Advanced Tutoring Techniques
Master cognitive science-based tutoring techniques to enhance reading, math, and test-taking skills, addressing learning loss and educational diversity with personalized, inclusive, and multidisciplinary strategies.
January 2–16, 2025
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Course Description
This course offers an in-depth exploration of scientific tutoring techniques grounded in cognitive science principles. It is designed to equip participants with advanced strategies in reading comprehension, mathematical reasoning, cognitive feedback, test-taking, and inclusive tutoring. The course is timely and relevant, especially in the NYC context, addressing critical issues such as learning loss and educational diversity. The course uniquely combines neuroscience, psychology, and education, offering a multidisciplinary perspective on tutoring.
Participants will gain practical skills in tutoring, grounded in cognitive science, enhancing their effectiveness as educators. They will learn to apply scientific principles to diagnose learning needs, develop personalized tutoring strategies, and engage various stakeholders in the educational process. Some will be ready to launch their own tutoring practice or get hired at tutoring firms across the world.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Apply cognitive science principles to enhance their effectiveness in tutoring.
- Diagnose learning needs and create personalized tutoring strategies for diverse learners.
- Engage effectively with stakeholders in the educational process to support student success.
- Identify the skills and requirements needed to launch their own tutoring practice or secure roles in global tutoring firms.
Instructors
Dan Lerman is a world-renowned tutor and educator with extensive experience in developing and applying scientific tutoring techniques. He is considered the world’s top private tutor, with a PhD in Cognitive Science, 17 years experience, and a private tutoring rate of $1250/hour. He has started and sold tutoring companies, trained hundreds of tutors, and taught at several top schools in the world (St. Paul’s, Saint Ann’s, Oxford, Columbia). He currently runs an online community for the top private tutors in the world called The League of Exceptional Tutors.