Tutoring: Tween
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Looking for a Tutor
Asked by J.S. from Phoenix
on August 8, 2007
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I am looking for a tutor that will come into the home and help my 10 year son that is going into the 5th grade with math and reading. I live up in the North Valley
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- Dear J., I read about your need for a tutor in "Mama Source". I am a certified teacher and licensed couselor. I am currently tutoring elementary age students and would...
- Hi J., My daughter is 13 years and starting 8th Grade on Monday. She's been looking to tutor younger childrens. She's an A student and loves math & of course readin...
- J. - I am a teacher and the owner of The Whole Learner, an education consulting group. One of the services we offer is tutoring. Our tutors are all certified teachers ...
12 Year Old
Asked by M.V. from Dallas
on May 9, 2010
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Hello everyone.......I need some advice...I am a single mom ....of a 12 year old son who I have been having problems with. He is a wonderful, loving kid, but for the...
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- Middle school is such a tough time of life. Be firm yet understanding with him. A really good resource is a book called Surviving Middle School. It is written for k...
- I think you have been given some great advice. I would just add a few things, assuming he has no learning or reading problems, but just hates to read. My son also hate...
- Two great book I'd like to suggest is Love and Logic for teens and Bright Minds Poor Grades. Both books concentrate on having the child "own" their problems and encou...
Math TAKS Tutor
Asked by M.R. from Dallas
on May 11, 2010
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I need a math tutor in the Flower Mound area who can start this week. My 10 y.o daughter did not pass the TAKS test to move on to the 6th grade. She is a B average s...
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- Just wanted to throw out there that my understanding is that they cannot hold her back for failing the TAKS test. They tell you that, but as the parent you can insist...
- You have got to be kidding! The school failed to teach your daughter enough that she does not show a years worth of progress in Math and you have to hire a tutor so t...
- Hi M., I have the perfect solution for you! My friend, Stephanie Ashely, owns a business called ClubZ! In-Home Tutoring Services, which serves the Flower Mound are...
Mom Seeking a Math Tutor for a 14 Year Old
Asked by A.P. from Dallas
on May 23, 2008
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My 14 year old can not pass the Math Taks Test, she has been held back in the 5th grade. I'm looking for someone to help tutor her and make her ready for the 8th grade...
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- A. P I tutor and I am a retired teacher and could discuss her with you. I have 32 years teaching experience in 5th & 6th grade and I have a Master's Degree. Let me ...
- Try the high shcool- they may have a lsit of kids that can help- maybe she will realate to them better than an adult- I have a 13 yr old and 17 yr old math wiz- He can...
- I have not used this tutor as of yet, but she is highly recomended. Janice Pyeat Hm 817 -###-###-####
Tutor Time/Lakewood
Asked by L.D. from Los Angeles
on April 15, 2008
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I was wondering if any moms out there have any information on this particular preschool, first hand or not. If it is a good school academic wise and who the Director i...
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- A great school is Calvary Chapel Cypress School. They get little homework packets that help them learn to count and trace letters and numbers and the environment is v...
- Hi L., I spent some time visiting Tutor Time/Lakewood a few years back when I was searching for a preschool. Here's my humble opinion: it was very cute but the teac...
- Hi L., I live in Lakewood and both my children went to Creative day preschool and achademy I loved it there and so did they it goes to the third grade and I really ...
How Can I Get My 14 Year Old to Enjoy School?
Asked by S.B. from San Francisco
on February 13, 2008
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I have a 14 year old son who has dislike school since second grade. It has been a constant struggle to get him up in the morning and to motivate him to take pride in h...
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- Hi S., I am also on the tail end of my masters in psychology as an MFT, and a former educator. Authors Ryan & Deci (2001) wrote a wonderful article about somet...
- For his dad to take an interest would make a difference.
- Hi there! Maybe trying to get him interested in something like sports or some sort of club might be good for him. Is he good at music or doing something with his hand...
My 14 Year Old Doesn't Seem to Care If He Fails...
Asked by K.F. from Davenport
on November 21, 2008
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My son who just turned 14 and is now in the 7th grade isn't doing what he needs to in order to succeed. He does just enough to get by and that's it. I've had this prob...
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- Hi K.--I don't have any teenagers yet, but I know what works for my little boys and maybe it will work for you too: POSITIVE reinforcement. I really try very hard to ...
- I would check out Dr. Ray Guarendi's website www.drray.com. He has a book called Discipline that Lasts a Lifetime and I believe a separate book dealing with teenagers...
- K., If you haven't done so already, you need to enlist the school for help. Where my children attend middle school, you can have them go to an addtional study hall d...
Have a 13 Year Old Daughter That I Want to Motivate to Do Well in School
Asked by J.K. from San Diego
on May 6, 2008
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My daughter is 13 years old and she is not very motivated to do well in school, instead she is more concerned about her image and how popular she is. She is always goi...
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- Well if it's any consolation your daughter is normal. Try speaking her language... do well on your report card=mall make-over, new outfit, MAC make over, highlights fo...
- I know it's hard with teenagers, but you are still her mother. To impress how important school is make her come home and do her homework before she goes over to frien...
- Hi J., I agree with all of the advise you have been given thus far. In addtion, I would suggest an activity at school that she could participate in. My oldest daughter...
Unmotivated 12 Year Old
Asked by C.H. from San Francisco
on February 21, 2008
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I am out of resources. My son hates school and has gone down progressively through the years since first grade when he complained his fingers hurt too much so he would...
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- Have you looked into having an special education evaluation done? Your son sounds like what my son would be if he hadn't gotten special education qualified. Writing ...
- I am confused. You said this was about your son who was an unmotivated 12 year old. In your bio, you said you have a 9 year old son and an 8 year old daughter.... ...
- The two pieces of advice are excellent. You would be wise to follow them as soon as possible. Request he have a comprehensive evaluation by the school district. Fol...
13 Year Old - HELP!
Asked by M.H. from Los Angeles
on February 3, 2009
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Hi there - My 8th grader is on the verge of not getting promoted. His grades last semester ended with 3 - F's, 1 - D, 2 C's. I do not expect straight A's but these gra...
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- Wow, this almost sounds like my situation - except no divorce - so our options were private religoius school or homeschool. We wavered so long the private schools woul...
- Hi there, I have teenagers and know how trying they can be. You're not a failure, but they sure are good at making us feel that way sometimes! Has he been tested for ...
- First of all I would take him to a doctor and have a blood work up let's make sure there isn't something chemical. Then how about a teenage mentor?? That might just work.
