Thursday, June 17, 2010

“Online Tutoring Available for Military Families” plus 1 more

“Online Tutoring Available for Military Families” plus 1 more

Online Tutoring Available for Military Families

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 08:55 PM PDT

BREMERTON —

Local military families can now get free online tutoring and career help from Tutor.com.

A meeting to introduce the service is planned for 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at Jackson Park Community Center on Olding Road. The program, provided by the Department of Defense, allows K-12 students, adult learners and career seekers to connect to a live tutor online at any time for help with homework, studying, test preparation and resume writing.

Tutor.com representatives will explain how the program works, and those who already use it will share their stories. Light refreshments will be served.

To RSVP and for more information, contact Heather Carrell at heather.carrell@navy.mil or (360) 813-3039.

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New tutoring business sends kids to the dogs

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 02:11 AM PDT


Kimberly Brown

Lauren Carpenter, Community News

Another Shenendehowa graduate is willing to bet on her home town as she starts up a new business. Kimberly Brown is making the daily extended commute from her home on Lake George for Saratoga Tutoring Services as a private tutor whose background is abundant in experience and certifications.

Brown's bachelors and masters are both from the College of St. Rose and her certifications include Special Education K-6, Elementary Education K-6 and English 7-12. She has 17 years teaching experience most recently as a fourth grade special ed teacher at Whitehall Elementary School near her home.

"As a tutor my business will be focused within my expertise," Browns says. This includes reading assessments and tutoring for reading and writing K-12 and building skills in reading and writing for those with disabilities. Brown also emphasizes study prep skills for students who have not passed the required ELA or Regents exams. She plans on coaching them on skills utilizing past tests as practice tools.

The most unique concept Brown is bringing to the table is her two-year-old golden doodle Amber Lee. Trained in the national READ (Reading Education Assistant Dogs) Program, Amber Lee is ready and willing to motivate children for learning while increasing self-esteem or eliminating shyness as she has successfully done while at Whitehall Elementary School.

Started in Utah, Brown says the READ Program has boosted that state's reading levels to the highest in the country. "With a therapy dog statistics show that blood pressure is lowered, no one can talk back — it's just a really great program. Amber Lee just lights up their day," Brown said.

Taking Amber Lee from the classroom to private tutoring sessions is new for both Brown and her pooch. Brown will continue to use Amber Lee as a reading partner kids will read to making it more fun for them as they learn. "And kids kids stay more on task," she says.

Brown has an office on Clifton Country Road. While many tutors meet with students at home or a library, Brown insists there are too many distractions at those venues. "For me to tutor, it's most beneficial to have my own space," she said. Many parents will agree with Brown that a quiet professional setting with a lovable dog will most definitely have its perks. Whether it is preparing for a new school year or mastering a difficult subject, Saratoga Tutoring Services is open for business and welcoming new students.

"With Amber Lee the sky is the limit," Brown says.

The following are comments from the readers. In no way do they represent the view of CNWeekly.com.

susan104 wrote on Jun 16, 2010 10:50 PM:

" Excuse my ignorance, but this the first time I am hearing about using a dog to help in learning!The way the article describes it, it seems to be a perfectly legit tutoring aid. But Online learning is also an idea whose time has come and is finding increasing favor with both students and parents. Online tutoring is a comparative novel concept, but seeing the advantages it has over traditional tutoring, it seems it is here to stay.

Without sounding like an advertisement, I would like to share my experiences with Eduwizards (http://www.eduwizards.com/) an online tutoring service that is a path breaker in this field. They have a huge tutor bank, give free trials, offer tutor reviews to help select the right tutor and are available for all subjects and grades. The tutoring sessions are conducted on an interactive white board with voice and are fascinating for the students.

Dogs are OK as a tutoring tool, but online tutoring is the way to go! "


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