"High-Impact Tutoring" is a research-backed method of implementing tutoring to be at its most effective.
In field experiments, "High-impact tutoring has been shown to be 20 times more effective than standard tutoring models for math." Additional research has shown that when correctly implemented, this kind of tutoring "increases students’ learning by an additional three to 15 months across grade levels."
This type of tutoring is typically implemented in schools, but we can follow its pillars in private tutoring as well.
The 5 Pillars of
High-Impact Tutoring*:
2-3 sessions a week, 30+ minutes each,
during the school day
1:1 or small group sessions with ≤ 4 students
Professionally-trained tutors
A focus on relationship-building by having students meet with the same tutors each session
High-quality materials aligning with classroom content
*According to the National Education Association
How does Tessellate
Tutoring compare?
✓ We can schedule as many sessions as you like.
X Sessions are typically not during the school day.
✓ Regular sessions are 1:1 unless multiple students decide to learn together. Group sessions are limited to 4 students.
✓ I have completed all the training requirements for a National Tutoring Association Certification and am in the process of applying for the official Certification. I have also been trained as a volunteer tutor with Heart Math Tutoring and regularly attend math education summits and conferences.
✓ Your student will always meet with me, not another tutor, and I believe relationship-building is crucial for learning.
✓ I have a plethora of high-quality resources and materials, and align tutoring sessions with classroom content as much as possible. Consistent communication of classroom content from students/parents really helps with this, for example sharing syllabi, notes, PowerPoints, worksheets, assignment dates, study guides, etc.
Sources:
NEA Today: "The Push to Scale Up High-Impact Tutoring"
https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/high-impact-tutoring
EdResearch for Recovery: "Accelerating Student Learning with High-Dosage Tutoring"