Happy Wednesday, Tutoring Family!
I just wanted to take some time out to let you know that I have everything set up for you all. Depending on where you are in your tutoring journey, there are resources available to help you in that area as well.
I have a few updates for you and they are the following:
1) Guest Blog Posts: We are still accepting guests on our blog here so please email me if you are interested. You can reach me at drhollandj (at) becomingabettertutor (dot)com
2) Dr. Holland-Johnson New Tutoring Blogs: In addition to this blog, I also have three additional blogs dedicated to where you are in your tutoring journey. I will be uploading a lot more resources to help you. Below is more information about each blog:
My Online Tutoring Business Blog: This blog is dedicated to tutors who are interested about the online tutoring arena. Please sign up for exclusive updates that will only be released through my mailing list.
Expand Your Tutoring Business Blog: This blog is dedicated to tutors who are interested about expanding their tutoring business. There are a plethora of ways to expand your tutoring business so please sign up for exclusive updates that will only be released through my mailing list.
Becoming a Better Tutor Blog: This blog is dedicated to tutors who are interested in entering the tutoring profession or just to become better as a tutor in any given tutoring environment. Please sign up for exclusive updates that will only be released through my mailing list.
Last but not least, please check out my most recent Interview on Examiner.com.
If you have a tutoring question, please email me as well. :)
Have a very blessed day and Happy Tutoring,
Alise
Happy Friday!
I want to remind you that I will be presenting at the Association of the Tutoring Profession (ATP) 9th Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia on March 25-27, 2013 about tutoring in the classroom. Here's the conference schedule so that you can see the many great presentations that will be hosted during this time and my presentation is #39.
For many years while I was in the classroom, I used this method. Back in 2010 (my last time teaching mathematics and science at the middle school level), my students were able to grow personally, but I am also very proud of how they grew academically. That specific year, I had 100 percent of my students pass their state assessment, which was a first for me. In the past, it was always in the range of 88 percent to 95 percent for the class passing rate. Let me just say, my teaching assignments were extremely diverse, but I was dedicated to the challenge.
In any event, if you happen to be in the Atlanta area during this time, please consider attending my conference. If not, you can definitely learn more about the In-Class Tutoring Method in one of my tutoring books--specifically, Becoming a Better Tutor: A Data-Driven Approach to Tutoring. I also train others on this method to use in their very own classrooms.
Hope to see you there and have a blessed week,
Alise
Here's more information about my conference presentation:
Presenter: Dr. Alicia Holland-Johnson
Session Title: The In-Class Tutoring Method: Taking Tutoring Inside the Everyday Classroom
Session Description: Are you looking to provide tutoring during the learning day? Are you looking for a tutoring strategy that does not require you to stay after-school? This session is for you! Learn how to strategically help your students increase their academic achievement right in the classroom during class time.
Intended Audience: K-12 Tutors, Classroom K-12 Teachers
Summary: Please see below:
The purpose of this presentation is to share an innovative approach to tutoring in the classroom. The In-Class Tutoring Method is the process that I describe in my first tutoring book, Becoming a Better Tutor: A Data-Driven Approach to Tutoring. The specific plans to engage the audience is to actually take them through the In-Class Tutoring Method by identifying what this method is and how it looks in the classroom. In addition, participants will have a chance to interact with some mock data to help plan in-class tutoring sessions for their own learners. This will help them determine how to use the In-Class Tutoring Method in their own professional setting.
The significance of this presentation to the field of tutoring is trifold (a) tutors and classroom teachers are able to learn an innovative approach to providing data-driven tutoring to help their learners; (b) learners are working towards becoming self-regulated learners; and (c) tutors and classroom teachers are able to identify and utilize specific steps that must be followed to ensure that the In-Class Tutoring Method is a positive learning experience for all learners.
As a 21st century tutor, it is very important to understand the impact of providing data-driven tutoring services whether it be inside or outside of the classroom environment. Therefore, this presentation will also emphasize the importance of planning effective instruction, learning how to be flexible, and being highly organized as the In-Class Tutoring Method is best categorized as an Advanced Topic.
Hello Readers,
I just wanted to take time to wish each of you a Happy Sunday!
You probably have noticed that I did not post anything this past week.
My mother-in-law passed away at the very young age of 58 and have been out of town with our family in Louisiana.
As you probably could imagine, I have not been able to adhere to my normal schedule of doing things both personally and professionally.
I want to apologize for not being able to write last week. However, I will have new content posted next week starting on Tuesday, August 14, 2012.
Thank you for your patience with me and hope that you are gearing up for the new school year!
As always, happy tutoring!
Blessings,
Alise
