I've been tutoring for the past two years due to the fact that I took up full-time studying. Prior to that I did part-time Remedial Intervention with 'at risk youths' in a voilatile community which aptly prepared me for my dos' and dont's' re: this avenue of expertise as I choose to put it. I've realized that many parents aren't really cognizant of what the concept of a 'tutor' is or it's importance... Your child has to be a part of the decision making process... His or her input is relevant as it will not materialize as anything meaningful if he or she has a "clash" where personalities are concerned between him/her and the tutor... Here the parent also needs to establish certain rules among themselves and the tutor as well as the child. It is best viewed by me as a contract which involves all parties involved.
I. My first point will have to be the highlight of "Why do I need a tutor?" As a parent, it is no easy decision to make as to why your child needs a tutor. This decision has to be based on your observation of your child's strengths and weaknesses. A selection of an individual who is best suited to meet and enhance your child's individual capabilities.
II. Communication - I cannot emphasize the importance of communication in this contract... It is of paramount importance that you inform the tutor of exactly what your goals are and or intentions are for your child, and you MUST stick to this objective. Anything otherwise will just be mere CONFUSION for all involved. If your child needs a little "catching -up" one-on-one sessions can be arranged with many educators as well as after school sessions are still performed. If this is what you really need tutoring may not be the best option for your child.
III. Selection of the Ideal person is of course no easy task and is the by far one of the hardest aspect of the decision making process. Many individual's advertise their services and they are either trained educators or individuals who have garnered expertise after years of practice in the field. It is NEVER an easy task to select someone but screening via interviews is always effective. Referrals from reputable individuals is also an avenue that has been tested and proven to be an ideal and effective strategy to select tutors...
IV. Transportation It is NEVER a hard and fast RULE to go to the tutor or have the tutor come by you... I'm presently unable to invite client where I live so the BEST option for me NOW is going to their place. I also now have no mode of personal transport so I do resort to those which are offered by the public and will meet the parent (on time)who offers to meet the client who offers to pick me up to drop me off at their location.
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
Sunday, 24 April 2011
Imagine: The ABC's of Me
Imagine: The ABC's of Me: "I borrowed this from my friend Sneaker Teacher who stole it from (our/her) friend Kelly Age:30 Bed size: queen Chore you dislike: was...
Saturday, 12 March 2011
The ABC's of Me
I borrowed this from my friend Sneaker Teacher who stole it from (our/her) friend Kelly
Age:36
Bed size: Double
Chore you dislike: Ironing
Dogs: I totally love and adore them.
Essential start to your day: Haagen Daz ice-cream!
Favourite colour: blue/beige/brown
Gold or silver:Gold
Height: 5'7"
Instruments you play(ed): I played the recorder in high school and college but gave it up because I had a really didn't plan on proceeding with it as an hobby but will play it any day it is handed to me.
Job title: Primary Educator/Special Educator(Pending)
Kids: Not yet...
Live: Huh???
Mom’s name: Dyan (love you mom!)
Nicknames: "Tongue-Eater" (I sucked my tongue when I was younger, hence the coining of this particular nickname...), "Dee Dee", Ulett, Slim Thing.
Overnight hospital stays: Never
Pet peeve: Liars, and people who don't clean up after themselves and yes, that includes my students. I am the teacher not the maid.
Quote from a movie: "We're takin' the dog a@@ hole" (Legally Blonde)
Righty or Lefty: Righty
Siblings: Younger brother Daniel and Mahalia
Time you wake up: 4:00 a.m.
Underwear: yes, I wear them.
Vegetables you don’t like: Hmm...sometimes cucumber which tend to work on my stomach,(unless it's steamed with something like okras and codfish, of course.)
What makes you run late: My hair.
X-Rays you’ve had: Three
Yummy food you make: A mean rice a peas dinner on a Sunday. :0)
Age:36
Bed size: Double
Chore you dislike: Ironing
Dogs: I totally love and adore them.
Essential start to your day: Haagen Daz ice-cream!
Favourite colour: blue/beige/brown
Gold or silver:Gold
Height: 5'7"
Instruments you play(ed): I played the recorder in high school and college but gave it up because I had a really didn't plan on proceeding with it as an hobby but will play it any day it is handed to me.
Job title: Primary Educator/Special Educator(Pending)
Kids: Not yet...
Live: Huh???
Mom’s name: Dyan (love you mom!)
Nicknames: "Tongue-Eater" (I sucked my tongue when I was younger, hence the coining of this particular nickname...), "Dee Dee", Ulett, Slim Thing.
Overnight hospital stays: Never
Pet peeve: Liars, and people who don't clean up after themselves and yes, that includes my students. I am the teacher not the maid.
Quote from a movie: "We're takin' the dog a@@ hole" (Legally Blonde)
Righty or Lefty: Righty
Siblings: Younger brother Daniel and Mahalia
Time you wake up: 4:00 a.m.
Underwear: yes, I wear them.
Vegetables you don’t like: Hmm...sometimes cucumber which tend to work on my stomach,(unless it's steamed with something like okras and codfish, of course.)
What makes you run late: My hair.
X-Rays you’ve had: Three
Yummy food you make: A mean rice a peas dinner on a Sunday. :0)
Monday, 7 March 2011
Tutoring
Hi there,
It's me, here sharing my world. I have two very interesting clients tutoring at the the moment. One client is extremely eccentric, he is diagnosed with having Attention Defficit Disorder and is presently in denial, as is his mom. He boldly told me "I don't have A.D.D. the doctors are just fooling my mom to get her money." The child has some odd behavioural patterns which bare alot of semblance to autism. He and is mom are quite the duo, I must say... He blurted out one day when I sat to speak with him about my observation re: his symptoms.... I told him that he possesses a lot of traits which are as follows: distractibility, inattention and poor memory. I then proceeded to ask him he is aware of a disorder known as Attention Deficit Disorder? To my surprise he blurted out.... "Miss Ulett you know my secret!" I said,"I do, do I..."
He is very outspoken and I'm one who allows a child to remain with his view. I never try to dter him in his attempts to speak how he feels, but have to be firm and inform him of when his mannerisms are "inappropriate."
It's me, here sharing my world. I have two very interesting clients tutoring at the the moment. One client is extremely eccentric, he is diagnosed with having Attention Defficit Disorder and is presently in denial, as is his mom. He boldly told me "I don't have A.D.D. the doctors are just fooling my mom to get her money." The child has some odd behavioural patterns which bare alot of semblance to autism. He and is mom are quite the duo, I must say... He blurted out one day when I sat to speak with him about my observation re: his symptoms.... I told him that he possesses a lot of traits which are as follows: distractibility, inattention and poor memory. I then proceeded to ask him he is aware of a disorder known as Attention Deficit Disorder? To my surprise he blurted out.... "Miss Ulett you know my secret!" I said,"I do, do I..."
He is very outspoken and I'm one who allows a child to remain with his view. I never try to dter him in his attempts to speak how he feels, but have to be firm and inform him of when his mannerisms are "inappropriate."
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