Tutor Doctor Ashburn and Loudoun East

"How annoying, is it when, commas, are used incorrectly?" Here's how to avoid what we just did on purpose 😉

Thank you, Amanda! We are pleased to say that your family's experience is very common, and often students themselves will want to continue working with their tutor once a successful routine has been developed. As you pointed out, the convenience of at-home sessions makes scheduling a breeze!

Looking for ways to encourage bilingualism in kids? Check out these interactive techniques for learning new languages 👇

Interactive Techniques for Learning New Languages Looking for ways to encourage bilingualism in kids? Check out these interactive techniques for learning new languages! Why learn a new language? There are countless health benefits to learning a new language including direct stimulation of your brain’s gray matter, which plays a significant role i...

Roald Dahl Day is here! There have been several movie adaptations of Roald Dahl's books over the years, but many readers still prefer the original novels. What do you think? Do you have a favorite Roald Dahl movie?

Our Top 5 Roald Dahl Books With Film Adaptations [Roald Dahl Day] Roald Day Dahl is on September 13th! Here are Tutor Doctor’s top 5 picks for Roald Dahl books with film adaptations. 5. James and the Giant Peach (1996) Younger children will especially enjoy this animated musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic, James and the Giant Peach. James manages to gr...

Never forget the victims – or the brave firefighters and rescue workers who risked their own lives to save others. Your sacrifice has not been forgotten.

Happy International Literacy Day! Learn how you can spread the joy of reading around the world at worldliteracyfoundation.org 👈

Today is Fight Procrastination Day! Here's are 10 ways to avoid the dreaded phrase "I'll just do it later..." 👇

Everyone uses the internet these days…especially our kids. Digital safety is more important than ever, so here are Tutor Doctor’s tips for protecting your child on the internet 👇

Digital Safety: Protecting Your Child on the Internet Everyone uses the internet these days…especially our kids. Digital safety is more important than ever, so here are Tutor Doctor’s tips for protecting your child on the internet. Due to the prevalence of online scams, the Federal Trade Commission operates an excellent free resource parents can us...

The summer months are the perfect time for tutoring and offer extreme flexibility for everyone's schedule! Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Melissa. We’re glad our flexible scheduling helped you balance family life and that you felt trusted and supported in guiding students toward their learning goals.

Happy Labor Day! Enjoy the three day weekend and (hopefully) the wonderful smell of outdoor barbeque

Academic subjects are undoubtedly important, but some skills cannot be taught in schools. From preparing meals to doing household chores, here are life skills every teen should learn 👇

Is your student nervous about going back to school? Check out Tutor Doctor’s Ultimate Guide to managing back to school anxiety 👇

The Ultimate Guide for Managing Back to School Anxiety Is your student nervous about going back to school? Check out Tutor Doctor’s guide to managing back to school anxiety! Analyze the source(s) of stress. Many students generalize a mentality of “I dislike going back to school” without really digging into why this is the case. A good place to sta...

Mnemonics are wonderful educational tools that can help us to memorize and recall information. Check out these fun and creative mnemonics for young learners 👇

Fun & Creative Mnemonics for Young Learners Mnemonics are wonderful educational tools that can help us to memorize and recall information. Check out these fun and creative mnemonics for young learners! What are mnemonic devices? When most people think of mnemonics, they’re referring to acronyms – a series of letters that stand for larger ...

At Tutor Doctor, we're all about flexibility – both in terms of scheduling sessions as well as our approach to learning! When it comes to more complex subjects like geometry, students often require a more tailored experience in order for a concept to finally "click." Thank you again, Katie!

We appreciate the awesome feedback, Cass! As you pointed out, education is a highly rewarding career – and seeing a student improve as a direct result of your own tutoring efforts is an incredibly gratifying experience for any educator. Keep up the great work!

“Back-to-school” will be here before you know it! Here’s how to set goals and build study habits with your student for the new school year 👇

Back to School Goal Setting: How to Set Goals with Your Student “Back to school” will be here before you know it! Here’s how to set goals with your student for the new school year. You’re More Likely to Achieve Goals When They’re S.M.A.R.T When it comes to developing any academic habits, we recommend taking a SMART approach! What are SMART goals? Well,...

Are you ready for back-to-school? Make sure you're not forgetting anything with Tutor Doctor's handy checklist 👇

As Nelson Mandela once said, 'The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow.' Let's celebrate the potential of our young leaders this International Youth Day! 🌟🌍

Happy International Youth Day to all the inspiring youths shaping our future, from all of us at Tutor Doctor!

Happy Book Lovers Day! What are your top 3 favorite books or novels?

What an inspirational story! We believe that students all have the power to succeed, and many students simply need a more personalized approach to instruction – especially when it comes to early reading and writing development. Thank you, David!

Did you know that National Book Lovers Day is coming up on August 9th? Here are 3 classic novels every teen should read 👇

National Book Lovers Day: 3 Classic Novels Every Teen Should Read National Book Lovers Day is here! Here are 3 classic novels that every teen should read. To Kill A Mockingbird (1960) Harper Lee “Real courage…it’s when you know you’re licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do.” S...

Thank you for the wonderful words Alexandra! We are so happy to hear that you have continued to pursue a path in education. Many of the tutors we work with are current or retired teachers themselves who, like you, have discovered a lifelong passion for learning!

Although our teenage years are some of the most memorable, they are also filled with new challenges and responsibilities. For parents, talking to your teen about growing up isn't always easy. Check out these tips to help open lines of communication 👇

We often hear about the mental benefits of practicing mindfulness throughout our daily lives, but did you know that mindfulness can also boost memory and concentration? Read on to learn more 👇

The Power of Mindfulness for Boosting Memory and Concentration We often hear about the mental benefits of practicing mindfulness throughout our daily lives, but did you know that mindfulness can also boost memory and concentration? Read on to learn more! Mindfulness and Memory: The Basics When experts talk about practicing mindfulness, they are generally referr...