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Supporting Parents and Students with Online Resources

Sharing Our Knowledge Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Tutor Zone instructors have made the curriculum engaging, even during online tutoring sessions. We have used resources such as Jeopardy Labs, Nearpod, and Kahoot to increase students’ participation in lessons. Tutor Zone aims to educate parents and students about other online resources. 1.…

Tutor Zone to the Rescue!

The COVID-19 Achievement Gap          Due to the pandemic, the struggle to meet grade expectations for many students created a disparity in learning outcomes called the COVID-19 gap. Lack of Internet access, lack of motivation, household distractions, and other problems have caused this COVID-19 gap. Several educators and parents feel…

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What It Takes to Succeed in College

Freshman Fears Imagine stepping foot on a college campus for the first time. Maybe you don’t know where your classes are located, or perhaps you feel nervous about making new friends. It is normal to feel lost, both physically and emotionally. Luckily, three of our Tutor Zone instructors, Anumita Nag…

Tutor Zone Remains Resilient Through COVID-19

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Tutor Zone has encouraged all students and their families to build resilience. To be resilient is to bounce back during stressful times. When Tutor Zone shut down in December, we had to put in-person tutoring on hold and our instructors figured out how to adapt to…