Why hiring a tutor is a great investment in your education! I am a Cal Poly graduate in engineering and have been tutoring science and engineering for over ten years. I was an NSF STEM tutor at the junior college level. I was a graduate assistant for three years in engineering. I even spent a […]
September 2017
Thoughts on Tutoring by Sydney
My name is Sydney. I am tutor at Badass Tutors. I have been an artist for over 20 years. I was born in Washington DC and grew up in Virginia. In January of 2009, I moved to San Luis Obispo. Thoughts on Tutoring In my opinion, tutoring is not just about teaching the fundamentals but […]
Advanced Speed Quiz Practice
If you have read my ebook Conquer Your Classes, or read parts of this blog, you know that I recommend you practice quizzes and tests fast. For students with moderate to severe test anxiety, this is half the battle, one method to improve tests results. The other method is a meditation-visualization process you can read […]
Thoughts on Tutoring by Robb
Tutoring to me, from my experience, is several things. To be a good tutor you should be patient, listen, try different approaches, learn what works and what doesn’t, for each student client, and don’t be afraid to give tough advice. When I first meet a student, he or she is usually afraid of failing, […]
Secrets of the Guaranteed A or B program!
So you want to know how we have achieved so much success guaranteeing grades? For the past 25 years, I have been guaranteeing grades for all students who purchased a guaranteed package of hours. In fact, I have achieved an over 85{1870485bc5b1e7a5aedc33fc808a1cb6336e9aafb8d054494e763b3ec6cda6b5} success rate for getting students at least a B. Now, I am ready […]
Need More? OK, now get my free ebook
Okay, if you got this far you are definitely interested in what I have to say. I appreciate that. The topics you have read so far are found in my ebook Conquer Your Classes, the free version. In my ebook I can definitely expand on each topic and provide graphics for examples. The Study Skills […]
Gott-Cornell Note Taking
Taking notes is a skill you must master. Learning to take notes once, not miss any information, and not have to recopy your notes are key. Many students waste precious time recopying their notes, or by making flashcards and depending on rote memorization to remember the information. This has to stop. You don’t need to […]
We all have ADHD: Learn to Study Fast
It’s not really a stretch to claim we all suffer ADHD. What I mean is we ally suffer from low attention span. Youtube is partly to blame. Any of you find it difficult to wait 5 seconds before clicking the “Skip Ad” button? Notice that some companies now create 5 second advertisements? There is a […]
Schmoozing Professors 101
Grade inflation, what is it? Grade inflation is the receiving of points toward your grade you didn’t actually earn. It’s when professors give you the “benefit of the doubt” on your final grade. It happens all the time. The students professors like, they sometimes to often get the A- when they should have gotten a […]
Power of Political Incorrectness in Memory Training
I marvel at the sensitivities of people in modern times. Being politically incorrect has never been more fun yet more dangerous. You can actually get physically assaulted for offending someone. Political incorrectness is a great tool for memory training. If you are particularly “triggerable”, then you have the potential for a great memory. If I […]