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05.29.08, 18:45 PM General Topics
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Where can I find private tutors for my dc? I have found companies, but am looking for individuals with a good track record. Anyone willing to share info ... [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 05.29.08, 06:45 PM Flag
 

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Through your school or through Parents League [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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word of mouth. many teachers do it on the side [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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Word of mouth? You've got to be kidding. I have yet to meet a parent who will share this information. The responses to this post already show that even on an anonymous board, no one is exchanging information. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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no, seriously. people talk about the tutors. it's no mystery if the math teacher is tutoring your kid. or if the reading teacher from another school is tutoring your kid and your neighbor's kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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Yes, I know. But I am looking for names and specific references. Care you share any?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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Where are you? I'm in Jersey City and can recommend a math tutor, but I doubt she'll trek into Manhattan (just had a baby 2mo ago) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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How old is DC? What are the issues? (I may know someone -- seriously!) You can place ads in the graduate school job bulletins (Bank Street and Teachers College at Columbia). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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But I am looking for someone with a good track record. It seems no one is willing to share their personal experience! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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You can ask for references. Some tutors lose students b/c they "age out" (so the family will talk to you and is happy to share). The person who I'm thinking of is great -- and probably does have references. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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call local university education dept for recs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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you would be taken more seriously if you posted on perhaps one or two boards, gave a subject and age and location, instead of being so general [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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You should find teachers in your dc's school. This is the best way to start. Where are you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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Connie Gavin. She used to be a teacher at Dalton. Now she tutors privately out of her apartment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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