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Category Archives: education and career
Why do we require students to take history/social studies?
Why do I have to take history and social studies? Posted on March 19, 2014by Kate Kresse Why do I have to take history/social studies? That is a mantra that many of my students repeat, over and over. Of course, I tell them … Continue reading
Posted in education and career, politics
Tagged Europe, history, Russia, social studies, video of European borders
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Path to successful learning
As you know, I am a tutor. I am already hounding my students to review, review, review. But this method can help all of us improve learning. When should you start preparing for finals? Map to success Final exams are … Continue reading
The power of math can be exponential
When I was in elementary school, my parents made sure that I learned. They knew that all of my subjects were important, certainly. But I have special memories of discussing literature and history over the dinner table. They made sure … Continue reading
Posted in education and career, faith/courage/miracles/hope
Tagged algebra, education, khan academy, learning, math, teachers
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A resource for a free SAT/ACT preparation class
My friend Katharine Trauger made me aware of a free SAT/ACT tool/preparation class. You pay a very small student fee, but that’s it. Of course there are other levels of instruction you can purchase, but most of my students will … Continue reading
Leaping over obstacles
There are many things I love about being a mom/wife/teacher/tutor/manager/life coach. Now that I think about it, there is definitely a common thread in each of these. For me, that common thread is helping people to overcome obstacles. After all, … Continue reading
Posted in education and career, faith/courage/miracles/hope
Tagged education, Friendship, leaping over obstacles, tutoring
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Let us build the city of God
“Many times a day I realize how much my own life is built on the labours of my fellowmen, and how earnestly I must exert myself in order to give in return as much as I have received.” — Albert Einstein … Continue reading
Posted in blogging, education and career
Tagged blessings, city of God, Faith, Friendship, hope
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Reading is exercise for the mind and heart, isn’t it?
Augustine Birrell explained it well, “Any ordinary man can…surround himself with two thousand books…and thenceforward have at least one place in the world in which it is possible to be happy.” Don’t get me wrong. I don’t mean to … Continue reading
Posted in education and career, faith/courage/miracles/hope, Scripture
Tagged Faith, grace, reading, Scripture
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algebra in kindergarten
For my students, the regular school year is almost over. We now head into the summer school season. This is when I help them fill in the gaps. For those who think math is “a drag” what do you think … Continue reading
Posted in education and career, faith/courage/miracles/hope
Tagged algebra, learning, math
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Dreams are illustrations – part 2 of 2
Yesterday I began with this quote, which is appropriate for today’s conclusion as well. “Dreams are illustrations from the book your soul is writing about you”. Marsha Norman. My soul has been writing a metaphorical book for a long time. The … Continue reading
You too can be special to the admissions office – yes, you!
I felt compelled to write this today. Many of my students are starting to stress about the whole college admissions process and planning their lives. Many of those who follow this blog may know someone in the same shoes. Could … Continue reading
Posted in education and career
Tagged blogging, college, college admissions, education, life coaching
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IEP time: ADA backs you up on this
Parents~ It is spring. That means it is time for IEP (Individual Education Plan) meetings with teachers and administration. Remember, if you have a documented diagnosis for your student, schools are required to prepare an IEP and hold meetings … Continue reading
My latest project
I have been working on something for awhile now. I have started another website that is devoted to learning and learning difficulties. Right now i am gathering research related to various forms of dyslexia, and how to help students and … Continue reading
Do you procrastinate? I do!
OK—I admit. Sometimes I am like the cobbler’s kids who have no shoes. I procrastinate sometimes. Here is how I teach the students I tutor to overcome their procrastination. Obviously, the same techniques will apply to me. I wanted to … Continue reading
Posted in education and career
Tagged education, inspiration, stress, time management, tutoring
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Why I became a tutor: Maybe you would like to, too
There are many reasons that teachers and tutors give for teaching. Typical reasons include the joy of seeing students learn. While this is certainly the case for me as well, an even more important reason to me was to help … Continue reading
No not even one
I have written many many blog articles about teaching and learning, and believing in my students. What continually draws me to a student, and keeps me going? I will tell you. It is the chance to launch them. My favorite … Continue reading
Pastures? This is my pasture
The movie To Sir With Love has ALWAYS been a favorite of mine…. I had a Sir as a teacher…. I have written about him. Many years later, a sequel of the movie was made, called To Sir With Love … Continue reading
Off We Go, Into the Wild Blue Yonder…
For those of you who have been praying for my dear student Duncan, I got a call from him while I was in the midst of my very first 5K! He had received about a 46 the last time he … Continue reading
Caring, discipline, and an amazing educator ~ I knew it all along
I know that I have written many things about my beloved teacher “Sir”. In searching for him, I discovered that he made big changes here in Phoenix after he left Minnesota. This article was in the Christian Science Monitor in … Continue reading
Oh Happy, Happy Day! I Did Find Sir!
The plethora of students that I have this year has had me stymied at times. Some of my newer students are a true puzzle. Of course that is often the case when I get a new student. Sometimes people are … Continue reading
Posted in education and career
Tagged Faith, favorite teachers, inspiration, most important teachers, Sir
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A Loving Tribute to Sir: My Teacher of a Lifetime
In my previous post https://believeanyway.wordpress.com/2012/10/14/do-you-repeatedly-make-the-same-discoveries-about-yourself/I wrote about my very cool pen and the consequence of losing it to my teacher. Out of the larger context, his actions sound unselfish and unfair. But this teacher was one for the ages. He … Continue reading
Posted in education and career
Tagged education, favorite teachers, important lessons, school, teacher story, teachers
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Thursdays and Me
When I was a student, Thursdays were about my favorite. I still had another glorious school day, and I had family and friend time on the horizon. Lately coming up on Thursday means that I have just about made it … Continue reading
Posted in education and career
Tagged inspiration, little house books, teaching, tutoring
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Finger Paint, Calculus, and Music
The summer I turned 10 I had just finished 4th grade. Two of my classmates and I were given a wonderful opportunity. Each day for a few weeks we got to go to a very cool workshop at one of … Continue reading
A Way to Teach History
I have included a story from CNN about teaching US history. I agree that it can be an outstanding way to teach US history. In light of the Olympics, a similar set-up could be used to teach world history. There … Continue reading
The Night We Tore the Goal Posts Down
Do you remember the song Graduation Day (recorded by the Beach Boys among others?)….I love that sweet song. It is nostalgic, and talks of memories we each build as we move from beginning our education to completing it. No matter … Continue reading
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
“Somehow I can’t believe that there are any heights that can’t be scaled by a man who knows the secrets of making dreams come true. This special secret, it seems to me, can be summarized in four Cs. They are … Continue reading
Remembering…..
I am feeling sentimental today. . . sentimental in advance. I tend to do that. This Friday my son will have his “make-up graduation ceremony”. What do I mean by that? I will tell you! He completed his coursework for … Continue reading
Build A New Model
“You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.”–Buckminster Fuller I think that in my life I have often followed that advice. Not as a revolutionary, but … Continue reading
Posted in education and career
Tagged Faith, Faith, God, inspiration, Life, parenting decisions
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I love math: Pi day
Today was pi day. Yep 3/14. I have always enjoyed algebra. I especially love linear equations. I find them to be fun. Single linear equations and solving systems of linear equations. I didn’t use to like geometry. But this year … Continue reading
Believe Anyway 