AJ Tutoring blog - The Learning Curve

Understanding Success Counseling: A Framework for Behavior and Growth As part of our commitment to education and supporting students on their academic and test prep journeys, members of our leadership team regularly share some of their knowledge and wisdom gained from working students as well ...

“I’m stupid.” Nothing brings my lessons to a halt quicker than hearing a student say those two words. It breaks my heart to hear a student say that, and it is something that I have to address before the lesson continues. I have had many different students utter these words: ...

Pomodoro Studying Technique Do you struggle with focusing on a single task for a long period of time? Do you find yourself getting distracted when working on a calculus problem set, crafting a literature essay, or reviewing for a history exam? We all do! Welcome to the club. Understanding how ...

“I don’t read.” Whether I’m teaching English or test prep, I hear this statement from students again and again. When I find the rare student who delights in reading, I’m thrilled. But why the near-universal resistance to reading? We could look into the societal and technological ...