A friend of mine recently asked me what I like about tutoring. I thought it was a strange question, because to me it feels to me like the perfect part […]
Writing – A Treatise on Thesis
Writing competency is a vital step towards academic success in middle school, high school, and higher education. The establishment of a comfort level with regard to essay writing is fundamental. […]
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 […]
The new tutor experience
I’ve only been a tutor at Study Hut for two weeks, but I am most impressed with my students who are well-organized. What does a well-organized student do? They fill […]
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 […]
From Average to A-Student: The Hut’s Latest Success Story
Ariella is your typical studious teen. She’s got eclectic music taste and her own hip sense of fashion. She’s a sophomore at Mira Costa High School and she’s currently acing […]
The Big SAT Benefits of Simply Reading
It amazes me how many students I talk to these days who admit to not reading regularly or skimming their assigned reading. It’s a lot!! The shame is that these […]
Palos Verdes Middle School Tutor
When attending middle school, organization is key to success, and that is why we focus a lot of our energy on the implementation of organizational skills. Assuring students’ backpacks are […]
Can the tutor who wrote this blog post tutor my child?
The answer is yes. Please enjoy the blog! American and British Literature Approaching a piece of literature may intimidate a student, just because the assignment is enormous. English assignments don’t […]