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Tutor Spotlight: Maria A.
Meet Maria. With a deep understanding of both foundational and advanced mathematical concepts, Maria is skilled at simplifying complex problems and making them accessible to students. She tailors her tutoring approach to meet the unique needs of each student, helping them build confidence and improve their skills. Whether working through fundamental concepts or preparing for more advanced topics, Maria is dedicated to providing clear and patient guidance to support student success.
Back-to-School Tips: How Personalized Tutoring Can Ease the Transition
Working one-on-one with someone experienced and knowledgeable is a great way to help students get through these challenging times. Parents who connect their students with personal tutoring have set them up for success
5 Benefits of 1-on-1 Tutoring for Academic Performance
Learn how you can enhance your understanding, develop better study habits, and achieve academic success through the attention, guidance, and personalization offered by 1-on-1 tutoring.
6 Characteristics of an Excellent Tutor to Help You Succeed
Finding the right tutor is no easy task. While it might be tempting to choose the first one you see on the internet, or perhaps the one with the lowest rates, there’s no guarantee that the tutor you find will have the knowledge, attitude, and organizational skills needed to help you succeed. Making the wrong decision can lead to disappointment and a lot of wasted time. At North Avenue Education, we’re taking the guesswork out of the process by compiling a list of the most important factors in selecting a tutor.
Supporting Students with Dyscalculia
Students with dyscalculia have a significantly more difficult time learning math than most, in this post we will explore how to identify dyscalculia and what we as educators and parents can do to help.
Strengthening Foundational Math Skills Over Summer
The past school year has been more difficult than most. With the stress and uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the consequent hasty switch to distance learning, you might feel that you or your student’s math education has been negatively impacted.
Online Learning: What Works, What Doesn't
Successful online learning involves personal interaction, ease of access, and a suite of integrated, digital tools.
Math Strategies for Distance Learning
How can you ensure you’re getting the most out of your math classes?
Managing Math Anxiety
For many people, math is a source of serious anxiety. Whether they are studying for a test in school or gearing up for the math sections of the SAT or ACT, scads of students experience a sense of dread at the prospect of solving difficult math problems.
Three Tips for Using a Calculator on SAT and ACT
When we show students how to leverage their graphing calculators for success on the SAT and ACT, they often reply, "Wow – I never knew I could do that!"