Rapid Success Tutoring Homework Club With Homes For America

February 22nd, 2012

Are you looking for ways to improve your community for the better? If yes, your community needs to provide services that enhance the education of students in the community. When a community is moderately educated, the lives of residents improve. A great way to improve the education of a community is to offer a homework club that provides quality tutoring and other educational assistance to help students in the community succeed. This article will tell you about the non-profit Homes For America’s Homework Club and how Rapid Success Tutoring is involved in improving community living through educational tutoring.

What Is Homes for America?

Homes for America is a non-profit housing organization that creates and preserves affordable housing and provides services that enhance the lives of  it’s residents. The non-profit was founded in 1994. It is located in Annapolis and develops housing throughout Mid-Atlantic States. Today in 2012, Homes for America is ranked the 12th largest nonprofit developer of affordable housing in the nation and the organization has been recognized in national and local awards for the its quality of housing and supportive services.

Rapid Success Tutoring’s Positive Involvement With Homes for America

Rapid Success Tutoring is a team player in helping create and preserve thriving, sustainable communities with Homes for America through an after school tutoring program for Homes at the Glen, a lease purchase community owned Homes for America. The after school program is called the Homework Club.

The Homework club was initiated in November 2009 to tutor kindergarten to high school students who reside at Homes at the Glen. Rapid Success teachers and tutors provide tutoring Monday through Thursday for 1.5 hours a day. Activities include educational games and assisting children in homework. Students are also given snacks during the program and they have the opportunity to earn club bucks for following the rules. Club bucks are exchanged for school supply rewards.

Since Rapid Success Tutoring has been involved with the program, regular and strong attendance has grown to 15 – 18 youth each session.

The Homework Club has a computer access center with high speed internet and a small library available to students. The Homework club provides a strong support network and focuses intensively on the academic achievement of students. The Homework Club is a  safe  environment.

Rapid Success Tutoring Founder, Stephanie Turnbach, truly enjoys being involved in the Homework Club. Turnbach states:

“ Giving back to the community makes me happy. The Homework club is an amazing program. I wish more communities were given the opportunity right in their backyards.”

She enjoys the Homework Club so much that she has her two daughters, both girl scouts; get involved in helping the children. Turbach’s daughters have made colored stockings filled with donated supplies for the children at the Homework Club during the holidays and participated with the Gaylord Hotels in donating warm jackets to students for the winter.

The Homework Club also provides guest speakers to motivate students to follow their dreams and succeed in their academic goals. Some guest speakers for Black History month have been Rob Levit, musician and founder of Creating communities and Krystal Appiah, Research Archivist/IMLS Fellow of Maryland State Archives. In the last week of February’s Black History Month, football player Kelly Washington will be a guest speaker.

Working parents truly appreciate and rely on the safe environment the Homework club provides to students in the community.

Let your children benefit and enjoy tutoring today with Rapid Success Tutoring. If you have any questions, please contact Rapid Success Tutoring by calling 410.370.3406 or click here today!

Since 2003, Rapid Success Tutoring has grown and now services beyond Baltimore City/County and includes the surrounding areas of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties.

Whether your child struggles in school or is lacking confidence in his or her academic abilities, our tutors can help in all areas! Our tutors will use your child’s classroom curriculum as well as supplemental materials, to help your child gain the confidence and skills needed to flourish and succeed in the classroom. We have tutors qualified in ALL subject areas.

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Valentine’s Day Tutoring Activities To Improve Literacy

February 11th, 2012

Want to find a way to better serve your child’s learning needs? This article will provide you a few tutoring tips to make learning fun for Valentine’s Day. Read below to get started.

Valentine’s Day is only a few days away. A tutor should tailor the lesson with Valentine’s themed activities. Here are just a few activities a student can participate in this upcoming Valentine’s Day Holiday:

Customize Writing Paper

For writing lessons, let students write letters to family members and friends. Incorporate this into the writing lesson for the day.

Valentine’s Day Bingo

Play a game of Valentine’s Day Bingo. Use candy hearts to mark the card. Give the learner a prize when the game is won.

Teach Vocabulary with Hip Hop

Music is an excellent way to teach students new vocabulary. Flocabulary is a great site that teaches vocabulary using hip hop. The site offers a free subscription and provides a free vocabulary list.

Give a Student a New Book to Read

A great way to improve the literacy of a student is to give books to him or to read. Shelfari is a site where students can bookself their favorite books and update what books they have read. It is very beneficial to keep track of books read in every session of tutoring. Encourage the student to read at home and at tutoring. Give the student a prize every time a book is read in full.

Let your children benefit and enjoy tutoring today with Rapid Success Tutoring.

If you have any questions, please contact Rapid Success Tutoring by calling 410.370.3406 or click here today!

Since 2003, Rapid Success Tutoring has grown and now services beyond Baltimore City/County and includes the surrounding areas of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties.

Whether your child struggles in school or is lacking confidence in his or her academic abilities, our tutors can help in all areas! Our tutors will use your child’s classroom curriculum as well as supplemental materials, to help your child gain the confidence and skills needed to flourish and succeed in the classroom. We have tutors qualified in ALL subject areas.

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Source: Valentine’s Day Activities

 

3 Ways Tutoring Can Help You Get Into College

February 3rd, 2012

Are you getting ready for your child to apply to college? If yes, it can be a stressful process with the competition to get into college and college expense increasing. Tutoring can help your child get into his or her dream school and make college affordable. We are here to help by telling you how tutoring can help your child get into college. Read below to get started.

To get into college, your child needs to focus on improving his or her high school academic grades. If your child does not have the grades to get into college, you need to give him or her the academic help needed. Professional tutoring can boost your child’s grades and chances of getting accepted into college.

Private Tutoring

If your child needs one-on-one attention, a private tutor can setup a program of learning tailored to your child’s specific needs, while integrating class studies into tutoring. When picking a private tutor, you need to review the private tutor’s expertise, availability and personality to see if private tutoring is the path to success for your child.

Tutoring Centers

A tutoring center has major benefits. A tutoring center holds courses that prepare your child for standardized tests. Tutors with multiple expertise are available for your child for any type of academic work. A tutoring center will also give your child a personalized test to determine your child’s strengths and weaknesses.

Online Tutoring

If you are looking for convenient, affordable and flexible tutoring, then online tutoring may be a great resource for your child. Online tutoring is interactive. It gives step-by-step guides to writing papers and helps with homework assignments. The only issues with online tutoring that it cannot offer a custom program to fit your child’s personal needs.

Tutoring offers all types of services, and will help your child reach his or her academic goals.

While looking for tutors, also research colleges. Visit tutoring centers and visit colleges to help your child prepare for the future. College can be affordable and good grades help your child receive scholarships to help them get through college.

For example, Antioch College in Yellow Spring, Ohio is waiving its tuition for students who enroll in the next three years and have strong academic credentials. Each scholarship is worth at least $106,000. The current tuition a year at Antioch College is $26,500.

Can you imagine your child getting an education for free? Good grades can open doors to success for you child. Hire a Rapid Success Tutor today!

If you have any questions, please contact Rapid Success Tutoring by calling 410.370.3406 or click here today!

Since 2003, Rapid Success Tutoring has grown and now services beyond Baltimore City/County and includes the surrounding areas of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties.

Whether your child struggles in school or is lacking confidence in his or her academic abilities, our tutors can help in all areas! Our tutors will use your child’s classroom curriculum as well as supplemental materials, to help your child gain the confidence and skills needed to flourish and succeed in the classroom. We have tutors qualified in ALL subject areas.

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Source:

How to Get a $106,000 College Education For Free

 

Tutoring: How It Can Help You Get Into College

How To Overcome Your Child’s Learning Disabilities With a Tutor

January 27th, 2012

Do you have a child with learning disabilities? If yes, do you know how to choose a tutor for your child? If you do not know, how to choose a tutor for a child with learning disabilities, we are here to help by providing you a list on actions to take on choosing an appropriate tutor. Read below to get started.

A child with learning disabilities can do well in school, go to college and have a successful career. It is your duty as a parent to make sure your child with learning disabilities does not fall behind. Follow these steps to keep your child on the right track:

When to Hire a Tutor

You need to hire a tutor when you notice your child has not master basic skills. Your child will need to be re-taught these essential skills to succeed in academics and in future careers. Your child may be suffering in school because of weak organizational skills making studying and completing assignments very challenging. A child may be suffering in school because of medical, emotional, or family problem.

How a Tutor Can Help

A tutor can help your child by reinforcing subjects taught in school and give your child the undivided attention need to learn these skills. A tutor will also improve your child’s self-confidence.

How to Choose a Tutor

  • Talk to your child about getting a tutor and ask your child what challenges is he or she facing in school specifically.
  • Ask your child’s teacher(s) to give recommendations on how a tutor could best serve your child.
  • Check out the tutor’s credentials. These credentials include training, experience, and references. Be sure the tutor is an expert in the subject(s) you want your child to receive for tutoring.
  • A tutor that helps a child with learning disabilities needs to be trained to use appropriate techniques that address your child’s specific needs.
  • Make sure the tutor can schedule tutoring at a time good for your child. Sometimes the worst time to be tutored is right after school because your child may be tired and distracted from the school day. Wait for the weekend or a few hours after school ends for the day. Be sure your child has a meal before tutoring begins.

If you have any questions, please contact Rapid Success Tutoring by calling 410.370.3406 or click here today!

Since 2003, Rapid Success Tutoring has grown and now services beyond Baltimore City/County and includes the surrounding areas of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties.

Whether your child struggles in school or is lacking confidence in his or her academic abilities, our tutors can help in all areas! Our tutors will use your child’s classroom curriculum as well as supplemental materials, to help your child gain the confidence and skills needed to flourish and succeed in the classroom. We have tutors qualified in ALL subject areas.

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Source: Tips on Choosing a Tutor for a Child with LD

 

 

7 Ways To Reduce Test Taking Anxiety

January 20th, 2012

Are you looking for ways to be a better test taker? If yes, we are here to help by providing you tips on reducing test taking anxiety. Read below to get started.

What is test anxiety?

Test anxiety is when a test taker worries about doing well on a test. Worrying about performance can harm test performance and memory. Here are some ways to reduce test taking anxiety:

  • Be prepared for the test.  The more prepared you are to take the test, the less anxiety you will suffer from when it is time to take the test.
  • Start studying a few days or weeks before the exam. Never cram studying last minute.
  • Stay positive. If you have a positive attitude, you are more inclined to test successfully.
  • Exercise. Exercising can help you reduce stress before test taking.
  • Get a good night sleep. When you rest well, your brain and body perform better.
  • Show up to your test early. Do not run in late or come a minute before the test. Be there 30 minutes before testing. You can then review right before taking the test; this will allow you to the materials that will be on the test fresh on your mind.
  • Read your directions slowly, carefully and skim the test before starting to pace yourself appropriately while taking the test.

If you have any questions, please contact Rapid Success Tutoring by calling 410.370.3406 or click here today!

Since 2003, Rapid Success Tutoring has grown and now services beyond Baltimore City/County and includes the surrounding areas of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties.

Whether your child struggles in school or is lacking confidence in his or her academic abilities, our tutors can help in all areas! Our tutors will use your child’s classroom curriculum as well as supplemental materials, to help your child gain the confidence and skills needed to flourish and succeed in the classroom. We have tutors qualified in ALL subject areas.

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Source: Reducing Test Taking Anxiety

 

 

4 Great Study Habits

January 14th, 2012

Are you looking for ways to help your child excel in school? If yes, we are here to help you by providing four great studying habits to start in this New Year. Read below to get started.

It is never too late for your child to develop great study habits. Strong study habits will help your child improve his or her grades and school performance. Here are some must-do studying habits your child should try this year:

Write Down All Assignments

Your child should write out all assignments on a planner or a note pad (a digital note pad or a paper note pad both work). The Assignments should be listed with due dates, test dates, and tasks.

Bring Homework to School

Many children that receive F’s in school are the children who forget to do assignments and study. Homework should be put in a special folder and your child should have a homework station to do the assignments.

Communicate With Your Child’s Teacher

There should be clear communication between you, your child and your child’s teacher. When there is a lack of communication your child will suffer from bad grades, even if your child puts in good effort. You do not want your child to receive a bad grade because he or she did not understand the assignment.

It is always better to ask questions than be silent.  When you and your child ask questions, your child will become more prepared to succeed in school.

Color Code to Get Organized

Help your child use color-coding to stay organize with assignments and preparing test. Have each class be labeled with a single color. Use color folders, highlighters, sticky notes and pens. Color coding is very helpful for your child to use especially for research projects and papers.

If you have any questions, please contact Rapid Success Tutoring by calling 410.370.3406 or click here today!

Since 2003, Rapid Success Tutoring has grown and now services beyond Baltimore City/County and includes the surrounding areas of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties.

Whether your child struggles in school or is lacking confidence in his or her academic abilities, our tutors can help in all areas! Our tutors will use your child’s classroom curriculum as well as supplemental materials, to help your child gain the confidence and skills needed to flourish and succeed in the classroom. We have tutors qualified in ALL subject areas.

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Source: 10 Great Study Habits

 

5 Great Christmas Gift Ideas To Teach Your Child Money Management

December 15th, 2011

Are you looking for methods to help your child learn about personal finance and build up his or her math skills? If yes, we are here to help by providing 5 great Christmas Gift Ideas for your child to learn about money management. Read below.

Gifts and toys that teach kids about money management are some of the most in demand gifts to give. You can get your child excited about such gifts by having a Christmas theme revolved around finance.

Board Games

Two great board games that are fun and great for your child to learn about money management are Moneywise Kids and Money Bags. The kids will love these games.

Toys

Get your child a toy cash register. This is a perfect gift for a child 3 to 6 years of age.

Books

As a parent you should put books about personal finance on the Christmas list for yourself. Why? You should put books on your Christmas list to learn how to teach money management to your child. If you manage money well, your child will follow your example. Some great books are 35 Best Personal Finance Books, The First National Bank of Dad and Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees.

For more great gifts to teach your child about money management, read this article from MyDollarPlan.com.

If you have any questions, please contact Rapid Success Tutoring by calling 410.370.3406 or click here today!

Since 2003, Rapid Success Tutoring has grown and now services beyond Baltimore City/County and includes the surrounding areas of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties.

Whether your child struggles in school or is lacking confidence in his or her academic abilities, our tutors can help in all areas! Our tutors will use your child’s classroom curriculum as well as supplemental materials, to help your child gain the confidence and skills needed to flourish and succeed in the classroom. We have tutors qualified in ALL subject areas.

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Top Christmas Educational Toys

December 8th, 2011

Are you eager to prepare your child for college? If yes, we are here to help by giving you a list of educational Christmas toys that are fun and will help your child develop skills that can help him or her excel in grade school and college. Read below to learn about the educational Christmas toys.

Board Games

Board games such as The Totally Gross Game of Science will help your child increase his or her knowledge base. Make sure the game is age-appropriate for your child. Learning happens in stages, not over night. Get the whole family involved in the game so learning will not feel like a task.

Science Kits

Science kits such as a chemistry set or green science, teach your child about the important of renewable energy sources and environment sustainability initiatives. Let your child get hands-on experience with lab work. Your child will definitely be ahead of the game.

Lego and construction toys

Help your child’s creativity expand by allowing him or her build to his or her heart’s content. Lego has a range of building block themes that can narrow on your child’s interests. A mind with a diverse imagination is one that will solve crucial problems of the present and future.

Books

Never confine your child to solely educational books. Let your child enjoy magazines, cartoons, comics, newspapers, blogs and online websites. If your child learns to read for pleasure, his or her comprehension and vocabulary skills will develop tremendously. The hobby of reading will also prepare your child to get through volumes of work for grade school and college much easier.

Fore more educational Christmas Toys, read this article from TutorDoctor.com.

If you have any questions, please contact Rapid Success Tutoring by calling 410.370.3406 or click here today!

Since 2003, Rapid Success Tutoring has grown and now services beyond Baltimore City/County and includes the surrounding areas of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties.

Whether your child struggles in school or is lacking confidence in his or her academic abilities, our tutors can help in all areas! Our tutors will use your child’s classroom curriculum as well as supplemental materials, to help your child gain the confidence and skills needed to flourish and succeed in the classroom. We have tutors qualified in ALL subject areas.

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10 Effective Test Preparation And Study Skill Tips

December 1st, 2011

As the holidays are underway, your child will be preparing for final exams. This can be a stressful time. We are here to help you make it less stressful for your child by providing you 10-test preparation and study skill tips to help your child prepare for finals effectively. Read below.

Studies show that better study skills lead to better grades and test taking skills.

Before the Test

When your child is notified of the test date, make sure they know what material will be covered on the test. Let your child meet with his or her teacher. Once you have this information, find out the type of test format. It could be multiple choice. It could be true or false. It could be a short answer or essay. Find out.

Next, learn how the test will be graded as well as how the test will count towards the final grade.

Study in An Environment Free of Distractions

Make sure your child is in an environment free of distractions. Do not study in front of the television. Make sure your child has paper, pens, and a calculator nearby. Make sure your child is not hungry or sleepy when preparing to study for the test. And never let your child wait last minute to study. Make sure your child studies daily in short intervals. The night of the test, plan a time for your child to have a long session of studying.

For more information on before test preparation and what your child should do during the test, read this article from TeacherVision.Fen.com.

If you have any questions, please contact Rapid Success Tutoring by calling 410.370.3406 or click here today!

Since 2003, Rapid Success Tutoring has grown and now services beyond Baltimore City/County and includes the surrounding areas of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties.

Whether your child struggles in school or is lacking confidence in his or her academic abilities, our tutors can help in all areas! Our tutors will use your child’s classroom curriculum as well as supplemental materials, to help your child gain the confidence and skills needed to flourish and succeed in the classroom. We have tutors qualified in ALL subject areas.

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Academic Success: Eat Smart During the Holidays

November 23rd, 2011

It is the holiday season. It is a time of joy and also a stressful time because of final exams. How can you help your child succeed in the classroom and still live a healthy lifestyle during the holiday season? If you are not sure what to do, we are here to help you! We have 5 great healthy eating tips that will boost your child’s memorization skills and help them excel on exams. Read below to learn these great tips.

 

Finals can be the make or break for your child succeeding at his or her learning objectives or struggle to a point your child fails every course. Your child can succeed by eating smart. You are what you eat is a true statement. When your child eats healthy, your child can perform mentally and physically better.

 

Prevent your Child from eating his or her feelings.

When your child is studying for a language final such as French or Spanish, make sure your child does not go straight for the ice cream to help him or her study. This is called ‘eating your feelings’ because the stress of studying makes your child seek sweets rather than healthy food.

 

You should look for signs whether your child is eating out of boredom, depression, and self-pity or out of real hunger. Yes, your child can have treats but do not let him or her always eat a pint of ice cream while studying, choose healthier snacks such as fruits, vegetables, or yogurt. These types of food will trigger positive moods for your child rather than a bad mood while studying.

 

Watch for Signs that your child may be starving or stuffing his or her self.

We are not talking about your child piling his or her Thanksgiving plate with food. We are talking about continuous eating patterns where your child over eats after a day of depriving his or her self of food during the school day or during studying.

 

Often children will under eat and then over indulge, especially during the holidays. A healthier habit you should help your child implement into his or her eating habit is keeping healthy foods on the go with him or her at all times. These healthy foods are called brain food. Some brain foods are raisins, almonds, and trail mix.

 

For more eat smart tips to help your child study better for finals, read this article from TheDegree360.OnlineDegrees.com.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Rapid Success Tutoring by calling 410.370.3406 or click here today!

 

Since 2003, Rapid Success Tutoring has grown and now services beyond Baltimore City/County and includes the surrounding areas of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties.

 

Whether your child struggles in school or is lacking confidence in his or her academic abilities, our tutors can help in all areas! Our tutors will use your child’s classroom curriculum as well as supplemental materials, to help your child gain the confidence and skills needed to flourish and succeed in the classroom. We have tutors qualified in ALL subject areas.

 

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