My favorite part of tutoring at Study Hut is working with the students. However, my second favorite thing is working with the other tutors. Knowledge and experience is integral to […]
A Tutor’s Answer to “Race to Nowhere”
Well-roundedness—it seems like a harmless enough idea on paper, but the drive to become a “well-rounded” student is pushing today’s students to the limit. Grades alone are no longer enough, […]
Tutoring: Helping Kids Fulfill Their Potential
Education reform is a hot topic in politics and our communities. With documentaries like Waiting for Superman and powerful people taking a stance in education, people are starting to realize […]
Making Learning Fun!
Today’s students are expected to have a much more comprehensive understanding of their subject matter, especially in mathematics and science. It’s not enough to know what the components of DNA […]
The Common Denominator
Everyone who comes in for tutoring at the Hut has the same goal: to do better academically. Of course, methods and results can vary drastically from person to person. So, […]
Tutoring for the Youngsters
Young children are often overlooked when it comes to the tutoring industry. At the high school level, parents work hard to motivate and challenge their children academically. They pressure their […]
Honing Math Skills with Incentives
For older students the incentives are easier to see, better math skills lead to higher grades. For younger children the final incentives of productive studying are harder to see, which […]
“A-ha!” Moments
One of the most gratifying things about being a tutor at the Study Hut is when students have an “a-ha!” moment. We’ve all had a few of these; when nothing […]
Palos Verdes High School Math Tutoring
A lot of students from Palos Verdes and Peninsula High School come into our Redondo office despising math, and I don’t blame them. Mathematics is a tough subject that takes […]
Study Skills
Having worked at The Study Hut for the past few years, I have learned quite a bit regarding the effects of study habits on students’ success in school. Developing a […]