Lee Arthur Johnson Center

Access to technology and computer resources are an essential part of your child’s education. The onsite of the COVID-19 pandemic, along with the closure of schools, gave us the opportunity to shift our computer resources from group meetings like, "Girls Code B.L.U.E.," and "Hour of Code," to providing laptops to underrepresented and disadvantaged youth in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.

If you are in need of a laptop for your child for the 2022-2023 school year, please click the link in our bio.

It’s no secret that it’s harder to pay attention to a computer screen than to in-person tutoring sessions. There are plenty of distractors that can cause students to lose focus.

Here are innovative approaches that can keep students engaged until the end of their tutoring session.

- Use live media
- Encourage students to chat
- Conduct breakout sessions
- Play games
- Show them how their skills apply in the real world

Keeping students’ attention in such a distracting environment can be challenging but not impossible. Work with the students in your virtual classroom to see which of these online learning tips work best for them and for you!

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Need a tutor?
We are happy to provide virtual tutoring in all subjects for students currently in grades K-12. Additionally, we offer college and standardized test preparation for End of Course (EOC) exams, the SAT/ACT and college-level exams. Please visit our Tutoring page to register. Link in bio

Whether you’re a tutor that sees your student multiple times each week or just for a single session, you’ll want to make sure that you’ve created the most effective learning environment possible.

We’ve narrowed down five ways tutors can create a positive setting to maximize student learning during each session.
- Create an authentic setup
- Stick to a tight schedule
- Actively incorporate the student’s preferred learning style into your tutoring sessions
- Foster a culture of growth
- Empower your student

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Need a tutor?
We are happy to provide virtual tutoring in all subjects for students currently in grades K-12. Additionally, we offer college and standardized test preparation for End of Course (EOC) exams, the SAT/ACT and college-level exams. Please visit our Tutoring page to register. Link in bio

How is distance learning going for you and your children these days? As we wait for schools to slowly open back up, kids are still participating in school at home.

From our school community to yours, here are 6 tips for parents who have children participating in distance learning.

1. Create a daily plan / Stick to a routine
2. Encourage physical activity and exercise
3. Keep in mind that it’s about the child, not the work
5. Help them find their own motivation
6. Take care of you

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Need a tutor?
We are happy to provide virtual tutoring in all subjects for students currently in grades K-12. Additionally, we offer college and standardized test preparation for End of Course (EOC) exams, the SAT/ACT and college-level exams. Please visit our Tutoring page to register. Link in bio

Laptop Borrower Program
Live in the Dallas Ft Worth area and in need of a laptop to participate in your school's online learning platform, please register through our Laptop Borrower Program. Link in bio.

Lee Arthur Johnson was my father and the girls' “Papa.” The Center is named in honor of him and how important pursuing education was to him. We established the Lee Arthur Johnson Center in 2013 to provide a test-taking “safe haven” for those suffering from testing anxiety.

While my daughters Tiana and Zaria did well academically, they still had a difficult time with testing. Once they began testing for college, both experienced a level of anxiety that prevented them from earning high scores. They did well enough to get into the college(s) of their choice but missed scholarship opportunities because of their low scores.

In 2014, Tiana graduated from The University of Oklahoma (OU) where she double-majored in Linguistics and African/African-American Studies. She completed both degrees in the “traditional” four-year time span for undergraduates. In 2017, Zaria graduated from Oklahoma State University (OSU) with a Bachelor's in Animal Science Bio-Technology. She is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Toxicology at Colorado State University (CSU).

Though both girls struggled with national and standardized tests, they went on to be successful in college and beyond. We believe they are not an exception to the rule, but instead, a testimony of how a dedicated tutoring (and test strategies) program can assist our youth in excelling beyond traditional classroom teaching. Earning higher test scores doesn't have to end at getting into the college of your choice. We want to help you earn scholarship opportunities as well.

Through tutoring, we empower people to volunteer in their community which provides much-needed support to historically under-served youth.

If you are interested in serving with us, please complete click the link in our bio to learn more.

Why tutor-student relationships matter?

Brain research proves that once a positive, trusting connection is made, the bonding hormone, oxytocin, is released allowing our bodies to feel safe. Building a tutoring culture of care helps students open up, feel relaxed and accept that academic push from the teacher. Lack of trust can result in a fight, flight or freeze response leading students to withdraw or become defensive.

How would you characterize your relationships with your students, especially those who are different than you? Do your words and actions say, “I care about you?”

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Need a tutor?
We are happy to provide virtual tutoring in all subjects for students currently in grades K-12. Additionally, we offer college and standardized test preparation for End of Course (EOC) exams, the SAT/ACT and college-level exams. Please visit our Tutoring page to register. Link in bio

“Learning never exhausts the mind.” – Leonardo da Vinci

Online tutoring presents challenges if you’re not prepared. But, if you develop skills for effective online learning, you’ll find the tutoring can be an excellent alternative. Here are some tips for online learning success to make sure you get the most value out of your next class.

Challenges
- To get them thinking, try to ask questions in different ways.

Familiarity
- Connect the subject matter to real-life and explore different ways to show a variety of terms and relations.

Problem-solving
- Give them the chance to solve a real problem by providing them with a current situation.

Action
- Give them an opportunity to freely express themselves and to understand other points of view.

Perspective
- Play with different ideas and teach your students to think out-of-the-box.

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Need a tutor?
We are happy to provide virtual tutoring in all subjects for students currently in grades K-12. Additionally, we offer college and standardized test preparation for End of Course (EOC) exams, the SAT/ACT and college-level exams. Please visit our Tutoring page to register. Link in bio

Improve your skills, make new friends, and have a great time in a fun and educational virtual tutoring session!

We are happy to provide virtual tutoring in all subjects for students currently in grades K-12. Additionally, we offer college and standardized test preparation for End of Course (EOC) exams, the SAT/ACT and college-level exams. Please visit our Tutoring page to register. Link in bio

Education is the most powerful tool, which you can use to change the world – Nelson Mandela

nterested in becoming a tutor?

Consider joining the LAJ Center as a virtual tutor! We offer a flexible range of tutoring opportunities for volunteers of all ages and skill ranges. We provide comprehensive training for all of our tutors, so you can tutor even without experience. Click the link in our bio to learn more.