Tutor

Updated on June 03, 2009
D.B. asks from Addison, TX
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I am looking for a tutor for my 6 year old. He will be in the first grade in August, but he needs a little help with reading and math. Any ideas?

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I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for their input. It is very much appreciated! You all gave me some great ideas so I'll get started.

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D.M.

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Do it yourself... It isn't like a 6yr old is doing algebra ;-) or reading Shakespeare. Play counting games and read to him everyday. Not just books on his level either. Find some real classics. Most kids don't have the full cognitive skills it takes for reading and math until 7-8yrs old and the schools push these little guys way before their ready and then wonder why they are ADHD when they are 9. We use to teach children to read in 1st grade and introduce them to math. Now they are pushed in preK and K to read and do math.

One more comment - Boys tend to have more of a problem at this age than girls. Boys need to be physically active, playing outside, building with legos, riding bikes. All this prepares their brains for learning. They eventually catch up to the girls and often pass them if you don't ignore their need to move and wiggle. My son did his best math when he was bouncing a ball. He would memorize multiplication tables while pacing. Hint- after you do some reading or math exercises have him stand up, but his arms out in front of them and swing his arms back and forth across his body like scissors switching one on top for the other on top. That actually will help build neuro-connections between the right and left hemisphere of the brain and allow what he just learned to move from short-term memory to long-term memory. The principle of Legacy Christian Academy in Frisco was a child developement specialist and she taught her teachers how to do this with the kids, even the highschoolers did this and other activities like it. My son's speech pathologist also confirms this activity as valid.

Do it yourself - consider it bonding time and time well spent.

I have homeschooled for 25 yrs and never pushed my kids to read until they begged to. Now, I did do pre-reading, pre-math things with them all the time. I read them books way beyond their ability to read but not beyond their ability to comprehend. All three are now voracious readers. Don't waste money on a tutor. Go to Mardel or a teacher store and find some fun ways to PLAY. He will be learning without knowing it.

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H.W.

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Kumon Math and Reading center. There are several, so check to see if there is one close to your area. Very good and helpful. My daughter has been going since she was in First grade, she will now be going to 5th in August. Good luck!

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J.T.

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Hello. I am a teacher for a charter school in Grand Prairie. I have 4 years of teaching experience. Currently, I teach 4th and 5th grade Math. I have taught from 1st grade through 6th grade, all subjects. Before this school year, I taught for a private school, St. Andrew's Episcopal School in Grand Prairie. I have references, as well, from parents and former administrators. I look forward to hearing from you.

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K.O.

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Hi D.,
I would like to recommend Club Z. They are an in-home tutoring business and you can speak to Trish Delacruz at ###-###-####. She is located at:2113 Westlake Drive
Plano, TX 75075
Here is her special offer: Special Offer: Club Z! In Home Tutoring. One week free with mention of this ad. Ask us how to use this offer to lower your tutoring payments for a few months!!! Sign up before March 1st, 2009 and receive an additional session for free! ###-###-####
They do a great job and have helped many kids. Good Luck :)
K.
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T.F.

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Couple of ideas. Depending on your school system...there are some camps that help with math and reading. They last about a month during June for 1/2 day or so.

Also, check with your school guidance counselor. MANY teachers tutor on the side and the one on one works great. Our daughter is in all honors classes at 14 and heading to 9th grade in the fall with all honors...gearing up for AP which can give her college credit as well., However, we have kept tutors on the side at $50-60/hour once or twice a week since 5th grade for enrichment purposes.

The schools also have tutoring time after school and some before school that is great to take advantage of we well FREE.

MOST kids in middle school and especially going to high school, like we are, have tutors.... I know my daughter's schedule is so full with cheer, chamber orchestra and of course her social life, that we need a little extra one on one attention.

It is well worth it.

Best wishes to you!

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K.S.

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My mom is a reading tutor (in addition to her current full time job with DISD).

She tutors children from her NE Dallas home.

She is a certified Master Reading Teacher and Educational Diagnostician. She has a master's degree in education and over 35 years of teaching experience. She is in high demand with the neighborhood families and works primarily on a referral basis. I think she still has two spots open this summer.

If you would like to talk to her it's Peggy Paradise ###-###-####. Good luck with your soon to be first grader!

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S.M.

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I am a first gr tr and I live in Frisco- my email is ____@____.com

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