by Amy Gortsema | Sep 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Dreading Parent-Teacher Conferences? Try This New Approach By Anna Stewart Soon we will be carving pumpkins, raking leaves, pulling scarves out of the back of the closet…and bracing ourselves for parent-teacher conferences. Some parents go to conferences expecting...
by Amy Gortsema | Dec 5, 2017 | Blog, Uncategorized
Why Do We Do This? Many people ask me why I opened a tutoring business? True, I worked in public education for 20 years, have always loved curriculum, and this is a natural fit for me. But, this is not what drove me to open Achieve Tutoring Center’s doors. What drove...
by Amy Gortsema | Aug 17, 2017 | Blog, Uncategorized
By Patti Neighmond Math can be as scary as spiders and snakes, at least in the brain of an 8-year-old child. And that early anxiety about dealing with numbers can put a child at a significant disadvantage, not only in school but in negotiating life and a career....
by Amy Gortsema | Oct 3, 2016 | Blog, Uncategorized
How do you know if tutoring is right for your child? There are a number of indicators that could answer this question. Some signs to look for are if your child’s grades are slipping, they struggle with time management, if they are often confused by certain...
