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Sign Up for Free Demystifying the College Application Online Workshop

Join us November 7 for a free online workshop featuring LB Kussick, owner of Kussick College Coaching, and Andrea Liddane, Founder/Executive Director of Liddane Tutoring & Learning Services. With the uncertainty surrounding SAT and ACT scores, it’s become even more important to look at the college application process holistically. In this workshop, high school sophomores, juniors, and family members will learn about the current college admissions landscape, including the long-lasting impact of the pandemic on higher education and college admissions. We’ll also cover how to build a college list, whether to test or not to test, and the essential components of the application process. Additionally, we’ll discuss how AI can both help and hurt a student’s college applications, and what colleges mean when they look for “rigor.” Finally, we’ll provide useful resources for researching colleges and a few key things to know about financing. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from the experts! Register.

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Student Success with College Applications

Student Success with College Applications

At Liddane Tutoring, we acknowledge that applying to college is complex. We believe the college application process should be less about stressful conversations and more about self-discovery. We understand there is no one-size-fits-all package which is why our goal is to support families of diverse means and backgrounds. We provide a variety of services to ease the stress of the college application process including group workshops, informational sessions, test prep, multi-year individualized support packages, and hourly task-specific troubleshooting. Here is what one of our previous students had to say about their experience with Liddane Tutoring:

“Working with Liddane Tutoring was the best decision I made when it came to college applications. I believe I have accomplished some of my best work with their guidance. I felt so encouraged and supported during the entire process, and even after our first session, I noticed an improvement in my writing. Working with them gave me the confidence to tell my truth in my writing, and I know the applications I submitted stood out because of that. My tutor believed in me and for that I’m beyond grateful. I highly recommend working with Liddane and I’m so thankful for the help they’ve given me!”

- Grayce C.

Get a head start on your college applications this summer! Come work with our college application experts to utilize summer to its fullest potential. With most schools going test optional or test blind, the written portion of applications has become even more critical. Sign up for our virtual application workshops to experience a small group dedicated to supporting students in their college essay and application process. Students review all components of the application process including essays, activity lists, and recommendations. REGISTER NOW.

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SUMMERTIME DISCOUNT FOR FAMILIES!

We know that summer can be a scheduling challenge between wanting down time for your family, students and self! As parents, you also know the school year comes back sooner than expected and that staying on top of skills matters. Summer learning can fill in knowledge gaps and build confidence so that students are prepared to re-start school in earnest. Classroom learning is supported by having our amazing tutors continuing to work with your student on practice and gaining skills over break. Whatever your learner's needs are, our family summer sessions just make sense.

This July, August and September we will offer each family 10% off their total monthly bill (not including College Application Workshops) if 5-9 sessions are completed in a month, or 15% off if 10 or more sessions are completed by your family each month. We hope this will make your vacation planning, school year readiness and budget feel good about what comes next. Let us know if you have any questions!

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SUMMER ENRICHMENT 2023

Liddane tutors stand out for engaging and empowering learners - a great fit for a summer of ramping back up for school. Whether you’re preparing for a hard math class or looking for a safe summer camp, private tutoring offers flexible and, yes, even fun summer enrichment activities that are still full of high-quality learning.

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[/button]Looking for live support? Contact us for a complimentary consultation.School didn’t exactly go as planned this year. Maybe COVID-era online classes were confusing, complicated, or vague, and the year ended up much harder than you thought. On the other hand, maybe a class was suspiciously easy, and you’re wondering if your student is ready for a return to regular school with full homework, hard deadlines, and no more pass/fails. Either way, summer 2021 is an opportunity to reset and get back on track towards lifelong learning through enrichment opportunities.

Summer learning can fill in knowledge gaps and build confidence so that students are prepared to re-start school in earnest. However, it can also bring up a number of questions. How to stay flexible while the public health restrictions are still in flux? What to study and how much? How to balance getting outside, seeing friends, taking vacations, and a much-needed overall break with the looming worries of catch-up?

Families are understandably looking into a wide variety of options for summer activities that are also meaningful learning opportunities. On top of the usual challenges of finding direction, structure, and flexibility, there’s still uncertainty about business re-openings and safety measures for group gatherings. If you’re weighing Liddane Tutoring vs. online classes, summer camps, or large tutoring companies, here are some factors to consider in whether we’re the right fit.

FIND A TRUSTED ADVISOR

Most families who choose Liddane Tutoring cite the emphasis on a strong personal relationship as the most important reason for their choice. If students have a hard time engaging in class or are looking to re-engage with their love of learning, Liddane tutors stand out for empowering students and often become trusted advisors, mentors, and coaches over time. This consistency and in-depth personal attention continue to be of benefit when working online.

WHAT TO STUDY, AND HOW MUCH?

Another factor to weigh is the personalized instruction that a student may need. A teacher may be able to help with identifying gaps in a student’s skill set and providing suggestions for summer studying. If a student is a strong independent learner, they may be able to take a self-assessment through a Khan Academy course. But even advanced learners may be frustrated if they’re spinning their wheels. For others, feeling stuck may be so frequent that they’re tempted to give up. If a student has been missing problems or assignments, it can take some investigation to identify the specific reason, and thus find the right solution. Tutors frequently work with students in math, for example, to identify whether they need to work on reading comprehension for word problems, spotting what formula applies to the situation, or the understanding of an algebra concept itself. It might also be a matter of taking effective notes or setting up efficient homework sessions to absorb the material.

Assessing the student’s needs and guiding them through a step-by-step plan helps keep summer study realistic and manageable. Getting support from an education expert can help strike a balance between a parent’s fears of “nothing at all” and a student’s fears of “every waking hour” for study on the summer calendar. With direction, families are better able to plan appropriately for next steps.

STRUCTURE CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN GETTING IT DONE

Once you’ve determined that some summer learning is a good idea, it’s important to set up structure to make sure it materializes! Often, a plan that we hope to do “sometime” turns into “never” if it isn’t given a time, a date, and a place. After a year of remote school, it’s even more clear that personal attention can make the difference between students showing up or checking out - physically and mentally.

If it sounds like a battle to negotiate the who, what, when, where, and how of accountability, independent study or large remote classes may also be a challenge. A tutor can step in to help.

FLEXIBILITY IS KEY

If you’re thinking of signing up for classes but holding out until you know if that long-awaited vacation will happen, engaging a private tutor may offer both the structure and the flexibility you need. Cancellations for private sessions may be made up to 48 hours in advance, and rescheduling may be done with your tutor directly once you are paired. Our tutors are not tied to rigid curricula and can tailor lessons to adjust to personal strengths and needs. Flexibility involves many pieces, from rescheduling to time slots, but can also include the ability to meet online to avoid transportation hassles. By connecting with a local tutor in the Seattle area, the option for face-to-face sessions may be available once COVID restrictions are lifted, as well.

Flexible, short term classes can be especially appealing if you’re wondering about summer camps for fun enrichment opportunities but you’re unsure about making a long commitment to a rigid schedule. Our tutors offer fun classes in their favorite topics - like chess, music theory, philosophy, journalism, Dungeons & Dragons, movie reviews, horror stories, and more - all summer long. Many of these fun classes allow drop-ins or private sessions to accommodate changes in summer schedules.

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GAIN CONFIDENCE IN ENGLISH THIS SUMMER

Liddane’s ESL Coordinator, Alex, used to live and teach English in Paris. The school where she worked wanted her to always use English, her social interactions were largely limited to the American expat community, and so she struggled to gain the fluency in French that would have allowed her to pursue the activities and opportunities she desired. “There were all these things I wanted to get involved with,” she says, “but I wasn’t confident enough in my speaking abilities. I was even nervous to order at my local bakery, because I was worried I’d say the wrong thing or come off as rude.”

Now, with 20 years of experience teaching ESL, Alex helps English learners of all backgrounds reach their language goals. Seattle is home to many communities of non-native English speakers, who are often here as working professionals or family members of working professionals. In Alex’s experience, these individuals often have some English proficiency, but they may not have the confidence, for example, to ask questions to their child’s pediatrician, speak to administrators at a child’s school, or join a new club. Similarly, many single professionals only date and socialize within their own language communities if they feel they can’t express themselves in English. LTLS helps to empower anyone who isn’t as active as they’d like to be because English proficiency holds them back.

Liddane’s ESL approach is 100% tailored to individual needs and desires. If spoken fluency is someone’s main goal, our tutors will design a lesson plan around oral and aural skills, with less emphasis on written grammar and punctuation. Tutors will often start by getting to know a client’s interests and strengths, and then branch out from there. For example, if someone is on a recreational sports team or is interested in attending more sporting events, that can serve as an entry point for a whole range of conversation skills. Then, as tutors get to know their clients, they will target specific areas for improvement, such as pronunciation, vocabulary, or modifying tone.

It’s difficult to express yourself if you’re not confident in the language. Our goal is to empower English learners to advocate for themselves and their families, and to engage as fully as possible with all the opportunities and communities English communities have to offer. For more information or to schedule a session with one of our tutors, please contact us at info@liddanetutoring.com.

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Demystifying the College Process with Brighton Jones: Thursday, December 10th

We are partnering with LB Kussick and Brighton Jones to bring you a nation-wide version of our Demystifying the College Application Process. This free webinar will be held Thursday, December 10th from 4:00 - 5:00pm PDT. Register and join us by clicking the link here!Using the 529 college savings plan Brighton Jones has created multiple resources to help break down ways to financially plan for costs associated with college. We have included some of these articles below and hope you will find them helpful as your students begin their college searching and application processes.