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A Very Satisfying Session
Today's session with a new elementary student was a picturesque display of repetition creating evolution and growth. While it was a...
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Good Spirit Tutors
- Sep 2, 2020
- 1 min
The Power of a Partner
Today 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...
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Good Spirit Tutors
- Sep 1, 2020
- 1 min
Stay 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...
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Good Spirit Tutors
- Aug 28, 2020
- 1 min
Persistence makes Progress!
I've learned that the pursuit of perfection is a diminishing, misguided expedition. I, instead, prefer the concept of progress....
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Good Spirit Tutors
- Aug 25, 2020
- 1 min
Intervention 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...
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Good Spirit Tutors
- Aug 24, 2020
- 1 min
The 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...
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Good Spirit Tutors
- Aug 21, 2020
- 1 min
A Soft Place to Land
From 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...
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Good Spirit Tutors
- Aug 19, 2020
- 1 min
Holding 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...
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Good Spirit Tutors
- Aug 19, 2020
- 1 min
Repetition, 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...
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Good Spirit Tutors
- Aug 17, 2020
- 1 min
Involvement Pushes Back against Fatigue
In a session today, I was working with an elementary student on long division. This young student--like so many her age--loves learning...
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Good Spirit Tutors
- Aug 15, 2020
- 1 min
Empowerment 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...
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