Book
How to tutor your own child : boost grades and inspire a lifelong love of learning, without paying for a professional tutor / Marina Koestler Ruben ; foreword by Gerald Richards.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781607740278 (pbk.) :
- Physical Description: x, 198 p. ; 21 cm.
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: New York : Ten Speed Press, c2011.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Education > Parent participation. Tutors and tutoring. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | PC 371.394 Rub | 31681002251205 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
A professional tutor from the school attended by the Obama daughters who has been featured on NPR'sTalk of the Nation outlines strategies for creating an after-school learning environment at home that addresses the needs of any subject and utilizes homework sessions and daily family interactions. Original. - Baker & Taylor
Gives parents the tools they need to inspire after-school learning at home, without having to hire a pricey outside tutor. - Baker & Taylor
"Tutoring today is a $4 billion industry (yes--billion) with companies like Sylvan Learning Center and Kaplan Tutoring cashing in. What are parents of today's overextended students to do? If only there were a resource closer to home that was easy, free, and able to provide the same quality of service. But there is: you. Top professional tutor Marina Koestler Ruben empowers you to take a do-it-yourself approach to your child's after-school enrichment, while sparing you the expense of private tutoring fees. As a parent-tutor, you will learn how provide holistic academic support for your children and create an intellectual environment in the home--strengthening your relationship and improving parent-child communication in the process. Ruben's holistic guide shows you how to balance big-picture curiosity with the academic nitty-gritties of homework assignments and electronic organization, while providing real-life examples and scripts to help you liven things up. Building on her proven "Six-Step Session" format, Ruben shares the secrets to tutoring children in any subject from kindergarten through high school--all with a warm, entertaining tone that will inspire you to inspire them"-- Provided by publisher. - Random House, Inc.
Tutoring today is a $4 billion industry (yesâbillion) with companies like Sylvan Learning Center and Kaplan Tutoring cashing in. So, what are parents of todayâs overextended students to do? Top professional tutor Marina Koestler Ruben empowers you to take a do-it-yourself approach to your childâs after-school enrichment. As a parent-tutor, you will learn how provide holistic academic support for your children and create an intellectual environment in the homeâstrengthening your relationship and improving parent-child communication in the process.
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Rubenâs accessible guide shows you how to balance big-picture curiosity with the academic nitty-gritties of homework assignments, organization, and electronic resources. Building on her proven âSix-Step Sessionâ format, Ruben shares the secrets to tutoring children in any subject from kindergarten through high schoolâall with a warm, entertaining tone that will inspire you to inspire them.
