HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CHILD NEEDS TUTORING?

If your child complains about school, avoids homework, or doesn’t seem to you to be making progress in his/her skills in general, tutoring is a great idea. Engaging in tutoring sessions once or twice a week can really jump-start your child’s motivation for learning!

WHEN TO GET a full educational psychology assessment?

Academic testing by a licensed educational psychologist provides a lot of information, but is very pricey, as you likely know already!  After I meet with a client for a few weeks I will be able to recommend would be something to consider. My informal assessments and observations will answer some of the questions you may have about your child’s learning needs.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD MY CHILD WORK WITH YOU?  

I encourage families to commit to twice a week, at least in the beginning.  This provides the consistency that children need in order to really make progress in any area. The children I see twice weekly get right to work because they remember our routines more easily. They also open up more to me about their own frustrations with school work, reading challenges, and other topics that may be impacting their ability to learn.  Feedback from kids is invaluable to me, and I’m able to share these insights with parents which improves communication in families. 

DO YOU OFFER SIBLING DISCOUNTS?

Yes! It is so convenient to see two or more children in a family consecutively, at the same location, that I give that time and energy savings back to you.

HOW CAN THE TOWSON TUTOR SUPPORT YOUR schoolwork?

I use my extensive classroom teaching background to provide insights into teacher expectations for homework and long-term projects. Best practices such as ‘chunking’ the work, simplifying directions, and giving real-world examples to spark children’s own prior knowledge will be incorporated regularly. Students with language-based learning differences and ADHD will benefit from the concrete materials I provide.

ARE YOU MEETING FACE-TO-FACE WITH CLIENTS DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAKS?

Yes, I am meeting face-to-face with clients in my home office. I adhere to CDC guidelines and when we meet in person your child and I will maintain recommended physical distancing. I keep an open conversation with parents and their child considering their comfort level for everyone’s health and safety.