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General Tutoring Principles The way we teach at MTA differs markedly from the way children are usually taught in their schools. All good teachers "tune in" to their students, but in the one-on-one situation, we have the luxury of giving our full attention to your child. Teachers at your child's school must sometimes wait a few days to a week to find out whether their students "got it" by administering a quiz or test. Tutors are able to find out immediately if something is not understood and continue working at conveying the concept or information until "the light goes on." Tutoring needs to be an organized, energetic activity. It requires much patience and flexibility. The tutor may model or teach a new skill, but then the student must have the opportunity to try it him/herself, ask questions, and practice the new skill until it is well understood.

IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE STUDENTS FEELS THAT THIS IS A SAFE PLACE TO LEARN. They must feel free to make mistakes and express frustration and at the same time, receive enough positive support to gain the confidence to keep on trying. The tutor must adapt his/her pace to that of the student, combining knowledge and creativity to present the material in a variety of ways. Or course, there are students who will need some pushing as well. A strong rapport between tutor and student will allow for the give-and-take necessary for proper pacing. The ultimate goal, of course, is for the student to do very well without us!

 

To contact us:

Morris Tutoring Associates, Inc.
532 E. Maryland Avenue, Suite A
Phoenix, AZ 85012

PHONE:	(602) 280-7799
FAX:	(602) 280-9788
E-MAIL:	office@morristutoring.com (Scheduling and billing) susan@morristutoring.com (Tutoring concerns, teaching methods, materials, etc.)