Now that school has started, I am here to make sure that all of your History needs are met. If you are enrolled in any of the below listed classes, then I am the tutor for you: 8th grade U.S. History, World History, AP World History, U.S. History, Honors U.S. History, AP U.S. History, Government/Civics […]
High School is a busy time of classes, extracurricular’s, new found social lives and a need to start thinking about the future. You may find you and your family trying to swim through the murky waters of ‘What is Next?’. Thinking about college prep whilst maintaining daily life can be overwhelming and you may be […]
So, we’re a few weeks into school, the newness has worn off and now we are faced with reality—how do we keep the kids motivated to do their homework?! Lack of motivation is not the same as lazy! First let’s talk about Motivation, or lack thereof. Lack of motivation does not mean a child is […]
Halloween has long been a big ‘to-do’ holiday in the States. I grew up with homemade costumes, pillow cases of candy, carved pumpkins and in school Halloween parties. But like fall, change is in the air and the idea of Halloween celebrations in the classroom is changing. School districts have begun cancelling Halloween. As an […]
As we start shifting our focus to the upcoming school year, parents start asking me about when and how their kids should start college prepping. They want to know if AP classes are the right choice, when SAT prepping should start to happen, can they study for ISEE at the same time as PSAT,etc. So […]
Education is a timely and costly endeavor. In elementary school students are prepping for the challenges of middle school. Once in middle school they are looking towards the right high school. In high school they are preparing for University! Since the average family does not have a cache of spare time or money, maneuvering the […]
If you are at the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) preparation point I’m sure you have already put loads of thought into your child’s education and how to get a leg up. You’ve done your research, you’ve looked at private schools, you know what you want for your child. Now you are ready to take […]
As an educator I have witnessed time and time again students not getting a paper in on time, not studying enough because it was put off till the night before, parents repeatedly yelling at their kids to do their work and stop being “lazy”—but really it all comes down to Time Management. Time management is […]
Summer is upon us. Give yourself a pat on the back, you’ve made it through the school year! The daily battle cry of morning struggles, evening homework, extracurricular activities, teacher meetings, and packing lunches will slowly fade into a dull murmur. You can now focus on that lingering question: To Tutor or Not To Tutor? […]
For many students, graduation is a rite of passage. It is an experience akin to prom, or getting married— something you’re supposed to do. But there’s another subset of this population. That is the one that focuses on creating generational change. That is to say, first generation graduates. This expression refers to individuals that are […]
It’s May! Are you feeling like, “Change is overwhelming me.. How do I handle it?” Welcome to the season where school ends, and summertime looms. Standardized exams are impending; final exams, and assignments are being disbursed. Therefore, for many, there’s a lot that changes in this time, so it can be important to think about […]
FOCUS- is an increasingly valuable and scarce resource. Despite being a “self-generated” behavior, there are many variables that impact the focus that an individual may have. Before getting into the tactical details, we first must understand what tasks look like in our minds. Our brains must use “task sets” in order to focus. What does […]
Studying nowadays seems nearly impossible. With all that’s going on in the world, there doesn’t seem to be an opportunity for good mental rest and reset that we all really need. Sometimes, it can even be harder to focus! Some studies even suggest that having too many distractions can even affect our senses! When our […]
Holistic Approaches Marketing often suggests that academic institutions value quantitative assessments such as GPA and standardized exam scores. These are considered predictors for success in students. But, applicants widely understand that holistic forms of evaluation are valid for candidates in applications. So, how can we account for these differences? What should universities consider when it […]
Distilling your whole identity in one short statement is certainly a herculean task. How can you get to all the depths of who you are and what makes you worth admissions to a college or program in so many words? Writing a personal statement isn’t easy, but there are ways to break down the complexities […]
The end of February marks the time to start thinking about those AP exams, and other major exams like the SATs in general. In this month’s blog post, let’s check out strategies to effectively calendar and create a study schedule that works for you! Here are 4 considerations. Don’t just study It’s important to create […]
There’s a lot going on in the world of education right now, and we are learning not only new content, but new ways to show our learning. So, February marks the time to prepare for these new formats of exams. Some of these exams are formatted in a way such that they are hybrid or […]
As the next semester begins, we see a current spike in COVID-19 cases. Masks are increasingly necessary and a part of our day-to-day living. So, just like making a strategy for attaining goals, industrious students and teachers familiarize themselves with the CDC guidelines on masking up. However, these guidelines change regularly. Masking as a Part of Culture […]
It’s a year! After a year of reflecting, dreaming, and expressing gratitude to teachers in the Covid 19 Pandemic, we’ve come to an impasse on making the most of our pandemic lives. So what’s the next step? Meeting goals doesn’t just come with designing your life. It comes with a strategic, brain-aware way to approach accomplishment. Challenging Yourself Neuroscientists have been […]