Posts Categorized: Totally Tutors Blog

How to Help Your Child Choose the Right Post-Secondary School: A Parent’s Guide

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Key questions to ask: Does the school offer the major your child wants, and is it well-regarded in that field? Are there opportunities for minors, double majors, or interdisciplinary studies that align with your child’s interests? What resources, such as labs, internships, or research opportunities, are available to students in their chosen field? Does the… Read more »

Time Management Tips for Tutors to Help Students.

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Time Blindness: The ADHD brain has difficulty sensing the passage of time, leading to underestimating or overestimating how long tasks will take. Difficulty Prioritizing: Determining which task to tackle first can feel overwhelming, leading to avoidance or bouncing between multiple tasks without completing them. Trouble Transitioning Between Tasks: Shifting from one activity to another—especially from… Read more »

Time Management Tips and Tools: Tips For Parents

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Time Blindness: The ADHD brain has difficulty sensing the passage of time, leading to underestimating or overestimating how long tasks will take. Difficulty Prioritizing: Determining which task to tackle first can feel overwhelming, leading to avoidance or bouncing between multiple tasks without completing them. Trouble Transitioning Between Tasks: Shifting from one activity to another—especially from… Read more »

Supporting Tutors Every Step of the Way: The Totally Tutors Approach

Here’s what we focus on during the interview: Passion for Teaching:  What drives you to teach? Passionate tutors inspire students and make a lasting impact on their learning journey. Preferred Subjects and Grades:  Are you an expert in specific subjects or grades? Knowing your strengths helps us match you with students who need your expertise…. Read more »

Math Made Fun for Primary Students: Tips for Tutors

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Math is a subject that some students naturally enjoy, while others may find it challenging or less engaging. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. With a touch of creativity, you can turn math tutoring into exciting, hands-on experiences that capture students’ interest and ignite their love for numbers. Here are some engaging and… Read more »

Agenda Use and Deadline Tracking Strategies for Students and their Families

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Disclaimer: the content of this post is for informational and educational purposes only. To seek medical advice or a diagnosis contact a licensed professional. See linked references for source information. 1. A Common Challenge: Why Students Have Trouble Keeping an Agenda and Tracking Deadlines: Students face various challenges when it comes to staying organized and… Read more »

From Grades to Growth: How to Make the Most of Report Cards with Your Child’s Tutor

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As a parent, you play a pivotal role in your child’s education. When you involve a tutor in your child’s learning journey, sharing key academic information—like their report card—becomes essential. A report card isn’t just a summary of grades; it’s a map of your child’s strengths, challenges, and growth areas. Sharing this document with your… Read more »

From Grades to Growth: Incorporating Report Card Insights into Tutoring

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It’s that time of year again—students are receiving their initial progress reports, offering a glimpse into how their academic year is starting. These report cards are more than just a collection of grades; they provide valuable insights into each student’s strengths and areas for improvement. As educators and tutors, this is an opportunity to use… Read more »

Finding Their Voice

For some students, writing can be a daunting task, especially for those who feel uncertain about their skills or lack confidence in their ideas. For reluctant writers, filling a blank page can feel like an impossible task, but with the right approach, you can help them discover their unique voice and unleash their creativity. In… Read more »

ADHD Treatments

Written by: Gabrielle Lau

A number of evidence-based treatments exist for ADHD. Importantly, ADHD is not entirely “curable”. Instead, therapy, medication, education, and skill-building programs aim to reduce challenges and improve functioning, wellbeing, and quality of life. Treatment plans should be formulated by a licensed psychologist, psychiatrist, or other behavioural specialist. The general consensus among experts is that a combination of medication, therapy, education, and skill-building lead to the best outcomes for ADHD-diagnosed individuals. Recommendations vary slightly by age and are tailored according to the individual’s unique presentation. There are over 116 000 possible combinations of symptoms that could form an ADHD diagnosis, so everyone’s journey looks slightly different.