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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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Sep 5, 20201 min read
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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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Sep 2, 20201 min read
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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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Sep 1, 20201 min read
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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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Aug 28, 20201 min read
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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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Aug 25, 20201 min read
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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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Aug 24, 20201 min read
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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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Aug 21, 20201 min read
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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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Aug 19, 20201 min read
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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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Aug 19, 20201 min read
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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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Aug 17, 20201 min read
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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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Aug 15, 20201 min read
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