Our Houston Tutoring Program and Why it Works!

Until children enter school, almost all learning occurs in a one-on-one setting. Why should that type of interaction suddenly stop when they begin their formal education?

In the schoolroom it is not realistic to expect a child to have a personal teacher for an entire day, every day. It is possible to have one for an hour or more per week. Time with a personal tutor may help prevent many potential problems from forming and address any already present.

The most well-prepared children, emotionally and educationally, are usually the ones who have received lots of one-on-one attention from their parents before the age of five. It only makes sense this mode of teaching should continue into their school years. Even educationally handicapped children have been known to develop far beyond expectations from effective tutoring.

The Value of One-to-One Tutoring

Everyone knows how important personal tutoring is for someone having troubles. It gives new learning options that, understandably, are unavailable in the classroom:

Freedom to ask questions

Many students are afraid to ask questions in the classroom which might help them with their work. They think everyone else understands the material and their own questions will appear "dumb". One-to-one tutoring eliminates the risk of embarassment by answering questions and also teaching that all questions are "smart" because they advance learning.

Instant feedback on performance

A student having trouble understanding the work needs reassurance assignments are being done correctly. Encouragement leads
to more and better effort and learning success leads to an improved self-image.

Freedom to work at his or her own speed

One-to-one tutoring offers freedom from the time constraints of the classroom that can frustrate some students.

Attention to individual learning needs

A perceptive tutor will know how to break down a schoolwork assignment into manageable portions so that the student is successful at each step. It may also be demonstrated how different learning styles can be used to the best advantage before learning weaknesses develop.

Attention to impromptu questions feeds intellectual needs

Everyone ponders and puzzles about the world around they live in. Students need the answers to self-generated questions, this encourages creative thinking and expansion of horizons. In the classroom there is rarely time to answer these questions and they should not go unanswered and unexplored.

Avoiding homework conflicts at the end of a hectic day

Need we say more on this point?!

Assessment and attention to learning needs before problems arise

Wise parents do not leave the initial development of their child's reading, writing, and math skills to chance. Children require one-on-one help to get off to a good start in these skills. It is not a reflection of the level of their intelligence or that of their parents if help is needed.

Consider Our Houston Tutoring Benefits:

Teacher/student ratio of 1:1
Individualized tutoring
Qualified tutors
Flexible scheduling
Lessons conducted in your home or other location (There's no need to drive to a facility)
Familiarity and consistency
No long term contracts

How Our Program Works for YOU

Because our Houston tutoring program is not center-based, it is often the best solution for many busy families. Lesson times are arranged to fit into busy family schedules. Time is not wasted with dropping off and picking up students at a learning center. Participation in extra-curricular activities can continue and a student receive needed academic support in their own home.

Familiarity and Consistency

In many center-based programs, the tutor may change from session to session. We understand the benefits of a consistent relationship between tutor and pupil. ART provides tutors to match a students individual circumstances, then continues to provide the same tutor for the duration of the program. Not only does the student develop a good working relationship with the tutor but the parents also become acquainted.

Comfort Zones

Tutoring students in familiar surroundings, as opposed to in a facility, also ensures a "comfort zone" for the student and eliminates the competitive atmosphere which can be present when teacher/student ratios are one-to-two, three or four. ART tutors help students feel at ease and receptive to learning.

Every Student is Unique

ART tutors do not follow a "set" curriculum because every student is unique. Each student's educational program targets what he or she is doing at school and focuses on particular needs. Using the school's curriculum as a guideline, tutors may introduce supplementary materials to
enhance the learning process. This approach prevents confusing the student. A child may perform at a high level with a "learning center" curriculum, but still be failing classes. Following the school's curriculum allows the student to keep up with studies and allows the tutors the opportunity to review anything not understood. Working in tandem with the schools we believe our students will excel and improve their grades faster.

No Long Term Contracts

At ART we believe when a student's learning goal is accomplished our mission is complete. You won't be bound by a long-term contract to continue with our tutoring service after your goals have been met. We'll be here for you if you need us again! And if you do, we know you'll call on us.