Have You Discovered The Tutoring with Sheryl Podcast? Yes, it is a REAL thing! I began a podcast about 5 or 6 years ago as I was learning new strategies to use in my classroom with my students. It was always a goal of mine to get the kids to learn new technologies that they could use later in life. As I was learning more about Google apps, I began my journey preparing for the Google for Educators Certification. One of the things you had to understand was how to create a blog and at that time,...
11 days ago • 1 min read
What is on your holiday shopping list? It is that time of the year, and the spending has begun! Perhaps you are buying for others, maybe you are making a year-end purchase for yourself! I know that I have a couple of additional items to get purchased and wrapped for some special people in my life! I guess I had better get moving on that! A few years ago, I put together a list of ideas for parents and I had posted it on my old website. I had focused on math games for kids. I dove into my...
13 days ago • 2 min read
1st Semester is Almost Over! We are closing in on the end of the first semester of school! Within a month or so, the transition to the second semester will begin. 1st Semester Report Card Students have had their parent teacher conferences, parents may have learned that their child is in need of additional supports either through a Student Assistance Team process, a formal 504 Plan, or even an IEP. Sometimes parents worry that this is a bad thing for their child. It is not a bad thing! Those...
20 days ago • 2 min read
Help! My Child's Reading is Improving, but They Can't Write! I see this a LOT in my tutoring practice! Sometime we feel as if we have failed our child and we simply don't know where to start, but I have a few tips and tricks to help you! Reading and writing can be a big source of frustration for a LOT of parents and their children. Often times, we send our kids to school and we are expecting them to learn everything they ever needed from the school. When our children struggle, we are left...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Thanksgiving! I am thankful for YOU! Thank you for being a part of the Tutoring with Sheryl|Tech Coach for Tutors network! It is an honor to share ideas that support and inspire educators and parents. I recently hosted my entire family for our annual Thanksgiving. It is always so much fun to see everyone, but I can't deny it is a LOT of work! But, the good things in life are worth working for! The joy and the time spent with loved ones reenergizes me and keeps me connected with the...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Is Your Child Struggling to Read? Resistance to reading can be such a struggle for parents, especially if you are a parent who loves to read! Sometimes we scratch our heads and wonder what to do! I have a few quick tips you can try to use and see if you can discover WHY your child is struggling. 1.) Choose a text your child is interested in reading. It can be a library book, a book from Epic, or a book you have at home on your book shelf. getepic app 2.) Talk about the book and do a basic...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Happy 1st Anniversary to Tech Coach for Tutors @TechTutorInnovate! Computers It was just about a year ago when I decided to venture into the world of coaching tutors with their technology. I kept seeing people asking the same questions over and over about how to organize their lessons and move to online tutoring. I had several student teachers while in the classroom, so I already knew how to support adult learners. In my head, I kept thinking about my own experiences and how I too had the...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Building Community for Kids: A Trick-or-Treat Event Trick-or-Treat/Local Event for Kids! I am so excited to be partnering with our local businesses and organizations to support kids in my SMALL community! Let me take a moment to tell you all about it! Perhaps this will inspire you to take action and be an active member of your community! My first question is, "Do you think that you can build trust with others by showing up and vounteering?" The answer to that question is, "Yes!" The first...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Awesome Guests Share Amazing Experiences! One of the fun things about having a podcast is I get to meet amazing educators that are impacting the lives of students around the United States, Canada, and beyond. Last week, I got to spend time visiting with two more educators and learn more about how they support their students as well as other educators. I wanted to share those episodes with you so you don't miss out on the conversations! Esmy Lozano from @onlinetutorsgrow visited with me and we...
2 months ago • 1 min read