Tutoring Services
The Learning Resource Center has developed unique tutoring programs designed for clients from a variety of backgrounds and educational needs.
Tutoring Services and Programs Offered:
One-on-One Tutoring
(various program lengths)
Our clients come from various public and private educational environments. Ages range from 5 to adults. Many clients do not succeed with traditional methods in large groups or with the standard curriculum, sequence or pace. Our one- on-one programs are truly individualized for each student. Some clients require heavy remedial work while others need tutorial assistance or a combination. Gifted clients can excel in their advanced courses. Each child’s program is structured to produce mastery learning, an outstanding self confidence booster.
Report Card Plus
(3 month program)
Report Cards set the pace for a student. If your child has scored less than expected, now is the time to turn things around! Don’t wait until it is too late!
Report Card Plus starts with an individual assessment of each child and identifies the areas the child needs help. An individualized tutoring plan is then formulated to help the student do their best. With The Learning Resource’s experienced, professional tutors we give children the edge they need to succeed.
The Report Card Plus program consists of a three (3) month time frame where the student meets with the tutor twice a week to review homework, and class room curriculum. The program is designed to work with the student thru a semester to improve their grades.
SAT Preparation Course
(3 month program)
It is a very well known fact that getting into college is not just a matter of wanting to attend college. The scores from the SAT Tests play a vital role in where your child will go to college. The SAT Preparation course is designed to result in maximum results in a limited time frame. The Math and Verbal components are offered separately to allow students every opportunity to focus on each topic. Each student will learn the following skills:
• Study and Test taking skills • What to expect on the SAT Tests • Test Taking Strategies that can increase scores • Techniques on how to approach the test with confidence • SAT question format • Timing/Pacing Strategies • Practice Tests
Classes are offered as either one-on-one sessions or small group sessions. The Group Sessions are designed to allow each student to receive individualized attention. The instructors are knowledgeable and experienced Teachers understand how to prepare students to get their best scores.
College Application Plus
(4 sessions)
This program is designed for rising Juniors and Seniors. The program consists of four (4) 50 minute sessions once a week. The class will help students to identify colleges they want to attend, understand entrance requirements, prepare and complete their college applications. The sessions would consist of a small group of five (5) students. The program includes the following:
• Identify colleges to attend (safeties, good matches, reaches)
• Overview of application requirements by selected college
• Review of student’s credentials (extra curricular activities, academic successes, after-school and work...)
• Areas to work on before application is completed
• How to write the required essay
• Essay review
6 Week Summer Program
(2 time per week/June-Aug)
One-on-one sessions
Private • 50 minutes each
Small Group sessions
2-5 Students • 75-90 minutes each
Invest in your child this summer, for better results this fall—see what a difference a summer can make.
• Fill in the gaps
• Get a head start on next fall’s courses
• Learn how to study
• Build confidence
• Less stress
• Absorb skills & knowledge at an optimal level
School Year Program
(September-May)
Many students flourish when they receive academic support from the beginning of the school year. Clients sign up with The Learning Resource Center with many goals in mind. Some know they are embarking on a rough course of study right from the start. Others, want to maintain their A average in order to optimize their opportunities in the college arena.
No matter what your reason for seeking tutoring, academic competition is fierce these days and everyone needs an edge. There are more students applying to college than there are openings nationwide.
Tutoring is not just for students experiencing difficulty in school anymore. Tutoring can be a valuable resource for all students.
Registration begins in January.
Academic Coaching Program
(3 month program)
Let the Learning Resource Center help your child become more successful in school and in life! This innovative program is designed to teach students how to balance school with personal life and thrive in both!
Responsibilities of an Academic Coach:
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Too many students are fighting with, and misleading, their parents about homework. Many students are much more receptive to professionals than they are to their parents in finding better ways to get homework done efficiently. Tutor will review homework and class curriculum with the student.
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This includes prioritizing and tackling homework and long-term projects, finding short cuts, focusing to use time productively and fitting in extracurricular activities and down time.
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This includes organizing supplies and papers so everything can be found easily. It also encompasses organizing ideas for writing, and organizing material to study for a test.
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Some ways to study are more efficient than others.
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A coach can help you see that schoolwork, homework, tests and essays are important, not just in the short run but as part of a greater goal.
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It is so easy to get distracted every minute. A coach can help you focus by assisting insetting and writing down goals and looking at the big picture, as well as the small steps to get there.
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A coach will find reasons to push on
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Sometimes just knowing that someone believes in you can make you work harder. Improving self-esteem goes a long way.
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An academic coach builds a relationship with a student and can tell when he is just getting by or doing his best. High expectations can build confidence.
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If you can work efficiently, there will be more downtime for fun!
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Learning skills to work resourcefully towards goals provides a feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment.
This is a three month one-on-one weekly program designed to address all of the above topics. The tutor would meet with the student twice a week for three months to discuss and review each of the topics. The tutoring sessions can be used for instruction in any subject over the three month period. Each of the sessions would reinforce the Time Management, Organizational, and Study skill sets. The Goal Setting would be discussed in the first sessions with the parents and the student to ensure all expectations will be met by setting realistic goals for the student.
