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Our Services: We offer personalized, one-on-one tutoring in a wide range of academic subjects, focusing on everything from key basic principles to the most advanced concepts. If your child is struggling, needs an extra push, or simply wants to get ahead, Bright Ideas' approach to learning could be the perfect solution. Mathematics Have you ever noticed your child sitting and holding a pencil to paper while looking around dreamily? Mathematics is a subject requiring a disciplined focus. Fractions, percentages and decimals, among other concepts, are often misunderstood. Mathematics is also a course of study that constantly builds upon itself; when a student begins to fall behind conceptually, it becomes harder and harder to catch up. Every child learns differently, and Bright Ideas accommodates each special individual with its personalized, one-on-one instruction policy. Our tutoring is logical and sequential in determining the important skills needed across each grade. Reading Reading and learning in general go hand in hand. Although most children learn to read words, sentences, and paragraphs early on in their academic careers, the comprehension aspects of reading often slip through the cracks and can take many years to master. Reading fluency will allow students to effectively absorb what they read; in turn, fully developed reading comprehension abilities will provide students with the tools they need to shoulder the increasing responsibilities of learning. Writing Good language processing is the first step towards writing well. Students must also learn and understand the rules of grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and organizing material. These skills play a major role in building literacy and boosting students' confidence , and are imperative regardless of what college major, future job, or professional field lies in a child's future. The role of the tutor will ensure that your child possesses the solid, grade-appropriate foundation to express his or her thoughts clearly and to develop skills in both sentence structuring and complete essay formation. Science The demands of the sciences can be sizeable and easily overwhelming. Many students find themselves expending so much time and energy on subjects such as chemistry and biology that they fall behind in other courses. Keeping up in science classes is often a matter of recognizing what factual information and concepts are of real importance. At Bright Ideas, our experienced tutors are able to guide students towards focusing on the most essential material and appreciating the bigger picture and broader scientific ideas. This outlook gives students more time to concentrate on their other subjects and develop a better awareness of science.Foreign Language "It's a small world" is a phrase that is truer today than ever before. Knowing a foreign language is an extremely valuable skill, as many students have the opportunity to travel abroad to study, work, or vacation. Students often benefit from extra time spent practicing, speaking, and writing in a new language, and Bright Ideas provides an ideal environment to improve. Advanced Placement We also offer tutoring in many Advanced Placement versions of the subjects listed above. These upper-level courses can be uniquely rewarding but also quite rigorous. Learning how to study and prepare for college classes in high school is both valuable and challenging, and our Bright Ideas tutors can assist with the process in courses like AP Calculus AB or BC, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP English Language or Literature, AP U.S. or European History, and a variety of AP foreign languages. Acing AP exams can be a terrific way to get extra college credit, enrich the high school experience, and push students academically. Study Skills At Bright Ideas, students learn test-taking strategies which enable them to approach multiple choice and essay tests with increased self-assurance and less anxiety . School performance is dramatically affected by study skills and study habits. Learning time-management, note-taking, careful listening, and following directions are just a few of the many ways in which confidence is built and academic success is achieved. Test Prep (PSAT, SAT, SSAT, SAT II, ACT) Standardized tests often seem tedious and overwhelming, but our tutoring will leave students feeling comfortable, poised, and prepared for the actual test day. Available in 20 or 30 hour sessions for individual subjects or the entire exam, our one-on-one approach to tutoring gives students the skills necessary to succeed on these tests. If your child works better with others, small group preparation can also be organized at a discounted rate. Don't wait until the night before the SAT to cram; sign up for one of our programs and take the test with ease and assurance. These courses can begin at your convenience. Call now to schedule and you will find:
College Preparation The personal essay is a vital but challenging component of the college application. It can be difficult to know where to begin writing about oneself, but our experienced tutors are here to guide the way and take some of the pressure off. We can help with organizational skills and brainstorming, so that your essay shines with personality and is as strong and distinctive as it can possibly be. The transition to college is often a demanding and emotional time for many students. We offer general college counseling and workshops with psychologist Eric Schleifer that can help make the change painless and exciting. CMT Prep Tutoring will determine your child's needs and review skill deficits. Application of newly-learned strategies in practice tests with open-ended and multiple choice questions will prepare your child to perform at his highest level with confidence. If you want to be really great at something, forget about fancy and feel-good techniques. Focus on mastering the fundamentals. |