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Posted on October 13, 2008 by Tanya W | Posted under   Kids


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Do you need an English tutor in Pasadena?

When should you begin looking for an English tutor for your child? If you answered When she needs help you are correct. However, all students are likely to gain from time spent with an English tutor. The successful student as well as the struggling student has much to gain from an English tutor.

There are generally three types of students in a common English class:
  • 1. Students achieving below grade level
  • 2. Students achieving at grade level
  • 3. Students achieving above grade level

    All of these students academic ability in English would be improved by a tutor with an understanding of the needs and the skills of the individual learner.

    Students who are achieving below grade level have numerous reasons for their subpar performance. A high school English teacher commented on these reasons for poor student performance in English classes:
  • A student might need a tutor because she does not understand the assignments due to a large class size. A tutor could help her understand what is wanted by the teacher and can talk with the teacher if the parent wishes.
  • Many students have difficulty learning how to cut homework (such as a paper) into manageable chunks. A tutor can help a learner adopt a pacing guide for her assignments.
  • Many students need assistance learning how to do research. In large public schools, teachers do not have enough time to work with students on these essential qualities. An English tutor can introduce the student to the reference librarian at the local public library and work together with the librarian in research instruction.
  • Writing skills are an essential part of English and many people struggle with writing or just have a phobia of writing. Individual help from a tutor can steer a student through writing step by step and help defeat the phobia and replace it with confidence.
  • Literature analysis is a challenging skill for most English students and can cause many to think they dislike English. Comprehending a piece of literature is usually easier when learning with a tutor who has patience along with knowledge.

    Need for English Tutor in Los Angeles area schools

    Based on parent responses regarding the high schools, the needs of the individual student cannot be met in most cases. Some need personal instruction to broaden understanding. An English tutor who works well with the student can make the difference between success and failure in school and in life.

    Need for English Tutor in Santa Monica area schools

    Parent responses in the Santa Monica area often focus on the perceived quality of the public education, but it is also communicated that the school is so large that it is not uncommon for a learner to feel lost in such a vast school. An English tutor can make learning an individual experience for that learner who feels lost in a large pool of students.

    Need for English Tutor in Beverly Hills

    The public high school is highly ranked, but even in this learning environment, many students could gain from having a greater challenge. Gifted learners can gain from interesting assignments created by a tutor to keep learning fun. Having an English tutor can be similar to having a personal trainer that raises the bar, but in a positive, fun way for a child that is bored in school.

    Students whose primary language is not English have additional specific needs and would succeed from having an English tutor. Most students would gain in ways that are measurable-- such as better grades, or immeasurable-- such as a more positive attitude towards learning and increased self-confidence.



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