North Shore Tutoring

Hey everyone.
A new school year is fast approaching.
Reach out if needed for some back to school advice in the Sciences.
My January 14th post has a lot of background info on me including my philosophy on why we need math. Check it out if you're interested. If not, go back to scrolling! Lol

Apparently I'm not posting enough!
Too busy teaching I guess.

Be it a private or public school, what matters most is the teacher at the front of the room. If they aren't competent, the course is going to be a struggle for many. A private tutor, if they're any good, will personalize the sessions for the student next to them. Catering to their individual, specific needs. Thus making up for what wasn't taught well in the classroom.
Also, the tutor needs to be proficient in math levels beyond where the student is currently studying. Math doesn't change, but what is taught at different years is constantly evolving. So the content during any given year could be different from the previous year.
Adjusting content is how the administration may validate their existence!

Till next time!

Same bike, same rider, different mountains and no garbage cans! Happy Easter all!

And when you're really, really tired of rain. There's other things to do.

If your student is hesitant about getting outside help with any course, suggest they "try" the tutor for a few weeks and then they can decide if they wish to continue.
Even though they definitely may need the help in your mind, if they are not consulted and ultimately didn't agree to get help, it won't go well if you have someone show up. The tutor, regardless of how good he/she is won't be returning, and that bridge will have been burned.
The first question I always ask is; "Does your teenager want help?" If the response is "No" or "I've yet to discuss it", I suggest getting them on board first, and then to reach back out so we can set something up.
I have found that empowering them in the decision process will always lead to better results in the end!

I just started working with a boy in grade 8 who's math foundation from elementary is very weak. The French elementary school he attended in NV failed to adequately prepare him for the jump to High School. In my opinion, the grade 7 to grade 8 transition in math is the toughest one. Please do extra work in grade 7 with your child in math to help prepare them for the next level. The singular most important concept in math to leave the elementary level with is knowing your times tables. It would also help if the school/teachers adequately prepared their students in other basic areas in this discipline.

Thanks to Ahram for pointing out the garbage cans in my picture! He always has my back. Haha

Things you do in BC when it's 14°C!

Hello!
Apparently I don't exist if I don't post! I'm still here! Teaching away.
Lol