If you think your child might need an online tutoring service, my best advice is not to wait. For the last 18 months, kids have had to deal with a variety of school issues. Some have been online. Others are hybrid, or dealing with contact tracing episodes. There are kids who have missed large swaths of school or who have only had instruction 3 or 4 days a week. If this is your situation, don’t let your child fall further behind. Don’t assume it will get better, that something will magically click. I know. It’s what I did.
The truth is that my kids’ teacher sucked last year. And I can say this openly because that teacher was me. (Their actual teachers were fantastic. There was only so much they could do when we were virtual.) I mean, I tried. I really did. But I got so overwhelmed and couldn’t keep up. By the time summer rolled around I was over it all.
Do we actually need an online tutoring service?
Yes. And there is no shame in needing one. My sweet 11-year-old is the kid who flies under the radar. He goes along to get along and sometimes gets lost in the shuffle. I think he actually likes getting lost, to be honest. When I’m focusing on the other kids he can watch YouTube or play basketball. Now that he is finishing elementary school, I see that he is falling behind in some ways that may hurt him in middle school. The biggest deficit he has right now is organization.
After participating in some magical thinking for most of the year I decided he needed some help with study skills, organization, and note-taking. He needs someone to help him figure out how to succeed in middle school. And I knew it couldn’t be me. Enter EBO Educational Services for some online tutoring.
EBO contacted me to partner with them and I was cautiously optimistic. After speaking to the head of the company for their routine scheduling call so they can make a correct tutor match, I felt so relieved. They can help me! Here’s why this online tutoring service is different.
5 Reasons Why EBO Tutoring Is Fantastic
1. Personalized service.
Before signing up for the service, each parent is asked to consult with an EBO representative for a question-and-answer session. This helps parents familiarize themselves with the tutoring process so everyone knows what to expect. It also is a great time for parents to give the representative more information on their child and what help is actually needed. During my consultation, which lasted about 20 minutes, I felt like I was heard. And there was no judgement.
2. It’s easy.
Using this online tutoring service is so easy. You can sign up for a free consultation, submit a form for more information or even schedule a complimentary 30-minute tutoring session. Plus in this Covid-19 world, having virtual tutoring sessions means you don’t have to think about traffic or being at a certain place at a certain time. As long as your child has a computer and WiFi, they can get tutored.
3. No long term commitment.
You can sign up for as few as four sessions. The tutor is flexible to work out a good schedule for you and your family. If you need more sessions, no problem! You can continue with the tutoring. If you feel like your child has achieved the goals you set, great! You aren’t locked into a long contract.
4. Expert tutors.
EBO Educational Services employs tutors to support each child’s academic goals and personality. These tutors are experts in their fields and are comfortable working with kids who are eager, hesitant or somewhere in between (like my 11 year old). They are available to meet kids wherever they are, with whatever they need
5. It’s affordable.
I appreciate the straightforward pricing for this online tutoring service. There are no hidden fees or nickel-and-dime extras. The one-on-one tutoring starts at $45/session. If your child needs occasional homework help on a variety of subjects, they have small group options for only $40/week.
Is tutoring only for struggling students?
No! If your child is struggling in school, is average and wants to get better, or is accelerated and wants to maintain that level, an online tutoring service is a great way to go. Tutoring can be looked at as an investment into your child, one that will hopefully pay off as he or she gets closer to college.
It is for all ages, from kindergarteners and high school seniors. Some kids might have a need for a tutor in one specific subject. Others might need more general help in studying or executive function.
What to look for in a virtual tutor?
You have to look for a tutoring service that seeks to educate as well as unlock the potential of every student. The tutor has to believe in the child! Make sure the tutoring sessions are live and that you are able to get immediate feedback from the tutor. Your child should feel totally comfortable asking questions. Also, make sure adding a tutoring session is convenient to your life. You want to be able to fit this into your life.
Bottom line: Tutoring is a proactive solution.
Don’t wait until your child is falling behind or develops problems that can leave them at a disadvantage. My son isn’t magically a genius now but we are taking steps to meet him where he is and make sure he gets any help he needs. The fact is using a live, one-on-one online tutoring service is the best method to ensure academic success.
