Independent Learning Solutions, LLC

02/09/2023

If we want the kids of today and tomorrow to have a future, ask ”What problem do you want to solve?”

08/22/2022

Growth mindset + attention + practice

05/28/2022

Welcome!

05/13/2022

The joy of books can start long before your children can read!

07/16/2021

Teachers should never be expected to be entertainers, but a good personality fit and making sure your child is comfortable in the early years of education can have long-term effects on her or his success as a learner. (Research link is available in the comments.)

07/06/2021

How well are you (parents) preparing your child for college? Here is some insight from a college professor on what college expectations are:

It happened again this week. Several times, in fact. I’m a professor at a well-known local university, and my office is located directly across from the elevators. Because I maintain a literal “open-door” policy for my students, visitors often mistake me for the department secretary, as I am the fir...

06/14/2021

05/20/2021

I am available for tutoring, both in-person and online, this summer for academic skill reinforcement and enrichment! (I live in Killingworth; my office is in Old Saybrook.)

As the school year winds down, students are looking forward to a well-deserved break after a challenging year. At the same time, the challenges of pandemic-era learning may have left them with a less-than-solid foundation to build on in their next school year. Practicing with a qualified tutor once or twice a week throughout the summer can make a big difference to start next year on a strong footing.