Expert Tutoring Insights & Educational Strategies

By Elisabeth J. As a Christian educator, I’ve seen varying perspectives on school from different families and communities. There are classical approaches, “unschooling” methods, and of course, the societal norms of a public education followed by university and further career specialization. Lots of options. But one isn’t necessarily better than another. Christians and Education: Striving for Excellence As a Christian educator, I’ve seen varying perspectives on school from different families and communities. There are

By Hannah Thomas For many families, incorporating Christianity into all aspects of life is a top priority. Working faith into education is an excellent way to enforce spiritual and mental learning. With a few years of experience, our tutors have learned how tutoring can create a learning environment that nurtures both the mind and the soul. From school to home, here are a few ways you can incorporate faith into your

By Audrey Kirt Have you tried to study but just found yourself staring at the page, not knowing where to start? Or have you started to study and felt like your brain was too foggy to take in any of the information? Having a studying process, as well as knowing how to fight brain fog and boredom, are the best ways to study productively. Before you can study, you have to

By McKenzie Borst In the digital age, the right resources can transform learning experiences. Our top 10 tools help make online sessions more interactive, engaging, and effective. With the help of our expert tutors, I have selected a range of resources that cater to diverse learning needs, helping students excel across various subjects. Here are our most used resources, we are sharing them with you to enhance your educational journey. Top

By Hannah Thomas Family relationships are the heart of a child’s emotional well-being, but when academic struggles enter the picture, they can create unexpected tension. Late-night homework battles, growing frustration, and feelings of helplessness can leave parents and children feeling disconnected. As Christians, we are called to love and support each other in times of difficulty, and that includes navigating the struggles that come with schoolwork. Tutoring for struggling students can

By Audrey Kirt Did you know that standardized tests used to contain protocol in case a student threw up on the test booklet? Rather than digging into the reason for this testing sickness, people who noticed enough students vomiting from the stress of a test only added instructions for that occasion. While the ethics of standardized testing is an entirely different debate, testing is unavoidable in schools. If your student struggles

By Ja’Naya Bromley Have you ever wondered how you can set your child up for success before their first online tutoring session? It can be difficult to know how to get them prepared and ready. What if they don’t have everything they need? What if they are nervous? What happens if they become easily distracted? I know this new way of learning can seem difficult at first but know that you

By Audrey Kirt I’ll never forget the frustration of seeing “Run-on” scrawled across nearly every paragraph of my graded essays in school. Even with an English degree, commas baffled me for years. When my mom was homeschooling me, her advice was to just put a comma where you pause, but this technique only made me second-guess myself and overthink. It wasn’t until I started teaching that commas finally began to click.

By McKenzie Borst Navigating dyslexia can be difficult, but if you suspect your child may have it, I want to offer some tools to help them feel confident in their comprehension writing and study skills. Navigating dyslexia can be difficult, but if you suspect your child may have it, I want to offer some tools to help them feel confident in their comprehension writing and study skills. You may have noticed

By Audrey Kirt Starting in third grade in most states, standardized tests are the cornerstone of academic achievement in today’s schools. But what if your student struggles with the multiple choice format? First, remember that a test is only measuring the taker’s ability at that moment; it is never an indication of overall intelligence. Students can place too much significance on a test, check out our other blog on overcoming test anxiety

By Audrey Kirt Many families who reach out to Family Focused Tutors are seeking support for schooling or full-time homeschooling due to anxiety or stress at school. Even if your child has been homeschooled for years, watching them struggle with emotions related to their academic abilities can be difficult. Family Focused Tutors can help your student flourish emotionally in many ways. Many families who reach out to Family Focused Tutors