16:00:03.402-07:00New Student Butterflies!I get an email from my website or through one of the various tutoring services I am part of, and after a series of communications, a date and time are set!<br />
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Oh, it's the new student butterflies!! Here are some things I always do to prepare for a new student:<br />
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<b>1. Check my Availability</b><br />
Didn't I already check my availability when I booked the student? Well yes, that is exactly what I mean! Availability isn't about having an hour in between each student. Do I have time to take out my dog? Do I have time for traffic? Do I have time for <i>MY OTHER STUDENTS?? </i><br />
Too often, the idea of an extra couple bucks can seem so attractive, but it is extremely important that I make sure I have enough time to answer questions my students may have about their homework and that I have enough time to prepare for my next session with them!<br />
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<b>2. Study and Review!</b><br />
Okay, I don't review basic arithmetic for my 3rd graders, but I do review test taking strategies, fun games, and software information! I make a living out of KNOWING things and TEACHING those things to others--it only makes sense for me to review the material or supplies I will be working with if I plan to get paid for my services. And yes, I do have to review for college and high school courses! <i>I don't remember every single reagent used in organic chemistry or every single irregular verb in Spanish, so STUDY STUDY STUDY!</i><br />
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<b>3. Prepare my Bag</b><br />
If you are teacher, you know the importance of a good school bag! <i>Recommendations would be nice actually! I need a new one!</i> It is the responsibility of my students to have paper, pencils, homework, math books, etc. not mine. But of course I have extras! I make sure I am stocked with those essentials and whatever else I am working with for the entire day! Currently I have pens, alphabet cards, bouncy balls, and plain computer paper in my bag/car. You never know when that <b>perfect</b> activity will come to mind! So be prepared for any and all activities!!<br />
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<b>4. Revisit my Website</b><br />
Okay, this isn't a plug for myself! But I really do review my policy and prices listed on my website. Having booked a new student, we have already discussed pricing, location, etc. but something new might pop up (and it almost always done!). I have to be ready with knowing my up to date policy information as well as the ins and outs of my business. The first meeting is the best time to ask about my tutoring style, personality, and policy. So I have to be ready to answer any question a student or parent may have!<br />
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<b>5. SMILE!</b><br />
This is not just some selling point! I really have to smile when I meet a new student! I am so blessed by Jesus Christ to have my own business--and booking a new student means I am expanding! I smile not only with my students (who are nervous to be meeting with a tutor), or with parents (who are nervous about a stranger teaching their precious baby), but for myself! Even if I just came from a session where a student did not try or want to learn, a new session is a new chance! What an opportunity to serve the Lord through education with multiple people every single day! If that don't make ya smile, I dunno wut will!<br />
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<b>Have fun preparing your students for summer!!! </b>Take the sun as an opportunity for new adventures in the tutoring world!! :)<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00515646607276648403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6717568453547096001.post-62712553702038679592014-05-09T16:00:00.000-07:002014-05-09T16:00:00.453-07:00I'm Not a Great Tutor<b>I'm not a great tutor.</b><br />
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Before a test or final as I pack up my things from a session; I turn to my students to let them know that I will be praying for their exam. And the wonders of this past week have shown me that <u>I am not responsible for my students' successes.</u><br />
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I praise God He has allowed me to retain knowledge from my past and given me the ability to share it in an engaging manner. And I praise Him for helping my students recall information and apply it. No, I cannot say that I am the reason why my students are rocking A's and B's this semester.<br />
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This past week has been our revival week. Two nights ago, our guest preacher Bro. Darrell Hayes spoke about how we need to just trust Christ that everything will work according to His plan for our good. And I can say that this message has wrung true on so many different levels with my students.<br />
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I want my students to know that when I say I will pray for their test, exam, quiz, etc. I am praying for more than just that. I cannot enter a business endeavor with someone without lifting them up for a <b>blessing</b>. <i>Because my students are such huge <b>blessings</b> to me!</i><br />
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If you are one of my students please know that I pray for your grades, your health, your safety, your family, your future goals, any specific requests that you tell me, and most importantly, that you would trust in Christ wholeheartedly as Savior.<br />
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I do this in private, I do this alone, and <b>I keep my specific prayers only between the Lord and me</b>. <b><i>You are not alone </i></b>in your journey through education. You have a prayer warrior any time of day in someone unexpected--<u>your tutor</u>.<br />
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Because <u>I am not responsible</u> for your success, no, I lead you to the<b> One</b> who gives the entire victory :)<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00515646607276648403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6717568453547096001.post-12408610877737788002014-05-08T16:00:00.000-07:002014-05-08T16:00:02.104-07:00Mother's Day Activity!I have a student who always says, "No, I don't want to do that!" It doesn't matter what the activity is. Her mom has hired me to help her in Language Arts and Science (occasionally Social Studies). She just has a "no" attitude. I'm sure you have a few of those students yourself!<br />
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When I studied to get my Masters, we used fancy terms like "cooperative learning" and "scaffolding". But let's be real, I have to <b>trick</b> her into learning! Even if I say the word "read" she automatically pouts and does not want to do anything. So yesterday I had to do an impromptu activity.<br />
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I saw some blank sheets of paper and knew we had to practice our adjectives and spelling words. So a quick tutorial later, we made these:<br />
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They are Mother's Day Origami hearts! They were so easy to make and before I knew it, we were spelling words, and even added a verb section (because my student wanted!).<br />
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On the left flap we wrote adjectives that describe our moms--"Smart" "Pretty" and "Awesome". On the other flap we wrote and drew verbs--so activities we want to do with our moms--"Sing together" "Buy stuff together" and "Draw together".<br />
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And on the inside we drew and wrote big vocabulary words that describe a situation that has or will happen with our moms. My student turned in the inside into an airplane with different airline words.<br />
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This was such a fun and easy activity! With CRCT over and only a couple weeks until the end of school, we really needed to come up with something fun to keep everything we've learned all year in our brains!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00515646607276648403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6717568453547096001.post-33474974413845969352014-05-01T15:00:00.000-07:002014-05-01T15:00:00.505-07:00Finals and the "Flu"This is finals week for many of my students. So why am I at home typing a blog post instead of making sure my students got their facts down and their critical thinking caps on? Because I have had the lovely stomach flu for the past few days.<br />
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Don't worry, I'll spare you the wonderful details. Though today is the first day I feel able to sit up and concentrate to write anything. So I wanted to mention the ways that I am keeping track of my students while I am physically quarantined from most of them.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tabletsmanual.com/img/wiki/viral_gastroenteritis_causes.jpg">"Stomach flu" is a misnomer; it is actually called Viral Gastroenteritis. Usually caused by a Norovirus. </a></td></tr>
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Because I am much more technologically connected with my college students than my K-12 students (for obvious legal reasons), I have been texting, emailing, and calling them to make sure they have their details correct. I usually charge for technology tutoring--but it is neither their fault nor mine that I am sick, so they get access to me via technology for free during the time slot we should have been tutoring. Can I hear a WOOP WOOP!<br />
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Thankfully, my elementary and middle school students have two more weeks before the end of the school year and they JUST finished CRCT! So good timing for them! Since the pressure to meet with them is much lower, I have an open line of communication with their parents to contact me. I am always an email or text away if their student has a question. A few of them have taken the opportunity to talk about summer sessions! Woop woop!<br />
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Good thing that happened even though I haven't tutored: one of my students aced her final! Proud tutor over here!!<br />
Bad thing that happened: I had to miss my teaching English as a second language class at my church. I love that class so much and we've been on a month long break due to out of control circumstances and we won't have class for another 2 weeks... So only two more classes until summer break for them! I have so many ideas and I'm just so excited for these adults that I just want to teach and teach and teach!<br />
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Finally, I just want to say thank you to my wonderful husband who has waited on me hand and foot these past days! Seriously, God is so good to have given me such a loving husband (and he's rather good-lookin' too) :]<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00515646607276648403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6717568453547096001.post-4405088389273869822014-04-26T14:28:00.003-07:002014-04-26T20:12:10.811-07:00Lockdown at KSUI was just telling myself yesterday morning how I haven't written a blog post in a while. And lo and behold, I have something to write about NOW!<br />
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Unlike other tutors, I do not have a "place of business". I drive to all of my students. I am a frequent visitor to Kennesaw State University to tutor many students in the biology and chemistry departments.<br />
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Well, today, I went to tutor Sally, one of my most dedicated students. We were studying for her Organic Chemistry final next week and planning study dates for her Genetics final the following week. After 2 hours, I got up, said my goodbyes and walked up stairs to leave the library. I tried push open a door and it won't open. I try to push another door and the mass of students <i>I apparently did not notice</i> laugh at me. One of the library staff informed me that campus is on lockdown for a suspected gunman on campus!<br />
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I respond with "Wait, how long has this been going on?"<br />
"Over an hour and a half! Where have you been?!?"<br />
"Downstairs tutoring!"<br />
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We never had anyone make an announcement to the students on the basement level about the lockdown. Then I remember seeing two <i>(maybe three?)</i> police officers walking around--not campus safety but <u>fully armed</u> policemen.<br />
I go back to the basement inform everyone downstairs. Some people are surprised and others wonder how I did not know. About 10 students in the basement and I talk about the situation and our experiences with lockdowns in the past.<br />
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My alma matar, Rochester Institute of Technology, had a number of lockdowns. One of them became wildly popular... campus safety mistook an <b>UMBRELLA for a RIFLE! </b><i>(No, I am not kidding. Read the article. It was pretty ridiculous.)</i><br />
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Praise the Lord no one was hurt. Sally and I discussed some more resonance structures and functional groups before someone came downstairs and said the lockdown was lifted. Getting out of the parking lot was not a fun experience but I made it ON TIME for my next tutoring appointment! Win!<br />
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<i>Totally joking. But in all seriousness, I really do praise the Lord that everyone was safe and the situation ended rather quickly. Thank you to KSU for protecting its students.</i></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00515646607276648403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6717568453547096001.post-41870795722379585302014-04-19T11:11:00.000-07:002014-04-19T11:11:31.859-07:00Relay for LifeOne of my college students, Sanam, asked me to join her team for Relay for Life.<br />
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Relay for Life is a fundraising activity from the American Cancer Society. We volunteered to help survivors enjoy their night.<br />
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Sanam and a few other people put together the center pieces and I helped get tables set up as well as get the buffet area organized.<br />
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We had to leave early unfortunately but it was a great time! That was my second Relay for Life event. They are always so much fun! Next time, I'll have to stay overnight.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00515646607276648403noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6717568453547096001.post-63174867125482631472014-04-18T16:54:00.005-07:002014-04-20T13:51:25.005-07:00Right Brainers in BusinessThe very lovely Jennifer Lee, author of two books, has started a FREE online business conference for the creative at heart.<br />
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My sweet blogger buddy, Jayne, shared a link for the Right Brainers in Business video chat session and I am totally getting the encouragement I need to keep working toward this zany tutoring business I've dived into (doved? diven? idk)! I was really excited about doing it (especially since it is free!), but I totally forgot to sign up for it until half way through! So I unfortunately missed the first week, but saw some cool highlights. I did finish up the second week.<br />
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Some of the topics covered included Pinterest for business, how to stay encouraged, and the wait for repeat customers. Here are some of the biggest things I've taken from the videos:<br />
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<li>Use social media as a way to be <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>genuine</b></span>. I started a blog to keep my clients up to date. But it should be so much more than that. I should use every platform to share my love of education and teaching to communities for the glory of Christ. Without that very real relationship between my clients, my friends, my parents, my PEOPLE, my business cannot prosper!</li>
<li>Knowing that as a creative soul, I'm not alone in trying to be <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>practical</b> </span>and<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> <b>realistic</b></span>. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Christine Kane</span> really said everything I needed to hear about making money when that isn't the REAL goal of my business. Check out <a href="ttp://christinekane.com/" target="_blank"><u>Christine's</u> website</a>! She was definitely my biggest inspiration during the conference</li>
<li>Learning how to say <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">"No"</span></b>. It is a struggle to say "no", especially to my students. I have learned to say "no" without being mean and without lying. I do have a busy schedule but it cannot be my only excuse. My God-given duty is to be my husband's helper, so sometimes I need to clean my house, sometimes I need to spend time with my dog, sometimes I need time for ME. And that is <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">okay</span></b>! I can't be successful in business if I am not <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>excited</b></span> about what I am doing in business.</li>
<li>My ambitions of someday having a <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">team</span></b> of people that bring my tutoring business to a larger scale doesn't seem as unrealistic anymore. I've only been in business for just over a year and it may take 50 years but if the Lord is willing, I will be <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">obedient</span></b>. </li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00515646607276648403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6717568453547096001.post-34345487979553343502014-04-16T19:20:00.000-07:002014-04-16T19:42:26.707-07:00Summer Cool DownGuess what my favorite season is! Guess! I'll give you four chances!<br />
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You're right! It is SUMMER!!<br />
Yes, spring has only just begun to sprung, but time to think ahead!<br />
I am a California girl and just thinking about summer makes me soo excited! I know I'm not in SoCal anymore and I know Georgia summers are a slap of hot and humid, I know all of that! But I LOVE summer!<br />
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However, the one thing that is <u><b>not so hot during summer</b></u> is the tutoring business. Kids are out of school, families are on vacation, and seriously, who wants to listen to someone explain the Pythagorean Theorem AGAIN! That's why I've learned to plan ahead.<br />
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Last summer, business was good. I had a few students, enjoyed my days, got some relaxing time and buckled down for the school year. But this year, after exceeding my 5 year plan in 1 year (woop woop!), I gotta make sure I keep up with this running business! So here is what I've learned in my first couple years as a professional tutor:<br />
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<b>1. Keep parents involved!</b> Find out vacation dates, summer sport leagues, etc. When you show interest in helping their student continue learning the more likely they will book you again. It is for the benefit of the student to keep education on the mind (even just once every couple of weeks helps to keep kids more organized).<br />
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<b>2. Summer advancement</b> is a great opportunity to connect a hobby to school. I usually tutor math and science, but last summer I tutored a girl in Spanish. We had so much fun. She is just as zany and fun as I am--we even had a hilarious summer project. She made a music video parody in Spanish! We had so much fun rapping and singing that we didn't even need to review verb tenses for her first couple tests in fall. <i>(I told her I mentioned our song in this blog. She started singing HER lyrics in SPANISH word for word! This was yesterday. She wrote the song 9 months ago. G-Iron is one proud tutor!)</i><br />
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<b>3. Tutoring in groups</b> has expanded my business! I tutor four best friends during the school year and I have already booked a fifth for summer. These kids spend so much time together at each others' houses that it makes sense for me to drive to only one location and parents don't have to worry about driving their student to a session. This is also a great idea for college students! Those cram "semesters" can easily become an 8 person study group with you as the instructor! Talk to professors and campus groups and see what you can do!<br />
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<b>4. Reset your school year. </b>This allows parents to seriously consider their children's education needs during this VERY long break. We all know we forget a majority of what we learn over summer, is this a risk your student is willing to take? What about college entry exams, SATs, resume building? What extra subjects will your student need help in? All of these skills need a tutor, and what better time to plan and revamp than summer?<br />
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<b>5. Book your wait-listed students.</b> I know I have multiple students that I never see because my schedule is so packed and I am yet to clone myself successfully. Make these precious students a priority now that you aren't restricted by 3pm-8pm. The thanks I have received from parents for booking their students during the summer is so gratifying that I can only thank Christ for His blessing of a booked schedule! You have the time, so use it!<br />
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<b><u>BONUS! 6.</u></b> <b>Tell your students you are available during summer!</b> One thing I hear SO often during spring is<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"> "You take summer off, right?"</span> <u>No!</u> <i>I am here for <u>YOU!</u></i> Tell them your summer hours and let them KNOW you are willing to work and keep pushing on! Parents assume you are on a teacher's schedule, so they may never even ask or mention summer. <i>So bring it up yourself!</i><br />
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Enjoy a busy summer my fellow educators! Start booking now and your income will start to be consistent year-round! And don't forget to schedule in some fun barbecues, beach days, and hotdog eating contests! Can't wait for summer!!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00515646607276648403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6717568453547096001.post-80725806787657443802014-04-15T14:19:00.000-07:002014-04-15T14:19:20.861-07:00I am a Georgia Blogger!Hi everyone!<br />
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I'm just linking up with "Fifth in the Middle"! What a fun website! She currently has a freebie on her site which is EXACTLY what I needed!<br />
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I tutor a few upper elementary grades in language arts. Reading comprehension always seems to be a struggle for a few of them, so having these texts is helpful! So I'll have to come back and let everyone know how my kids are using the material :)<br />
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There is also a sister link on there with another text to get your hands on! So check that out too :)<br />
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With that, I am out like a light. <i>(I don't know why I typed that, it's just what is coming out of brain right now haha). </i>So with a shout out to my fellow Georgia Bloggers, I'm off to tutor one of my hardest working students for the CRCT coming up in <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">ONE WEEK!!!! </span>EEK!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00515646607276648403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6717568453547096001.post-91681568734072932302014-04-14T08:54:00.000-07:002014-04-14T08:54:07.168-07:00Jam Session"Monday Monday gettin' down on Monday! Everybody's lookin' forward to the weekdays..."<br />
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I haven't written a parody in a while, but something I did have is a jam session over the weekend! I may be a California girl from El Salvador, but I love me some good ol' bluegrass gospel!<br />
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My friend Caitlin and I have a standing date every other week to play some good ol' gospel songs together! She plays the guitar and I play the 5-string banjo (I also have a guitar I am trying to play). We were caught jamming at church after service by our pastor's wife.</div>
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My goal is to write original science songs someday. I am not much of a music writer, so until then parodies will have to do! If you think of any good song ideas or songs that are not originally vulgar or distasteful, let me know! I haven't written a song in about a year!<br />
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That's how I started before I gave into God's call to plunge head first and make this my career.<br />
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Whether you need more income in between jobs or you're ready to dive in deep; here are some tips before you make that final decision.<br />
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<b>5. Be committed.</b><br />
Whether you are tutoring once a month, once a week, once a day, or 8 times a day, you HAVE to be committed! Tutoring will not come easy--especially trying to reach that first client. It's going to take time to create posters, a website, a listing, calling friends, networking with schools, talking to parents, etc. And the first fruits may not be the most rewarding. But if you're in it for the long haul, your commitment to finding clients <i>and keeping them</i> will prevail.<br />
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<b>4. Be professional.</b><br />
It was not a coincidence that God led me to get my Masters in Teacher Education before making me a tutor. <u>You are the lucky teacher that gets a classroom of one!</u> But don't let a lack of administration breathing down your back weaken you! Your middle school students may not care that you're wearing sweatpants, but their parents will. Professional attire, just like any business would expect, is necessary to sell yourself as a serious candidate. Also, be aware of <i>WHO</i> you are tutoring. Some of my college-aged students (with whom I now consider friends) are comfortable with me wearing sneakers because I just came from the gym. But I would never show up like that to tutor my 4th grade students. A relaxed dress is something that you <b>earn</b> with a FEW of your students, not all.<br />
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No one likes a crook. Tutors can easily take advantage of their clients by over charging them, creating rules on the spot, and never delivering a promised session. Show your clients your policy up front. Talk about common issues like cancellations, group sessions, and price changes. If <b>you </b>forget, then don't hold them accountable (unless they agreed to your changing policies in writing beforehand). One of my students cancelled late last week. It was his second session and I did not have a chance to show his mom my policy yet. So what did I do? I didn't charge him, informed his mom of my policy, and verified our next session. Transparency keeps your students coming back.<br />
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<b>2. Be informed.</b><br />
Just because you know how do an algebra problem, does not mean that you can properly tutor it. Always be reading and learning about differentiated learning techniques as well as brushing up on your subject materials. Don't stop there. Learn about testing strategies, diagnosis software, and other programs that will help your students succeed. And very importantly, know what your children are learning! Is it Common Core? Is it state standards? Special private school material? What does the parent want out of tutoring? Have you read the course syllabus? This is all essential information! Because when they succeed, you succeed.<br />
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<b>1. Be honest.</b><br />
This one seems obvious but it can be hard to do. One of my college students just finished an evolution exam and I had no idea how to do a problem. It is hard to admit that you don't know how to do something when you are getting paid to know that material. <i><u>It is better to be honest than teach something incorrectly</u></i>. The same is true for being late, for cancellations, and why you won't discuss a certain topic with a student. I can honestly say that my willingness to let go of my pride and be sincere with my students is what has earned me my reputation. The Lord is blessing this work for a reason.<br />
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Above all, <b><u>love your students</u></b>. They may not always listen or be willing to try, but show them that you are in their corner, cheering them on. Sometimes all a struggling student needs to succeed is to see that someone truly cares for them.<br />
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Today, I arrived about one and half hours early to make sure I snagged a table for one of my students since last week we almost couldn't meet because it was packed! Today, I've been working on making this blog a little more presentable, as well as getting my Spring Newsletter ready! If you haven't read it yet, check it out <b><a href="http://us3.campaign-archive2.com/?u=d02fcc2c01653ed9e2fb75285&id=c435a2d2a0&e=" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</b> My main goal has been to update people on my tutoring policy. As my business expands, I need to refine and refresh some things that just don't work anymore. My current Late & Cancellation policy has been around for more than a year but I don't often have to use it because my wonderful students and parents are really good about keeping in touch. But just in case you need a refresher, here is my policy:<br />
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I have had so many cancellations this week with an almost perfect record of being informed at least 2 hours before, that it seems almost moot to mention this. But please keep this information in mind! I try to practice what I preach. So I will also let you know at least 2 hours before our session if I need to cancel, but emergencies can happen--and I will totally work with you in those cases!<br />
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But why do I end up with the jitters then? Because my ADHD and caffeine don't have an outlet! So please know that if you cancel our session, I can't wave my arms, draw diagrams, or dance sitting alone at a table without looking like a maniac! At least with a student in front of me, it's a little more acceptable, haha!<br />
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My name is Irma (you can call me G-Iron) and I will be your captain on this unknown journey through my tutoring blog. I am an scientist, teacher, actress, comedian, wife, and a Christian. My leap of faith to begin my own business of being a professional tutor has taken me on so many different avenues that I don't even know where to begin! Ooh! How about I start at the beginning of my newest adventure...<br />
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Yesterday, I had the opportunity to meet a wonderful group of education bloggers in Georgia. Each person brought something unique to the table and I pray I brought something as well. Their determination to share, motivate, and excite others about their teaching professions has given me the drive to <b>FINALLY</b> start this blog.<br />
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We had quite the time, as you can by our silly props and costumes. I connected with so many people that understood my need to communicate and share my knowledge (and lack thereof) with others. I URGE you to check out all of these different blogs. They each have such creative minds that I am sure you will learn something or be encouraged to try something new in your teaching environment!<br />
Enjoy the photos, please check out the links, and until next time! Adios Amigos!<br />
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