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Top 10 Reasons to Get an In-Home Tutor This Summer

Summer is the perfect time to catch up. Now, that’s a hard sell to a student who just completed a year of sitting in class, but it’s true. Let’s put it this way, when the Anaheim Ducks, sadly, got eliminated from the playoffs this year, do you think they thought, “well at least we have the next few months to relax.” Odd are, they couldn’t wait to get back in the gym to get better, faster, and stronger.

Like a professional athlete, students must use the summer months as a time for reflection, regrouping, and improving. Classes are only going to get harder, so if they did poorly in math the past year, they MUST catch up.

That being said, we still want students to have fun. That’s why our Irvine in-home tutors work around their – and yours. We know how busy you parents are – schedule so they can prepare for the coming school year, all while enjoying their months off.  Still not convinced? Below are ten reasons your student needs a private summer tutor.

1. Your Teen is Taking the SAT in the Fall

Many students take the SAT in the fall or early winter. The summer months are a great time to focus on test preparation. Studying for a standardized exam is very different from studying English and math content in the classroom. There are so many tips and tricks to learn that use a different part of the brain. Tackling test prep and a full school day is possible, but students often learn test prep skills quicker, and with less stress, if they start over the summer. In other words, students will be thanking themselves come winter when they aren’t cramming for BOTH finals and the SAT.

2. You (or your child’s teacher) Have Noticed Some Behavior Issues

Many children-most in fact- will experience behavioral issues to some extent during childhood or adolescence. Kids often demonstrate this by refusing to do homework or not paying attention in class. Having a private tutor over the summer can help in two ways: the student can start to view learning as a positive experience and one that they don’t want to refuse and it can help them get caught up, or even get ahead, with those academics that they missed out on the previous year.

3. You Child or Teen is Suffering from Stress

More and more middle and high school students are suffering from school related stress issues. SAT/ACT, AP exams, the college entrance process and just everyday homework can make it hard to get through the year. Having an in-home tutor over the summer can help because they can work on the subject or subjects that provide the most stress. They can also help with time management and set academic priorities during a time of year when stress is lower for students.

4. You or Your Kid are Concerned About Graduating on Time

Whether a student is in high school or college, it is getting harder to graduate on time. The thought of having to finish summer school after everyone else has walked the graduation line can be devastating for a student and can prevent immediate entrance to college. For college students it is often taking 5 years to complete a 4 year degree. Having a tutor help with summer school classes can really help students get things done on time.

5. You Can Stay in the Comfort of Your own Home

Parents are very, very busy these days and taking your kid to an actual class can be difficult or impossible to fit into a tight schedule. Your kids might have the summer off but you don’t. Why not make it easier on yourself and have someone come to your home and work around your schedule. Students often feel more relaxed and open to learning if they are in the comfort of their own home.

6. There is Time to Focus on Just One Subject

Most students have a subject they are not quite as good at. This is very normal but can be frustrating during the year because 1 hour worth of homework can easily turn into 2 or 3 as they start to fall behind. Summer is an ideal time to focus on certain topics and concepts that take a bit more time.

7. Private Tutors Can Help Improve Confidence

Students often hesitate to raise their hand in class or read aloud because they don’t feel confident about their abilities. Let’s put it this way, it’s difficult to ask for help when the help you need was chapters ago. We understand; struggling is a natural part of learning. Our college educated tutors are smart, but even they had classes that didn’t go well. A lot of this stems from the fact students learn differently.

Trust us, it’s a lot easier for a struggling student to ask questions to a private tutor than it is to a teacher in front of the whole class. This is a sad truth, since asking questions is necessary for learning. Bottom line: your student will hit the ground running come fall as a result of their new found confidence.

8. If You’re Fed Up Let Us Handle the Organization

I talk to many parents who are fed up with trying to get their children to finish their homework. Feel like you’ve tried everything? We understand. This is very normal because kids know how to push their parents’ buttons. Let a private tutor help out with some of the homework and learning responsibilities. Because the tutor is a brand new personality, your kid won’t yet know how push their buttons – and if they learn, better ours than yours. Basically, we’re here to help establish a healthy relationship between your child and education, resulting in less homework induced tense moments.

9. Private Tutoring Prevents Distractions From Other Kids

Classrooms are great for learning socialization, but other children can also be a distraction. Many kids just want to play outside during the summer (which is understandable) but, if your child really needs to concentrate and learn, having other kids around can be a huge distraction. Private tutoring creates an environment of focus and hard-work without the stress of a classroom. Our tutors are empathetic to the draw of summer fun. That’s why we do our best to make learning a fun.

10. Your Child’s Study Skills Need Improvement

Our Orange County academic tutors often get asked to help students with study skills and organization. This is a great thing, but can be harder to tackle during the school year when students also need to work on academic content. Students can learn organizational skills and study techniques much more easily over the summer with only one or two subjects to work on. And, if all goes well, your student will carry these organizational skills into the new school year. How cool is that?

Regardless of your reasons for considering a private tutor for the summer, maintaining high educational standards in July and August is an important part of your child’s overall education. I can say this based on experience, and I’m sure our other tutors can too, you will be in a much better position to excel in the school year if you take summer learning seriously.

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Let other parents know the benefits of summer tutoring by pinning this to your Pinterest board! Also, your student’s summer of success doesn’t end with just a tutor. How about enrolling them in one of Orange County’s fantastic summer camps? O.C. Family’s Camp Directory.