High School Tutoring: 3 Tips That Work for Teens
My daughter Alexandrine was diagnosed with dyslexia in high school. She’ll tell you that she despised tutoring. Here’s what we’ve both learned about high school
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High School Tutoring: Why Do Teens Hate Tutoring? Blame the Alphabet (+ The Fix)
When was the last time anyone asked your teenager what they actually think of high school tutoring? My daughter Alexandrine joins me to provide her perspective.
By the end of this episode you'll know why tutoring quietly fails so many in high school, and exactly what to look for and how to:
Tell the difference between a tutor with one week of training and one with hundreds of logged hours
Ask the three questions that reveal whether someone can actually connect with a teenager
Understand why I use spelling, not decks, to find the gaps in an older student's reading
Use the three-session rule to save you from spending six months with the wrong fit
Choose from four real ways to pay for tutoring, including your state's ESA funds
Alexandrine was diagnosed with dyslexia as a junior in high school, and she will tell you plainly that she despised high school tutoring. Her first tutor was wonderful with little kids but had limited experience with a sixteen-year-old taking AP classes. They talked about the alphabet. Alex shut down completely, and stayed shut down.
That wasn't a discipline problem or a bad attitude. It was a mismatch, and it's the most common reason tutoring stops working for older students. Virtual tutoring wasn't really a thing and we didn't have many high school tutoring options.
If you're not sure whether your teen needs tutoring, testing, or something else entirely, book a free 15-minute consultation. No pressure and no pitch, just a clear next step.
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Resources mentioned:
PRIDE Reading Program, a scripted Orton-Gillingham curriculum for parents
UFLI, from the University of Florida, affordable and downloadable
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Cheers,
Tracy Young,
The Literacy Keys
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Chapters
00:00 Starting the high school tutoring conversation
08:36 How to choose the right tutor for your child
16:33 Customizing Orton Gillingham for different age groups
25:00 Resources for all parents of struggling readers in high school
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