Comparison graphic of peer tutoring and expert one-on-one tutoring: who teaches, what each is best for, cost, and who benefits.

Tutoring Resource Guide

$Jake Gerhardt$

What Is Peer Tutoring and How Does It Compare to Other Tutoring Methods?

Short answer: Peer tutoring is when students teach other students, usually a classmate or a slightly older student who has

June 30, 2023

Five strategies for academic success: one-on-one tutoring, starting exam prep early, Cornell note-taking, building one skill at a time, and setting SMART goals.

Study Tips

$Jake Gerhardt$

Strategies for Academic Success

Short answer: Academic success looks different for every child, but five strategies help almost any student improve: one-on-one tutoring that

April 11, 2023

Checklist for choosing a summer math program: curriculum and difficulty, online reviews, qualified instructors, fit with your child's level and learning style, and cost, location and schedule.

Tutoring Resource Guide

$Jake Gerhardt$

What To Consider When Choosing a Summer Math Program

Short answer: When choosing a summer math program, look at the curriculum and its difficulty level, read online reviews, check

January 27, 2023

Checklist graphic of the most common causes of student stress: pressure to get good grades, not enough sleep, overloaded schedules, low confidence in a hard subject, and social and family strain.

Parent Support

$Jake Gerhardt$

What Are the Common Causes of Student Stress?

Short answer: The most common causes of student stress are academic pressure and grades, too little sleep, overloaded schedules, low

December 21, 2022

Statistics graphic on test anxiety: 20 to 40 percent of students experience it, 65 percent of affected students never seek help, and highly anxious test takers score 12 percentile points lower.

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$Jake Gerhardt$

How To Identify Test Anxiety and What You Can Do About It

Short answer: Test anxiety goes beyond normal nerves: signs include catastrophic or intrusive thoughts, blanking on material, headaches, nausea, sweating

November 16, 2022

Author: Jake Gerhardt

What Is Peer Tutoring and How Does It Compare to Other Tutoring Methods?

Strategies for Academic Success

What To Consider When Choosing a Summer Math Program

What Are the Common Causes of Student Stress?

How To Identify Test Anxiety and What You Can Do About It