Good Spirit TutorsSep 5, 20201 minA Very Satisfying SessionToday's session with a new elementary student was a picturesque display of repetition creating evolution and growth. While it was a...
Good Spirit TutorsSep 2, 20201 minThe Power of a PartnerToday I had a college student who had reached out for some support in a math class. I had tutored him throughout his entire time in high...
Good Spirit TutorsSep 1, 20201 minStay Warm during Summer?!Today, one of my high school students had her first session with me since the end of last school year. With summer break almost over, she...
Good Spirit TutorsAug 28, 20201 minPersistence makes Progress!I've learned that the pursuit of perfection is a diminishing, misguided expedition. I, instead, prefer the concept of progress....
Good Spirit TutorsAug 25, 20201 minIntervention and Rest(oration)!One of my students today is a beginning 2nd grader. Her mother had been helping her with math skills. Despite Mom's best efforts, this...
Good Spirit TutorsAug 24, 20201 minThe Power of Getting Ahead!Today I had one of my high school students. With the beginning of this school year, he is working to get a strong start on a type of math...
Good Spirit TutorsAug 21, 20201 minA Soft Place to LandFrom an early age, as they are taking on new skills, many children learn that "wrong" is bad and "right" is good. Even as adults, we...
Good Spirit TutorsAug 19, 20201 minHolding Space for Students!Having "space for students" might have a different meaning than you were initially thinking. I assure you I'm not advertising for more...
Good Spirit TutorsAug 19, 20201 minRepetition, Repetition, Repetition!I saw one of my middle school students this afternoon. We have been studying all summer to support his transition from elementary. Our...
Good Spirit TutorsAug 17, 20201 minInvolvement Pushes Back against FatigueIn a session today, I was working with an elementary student on long division. This young student--like so many her age--loves learning...
Good Spirit TutorsAug 15, 20201 minEmpowerment Creates Enthusiasm!Tutoring a young student today gave me a fresh example of what empowerment can do for someone tackling a new or unfamiliar topic. This...