Perhaps the most common misconception about tutoring is that it should be reserved for students who have already fallen behind. In fact, many tutors work with students who are excelling in their education. Tutors can be a helpful resource for students already on top of their academic game, especially those currently enrolled in honors or AP classes. Of course, for students who are facing academic challenges, tutors are an incredibly effective resource to help get back on track. 

 For parents with hectic schedules, adding a tutor to the monthly routine can seem overwhelming.    Tutors work one-to-one with students with remote learning options available. With private tutoring there’s nearly limitless flexibility, and sessions can be planned around your family’s schedule.  

 Another common myth is that tutoring is primarily useful during the school year, and isn’t really needed during summer break and holiday vacations. This couldn’t be further from the truth! Long gaps away from school – especially summer vacation – lead to a well known academic slump that occurs in students. After months away from school, many students struggle to retain the academic gains they made during the previous year. Summer tutoring sessions are a great way to help students avoid the summer slide, and this extra time is also an excellent opportunity to go back and revisit previous topics that may have needed more clarification. For high school students, summer and vacation sessions are also often used for SAT/ACT test preparation. 

Some families worry that private tutoring will be a costly investment that requires a lengthy commitment. Contrary to this belief, affordable tutoring options are available! Private tutoring allows for a lot more flexibility in terms of scheduling and consistency (how often sessions are conducted).
Before/after school care, homework assistance, or tutoring can cost as little as $1 - 20 per month if you apply with CCR&R Co-pay Program!

For students struggling with their academics, learning gaps can begin to form that further compound the problem. In many cases, these students simply aren’t being taught in a way that “clicks” with their way of understanding. Students have different learning styles and can be taught with instructional methods that work best for them. Many students are surprised at how quickly they are able to close gaps in their learning simply by working at their own pace with a specialized tutor that can answer any questions they have along the way.