Alisha Littlejohn-Math Tutor

Check out this awesome example of empowering students to encourage one another! A teacher in Burlington Elementary had her students come up with a list of “Things We Should Say to People More Often” and posted it next to her Social Contract!

The Top 5 Reasons You Need A Tutor!

Are you worried about your child's progress in Math?

Are you unsure how to support your child's learning at home? 🤔

Here are the top 5 reasons why a tutor might be the solution you've been looking for!

Every parent wants the best for their child, and sometimes, that means finding extra support outside the classroom.

Whether your child is struggling in a particular subject, preparing for a big exam, or simply wants to get ahead, hiring a tutor can make a world of difference. 🧑‍🏫

Here's why:

1️⃣ Personalized Attention: In a classroom setting, teachers can't always provide detailed support. A tutor can give your child the direct attention they need, focusing on their unique learning style.

2️⃣ Mastering Math: A specialized tutor in Math can help your child build a strong foundation in the subject, making it easier to understand complex concepts and tackle challenging problems.

3️⃣ Confidence Boost: A tutor can help your child overcome their fears and insecurities, empowering them to approach their studies with newfound confidence.

4️⃣ Improved Study Habits: A tutor can help your child develop effective study techniques and time management skills, setting them up for long-term success.

5️⃣ Support for Parents: Let's face it – parents can't be experts in every subject. By hiring a tutor, you can ensure that your child gets the academic support they need without stretching yourself too thin.

Ready to help your child unlock their full potential? 🚀

Send us a message and learn more about how I can help your child thrive in Math and beyond!

3 Ways To Boost Your Child’s Motivation To Get Better Grades In Math!

If you want your child to succeed in math and go on to pass standardized tests and perhaps excel on/above grade level, please read!

Where they learn and who they learn with matters!

Have you ever been worried that there are other students at school that may be a bad influence on your child and stop them from reaching their potential?

This is all too common - Because their environment (who they are associated with) dictates their habits, and we already know how important building the right habits are!

At school students don't have a choice - They have to go whether they like it or not, which means there are some students who want to be there and learn and others who don't.

Imagine this... If you were to climb to the top of Mount Everest by yourself or with a group of unmotivated people would you be likely to make it to the top?

Or would you be better off with a leader and other people who were highly motivated and wanted to get to the top of the mountain?

Students need to be around other students who want to achieve the top results and grades.
So that they feel motivated to do better, study harder, and develop the belief that they are capable of achieving better grades!

What this does is that it provides an unlimited boost of motivation for students. Here's how you can help your child do this:
1) Help your child understand the importance of winning environments and being around like minded students.
2) Access education outside of school for your child so that they can upgrade their environment.
3) Find small group focused learning with students who also want to achieve better grades!

How Your Child Can Quickly Become Top Of The Class In Math!

Students who perform at the top of the class in math are 'wired' differently and study harder than most other students - Even when they don’t want to!
Just like the top professional athletes on the planet they train harder than all the other athletes.
Students don't develop winning study habits at school because many students have been conditioned to see school as boring or difficult, which means there is a negative association to wanting to continue learning outside of school - You don't do more of something you don't enjoy!
But if most students know that the more they study and invest into their education the better results they will get - Why don't they do it?
Simple - It's not important enough and therefore additional study doesn't become a habit.
Take this for an example - Why do we brush our teeth multiple times daily?

Is it because we enjoy brushing our teeth? No, it's because we realize how important it is and there are consequences for not doing it.

So we develop a habit and a routine to brush our teeth that happens whether we feel like it or not.

The key to help students get on grade level is to rewire their current study habits so that they naturally do all the things they know they should be doing and everything becomes easier.

If it’s easier, they start to enjoy it more because they’re naturally more focused and become good.

Here's how you can help your child do this:
1) Invest in your child's education outside of school so that there is accountability to help them develop better habits and a better routine that enhances their learning.
2) Learning needs to be fun so that your child doesn't see doing additional study as 'boring'.
3) Goal setting to build a mindset for success by aligning your child with the importance of education and the benefits.
Send a message today to build a successful study plan for your child!

The 3 Steps To Help Your Child Enjoy and Pass MATH
Most students fail when it comes to doing well in math, not because they aren't capable, but because they are simply given the wrong strategy to succeed!

Which is kind of frustrating because a sports team that prepares for their next competitive fixture with the wrong strategy isn't going to succeed.

So how do you know your child has the wrong strategy to help them pass math? Simple... Do any of these frustrations sound familiar?
~Have trouble passing the standardized tests in order to be passed to the next level?
~Stress and anxiety caused by assignments and/or tests?
~Have a need for or craving more specialized attention?

That's why I started to change my approach and strategy as a teacher and developed my Get it Right Method and once I started working with my students this way the results have been incredible.

Here's what your child needs to focus on:
1) First, understand foundational skills when it comes to math calculations. The faster they become at calculating (add, subtract, multiply and divide), the easier it will be for them to solve more complex problems.
2) Then, understand how to compose/decompose numbers. They will learn the parts of 10 inside and out. This will allow them to begin doing mental math without having to use their fingers to help them solve problems.
3) Finally, understand algebraic concepts easier, and make it to where it is not such a foreign language to them. This will prepare them for higher level math.

These 3 things are fundamental in helping your child achieve better math grades.

Just like a boxer preparing for a world championship fight....
When they prepare with the right strategy, their chances of success increase dramatically.

If you found this useful, please feel free to send me a message to learn more about how I can support your child in math!

Our Mission At LittleMissJohn Tutoring is to help students get on grade level so that they can achieve better grades.

Here’s 3 reasons why we want to see more students achieve their goals in Math:

#1 - We help students build enough confidence in themselves to participate in class without feeling like they need to hide in the background because they don’t understand.

#2 - We help students enjoy learning and doing math by not being overwhelmed with the thought that they’re “not good at it.”

#3 - We help students lower stress levels in math class more than ever before!

Are you looking to help your child accelerate their learning and reach their potential in Math?

Message me directly to learn more about how my services can support your child and help them thrive! 🧑‍🏫