Two out of three teachers report that their students were less prepared for their grade level this year compared to last year*. Combine that with significantly less time in the classroom getting face-to-face help, and that leaves us with kids who are falling behind. Parents have every reason to be concerned, and many are seeking outside help.
For this reason, the world’s leading online dictionary, Dictionary.com, is continually creating educational resources for parents and students. Their latest addition is Dictionary Academy Tutors™.
Check out Dictionary Academy Tutors™ here.
Dictionary Academy Tutors™ offers:
K-12 tutoring for math, English, science, test prep (such as ACT and SAT), and even ESL
Trained, hand-picked tutors that have completed specialized training, passed a thorough background check, and meet strict requirements
Academic coaching (effective studying methods, how to prepare for a test, etc.)
Custom-fit tutoring sessions based on each student’s learning style and academic needs
Flexible scheduling and session options, including one-on-one help and group study
A money-back guarantee
I had a chance to learn more in this interview:
From John Kelly, Managing Editor of Dictionary.com:
Why did Dictionary.com start a tutoring platform?
At Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com, we’re passionate about language—and we’re passionate about people.
We know well that words are about so much more just definitions and synonyms in our lives. They are portals to discovery and delight. They are conduits of communication and creativity. And, and of course, they are foundational to education.
Research has long shown that vocabulary is essential to academic achievement, from kindergarten students practicing sight words to college students decoding technical terms. It all begins with those core building blocks of words.
Vocabulary helps form the core of literacy, and literacy is vital to all learning—in school and into our lives beyond. And as the leading online dictionary and thesaurus, we can say we know a thing or two about vocabulary.
Then the pandemic hit us all. The pandemic—which continues to be challenging for teachers, parents, and students—only urged us to double down on our education efforts.
We wanted to help. So we jumped right in. Grounded in expertise and authority in language, we launched a tutoring platform, offering that extra help, extra time, extra support—that extra boost that can be so essential for students, not to mention their teacher and caretakers. All, of course, online and flexibly timed to meet families where they’re at in this new normal.
From Marissa Siegel, Program Manager of Dictionary Academy Tutors™:
How can online tutoring be beneficial for students, and how does it compare to face-to-face tutoring?
1. Students are not limited to the available tutors that are near them. This gives them the option to choose the best tutors that they think are suitable for them.
2. Online tutoring can be recorded, and students may have access to review concepts that were taught so they can review again if they need to.
3. Location is no longer a barrier because commuting is no longer needed to have access to the best tutors.
4. Tutoring can happen anywhere, even when you are on vacation.
5. Learning is learning. When tutors design courses that help support their student, online instruction is as effective as face-to-face tutoring.
6. Students learn in many different ways, so as long as tutors make content interesting and relevant, it is as effective as face-to-face tutoring
7. Online tutoring offers a lot of room for creativity to get the kids engaged and motivated.
What sets Academy Tutors apart from other tutoring platforms?
We are not a marketplace for tutors. Our tutors undergo a thorough background check.
While all our tutors have experience, we provide tutor onboarding and ongoing teacher-certified training to all our tutors.
Most of our tutors are teachers, substitute teachers, or teaching interns. Those who do not have teacher certificates have been tutoring for a minimum of 1 year and have expertise in the subject areas (e.g., English Language Arts or math) they are tutoring in.
What are other ways parents can support their students learning outside of school?
Maintain routines. Help avoid grogginess by keeping the same wake-up times and bedtimes for your children.
Keep those brains busy. Encourage dedicated time for reading, writing and practicing math problems.
Play board games. This fun family activity does double duty, as it allows you to spend time with your children while they learn. Try Scrabble for spelling, Monopoly for numbers, a trivia game for information recall, and chess and checkers for strategy.
Keep moving! Physical exercise does the body good. Take a walk with your child, go ride your bikes or scooters, or play in the park. Encourage your children to spend time outdoors—it helps them in the classroom, too.
Maintain designated spaces. Have a space at home that is intended for reading and doing homework. This eliminates distractions and reinforces good study habits.
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