ADD Tutors
Our experienced and compassionate staff create an environment that facilitates motivation to learn, academic skill building, and confidence. We specialize in students who struggle with learning disabilities and emotional issues. Our teachers develop academic plans for learning in collaboration with school personnel, parents and licensed mental health professionals.
Additional Information
Intakes include Study Skills Assessment.
Executive functioning assessment available
Individual & Small Group (Pending Sign-ups)
Teachers Specializing in Students with Learning Disabilities & Emotional Issues on Staff
Our certified and highly qualified tutors work with your student one-on-one in your home at your convenience. We take the time to match your student with a tutor based on academics, timing and most importantly personality. We also reach out to your student's teacher to create a team environment. Our contracts are month to month.
Since 1985, Back to Basics has served the educational needs of over 12,500 students in Delaware, Pennsylvania and Maryland. Back to Basics is a 1-on-1tutoring service for children and adults of all levels, in over 60 subjects. We build self-esteem and confidence in all of our students. In addition, we provide educational consulting with parents, psycho-educational testing, summer school and high school original and make-up credits.
References & background check provided.
Tutoring Available in:
* MATH: elem through geometry & algebra 2 (at any age)
* LANGUAGE: all levels: grammar, reading, writing, spelling, vocab
* TEST PREP: FCAT, SAT, ACT, TEAS, FTCE, GED, ASVAB, GRE, PAX, and others
* SPECIAL NEEDS: dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, processing delays
* HOME-SCHOOL: academics, enrichment {Consulting also available!}
* OTHER: study & org strategies, public speaking
I am fluent in English and can communicate to various degrees of fluency in Japanese, Hebrew, and American Sign Language. I have taught and tutored academic subjects in each of these languages as well. I also have experience working with Deaf and hard-of-hearing students in ASL, Signed English, and SimCom environments. Additionally, I have worked with adult learners, returning students, English language learners, and students with special needs. I have taken formal coursework in education and understand that we all have different learning styles and that there is no one single approach that will work for everyone. As such, I am flexible and adaptable as a tutor.
I look forward to working with you and your individual educational needs!
CHEMISTRY: High School and College
BEGINNING ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
I earned a BS in Chemistry in 1971.
I taught Chemistry at Oldham County High School from 1975 to 1981.
i taught Chemistry at Trinity High School from 1992 to 2008
I tutor from my home, where I live with my wife. I live near the RAGEING CANES on Bardstown Road, near the Gene Snyder Freeway.
My hours are 10 AM to 9 PM every day of the week including weekends.
I am currently tutoring a 4th grade student from Goldssmith Elementary.
I am tutoring 2 High Schoolers in Chemistry from Eastern and Manual.
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ADD
The National Institutes for Health define Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), also known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), as a “problem with inattentiveness, over-activity, impulsivity, or a combination…[that are] out of the normal range for a child’s age and development.” The exact cause of the disorder is unknown, but approximately 3-5 percent of school-aged children are diagnosed with ADD, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
Symptoms of ADD
Many of the symptoms associated with ADD are frequently attributed to normal childhood behavior. As a result, it’s not unusual for the disorder to go undiagnosed for years. While many children exhibit some or all of these symptoms from time to time, children with ADD exhibit these behaviors frequently, often on a daily basis, and in more than one setting (e.g. home, school, extracurricular activities, etc). Below is a list of symptoms that are commonly associated with ADD:
- Difficulty focusing or staying focused for extended periods of time
- Difficulty following instructions and completing assigned tasks
- Lack of organizational skills
- Forgetfulness
- Easily distracted. Children with ADD often begin projects, but do not complete them
- Inability to pay attention to details; make careless mistakes
- Procrastination
- Inability to keep up with conversations. It is common for children with ADD not to listen to others and interrupt when someone else is speaking
Diagnosing ADD
Because many of the symptoms of ADD mimic those of other disorders, children who are suspected of suffering from ADD should see a doctor for a proper diagnosis. The child’s doctor will most likely ask parents and teachers to complete questionnaires to determine how many symptoms the child exhibits, when they began, how long they’ve lasted and whether or not the child exhibits them in multiple settings. All of this information is critical to making a diagnosis of ADD. The child’s doctor may also administer psychological testing to rule out other conditions and aid in the diagnosis.
Treating ADD
Successfully treating ADD often requires a multi-faceted approach that includes a combination of medication and behavioral therapy. In addition, parent and teacher involvement are critical to helping a child manage the disorder and succeed in school. Even after a child is diagnosed, follow-up visits to the doctor are crucial for assessing the effectiveness of the child’s treatment. These visits can help determine if modifications should be made to the treatment plan.
Because students who suffer from ADD often struggle in school, it is important that ADD be identified and treated as soon as possible. Some techniques that may help a child manage the disorder, include:
- Maintaining a regular routine. Children with ADD benefit from consistency.
- Limiting distractions
- Rewarding good behavior
In addition, many children benefit from working with an ADD tutor who can help them stay focused on their schoolwork and provide the one on one attention they need to succeed.
