Without a plan, you can’t be organized, and if you’re not organized then you’re lost, and this is especially true for students. 

Tutoring does more for your child than supplement their learning in school. It serves as a way for them to acquire other important skill sets, like organizational skills, which are crucial for success in school.

Learning and growth can’t be measured strictly in terms of grades; in fact, your child’s pursuit of better grades won’t go as well if they’re solely focused on their books. Through individualized and student-centered instruction, a tutor can identify and help them tackle and improve organizational challenges.

 

Here’s how:

As a child makes the journey from elementary school to high school, they’re given more complex and long-term assignments to work on from home. 

If they get overwhelmed, they’re not alone. It’s not uncommon for kids to shutdown and procrastinate, and then fall behind. As we’ve previously written, stress can seriously inhibit learning.

This is where tutors come in, helping your child segment their assignments and studying, breaking tasks down into smaller chunks, which teaches valuable management skills. 

Tests can ratchet up anxiety. 

By giving your child structured assignments that correspond with their learning style, a tutor can help them effectively manage tasks that involve more time-sensitive time management, such as tests and quizzes. By repeatedly working with them on quick-fire, fifteen-minute quizzes, for example, a tutor can help your child learn to think quickly and on their feet to avoid getting overwhelmed.

School districts on the North Shore are incorporating advocacy more and more into their educational philosophies. For example, Wood Oaks Junior High School in Northbrook utilizes Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) by implementing its R.O.A.R program to create a positive learning environment by promoting Respect, Ownership, Advocacy, and Responsibility.

Tutors can supplement these programs by teaching students additional advocacy skills, which go hand-in-hand with becoming more organized.

Delaying gratification is much easier said than done, but the benefits for students are tremendous. 

Children should decompress after a long day of school, but then they have to hit the books before starting a Roblox marathon or other screen activity. In other words, work must come before play. Tutors play a significant role in creating daily after-school schedules with students, which is a key component of staying organized. 

Finally, organization is a skill that can and should be honed beyond school, as it helps prepare students for college and even the workforce. The combination of parents, teachers, and tutors creates a solid team to help your child succeed. 

Club Z! Tutoring of Chicago North Shore specializes in providing individualized, in-home and virtual tutoring for students k - 12 in Northbrook, Glenview, Wilmette, Winnetka, Northfield, Kenilworth, and surrounding cities. If you want your child to work on developing skills that will translate to improved grades and self-esteem, contact us today at: bbalatsos@clubztutoring.com. You can also reach us at 847-440-3440 and by visiting clubztutoringnorthshore.com.