Tutor Corps

We find that often students have a hard time getting started because they have such an overwhelming fear of failure. This is why we train our instructors to help students overcome that fear and become their best academic selves. So, what are our main suggestions for helping children overcome fear of failure? Read more to find out. https://www.tutorcorps.com//helping-kids-overcome-their-fe

Last week, we hosted a series of workshops with our instructors that were centered around hands-on learning in the digital classroom. At Pacific Preparatory and Tutor Corps, online learning in an active, engaged experience rather than a passive, receptive experience. We are so excited to continually empower our teachers to help their students sign in without zoning out. Check out some highlights here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayylZRZwzsg

Your child wants to earn college credits in high school. Read more to find out next steps! https://www.tutorcorps.com//your-child-wants-to-earn-colle

Today is international pronouns day -- a day which seeks to make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace. In service of this mission, guest writer Aley O'Mara discusses how to honor and respect students' pronouns as an educator. Read more here: https://www.pacificpreparatory.com//you-want-to-respect-yo

In a brief trip down memory lane, the leadership team at Tutor Corps reminisces about when they were kids, too. :) https://www.tutorcorps.com//b/the-leaderships-team-as-kids

Due to distance learning, many students have lost educational ground this year (educational research suggests that students without support could lose a year of education due to Covid!). Under-resourced students, many of whom have parents who are essential workers, are often hit the hardest. As such, the Tutor Corps Foundation strives to provide free one-on-one tutoring to as many students attending Title 1 schools as possible. Learn more about our initiative here: https://marinmagazine.com//local-tutoring-company-steps-/

Is your family looking for ways to safely celebrate Halloween this year? Good news! We have an upcoming (free!) virtual paint night. Information at the link below! Unable to join but still want options? A link to a great list of safe activities is in the comments below. :) https://www.pacificpreparatory.com/community/paint-night

Do you want to engage with your child about politics and voting but don't know where to start? Look no further. This go-to list features many fiction and nonfiction books that discuss the political process, and all are an amazing segue into meaningful conversation with your young one. https://www.thoughtco.com/top-kids-books-about-politics-627