Do you ever feel like your brain is in a rut? It’s happened to all of us — maybe there are a set of vocabulary words you just can’t seem to memorize or a new concept you can’t put into practice. Maybe you just don’t feel quite as sharp as you usually do. But one thing is certain — feeling frustrated and angry isn’t going to help you learn anything. In fact, it’s probably hindering you. Here are 10 best study tips to help boost your learning and get your brain out of its ru

Preparing for a writing skills test? Take a look at these helpful tips from Ann Arbor, MI teacher Elaina R. to calm your nerves...   Writing skills tests are a very real part of life. They come up in grade school, in college entrance exams, and even in employment applications. Fortunately, writing skills tests are formulaic. Once you know what is on them, the prospect of taking them periodically throughout life becomes less daunting. Here are the basic elements of a writing skills te

Krisada tepkulmanont / E+ / Getty Images Kindergarten is an exciting and critical step in your child’s educational journey! It’s a chance to build the foundation for future learning and to develop the skills and confidence needed for success in school and beyond. In this article we’ll explore what kindergarten tutoring is, the age at which your child can start with a tutor, and what questions to ask before you begin. Ready? Let’s dive in!  Is a Tutor Worth it For Your Child

IMAGINESTOCK / Moment / Getty Images Are you thinking of starting a tutoring side hustle? Smart thinking!  Weekend tutoring jobs are becoming an increasingly popular way to make extra money while still having free time on the weekends.   Tutoring side hustle jobs can be incredibly rewarding and fulfilling—not just financially, but also with the knowledge that you’re helping build a better future for somebody.    Maybe it began as an after-school activity or community volu

guvendemir / E+ / Getty Images Taking any exam can be an intimidating experience. Leading up to the big day, it’s natural for your thoughts to race, leaving you with a muddled mind and spinning head. If you’re fortunate, the pre-exam jitters may avoid seeping to the surface. This feeling of surety is much more likely with proper preparation. If you feel prepared and ready, your confidence will provide that extra blanket of reassurance when test day arrives.   Now, with the ACT (Amer

Did you know that the writing methods you choose can affect your creative process? Organization is particularly important to your writing success, allowing for a clear mind, smooth-flowing thought process, and proper story development. But how OCD do you have to be to prevent a major disaster? Keep yourself on track with these practical writing tips for kids: Clean up your act. Organizing your jumble of story ideas can help you identify the best options for a given writing project. Wading t

Didn't study for a big upcoming test? Not all hope is lost. Take a deep breath, and try these test taking strategies from Denver, Co tutor Clarence M...   We've all been there before: It’s the day of the test, or the night before, and you realize there is no way you will be able to get through all your studying. But that doesn't mean you can’t get a decent score on the test -- you just have to play your cards right. Stop Studying My first suggestion is to stop studying! With an

Are you getting your college applications ready? In most cases, you'll need a copy of your transcript, letters of recommendation, and the often-dreaded admissions essay. To make the process a little easier, read on as Ann Arbor, MI teacher Elaina R. shares some of the most common admissions essay topics you might run into...   College admissions essays act as the human element in the otherwise statistic-driven admissions process. Where test scores and GPAs could easily be evaluated

With apologies to Bob Dylan, the times they are a’ changing. And nowhere are they changing faster or with more potentially critical consequences than in education - both the public and private sectors - in-person versus home learning. Which is best? With vaccines being circulated, double-masking and social distancing being complicated by more virulent strains of COVID, the questions are getting more confusing rather than less. As more school districts open their doors for in-person classes, sh

Are your so-called “creative” writing exercises starting to seem a little mundane? Spice it up with these outside-the-box writing ideas and prompts…       1.  Explain why the chicken crossed the road. Is the chicken fleeing the alien invasion? Leaving farm life behind in favor of a more sophisticated urban atmosphere? Headed for breast reduction surgery? Going out for cocktails? Have fun with it.       2.  Describe a memorable experience from the perspective of your pet. What d