Narcissism is characterized by an excessive sense of self-importance and a lack of empathy for others. It can be toxic in the workplace and a brand killer in the world of tutoring but it may also be possible to detect and even coach if one is committed enough.
How to recognize narcissistic tendencies on the team
Everyone displays narcissistic tendencies from time-to-time but most of us recognize and adjust when we come off as self-important or uncaring. We do this because...
We could not resist seeing what the latest AI engine thinks about test prep based on the research. Enjoy!
Standardized testing is an important method of assessment, particularly in the United States where the SAT and ACT exams are widely used for college admissions. The question of whether test prep helps to improve SAT and ACT scores is a highly debated topic we thought worth tackling.
The research on the effectiveness of test preparation on SAT and ACT scores is mixed. While...
Setting up a Google My Business page is a simple and effective way to promote your business online. By creating a page, you can reach potential customers through Google Search and Maps, and manage your online presence across Google. Here's how to get started:
Click on "Start now" in the top right corner.
Enter your business name and address. If your business has a physical location, you can also add the phone number and website.
Choose a...
By Robin Satty, DEd.
When it comes to organization for middle and high school students, keeping it simple is key. Some students can keep an organized set of folders, binders, and study materials for each class, and remember to bring the right materials to every class every day. Most students have not yet developed these skills by the time they reach middle or high school. Some simple tools and strategies can help them develop those skills with minimal effort on the part of the...
By Robin Satty, Associate Director, TPAPT
Whether working one-on-one on SAT prep or an entire class on middle school science, we can help keep our students motivated and focused with a good, ambitious, achievable goal. Here are some considerations for setting goals with students, whether goals are grades, test scores, or confidence.
First and foremost, a student should be invested in their goal. Consider what a student wants, both now and in the future....
As a test prep tutor, I’ve worked with scores of students who describe themselves as bad test takers. The other tutors I collaborate with have had the same experience, and we started to wonder, what does it even mean to be a bad test taker? We listed the patterns that we saw in our struggling students and came to a surprising conclusion. Being a bad test taker isn’t something you are – it’s something you do.
Actually, it might be several...
By Robin Satty, EdD
This is the second in a 4-part series on organization strategies that will cover organizing things, organizing scheduled time, organizing unscheduled time, and maintaining organization systems. In the last post, we discussed organizing things. Here, we will discussed organizing scheduled time.
Organizing scheduled time sounds funny - why would anyone need to organize time if it’s already scheduled? Well, it’s usually not scheduled down to the...
By Robin Satty, EdD
When it comes to organization for middle and high school students, keeping it simple is key. Some students can keep an organized set of folders, binders, and study materials for each class, and remember to bring the right materials to every class every day. Most students have not yet developed these skills by the time they reach middle or high school. Some simple tools and strategies can help them develop those skills with minimal effort on the part of the students’...
Many tutoring programs start out with the premise "if you build it, they will come."
This approach is a great foundation for a referral based business and there is no better advertising than client referral. In fact, many tutoring programs generate six digit revenue streams by doing little more than providing excellent service and high quality tutors.
That having been said, this type of business model inevitably tends to plateau. That is to say, year-over-year revenue...
By Robin Satty, Ed.D.
Metacognition is something that almost all teachers use instinctively, even without knowing its meaning. Metacognition is thinking about thinking. You can also think of it as reflection. It’s not about what they’re learning; it’s about how they’re learning.
Why metacognition?
Metacognition lets students form thoughts beyond the content they are learning. This means they’re more likely to apply it in other situations too. They’re more...
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