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The summer months are the perfect time for tutoring and offer extreme flexibility for everyone's schedule! Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Melissa. We’re glad our flexible scheduling helped you balance family life and that you felt trusted and supported in guiding students toward their learning goals.

Happy Labor Day! Enjoy the three day weekend and (hopefully) the wonderful smell of outdoor barbeque

Academic subjects are undoubtedly important, but some skills cannot be taught in schools. From preparing meals to doing household chores, here are life skills every teen should learn 👇

Is your student nervous about going back to school? Check out Tutor Doctor’s Ultimate Guide to managing back to school anxiety 👇

The Ultimate Guide for Managing Back to School Anxiety Is your student nervous about going back to school? Check out Tutor Doctor’s guide to managing back to school anxiety! Analyze the source(s) of stress. Many students generalize a mentality of “I dislike going back to school” without really digging into why this is the case. A good place to sta...

Mnemonics are wonderful educational tools that can help us to memorize and recall information. Check out these fun and creative mnemonics for young learners 👇

Fun & Creative Mnemonics for Young Learners Mnemonics are wonderful educational tools that can help us to memorize and recall information. Check out these fun and creative mnemonics for young learners! What are mnemonic devices? When most people think of mnemonics, they’re referring to acronyms – a series of letters that stand for larger ...

At Tutor Doctor, we're all about flexibility – both in terms of scheduling sessions as well as our approach to learning! When it comes to more complex subjects like geometry, students often require a more tailored experience in order for a concept to finally "click." Thank you again, Katie!

We appreciate the awesome feedback, Cass! As you pointed out, education is a highly rewarding career – and seeing a student improve as a direct result of your own tutoring efforts is an incredibly gratifying experience for any educator. Keep up the great work!

“Back-to-school” will be here before you know it! Here’s how to set goals and build study habits with your student for the new school year 👇

Back to School Goal Setting: How to Set Goals with Your Student “Back to school” will be here before you know it! Here’s how to set goals with your student for the new school year. You’re More Likely to Achieve Goals When They’re S.M.A.R.T When it comes to developing any academic habits, we recommend taking a SMART approach! What are SMART goals? Well,...

Are you ready for back-to-school? Make sure you're not forgetting anything with Tutor Doctor's handy checklist 👇

As Nelson Mandela once said, 'The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow.' Let's celebrate the potential of our young leaders this International Youth Day! 🌟🌍

Happy International Youth Day to all the inspiring youths shaping our future, from all of us at Tutor Doctor!

Happy Book Lovers Day! What are your top 3 favorite books or novels?

What an inspirational story! We believe that students all have the power to succeed, and many students simply need a more personalized approach to instruction – especially when it comes to early reading and writing development. Thank you, David!

Did you know that National Book Lovers Day is coming up on August 9th? Here are 3 classic novels every teen should read 👇

National Book Lovers Day: 3 Classic Novels Every Teen Should Read National Book Lovers Day is here! Here are 3 classic novels that every teen should read. To Kill A Mockingbird (1960) Harper Lee “Real courage…it’s when you know you’re licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do.” S...

Thank you for the wonderful words Alexandra! We are so happy to hear that you have continued to pursue a path in education. Many of the tutors we work with are current or retired teachers themselves who, like you, have discovered a lifelong passion for learning!

Although our teenage years are some of the most memorable, they are also filled with new challenges and responsibilities. For parents, talking to your teen about growing up isn't always easy. Check out these tips to help open lines of communication 👇

We often hear about the mental benefits of practicing mindfulness throughout our daily lives, but did you know that mindfulness can also boost memory and concentration? Read on to learn more 👇

The Power of Mindfulness for Boosting Memory and Concentration We often hear about the mental benefits of practicing mindfulness throughout our daily lives, but did you know that mindfulness can also boost memory and concentration? Read on to learn more! Mindfulness and Memory: The Basics When experts talk about practicing mindfulness, they are generally referr...

Thank you for the wonderful words, Jennifer! We find that students of all ages are more intuitive than people often give them credit for. If a tutor is energetic, confident, and excited about learning – the student's behavior (and willingness to learn) tends to reflect this positivity!

Does your student take sloppy notes or need help remembering what they were taught in class? Check out these effective note-taking methods to boost their memory and organization!👇

Happy Mandela Day! Today we honor the life and legacy of South-African activist and politician Nelson Mandela, whose words continue to resonate with us today.

Thank you, Jess! We believe effective communication is a key component of any tutoring program and helps keep everyone "on the same page." As you also pointed out, the flexibility tutoring can provide to one's schedule is hard to match!

Summer learning loss can be a real issue for students of all ages. Check out Tutor Doctor’s guide for engaging students in educational activities during summer break 👇

Summer Learning Loss Prevention: Engaging Students in Educational Activities During Summer Break Summer learning loss can be a real issue for students of all ages. For all the parents who are searching for ways to keep their child active and occupied during their time off from school, check out Tutor Doctor’s guide for engaging students in educational activities during summer break! The summe...

Thank you, Idit! Students often learn more effectively when in a comfortable and familiar environment. To get the most out of tutoring, we focus on personalized sessions while individually pairing each student with a tutor who is an ideal match for their needs.

Summer vacation is a well-deserved hiatus from school, but it should also be an important reminder for students to keep their minds active! Here are some of the many benefits of summer reading programs 👇

Benefits of Summer Reading Programs: How They Boost Literacy and Love for Reading Summer vacation is a well-deserved hiatus from school, but it should also be an important reminder for students to keep their minds active and engaged. Here are some of the many benefits of summer reading programs! Avoiding the summer slide One of the main areas of concern for teachers and tutors is...

Thank you for the kind words, Bill! At Tutor Doctor, we are parents and educators ourselves. This allows us a unique perspective into the challenges that go along with effective teaching, and a core part of that goal is ensuring tutors are supported with all the resources they need.