Allison Curtice! Allison has only been a tutor for a short time but has been working with students in the realm of education for 10 years–WOW! Her tutoring preferences are K-12 reading, writing, social studies, and geography. Allison is a special education teacher in Fairfax County Public Schools. She works with students across various age … Read more
Helping to encourage and motivate a student who might be feeling negative towards school is no easy task, but our tutors have had great success as they work with students one-to-one. I asked a few of our tutors how they motivate their students on a daily basis. Here’s what they said: For memory and … Read more
Getting your child to engage in learning over the summer can be a tough task, especially if you have a reluctant reader on your hands. The good news is that there are actually some fun and easy ways to incorporate reading without going overboard. Here are a variety of suggestions that might just work for … Read more
Today I had the pleasure of being interviewed for a segment on WTOP radio. You can listen to the clip below. To read the transcript and an extra tip not included in the audio, read on! Do kids really need to keep practicing academic skills over the summer? Don’t they need a … Read more
Excited to have been on Let’s Talk Live earlier this month! Research shows that kids lose about 2.5 months in language arts and up to 3 months in math when they don’t practice their skills over the summer, so it’s important to keep them engaged in order to avoid the slide. You can still have … Read more
When it comes to tutors in the humanities, it doesn’t get much better than Allyson. Which is why we had to choose her for our February Tutor of the Month. Allyson has an extensive background in English and education. She has a Bachelor’s degree in English from Wheaton College, a Master’s and PhD in English … Read more
As a parent of a dyslexic student, you have likely considered looking into modifications and accommodations in the classroom for your child. It’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with what is available so that when it comes time for an IEP meeting, it’s a good idea to have a sense of what’s out there! … Read more
Trying to complete school work can be a very frustrating and discouraging experience for a student who struggles with dyslexia. Even just trying to read directions and figure out what to do on an assignment can be a huge barrier, never mind having to read complex texts and complete writing tasks. School can quickly start … Read more
If you read my blog from last week, or have researched programs used to treat dyslexia, you may be considering Wilson Reading as a solution for your child’s needs. Wilson Reading is a challenging program, and it is very important to have your child work with a person who is not only well-trained, but dynamic, … Read more
On Saturday in Vienna, VA we had a fantastic professional development workshop for our reading tutors. We employ many teachers who help students with reading disorders, such as dyslexia. Our guest attendee was Jackie Paris, inventor of Funny Mix, one of the best reading games on the market. Here’s a blog written by Jackie: I … Read more